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As of a few nights ago, the feral momma kitty who I have slowwwwwly made headway with over the past 3 years, is now in the house.
It took up until a few months ago to go from her hiding in the grass when we walked past, to her sitting inside my doorway, loving on me. Taking food from me and being SUCH a love. But, only in the one spot while I sit. Nowhere else on the property.
She is the mother of 3 (2 litters) and we kept 2, 1 a friend has. She showed up one day pregnant so I started feeding her. Once we were able to trap her 2 yrs later.. she was fixed and released back under the house after a week of re-cooping in a huge dog crate in my bathroom. I would have kept her inside at the time but we had 5 (2 elderly) cats, a new puppy, and 4 other dogs. It was just not the best time for her. But I made sure she was healed up well. They wanted me to release her immediately bu the idea of a fresh surgery and dirt under the house where she may have complications..nope.
So.. a few nights ago it was still 103 outside, and she normally does not come out during the heat. She waits until early morning for our lovefest. She was at the door crying and crying. Not normal either. When I opened the door, she sauntered in and since we had not made any progress past the one spot by the front door, I had been weighing options. Trying to figure out the best time to bring her in. I kept putting it off. When I opened the door I made a snap decision to do it right then.
We current;y have just her 2 kittens and 4 dogs (2 elderly). I used a huge x-pen to divide the room to keep the dogs away and let her settle in. She was on the cat tree and widowsill the first night. The next morning she was up inside one of the couches. I put food (hard and soft) and water for her back there and let her be.
Up until a few hours ago she had not had any of the water or food or gone to the litterbox. My husband did not want her in the bedroom. I was so worried this morning I flipped the couch over and herded her into the bedroom. No, I do what I want when I think something is in the best interest of one of the animals. LOL
It is quiet, nothing that will spook her. She can hang out in a safe place under the bed for now. I moved her bowls from outside into the bedroom so they would smell familiar. I put in a corn cob type of litter with some of her dirt from her places she uses outside along with one of her old poops.
I figure during the day (once she settles in), I can put up the xpen in front of the doorway so everyone can get used to each other.
I have only dealt with feral kittens so this is a first for me. She definitely was not a stray, she was feral. Had no idea what fingers were for, or anything actually.
I could not stand for her to be out in the heat, cold, or among all the predators we have here. I worried all night or when I was gone from the house. I wanted to give her a better life with her babies. All she wanted was to be loved and I hope I am doing right by her.
I'll keep updating this and look for hints or advice from you guys.
Thanks!
It took up until a few months ago to go from her hiding in the grass when we walked past, to her sitting inside my doorway, loving on me. Taking food from me and being SUCH a love. But, only in the one spot while I sit. Nowhere else on the property.
She is the mother of 3 (2 litters) and we kept 2, 1 a friend has. She showed up one day pregnant so I started feeding her. Once we were able to trap her 2 yrs later.. she was fixed and released back under the house after a week of re-cooping in a huge dog crate in my bathroom. I would have kept her inside at the time but we had 5 (2 elderly) cats, a new puppy, and 4 other dogs. It was just not the best time for her. But I made sure she was healed up well. They wanted me to release her immediately bu the idea of a fresh surgery and dirt under the house where she may have complications..nope.
So.. a few nights ago it was still 103 outside, and she normally does not come out during the heat. She waits until early morning for our lovefest. She was at the door crying and crying. Not normal either. When I opened the door, she sauntered in and since we had not made any progress past the one spot by the front door, I had been weighing options. Trying to figure out the best time to bring her in. I kept putting it off. When I opened the door I made a snap decision to do it right then.
We current;y have just her 2 kittens and 4 dogs (2 elderly). I used a huge x-pen to divide the room to keep the dogs away and let her settle in. She was on the cat tree and widowsill the first night. The next morning she was up inside one of the couches. I put food (hard and soft) and water for her back there and let her be.
Up until a few hours ago she had not had any of the water or food or gone to the litterbox. My husband did not want her in the bedroom. I was so worried this morning I flipped the couch over and herded her into the bedroom. No, I do what I want when I think something is in the best interest of one of the animals. LOL
It is quiet, nothing that will spook her. She can hang out in a safe place under the bed for now. I moved her bowls from outside into the bedroom so they would smell familiar. I put in a corn cob type of litter with some of her dirt from her places she uses outside along with one of her old poops.
I figure during the day (once she settles in), I can put up the xpen in front of the doorway so everyone can get used to each other.
I have only dealt with feral kittens so this is a first for me. She definitely was not a stray, she was feral. Had no idea what fingers were for, or anything actually.
I could not stand for her to be out in the heat, cold, or among all the predators we have here. I worried all night or when I was gone from the house. I wanted to give her a better life with her babies. All she wanted was to be loved and I hope I am doing right by her.
I'll keep updating this and look for hints or advice from you guys.
Thanks!