Finally got the four-year-old Tom cat

I cannot believe it. I started trapping again on Friday evening. Had not done in a year, Neighbors were feeding the cats and one crazy wanted to catch them in a carrier. So I put on the tradition trap. First night, a 12-month old kitten. Second night, Henry the four-year-old Tom who had eluded my traps and those of the shelter that tried to help. He is at the shelter and will be fixed and examined. I found a shelter about 30 miles away that will take him. The woman is very experienced with ferals.
Night two and three. Two more kittens.
And then the sad part of my story. A nine-month-old male who got out of a malfunctioning trap was missing for five days. I saw him last night. He was holding up his rear leg and crying. I fed him and he retreated into my garage. We tried to catch him with a net this morning to no avail. I pulled the car out carefully and set two traps. I hope he will go in. He is injured but I could not look at his leg carefully in the dark last night. Plus, he's black.
This evening I got a third kitten. I nearly cried. It's mother sat next to the trap and looked at me with soleful eyes. I snuck the kitten inside when she wasn't looking.
I have set up a drop trap for her. Wish me well.

Oh hun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm smiles and tears reading your post! I'm SO sorry about the injured male - but it happens. You're doing SUCH a wonderful thing!

you're able to trap mommy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh - and injured male goes in the trap so you can get him taken care of.

What an amazing person you are! LOTS of vibes coming your way!

Convinced the shelter to come out with a net and we got the injured male. He's off to the shelter and they'll call me to advise about the vet costs. I hope the injury isn't major but if it is some how I'll have to come up with the money. The shelter worker didn't want to go in because the garage has no light but a neighbor and I went in with flashlights and moved things. I found him in the corner and she moved in and got him. I am so so glad. I an praying for him, a black cat I call Bentley.

Now for the two mothers.............I'll be out there with the drop trap tonight.

Such great news that you found the injured cat. You are my trapping hero. I went thru a trapping experience a year ago and found it so rewarding, yet frustrating. Trying to do the right thing is sometimes so stressful. YAAAAH for you. Fingers crossed that the vet bill will be small! Keep us posted.

Thanks Deb for the encouragement. This forum is great

Oh you are a LOVE! I am SO GLAD you got Bentley! (And you have to love the name! ).

Continued for the moms!

The beautiful stories and dedication in this forum has helped me tremendously. I've read so many of your posts and been moved by the people who have done so so much and care so much.

So glad you found this forum. It's a wonderful supportive place.

I admire you so much! I am so happy about you getting Bentley. I was worried about him. I hope you get the two mom cats soon!

Any word on Bentley and the injury?

And continued vibes for trapping the moms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

Bentley's injury did not require surgery. He and his father Henry went to the vet Friday for chips, neutering, shots, etc. I pick them up Sunday and have found a wonderful woman with a shelter about 40 miles away who will take them.

The mother has not been around for days. The last time I saw her, she was sitting next to the trap her kitten had entered. The kitten was crying and she looked at me with despair. She would not leave. I was crying. A neighbor helped distract her and I rushed the kitten inside.

I simply have to get her and find her a home. She's not terribly friendly. But all but one other female is what is left of her colony. I wonder where she has gone. I'll start trapping again on Sunday after transporting the boys.

Originally Posted by LDG

Any word on Bentley and the injury?

And continued vibes for trapping the moms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

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