Thank you for inviting me to contribute! I enjoyed reading and responding to everyone's questions, and seeing the passion and dedication that the members here have to ALL cats - pet and community/feral! I'll be back to see what's happening on The Cat Site again, that's for sure!
-Amanda
There have been a lot of great points made in this thread already!
I think there are lots of things that can be done regarding cats on/near school grounds before anyone resorts to removing or relocating them. Relocation itself is very difficult and time-consuming, and often the hardest part of...
It sounds like you're doing all the right things by making sure the moms are returned as soon as possible, and keeping an eye out for the kitten nest. It can be tough sometimes, but all your hard work for the cats really does make a difference, and positively impacts their individual lives...
You could go ahead and try to trap her now, but if she is pregnant the kittens will be aborted. There's another thread on here that talks about that a bit! If you know for sure she is pregnant and really don't want to take her in before she gives birth, then I would probably wait until the...
Agreed! Sometimes it still happens, but those are usually the extra-savvy cats. :) I have seen those traps, but I've never used one! If it gets to the point where I have a cat who won't go in a regular box trap, I usually skip to using a drop trap. But I would definitely like to try a...
You're right - it can be very difficult to tell if a cat is male or female, let alone if a female cat is pregnant. The gestation period for a cat is just 63 days (give or take a few days), and they usually don't start showing until a month or so into that. And even when they do start showing...
Thought I would turn the tables, and ask all of YOU a question! :) For those of you who have conducted TNR, what different types of bait have you used? I'm curious as to what your go-to regular baits are, and what you use for those cats who just aren't interested in the usual bait.
So, let's...
Hello, and great question!
Alley Cat Allies actually recommends not testing (which you mention!). Getting the cats spayed/neutered is certainly the most important thing you can do, since it may help inhibit the spread of the viruses in the first place. Spaying/neutering will eliminate/reduce...
Oh my goodness, that is an adorable kitten! You're definitely right - gotta act quickly to prevent multiple litters this spring! And 'Kitten Season' is right around the corner... if it hasn't already started!
While some trappers and caregivers have used a regular carrier, it is always best to...