Just as I feared....

ohhhhh...very mysterious...you must trap this one and reveal it's color.

Katie

The funny thing about the "other" cat is that I never saw it while I was taking the picture. Only when I downloaded the image to my PC that I saw the extra set of eyes...


It makes me think we have a few sets of cats around here: "Day" cats and "Night" cats.

Hi Scott.

It's great work that you are doing with these cats. And I definitely would support your theory of two groups of cats in your area.

My yard has two sets of cats that patrol it. Two females come by during the day. I think these two are actually owned by somebody nearby. They come and go from the same direction and path. And being a courier for some of the time I've delivered parcels to my neighbourhood and discovered few cat owners.

However, at night it's a completely different story. Three males visit the yard, usually at different times but sometimes when all three congregate, a fight and establishment of Alpha almost always ensues. The females are nowhere to be seen at night.

Scott...I think you are right...and it means that you have a new mission. Capture the "night" cats. BTW...I think it would be AMAZING if you were to release a book about the cats you have trapped, fixed, rehome/released...and the ones you are still working on. Proceeds to support your ongoing mission and the book could have links to Alley Cat Allies and other organizations as well as an FAQ section and your own tips. Just a thought.

Katie

Well, I keep taking pictures, so...if they can be used for a good cause, of course...that's why I take them.

I don't really have an all-encompasing picture story, though. I suppose that could be accomplished if I actually photographed a neutering/spaying etc... We're kind of a two- or three-person group here, and when I trap, it's generally just me.

They are using my photos for a childrens book. Not a book on ferals per se, but a book, nonetheless.

I just started reading this thread today and I am impressed! you are doing such a great job with all of these cats! BTW, i don't think anybody minds all of the pictures, they are encouraged.

Well, I caught this guy tonight. He's going to have to stay in the trap tonight...I threw a blanket over him.

His ear is torn up, but I can't see much in the way of injuries on his face. He was hissing and spitting and PISSED OFF...more than any cat yet. He's probably a very angry/aggressive male and fighting all the time.

There wasn't going to be much of my moving him in the dark. I tried to lift the trap and he instantly started thrashing and crashing, growling and spitting.

I put up some "DON'T TOUCH!!!" signs and spoke to the woman in the apartment next door, who....very surprisingly...answered her door to some strange guy with a flashlight (me).

We'll see how he is in the morning.

Well, I guess I'll call him "Spots."

He had a cold night outside, but he seems to be OK. He's already on his way to a neutering.

Rough night.

His ear is a bit torn up, but I didn't see much on the side of his face...maybe healed up after a fight?

That's EXCELLENT news Scott!!!

Katie

How exciting that you finally caught this wild boy!

So I found this guy AGAIN in my neighbors' trap, and I missed the FUNNIEST picture.

When I peeked over the concrete wall down into this alleyway -- here he was, caught again, with a fat, FAT, woodchuck with a mouth full of garbage trying to walk past him in the narrow alleyway. Every time the woodchuck moved forward, the cat hissed, and the woodchuck moved back. Complete standoff.

Anyway, I went down and let the cat out and the woodchuck went back the way it came.

Kind of surreal.

We think this guy is Tiki's dad.

He's not too smart.

LOL....perhaps he simply likes the trap....NAH. Just like with any species...you have your super genius types and then...you have Tiki's dad.

Katie

Actually, he was a lot calmer this time (sans testicles) than he was when he got trapped the first time. The first time, he was growling, hissing and thrashing something fierce. This time, he rumbled a little, but he basically waited for me to let him out.

Well...since he's been trapped before...and since he doesn't have his "manhood"...he probably would be a bit calmer. Good thing you saw he was there and let him out...I think the woodchuck probably won't forget this encounter anytime soon.

Katie

What a great mental image I have of the standoff between the woodchuck and the trapped cat! Thanks for the chuckle!