well, not exactly stink proof.that is one of the reasons i love my honda element - all plastic floors and waterproof seats. its too bad they don't make the model anymore, i always felt that the element should be "the official vehicle of tnr"
Hilarious!!! The Honda El Stink Proof Feral Shuttle.
once again, good work and it is great to hear that it went......OK? i had one that was similar to him as far as going nuts - mommie. she was going so ballistic that even though the trap was completely covered she thrashed around so hard that the trap was sliding out of the vehicle. funny thing is that now, three years later, mommie pretty much always stays within earshot and any time she sees me she comes running over. it is like she feels safe when she is near me, not safe enough for me to pick her up .....yet?
Thanks Whaler! Haven't been on in a couple of days due to craziness at work, good stuff but craziness nonetheless. I have not seen Gandolf since I released him- I believe Wednesday. My heart sank when I initially saw how much he beat up his little face. But the staff told me he was a super feral. Between him and JC I think Oreo was staying far away that I would see her maybe once every three days. She came Thursday after I missed her for 3 days and then again yesterday evening and I'm home today painting and I looked out the window and saw her again! I put a whole can of wet food out and she ate it up. She still looked a little chunky and I know the females can look a little plump after being fixed, but when I initially brought her here with Jeff they were much skinnier, so even if she stayed away for a few days at a time, still looks like she's healthy and she was either flying in and sneaking some food or has another source. Last night she was eating and JC was just sitting watching her from 20-30 ft away. Oreo is constantly on the lookout so once she saw him she took off and ran. This is an improvement for JC's behavior b/c in the past he'd either 1) walk right up to her as she was eating(backwards-moonwalk like he did before, lol) or 2) chase after her as she ran away. She's still scared of him, I guess she doesn't forget? but once she ran away he was just interested in getting some kibbles. I am going to try to put multiple dishes, but trying to not look so obvious to my neighbors that i'm feeding until I put up a fence. next door neighbor has a dog and he was literally in my backyard sniffing the cat hangout spot, I'm really p.o'd that they don't have a fence- and 2 dogs! they're sweet dogs but still they'd probably chase after the cats- I know they surely bark at them. Getting warmer and I should be able to afford a privacy fence soon. I think the cats might actually hang out then. I'm trying to figure out if foxes can jump over fences? I know the cats can fit through small openings but hoping foxes will stay out. All in all, things are looking on the up & up. once Oreo and jeff start coming together again I can see if I can bring them in. I think she's at least a little less stressed now. Oh and that last cat that I thought would need to be fixed- I inspected his ear closely and there is a small tip that was cut off. He's all gray, looked like a russian blue fluffy cat so it was hard to tell but I got a closeup and the bf said it definitely looks clipped. maybe he just had a crush on oreo, he'd follow her around from time to time- but she wasn't scared of him. cat behavior, very complex creatures lol.
once they're parasite free, i'll take the next step and incorporate them into the household.
WONDERFUL UPDATE!!! Great, great job, hun. AND, they sound so very sweet. Don't worry, it is highly unlikely that you will get the hookworms, hun. I have those disposable gloves on hand and if a cat has a parasite I will just use the gloves when I clean the boxes. Just keep your hands washed if you are worried. But you can't get the worms from petting them and that was a good thing to mention. Not to worry. Keep those litter boxes dumped and scrubbed once a week until their stools are negative. Make sure to get the stools tested before you let them associate and meet with your other two cats. Keeping them in their safe room is not cruel, not at all. It is the best place for them right now anyway while they learn to trust you and settle into their new territory. Don't rush along with the introductions. Take your time and make sure Oreo and Jeff are completely healthy first. Again, super job and so relieved to hear this great news. 
for continued good reports. 
