New Los Angeles Cat on the block

I want to introduce my furry babies but only one is in my life.

Taz, , my feral, I spent 2 years taming or at least semi taming him (he was 5 when we first met in the back yard).  I had to move and the owner of the house agreed to take care of him.  I left him and other cats in the neighborhood all fixed.  I now visit him and the owner of the house sends me great photos of him.  He is doing well.


Then came Tanji, stray from the streets, 7 months, dirty, sick,  now 7+ years, throw up problem since he was 7 months and lost his meow last year.  Trying to figure that out. but in the meantime he is my kitten at heart

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I spent over a year looking to adopt a kitty and one that spoke to me and she did when I saw her photo.  I named her Koshka, formally named Cinderella from a Long Beach, CA rescue who saved her and her siblings from the streets.  She was the last to get adopted because of her skittishness and not liking people.  They trusted me with her from my experience with Taz.  I thought she would be a perfect buddy for Tanji who was somewhat skittish.  Well after 3 months of working with her, SHE WAS A LAP KITTY.  Oh my, not what i expected.  I guess I worked with her too much LOL, she entertained me and loved me back (see last comment below)

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Koshka passed away in late March this year just shy of 1 year birthday, 5 months after I took her in.  She had Feline FIP (Feline infectious peritonitis) Fever of 106, hospitalized for 2 days.  Blood work,  x-rays pointed in that direction and jaundice started.  I was happy I was able to give her the best 5 months of her life with a happy large home to run around, play and live life being loved.  

So Tanji is my only furry baby for a now

What gorgeous kitties.  That is great that the new owner of the house agreed to take on your feral.  I had to leave some ferals behind when I moved and the lady who bought my house said she would watch out for them but I don't think she is doing anything.  Fortunately the neighbors also agreed to help and I go over once a week and check on the food/water situation.  The neighbors appear to have really stepped up their effort which is nice but I wish the new owner was doing what she said she would.  I actually chose the buyer of the house (I had a couple of offers) based on whether I thought they would take care of my cats.  I guess I misjudged.  I am so glad your person worked out and even sends pictures!  Good luck finding out what is wrong with Tanji.

I am so sorry for your loss of Koshka. What a great 5 months she had with you though. She obviously knew love and comfort.

Tanji is gorgeous. Love that fluffy tail! And I am so glad you were able to find someone to take care of Taz when you moved. He is quite handsome. Thanks for all the TNR work you do. You rock!

Bummer about the new buyer.  We cherish our outdoor babies even the hard ones that don't want to be caught.   1st photo is a recent photo of Taz the owner sent me.  His yard is fully fenced so he is safe from Coyotes.  The second was how difficult and smart Taz was trying to catch him.  I use the bottle and string method.  As soon as he did the stretch, I knew I had to do more.

Glad to hear your former neighbors are helping.  Hard to find.  

Here is one of my documentions 

Your cats are beautiful.  I am sorry about Koshka.  And I am glad that Taz has a safe environment.  We have coyotes here, too.  I used to hear them howling when I was waiting outside for my ride before daylight back when I was in nursing school.  i tried to tell myself I was hearing dogs, since I'd never seen one.  Then one night DH and I were coming home late.  A rabbit ran out in front us on our country road, from the next door neighbors' yard; we were driving slow with only the fog lights on.  On the rabbit's heels was a coyote, literally chomping his teeth.  It was the most pitiful looking creature, skin and bones, but it scary to find out how close it was to our cats, our home.  

Yes the coyotes are just scary looking.  When you see them in the streets they don't move, cars don't scare them either.  Taz had been there for years and to uproot him and take him with me being 7-8 years old I didn't think living by a high traffic road would be safe if he got out.  He has access to a safe environment 24/7.

Here was Koshka when I first saw her, she blossomed in the 5 months I had her.

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