My latest socialization project (before the next round of kittens) in one of
our foster homes is a six to seventh month old male named Jimmy. He was rescued from a feral colony in mid-Feb. and has since been neutered. He did have some human contact from the feeder at the site before we trapped him. I don't have a lot of time to spend with him, but want to maximize the time I do. Right now he's in a kennel, but seems content. He loves playing with a feather toy and will stick his paws out of the kennel to interact. He seems to crave human contact, but isn't quite sure how to react to it. I've been taking it slow and have been able to reach into the kennel a few times and actually stroke him and get him to purr. Most of the time though, he hisses and swats. We're not ready to let him free roam yet, but may try wrapping him in a towel and holding him. I know he's past the age for success, but he's a sweet little guy with a lot of potential. We trapped two of his littermates in Nov., who we were able to tame down and get adopted together for Xmas. At last report they were doing well in their new home. Any suggestions on what else to do with Jimmy? We've got all the time in the world. He's not going back to
the site. I just hope I don't get too attached. That will make four!
our foster homes is a six to seventh month old male named Jimmy. He was rescued from a feral colony in mid-Feb. and has since been neutered. He did have some human contact from the feeder at the site before we trapped him. I don't have a lot of time to spend with him, but want to maximize the time I do. Right now he's in a kennel, but seems content. He loves playing with a feather toy and will stick his paws out of the kennel to interact. He seems to crave human contact, but isn't quite sure how to react to it. I've been taking it slow and have been able to reach into the kennel a few times and actually stroke him and get him to purr. Most of the time though, he hisses and swats. We're not ready to let him free roam yet, but may try wrapping him in a towel and holding him. I know he's past the age for success, but he's a sweet little guy with a lot of potential. We trapped two of his littermates in Nov., who we were able to tame down and get adopted together for Xmas. At last report they were doing well in their new home. Any suggestions on what else to do with Jimmy? We've got all the time in the world. He's not going back to
the site. I just hope I don't get too attached. That will make four!