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In reply to the discussion: Ah, kidcats. Never a dull moment. [View all]

Siwsan

(27,427 posts)
6. That, of course, fluctuates
Sat Sep 30, 2023, 10:39 AM
Sep 2023

Right now there are 4 or 5 every day adults, 2 totally feral kittens and 6 formally feral but now socialized kittens.

There were 2 confirmed tom cats in this 'territory' but they are both gone. I keep watching for a new one to show up.

Unfortunately the adults are pretty trap shy. 3 of the socialized kittens, all males, should be big enough for me to take for neutering. I have a friend coming to visit who is VERY experience in rescue work so maybe we can get the boys taken care of and she can also help with the bigger cats.

I wish we had a TNR organization in the area but, unfortunately, we don't. There is a rescue organization that does less expensive surgeries so that's where these will be taken.

The smaller kittens, all female, are still too small.

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Your posts fill me with delight. niyad Sep 2023 #1
I have Millie on my lap right now. At eighteen, she doesn't really scamper, scurry, or Polly Hennessey Sep 2023 #2
Do you have a cat sactuary? mysteryowl Sep 2023 #3
I have 5 indoor cats Siwsan Sep 2023 #4
How many outside cats? mysteryowl Sep 2023 #5
That, of course, fluctuates Siwsan Sep 2023 #6
to mystery owl: NJCher Sep 2023 #8
Hate to correct you but Gryff was gifted from Vet MacKasey Sep 2023 #7
I thought so! ggma Sep 2023 #10
He certainly was Siwsan Sep 2023 #11
other definitions: NJCher Sep 2023 #9
Aw, parenthood ! republianmushroom Sep 2023 #12
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