Any reason to worry

Thanks guys.

Diane's setting the traps tonight so please keep the vibes and prayers coming that we get the little ones. Obviously, the adult male is on the agenda too, but the kittens are our priority for right now. We've been so worried about them for the past week. If we get them tonight or tomorrow, they'll go to the spay/neuter clinic Monday morning. Once they're done, we'll focus on the male.

Thanks again.

Well, no luck trapping anybody overnight, but both of the kittens did show up this morning for mealtime on Diane's back porch. Those stubborn little buggers! At least we know they're both safe now. Diane said they both stayed on the porch while she talked to them through the screened door, so at least they're beginning to trust her.

We're both thinking positive and are determined to get ahold of those little ones, so will just keep trying. No sign of the male cat, but he only shows up periodically anyway.

More vibes, please. Thanks!

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Well, no luck trapping anybody overnight, but both of the kittens did show up this morning for mealtime on Diane's back porch. Those stubborn little buggers!

At least we know they're both safe now. Diane said they both stayed on the porch while she talked to them through the screened door, so at least they're beginning to trust her.

We're both thinking positive and are determined to get ahold of those little ones, so will just keep trying. No sign of the male cat, but he only shows up periodically anyway.

More vibes, please. Thanks!

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Elicon...I'm glad you found the kittens and that they are safe. Sending you good trapping kittens vibes. Dad may have gone off to find other intact females. I do hope he returns so that he also can be neutered.

Katie

I'm sorry the babies weren't trapped last night, but at least they're both safe.
Sending sucessfull trapping vibes.

Thanks guys. Great news - we trapped one of the kittens last night. Not sure if it's male or female, but we'll know soon enough. He/she is at the spay/neuter clinic this morning. We were hoping to trap the other kitten or adult male overnight, but ended up with a raccoon instead. Poor thing. I released it this morning. The good news is that the other kitten is still hanging around, so we'll keep trying. Please keep those vibes coming. Thanks!

I'm so happy to hear that you got one of the babies.
Sending vibes that the other one and Daddy are both trapped soon and that the baby at the Vet gets a clean bill of health.

One of my friends used to do TNR...oh the things she used to catch in those traps
Raccoons, Skunks...you knew it was a skunk LONG before you got near the trap ,Possums but the most revolting thing she ever got was a sewer rat..that critter was HUGE!

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I'm so happy to hear that you got one of the babies.
Sending vibes that the other one and Daddy are both trapped soon and that the baby at the Vet gets a clean bill of health.

One of my friends used to do TNR...oh the things she used to catch in those traps

Raccoons, Skunks...you knew it was a skunk LONG before you got near the trap

,Possums but the most revolting thing she ever got was a sewer rat..that critter was HUGE!

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Thanks so much. I really hope we trap the other baby sooner rather than later. I love socializing feral kittens and watching them transform from scared, hissy, growly little creatures into sweet, trusting love bugs. I know every kitten is different but I think the fact that these two have already begun to trust Diane will help.

I can deal with raccoons, possums and skunks, even with the odor, but no sewer rats, please. Diane will have to release that one herself.

The kitten Diane trapped Sunday evening was neutered (yes we have a boy!) yesterday and did just fine. Unfortunately, he tested positive for FeLV. Since mama cat, Molly, is positive, this didn't come as a surprise. The good news is that we have a home lined up for this little guy and his littermate once they're socialized. Still no luck trapping the other kitten. He/she is hanging out either on Diane's porch or in the back yard, so it's only a matter of time. She said the poor little one looks so forlorn without mama or it's brother around, so please send vibes we trap him/her soon. After that, it's on the the daddy cat.

Thanks guys!

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I can deal with raccoons, possums and skunks, even with the odor, but no sewer rats, please. Diane will have to release that one herself.

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You better believe I made sure to stand WAY back when she let that sewer rat out of the trap.
I just had visions of it running up my leg!

Originally Posted by eilcon

The kitten Diane trapped Sunday evening was neutered (yes we have a boy!) yesterday and did just fine. Unfortunately, he tested positive for FeLV. Since mama cat, Molly, is positive, this didn't come as a surprise. The good news is that we have a home lined up for this little guy and his littermate once they're socialized. Still no luck trapping the other kitten. He/she is hanging out either on Diane's porch or in the back yard, so it's only a matter of time. She said the poor little one looks so forlorn without mama or it's brother around, so please send vibes we trap him/her soon. After that, it's on the the daddy cat.

Thanks guys!

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I'm happy to hear that there's already a home lined up for the little guy.
Still sending vibes for his Sister/Brother to be trapped.

I wonder who that home might be

I name thee Apollo!!!!

as much as I wanted them to be negative I have to admit I'm excited about adopting him. Continued vibes that by some twist of fate the other is negative Stranger things have happened

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I wonder who that home might be

I name thee Apollo!!!!

as much as I wanted them to be negative I have to admit I'm excited about adopting him. Continued vibes that by some twist of fate the other is negative

Stranger things have happened

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I have no idea.

Seriously, I'm incredibly grateful that Apollo (and the other kitten if he/she tests +) have such a great home to go to.

With the help of some KFC, Diane was able to trap the other kitten before dark last night and he/she is at the spay/neuter clinic this morning.
Thanks so much for all the vibes/prayers, everybody. It's such a relief to know these little guys are safe and on their way to a better life. Now the fun part begins - socializing them!

We're also going to start trying to trap the male cat this weekend and get him neutered ASAP. Mama cat, Molly, will be going to the shelter, where she'll get lots of love and care, sometime in the next couple of days.

I'll keep you guys posted on the kittens' progress and post pics soon. Thanks again!

Congrats on trapping the babies! And congrats to Katie for adding to the clowder already at your house!

I'm so happy that the other baby was trapped.
Now sending vibes that "Daddy" is trapped quickley.

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Congrats on trapping the babies! And congrats to Katie for adding to the clowder already at your house!

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I had to look that word up! that applies, most definitely

Thanks!

Just a quick update. The other kitten is female and was spayed yesterday. She also tested positive, which was expected. She'll spend one more night at the spay/neuter clinic and be released tomorrow.

Meanwhile, little Apollo, who is absolutely adorable (pics of both babies coming soon) is settling in well. He's in kitty playpen in Diane's spare room for the time being. So far, no hissing or growling. He seems pretty relaxed under the circumstances and very curious. He ***** his head when Diane or I speaks to him and meows in response. A very good sign!

More on the kitten's progress later. Thanks so much for all the vibes and prayers, everybody. It's such a relief to know that mama cat and her babies are now safe and fixed! Daddy cat is next.

It's great that Apollo is getting along so well.
I can't wait to see pictures of him and his Sister.

Now lets just hope Daddy gets trapped soon!

So you guys have helped them all ....... hopefully the Father will be next .........

Katie congratulations to you too. You and Eileen are the greatest!!!

Just wanted to update you guys on Molly (mama cat), Apollo and Aphrodite.
Molly is now in the care of Save the Animals Foundation, a wonderful shelter that has a special wing dedicated to the care of FeLV kitties. I've never been there, but Diane says it's a very homey, cheerful place with lots of space and windows for the kitties to look out of. It's completely cageless, staffed by wonderful volunteers and all of the kitties are happy and healthy.
Diane is planning to visit Molly regularly and may become a volunteer at the shelter.

The kittens are doing great. You'd never guess that it's only been a little over a week since they were trapped. They're still a little unsure about the crazy women who keep talking to them, petting them and holding them, but we've already gotten both of them to purr. The little girl, Aphrodite, was a little hissy at first, but she absolutely loves having her head and ears scratched and will sit on your lap as long as you'll let her. She a beautiful girl, with the sweetest little face. The boy, Apollo, still cringes a little when you reach for him, but starts purring VERY loudly, as soon as he's touched. He also loves having his belly rubbed. He has the most beautiful gold green eyes.

The kittens are still in the playpen for now, but we're planning to let them out to explore in Diane's spare room by the end of the week. Need to kitten proof it first.

We're also hoping to trap the adult male in the next few weeks. We need to coordinate with the neighbors, since several people are feeding him.

Thanks so much for the vibes and prayers, everybody!

It sounds like it couldnt be going any better ........ Renewed vibes for trapping the Daddy

It sounds like Molly is in a wonderful place with a lot of caring people to look after her.

I'm glad to here that Apollo and Aphrodite...great names by the way...are getting along so well.

Sending vibes and Prayers that Daddy will be trapped quickly.