So…if you read last Sunday’s post, you will know that we were on a mission to save four kittens from under our porch. And the mama too, to get her spayed and find a home for all. But our mission last week was bittersweet because the lone black kitten got away.
I’ve been working on gaining the trust of the mama cat, hoping she would lead us to the lone little kitten who got away and today we had a breakthrough! He/she is alive and well under the neighbor’s porch.
Needless to say we will commence operation rescue kitties part 2 today! Also on my list…getting a larger litter box! These little rascals can sure eat and POOP! Welcome to my world…as I’ve said, I live in a zoo! Here’s a snapshot of my resident critters…
Apparently strays and wildlife have our number! Hey…what’s a few more mouths to feed!!! 😀
like mercury colliding... 
June 22nd, 2019 at 9:29 am
ahhh – the elusive one was found – whoop! that’s a happy-ish ending 🙂
(better than the alternative) – and I hope ‘save and retrieval” goes well, so they can all be re-united and out of harm’s way ….
and time, with strays, especially “momma” strays, it takes so much time – patience – to earn their trust – but keep at it – as long as she knows she has food and water, she’ll keep coming back and slowly, she’ll “come round” — a thought?
if possible, when you see her, and are trying to coax her, if you can have the scent of her kittens close by, either on your hands, or on a blanket, close to where you’re feeding her, she might be less “tremulous” and more willing to stick around – (I’m guessing here, since only you know how she’s behaved/reacted around her kittens and since they were rescued from under your porch) – it might offer her some “peace of mind” when she’s lurking and waiting –
Oh, one other thing – do be careful, if you are able to get close enough to her, – the last thing you want is a cat bite – nasty business requiring immediate medical attention – just a cautious friendly reminder 🙂
as for your “zoo” — well, aren’t they just a most lovely group? they all have such expressive faces – and I’m sure they are loved and doted on 🙂
have a wonderful weekend and I hope it all is smooth sailing all about –
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June 22nd, 2019 at 9:38 am
Thanks for all the good advice. I am well acquainted with the dangers of cat bites having suffered a nasty nip from one of my mother’s cats when we were trying to move them! I ended up in the hospital! We plan to use a humane trap to get her safely. She is already coming closer and closer, trusting me to sit by her when she comes to eat. Slow and steady. I’m very patient. And yes, our resident brood is a doted on! Why have them if not to spoil them rotten!!! ❤️
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June 22nd, 2019 at 10:33 am
okay – I too have been bitten and yup, oh how nasty the results – but not everyone knows!
slow and steady wins the race 😀
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June 22nd, 2019 at 10:30 am
Great news about the black kitty! 🐱
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June 22nd, 2019 at 10:50 am
Thanks…now to catch it! It will be no easy task as the under porch is rather inaccessible. Our only hope is to lure him out!
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June 22nd, 2019 at 12:13 pm
What a colorful bunch you already have. The kittens are so cute. Best of luck with your rescue mission. A noble task.
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June 22nd, 2019 at 12:53 pm
Thank you Sadje! It will be a challenge. 😊
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June 22nd, 2019 at 12:59 pm
It will be no easy task. Bravo 👏👏👏
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June 22nd, 2019 at 2:55 pm
What a wonderful fur (and feather) family you have Kat! Glad the black kitty has been located.
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June 22nd, 2019 at 7:13 pm
He is proving to be a challenge to capture. This is going to take some time. 😊
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June 23rd, 2019 at 4:32 am
As long as he’s OK, you have that, Good luck!
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June 23rd, 2019 at 6:37 am
Yep. Thank you!
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June 22nd, 2019 at 3:29 pm
Awww. All so beautiful. Glad you found the little black kitty.
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June 22nd, 2019 at 7:41 pm
We still have to catch it, but at least we know where it is now. 😊
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June 22nd, 2019 at 4:37 pm
Next instalment eagerly awaited. Good luck.
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June 22nd, 2019 at 7:43 pm
Day one was a wash. It’s a sneaky little imp! Haha! But at least we know it’s ok.
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June 22nd, 2019 at 5:36 pm
Well done Kat that is a beautiful thing to do 💜
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June 22nd, 2019 at 7:44 pm
We are trying!❤️
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June 23rd, 2019 at 10:24 am
💜💜
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