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Pugee

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25. I watch a farm animal sanctuary on youtube
Sun Apr 11, 2021, 10:17 AM
Apr 2021

I learned that lots of farmers keep a llama or two in their fields with any type of wildlife (from sheep/cows/horses to ducks and geese) as they consider the area theirs and the animals their responsibility. They are very territorial and protective of "their" animals.

Trap & take to a rescue? SheltieLover Apr 2021 #1
Not many rescues take ferals. Coventina Apr 2021 #5
Feral cat rescue org? SheltieLover Apr 2021 #8
She's very skittish and skedaddles whenever I try to coax her to me. Coventina Apr 2021 #17
One of my past employers was located next to... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #14
If you can get them by the time they are five to six weeks old, they will tame easily. femmedem Apr 2021 #15
These little ones are at least 8 weeks old, and just as skittish as their mom. Coventina Apr 2021 #16
Oh gosh. Eight weeks, the window for easy taming is barely open. I hope you can get some help soon. femmedem Apr 2021 #18
Sadly, I didn't become aware of them until a few days ago. Coventina Apr 2021 #19
Two of my senior cats started out as ferals, one 10 weeks old when I adopted her, one 18-24 months tblue37 Apr 2021 #27
How wonderful! femmedem Apr 2021 #28
Maybe you could borrow a donkey from someone? Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #2
Excellent idea! SheltieLover Apr 2021 #9
I had no idea! NT Rorey Apr 2021 #10
I have an ancient GSD. He knows they (the cats) are there. Coventina Apr 2021 #11
A relative of ours had a llama that did the same job. Coventina Apr 2021 #20
I didn't know about llamas! Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #21
I watch a farm animal sanctuary on youtube Pugee Apr 2021 #25
Call a rescue, they will probably come and get them Bev54 Apr 2021 #3
You say you can't get at them. Can you get some kid to give it a try? n/t brewens Apr 2021 #4
Sell your kayaks and boat. Good way to clear the yard. 58Sunliner Apr 2021 #6
I'd love to, but my husband would disagree. n/t Coventina Apr 2021 #7
Call a pet rescue and tell them the situation. applegrove Apr 2021 #12
I don't have good advice, but I would like to know how you resolve it once you decide. idziak4ever1234 Apr 2021 #13
Maybe you could check out Feral Friends Network ... eppur_se_muova Apr 2021 #22
Call a cat rescue. They will bring cages and trap them and take them away for you. Jacoby365 Apr 2021 #23
Thanks to all of you for your suggestions! Coventina Apr 2021 #24
Any update on your cat family? Fla Dem Apr 2021 #26
So far, no rescues can take them. :-( Coventina Apr 2021 #29
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