Tomorrow I am going to take Goldie to the local SPCA. She is spending the night and then she will be spayed on Tuesday morning!
The most wonderful news is that they have offered to spay her,groom her and provide her shots at NO charge! I have a good relationship with the people at the shelter, but never expected this! I am very pleased about that too - as things are tight right now!
Since all her kittens have finally left, her behavior has resorted back to more of a snippy manner, like Hissy said that it would!
Getting her into the carrier will be a feat in itself, let alone the transfers. The shelter's Vet has a good deal of experience with ferals - so hopefully, I will be the only one scratched and bit!
The test will come when we get back home. I plan on letting her have a couple of days recovery time and then just leaving the door open on the condo and see what happens.
My husband does not hold out much hope that she will acclimate to becomming a house kitty - but I think she will make it! I do not expect her to be a lap kitty - but will PRAY hard that she will adjust enough to continue living with us. My only 'rule' for her is that she use the kitty boxes!
I would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions. I am nervous about this whole thing!
Goldie is such a sweetheart (when she wants to be). We have limited pets (behind the ears), and lots of hours sitting together and talking!
Thanks all....
Deb
The most wonderful news is that they have offered to spay her,groom her and provide her shots at NO charge! I have a good relationship with the people at the shelter, but never expected this! I am very pleased about that too - as things are tight right now!
Since all her kittens have finally left, her behavior has resorted back to more of a snippy manner, like Hissy said that it would!
Getting her into the carrier will be a feat in itself, let alone the transfers. The shelter's Vet has a good deal of experience with ferals - so hopefully, I will be the only one scratched and bit!
The test will come when we get back home. I plan on letting her have a couple of days recovery time and then just leaving the door open on the condo and see what happens.
My husband does not hold out much hope that she will acclimate to becomming a house kitty - but I think she will make it! I do not expect her to be a lap kitty - but will PRAY hard that she will adjust enough to continue living with us. My only 'rule' for her is that she use the kitty boxes!
I would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions. I am nervous about this whole thing!
Goldie is such a sweetheart (when she wants to be). We have limited pets (behind the ears), and lots of hours sitting together and talking!
Thanks all....
Deb