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Title: Feral dilema
Post by: BenLinz on July 30, 2009, 00:07:41 AM

 am currently seeking a solution to a "kitten problem" in my local area. large quantties of ferals/abandoned pets breeding out of control. I am currently attempting to tame these cats enough to arrange a trap neuter release for them. Any advice from someone who has attempted this would be greatly appreciated.

At least 5 who are currently happy to come within sight of my house, at least 2 of these are VERY young kittens (estimate 4-5 months)

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Janeyk on July 30, 2009, 06:45:24 AM

Hi Benlinz,

We had that problem where I live and what I did was contact our local CP.  I collected a trap and I trapped them gradually, I took them to the vets to get them spayed/neutered .  It has taken a while to get them all and I think there are still a couple around.  I didn't attempt to tame them, some kittens were found homes for but majority were released and three of us care for them I would say they are semi-feral now as they know us so well.

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Kay and Penny on July 30, 2009, 11:31:04 AM

I think Mark was out recently on a feral trap too

do you have a Cat Action Trust anywhere near you, as they specialise in trapping ferals and arranging neutering

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: BenLinz on July 30, 2009, 12:12:12 PM

right. well this morning i called the cpl and they have given me loads of advice on how to go about this. the only thing the couldnt help  me with is a trap...

so they have given me phone numbers of a few local places who may be able to loan one out for me

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Janeyk on July 30, 2009, 12:18:33 PM

 :) Great stuff, CP will explain everything, they did me initially.  I have often had to wait if traps were out (and had various types) but usually they aren't too long - I suppose it depends how busy they are and traps available, but at least they've given you other contacts.  Good luck!

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 30, 2009, 13:25:08 PM

Make sure you ask Cp about neutering vouchers too  ;D

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Millys Mum on July 30, 2009, 13:27:05 PM

What area are you in? There may be some one here who can help you.
Well done on helping these cats  ;D

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 30, 2009, 13:39:58 PM

If you look in the welcome sction MM he says what area he is in and believe its the north east

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Bazsmum on July 30, 2009, 13:44:25 PM

North East? Arnt I supposed to be the one who is geography illiterate!  :innocent: :evillaugh: :hug:

West Yorkshire MM!  ;)

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Janeyk on July 30, 2009, 13:45:08 PM

West Yorks not too far from me.

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 30, 2009, 13:52:06 PM

Quote from: Bazsmum on July 30, 2009, 13:44:25 PM

North East? Arnt I supposed to be the one who is geography illiterate!  :innocent: :evillaugh: :hug:

West Yorkshire MM!  ;)

West Yorks is NE  isnt it

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Kay and Penny on July 30, 2009, 13:54:31 PM

I would have said so - don't let the West fool you :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on July 30, 2009, 14:06:02 PM

Nope it's not the North East it is Yorkshire which is south of us here in the NE  ;D The North East is a specific region of its own - Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and Tees Valley - small but perfectly formed  :rofl:

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Millys Mum on July 30, 2009, 14:11:04 PM

Lol ladies  :rofl:  if the final decision on location can be added in, not everyone reads the welcome area but may have equipment/hands to lend  ;D

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Bazsmum on July 30, 2009, 14:13:45 PM

Just for you Gilly!  ;)


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Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: BenLinz on July 30, 2009, 14:49:22 PM

sorry. just to clarify, im in west yorkshire in the bradford/leeds area

Title: Re: Feral dilema
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 31, 2009, 18:04:06 PM

Sorry to me Yorks is in NE LOL...just divide the country up and there it sits  :rofl: