Recent Content by allison taylor

A local Nashville feral cat organization is going to loan me a drop trap, and I'll likely travel up that way later in the week.

Thank you. I was so exasperating about that flimsy trap, as I had pretty much known it was a one-time opportunity that got messed up. I just contacted the Pet Community Center in Nashville to see whether they have a drop trap to lend. I will see whether there's anyone else, either in Nashville...

So, I finally moved to my house in Birmingham and brought the five cats. I've tried to confine them to the garage, but they have found a way into the basement that I can't seem to plug up. They are doing well. I tried to trap Panther, using a cheap Tractor Supply raccoon trap. I had no trouble...

Somehow I didn't get pulled over this time, even though I was limping along through rural Tennessee in an old pickup with one broken spring, six cats in raccoon traps, and a large brindle pit bull. I'm always doing some something that looks a little peculiar if not suspicious, so I'm used to...

They were all spayed/neutered about a year ago, including Panther.  BTW, he is called "Panther" because he is all black and because he's a wild animal. He was like the Tasmanian Devil inside that trap when I caught him for neutering, all teeth and claws. The trapping and transport, four hours in...

It really does give me some insight. I've rescued dogs for many years, but cats are different. You have reassured me that I'm on the right track and given me some good pointers. It didn't feel right to leave Panther behind, but I wasn't sure.  It's easy to confuse some selfish maternal need with...

Thank you so much to both of you.  Your characterization as being on high alert/survival mode, as opposed to simply "wild", is right on. I think this is not a happy cat.  I have wondered whether his demeanor when he comes into the driveway is the result of some sort of neurological problem or he...

Thank you so much for all your help. I am reluctant to let them all into the basement, as I can't risk having cat hair and dander piped up into the living area.I will continue to evaluate the options. Going from zero cats to six is overwhelming in so many ways, not the least of which is my...

Thank you for taking the time to write  such a detailed reply. This all makes sense. It is largely a matter of time and patience. The cats are acquainted with each other, as Panther has been here seeking food every evening for the past few months and likely around here for years. When he...

My garage is under the house and separated from the basement by plywood. I had planned to keep the 5 in the garage for 3 or 4 weeks. Maybe #6 ("Panther", jet black with green eyes) could stay in the basement. Ultimately, they will all have to be outside. They stay in insulated dog houses lined...

I will likely move in a couple of weeks.  It took nearly a year to earn the trust of the first 5 and two still will not let me touch them.  I was guessing it will take about that long with the wild one. So, he may be able to adapt to the others? With respect to the allergies, I agree. I love 'em...

I had never been around cats before my colony of 5 ferals, largely because I'm allergic, but I have always been a dog/animal person. I am moving back to a house I own. I have been living in a rural area where there would be no one to care for the cats, so I'm taking my 5 with me. I have already...