I've really enjoyed reading the posts on this site. I've learned so much--great info--compassionate people. My kind of place...
I'll probably ramble a bit but I hope it all makes sense.
Too many things have happened since a momma feral and her two kits came into our lives in late August. One baby eventually died but the other is a strong, beautiful, funny and mostly socialized young lady. She's so much fun to watch. So FULL of energy! We've tongue-in-cheek named her, Princess Runamuck! :-)
(Princess Runamuck?....you know...Oklahoma...heart of Native America...wild and spirited...running FREE) :-)
Anyway, Momma is still called...Momma. They almost look alike except Princess has a beautiful area of peach coloration on her chest/neck area.
(not sure photos can be posted?) I'll try and put some on Webshots soon.
We (my wife and I) now know we've made some mistakes but I also feel we've had great victories. We've had INDOOR cats in our lives since the beginning--39 years ago. What we've NOT had we're ferals.
MISTAKES: After searching the net and finding this site (among many others) we see we need to get to the vet and do the neuter/shots deal--The Deed, ASAP. It's been delayed by Momma leaving for quite a while--family health issues--travel, etc. It will happen ASAP. I think Princess is old enough and I know Momma needs it.
VICTORIES: We can pet both of them (ONLY HAPPENED THIS WEEK WITH MOMMA!--VICTORY!!), they will eat out of our hands (AGAIN--JUST HAPPENED THE LAST FEW DAYS!) and Princess will let me pick her up for short, but enjoyable contact. They both will play with a string and toys and hang out with us on the patio (took a LOT of time and a LOT patience on both sides). :-) They're both still very much feral but do trust us quite well. Most all other behavior is still very feral re: sudden unfamillar noises, new people and most changes in environment.
The VNR back to the patio is going to take place ASAP. I feel I can get Princess into a carrier with gloves--Momma is another story. :-)
So, finally, hereâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s the question...What's been your experiences with the relationship after they came home from THE VET?? Did your little guys run away--revert back to hissing and growling--lose all trust? I'm a bit anxious but it (VNR) has to, and will be, done.
Hug your cats! :-)
I'll probably ramble a bit but I hope it all makes sense.
Too many things have happened since a momma feral and her two kits came into our lives in late August. One baby eventually died but the other is a strong, beautiful, funny and mostly socialized young lady. She's so much fun to watch. So FULL of energy! We've tongue-in-cheek named her, Princess Runamuck! :-)
(Princess Runamuck?....you know...Oklahoma...heart of Native America...wild and spirited...running FREE) :-)
Anyway, Momma is still called...Momma. They almost look alike except Princess has a beautiful area of peach coloration on her chest/neck area.
(not sure photos can be posted?) I'll try and put some on Webshots soon.
We (my wife and I) now know we've made some mistakes but I also feel we've had great victories. We've had INDOOR cats in our lives since the beginning--39 years ago. What we've NOT had we're ferals.
MISTAKES: After searching the net and finding this site (among many others) we see we need to get to the vet and do the neuter/shots deal--The Deed, ASAP. It's been delayed by Momma leaving for quite a while--family health issues--travel, etc. It will happen ASAP. I think Princess is old enough and I know Momma needs it.
VICTORIES: We can pet both of them (ONLY HAPPENED THIS WEEK WITH MOMMA!--VICTORY!!), they will eat out of our hands (AGAIN--JUST HAPPENED THE LAST FEW DAYS!) and Princess will let me pick her up for short, but enjoyable contact. They both will play with a string and toys and hang out with us on the patio (took a LOT of time and a LOT patience on both sides). :-) They're both still very much feral but do trust us quite well. Most all other behavior is still very feral re: sudden unfamillar noises, new people and most changes in environment.
The VNR back to the patio is going to take place ASAP. I feel I can get Princess into a carrier with gloves--Momma is another story. :-)
So, finally, hereâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s the question...What's been your experiences with the relationship after they came home from THE VET?? Did your little guys run away--revert back to hissing and growling--lose all trust? I'm a bit anxious but it (VNR) has to, and will be, done.
Hug your cats! :-)