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I just started fostering and plan to permanently care for 3 semi-feral 1 year old cats yesterday. They are all sweet cats, just rather
This website and it's forums have been such a wealth of information. I have been reading for days now. You were the reason I decided my 3 kids and I could possibly help these kitties after reading so many great, touching, sometimes sad but generally positive stories. So thank you all for giving new people like me a great source for guidance in a new and otherwise unknown experience.
The cats a were found at 7 weeks old and have since been placed in 5 other homes. Based on what I've heard of their history I don't think anyone dedicated much consistent time trying to socialize them.
They are in my finished basement with a drop ceiling. I bet you can guess what I am going to say next. Yes, two found their way up to the ceiling and I have managed to get one down. The second is a little overweight so he managed to wedge himself in a spot that only took a few minutes to catch.
I can't find the third yet but she has to be up there as the room has not been left open and I spent all day searching.
Right now the other two are together in a large dog carrier with food and blankets.
I am not quite sure what to do with them until the last one comes out of hiding as I can't close the exit up and don't want the first two finding their way back up again.
I've read some of the msgs here about others that had a cat in their ceiling or attic so I have some tips about trying to get the last one to come down.
Should I leave them in the carrier or try to isolate them in a smaller spot such as a bathroom until I have a secure spot for them again?
This website and it's forums have been such a wealth of information. I have been reading for days now. You were the reason I decided my 3 kids and I could possibly help these kitties after reading so many great, touching, sometimes sad but generally positive stories. So thank you all for giving new people like me a great source for guidance in a new and otherwise unknown experience.
The cats a were found at 7 weeks old and have since been placed in 5 other homes. Based on what I've heard of their history I don't think anyone dedicated much consistent time trying to socialize them.
They are in my finished basement with a drop ceiling. I bet you can guess what I am going to say next. Yes, two found their way up to the ceiling and I have managed to get one down. The second is a little overweight so he managed to wedge himself in a spot that only took a few minutes to catch.
I can't find the third yet but she has to be up there as the room has not been left open and I spent all day searching.
Right now the other two are together in a large dog carrier with food and blankets.
I am not quite sure what to do with them until the last one comes out of hiding as I can't close the exit up and don't want the first two finding their way back up again.
I've read some of the msgs here about others that had a cat in their ceiling or attic so I have some tips about trying to get the last one to come down.
Should I leave them in the carrier or try to isolate them in a smaller spot such as a bathroom until I have a secure spot for them again?