Here is the background: because my house is centrally located to where the feral/stray cats will be trapped and then s/n; microchipped/vaccinated [TNR], I have volunteered my house for pre- and post-recovery placement. This is an ongoing program connected with a new community cat program in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Home - SAVECats
Thursday night I housed two trapped cats (they were hoping for five); and this coming Sunday, up to eleven trapped cats. Depending on weather and whether pre or post recovery, the cats will be kept in my unheated but attached garage or the back bedroom with doors closed. Ritz (older cat) was nonplussed about the smells (as she was when I fostered kittens). But Dahalia (younger cat, but bullies Ritz) was spooked: she ran back and forth to the garage in a crouching position. She was clearly uneasy, a little afraid. I have Feliway and am treating both with vet formulated homeopathic/holistic medicine. Can you suggest / recommend other ways to lessen the stress. Thanks.
Thursday night I housed two trapped cats (they were hoping for five); and this coming Sunday, up to eleven trapped cats. Depending on weather and whether pre or post recovery, the cats will be kept in my unheated but attached garage or the back bedroom with doors closed. Ritz (older cat) was nonplussed about the smells (as she was when I fostered kittens). But Dahalia (younger cat, but bullies Ritz) was spooked: she ran back and forth to the garage in a crouching position. She was clearly uneasy, a little afraid. I have Feliway and am treating both with vet formulated homeopathic/holistic medicine. Can you suggest / recommend other ways to lessen the stress. Thanks.