Well, we have finally moved and have all of our feral babies with us. The two tamest (Blondie and Zoey) were the last and hardest to get. I was worried that we wouldn't be able to get them and finally, on our last day, we caught Blondie. She's the mother of two Al and Hercules and is our matriarch of the family. She also helps with the other cats as far as taking care of them. She's an amazing cat and I could not be happier. It was a great sense of relief that we were able to finally move out of the rental house and know that our family was intact.
All 7 of them are currently residing in the "Shady Oaks Kitty Condo" that we built for them. It is situated under several oak trees. They are completely protected from the elements. They have plenty of shelves to climb, protection from misquitos and other invading pests, and a nice safe place to be.
It has been quite an adjustment for the gang as there are new smells and sounds (we hear roars from lions as there is a refuge for them several acres behind us). Also, there are my parents. They mean well, but they didn't understand that the cats are feral and trust myself and Chad, but not other humans. At first they were all huddled up together in a kitty pile. It was hard to see where one cat began and another ended. I made them some great hiding places with some rubbermaid tubs. It's so cute how they all pile into one tub. Slowly but surely they are coming out of their shells and acting more like themselves.....
We are at my parents house with them until our place is ready (approximately 3 months from now). We will have to move them to our new place and keep them in their condo for another 30 days in order for them to know where home is. They are absolutely going to love having 7+ acres to roam and investigate. We are so greatful to have them with us so we can continue to provide them with the best life possible. We love them so.
All 7 of them are currently residing in the "Shady Oaks Kitty Condo" that we built for them. It is situated under several oak trees. They are completely protected from the elements. They have plenty of shelves to climb, protection from misquitos and other invading pests, and a nice safe place to be.
It has been quite an adjustment for the gang as there are new smells and sounds (we hear roars from lions as there is a refuge for them several acres behind us). Also, there are my parents. They mean well, but they didn't understand that the cats are feral and trust myself and Chad, but not other humans. At first they were all huddled up together in a kitty pile. It was hard to see where one cat began and another ended. I made them some great hiding places with some rubbermaid tubs. It's so cute how they all pile into one tub. Slowly but surely they are coming out of their shells and acting more like themselves.....
We are at my parents house with them until our place is ready (approximately 3 months from now). We will have to move them to our new place and keep them in their condo for another 30 days in order for them to know where home is. They are absolutely going to love having 7+ acres to roam and investigate. We are so greatful to have them with us so we can continue to provide them with the best life possible. We love them so.