I'm really hoping someone can help. Last year I trapped 4 male young cats. All born outside and completely. Got the mall vaccinated and neutered. Two of them became really friendly and were able to be adopted. The other two remained wary of humans but after 6 months found a home in a stable in the middle of the country. After two months the adopters are basically saying they do not want them as they hardly see them around and do not want to take responsibility for them. So no I have to re-catch them.
The problems are multiple:
They are trap shy.
They are hunting by themselves even if they do take food it is minimal
They are in acres upon acres of land, finding them is impossible. so knowing where to start is a struggle.
Both are pure black so camouflage really well.
Have already tried leaving familiar scents around but this has not encouraged them at all.
They are over an hour drive away so really have limited chances to get to reset traps etc
I am so desperate to get them back. I let them down big time. The option of leaving them there is not an option as they are part of a rescue and need to be returned without anyone claiming ownership.
I will do everything I physically can to get these boys back
Any help will be gratefully received.
The problems are multiple:
They are trap shy.
They are hunting by themselves even if they do take food it is minimal
They are in acres upon acres of land, finding them is impossible. so knowing where to start is a struggle.
Both are pure black so camouflage really well.
Have already tried leaving familiar scents around but this has not encouraged them at all.
They are over an hour drive away so really have limited chances to get to reset traps etc
I am so desperate to get them back. I let them down big time. The option of leaving them there is not an option as they are part of a rescue and need to be returned without anyone claiming ownership.
I will do everything I physically can to get these boys back
Any help will be gratefully received.