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Siwsan

(26,260 posts)
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 07:13 AM Sep 2022

The kitten rescue just moved a big step forward

I was feeding the outdoor kitcats and for the first time little blue eyes was among them. I was able to give a quick scritch and even a pet. However, I had NOTHING READY except for the play pen on the porch and that door was locked. I don't want to pick the kitten up without some protection for me and I really didn't want to traumatize the rest of the ferals, who are finally comfortable enough to start eating while I am still out with them.

I'm going to get the little litter pan and bed into the play pen and get it ready for a quick 'placement'. And I'm putting gloves and a towel at the side door AND the back door, just to be prepared. This afternoon I'll put out some wet food and see if I can get that close, again. If not then I'll be beyond prepared, tomorrow morning. Hopefully I can do a quick, trauma free extraction.

Something tells me that by this time tomorrow, I might just have the kitten on the way to getting some help. As soon as it is comfortable being handled, off to the vet we will go.

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The kitten rescue just moved a big step forward (Original Post) Siwsan Sep 2022 OP
Your cat chronicles are amazing. Thanks for the update Raven123 Sep 2022 #1
They do keep me busy! Siwsan Sep 2022 #2
Awesome!!! SheltieLover Sep 2022 #3
I wish you all the luck in the world. Butterflylady Sep 2022 #4
No hurry... kitty will be there when you're ready !!! Karadeniz Sep 2022 #5
You are such a good soul!!! Chicagogrl1 Sep 2022 #6
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2022 #7
I volunteer at a cat rescue in Georgia. SlimJimmy Sep 2022 #8

Siwsan

(26,260 posts)
2. They do keep me busy!
Sun Sep 18, 2022, 09:28 AM
Sep 2022

Best case scenario is rescuing the 'twin'. The gray one is very wary but I won't give up hope. And trapping their mom for a TNR tops my list.

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