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Cat General => General Cat Chat => Topic started by: Bazsmum on May 22, 2009, 11:12:32 AM
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As some of you know my Oscar went AWOL for a couple of days last week. While out looking for him we came across a few stray cats and one in particular that we were not aware was a stray till this happened!
We have seen this cat since moving in 2 and a half yrs ago but never knew she was homeless....Only the amount of time and unusual hours we were out realised she must be stray! :shify:
Well Im waffling now so will cut this short...
Tried bringing her in the other night but she was really distressed so we let her back out again....I think what I need to know is "Is it okay to just feed a stray"?
I feel guilty about only doing that so am I being too fragile? :scared:
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watch out that's how Ron started!!
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I already have 13 Dawn....Is it you who feeds strays? Cant remember who it is? :-:
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I have a similar problem with a 'full' tom cat that hangs around our house, I think he is a stray because he is out in all weathers and at all times and not neutered so I think I am safe in saying he is stray, now this sounds cruel, but if he was neutered (or I could get hold of him and get him neutered) I would definitely feed him, but I dont just because he sprays everywhere if he comes anywhere near the house at the moment and he is a bit stinky !!!.
So in short my answer would be, yes feed her xx
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I think its Janey who feeds the ferals :)
She's a lovely cat and I also think she may be old, as in 8 or 9 maybe older!
The only reason she wont come in is cos of the others isnt it? Maybe just sneak her up into the empty room and then see how she reacts, if she is still going crazy let her out with a note on a collar, you never know :tired:
Dawn Bazsmum has many strays in her house, most from me lol
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so its too late to warn you then, I didn't realise you had that many!! tbh we don't seem to have any my way, well none I've ever seen anyway
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I do feed her already...started just over a week ago! Spoke to a couple of neighbours and they thought she was mine! :shocked:
Its just I know my cats are at their limit now...I know that if I add anymore there will be chaos as I already have two cats who have a spraying comp! :sick:
I am undecided on this? What do you think Janey....that's if it is you who feeds the strays? ;)
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All I know is 13 is an unlucky number :evillaugh:
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I do feed her already...started just over a week ago! Spoke to a couple of neighbours and they thought she was mine! :shocked:
Its just I know my cats are at their limit now...I know that if I add anymore there will be chaos as I already have two cats who have a spraying comp! :sick:
I am undecided on this? What do you think Janey....that's if it is you who feeds the strays? ;)
I know what you mean about cats being at the limit, I know if I added anymore to my 10 there would be hell to pay.
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All I know is 13 is an unlucky number :evillaugh:
I actually have a thing for the No. 13....I love it! :innocent: :P
Yep Daisy....I dont want to tip the applecart! ;D
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so its too late to warn you then, I didn't realise you had that many!! tbh we don't seem to have any my way, well none I've ever seen anyway
I seriously would not of been aware if it were not for Oscar escaping last week! Its amazing what goes on outside after dark! ;)
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with the warmer weather hopefully nearly upon us I would have thought staying outside is not an urgent problem - she probably has a dry place already
so I would feed, but not invite in - though a bit of socialisation wouldn't go amiss no doubt
then see how things stand around September/October
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She must have a dry place Trigger....her coat is usually dry in this awful dreary weather were having! ;D
I know where your coming from though....Thanky! :hug:
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i personally wouldnt feed a stray without being able to get them checked out, in case they aren't neutered and she might even be microchipped and someone is missing her. If you can't take them in, then ultimately getting them on a rescue waiting list now would be best, so she can have a chance of a home life and tell them you are happy to feed her until a space is found.
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Is she stray or is she feral?
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Please keep feeding her Bazsmum.
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She is definitely stray as you can pet her! :Luv:
I will keep feeding her T....She gets fed the same time as my lot and she is already aware of meal times! :wow:
I dont think there would be much hope for her in one of the rescues as she must be approx 8, I could always say if someone was interested in an only cat etc I suppose! ;D
...The feeding is not the problem, its just I feel awful her being outside! :shy:
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Sadly I dont think she would be very good here as Lyla keeps attacking Oliver :tired: The boys would be ok with a female but my girls are starting up :-:
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Just thought Id add that I know older cats do go into rescue's, but up here where I am from there are so many kitten's younger cats in care that I really think she would be overlooked and that would be such a shame as she's a real sweetie! :Luv:
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I think the best thing to do is what I tell people when they call.... if you can get close enough put a paper collar on her to double check she's stray saying something like; 'this cat appears to be a stray, if she is your cat then please call xxxxxxxxxxx' if you haven't heard in a week then call CP or other rescue who should get her on their waiting list. My branch would consider a stray a very high priority as there's the risk of being unneutered, she will then hopefully get a nice rescue place soon and although kittens are desirable by lots of people, there are lots of homes that are happy to take on an older cat, especially those in slightly busier areas where they wouldn't be given a kitten or young cat by a rescue. She will find a lovely home, even if it does take a little bit of time in care.
Keep feeding her until she can be taken in but if she doesn't want to come in, I wouldn't push it as it may stress her and also your other cats. I'm sure she has found a shelter, cats are very resilient and there is always the chance that she does have a home- she just appears to not. Therefore, the collar is always a good idea cause I know how I'd feel if my cat suddenly disappeared!
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Right Ive attached a paper collar on her, so finger's crossed! ;D
I will give it a week then as you say I will call a rescue and get her on a list....I am quite happy to feed/look out for her till whenever! :Luv:
Thanky! ;)
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There are so many cats here, we don't know who they belong to or if they have no owner. I know of some toms that are not neutered, but then, my neighbour doesn't I guess >:(
You could put up a leaflet asking if anyone knows the cat and possible owners, so they can be contacted. After all she might be living around the corner and enjoying an extra meal from you ;D
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posters and leaflets definitely back up the paper collar but as long as she manages to keep the collar on- if her owners want her, they would definitely call. (I'd be on the phone straight away if I thought my cat could disappear!!!)
When I trapped my strays, Oscar and Toby who are now in lovely new homes, I couldn't get near enough to put collars on them so put a carefully worded note through all the local doors. If you do a note, just put your intentions on it so people don't think you're a busy body and realise you are trying to do a good thing. I ahve found people can get very funny about these things and often think the cat will end up in 'cat prison' >:( or PTS. Neither of which will happen but occasionally people ignore strays cause they don't realise the good work that rescues do.
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All good advice....Thank you! ;D
We have a local shop that most peeps on the estate use, OH is gonna pop a poster up in their with a pic on when I can get a pic of her sometime today! ;)
I will get some leaflets done over the next few day and put them through doors in the area! ;D
Here's hoping cos I would love for her to have only got lost or even being a greedy girl but I fear this place just aint cat wise! I mean my next door neighbour saved a kitten on the estate that kids were beating up!!! >:( :(
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Well I have had some news via the poster in the shop....She did have a home, although she was still out all hours when she lived with them and that was before they moved and left her! >:( :(
How can people do that??? :scared:
I cant leave her on the street as she is such a sweetie and she will come to new people with little persuasion so she is very vulnerable I feel!
I have a spare bedroom, so over the next few days Im gonna get her in here....She definitely deserves a forever home for I feel she has not been used to being in a house!
Oh well I suppose the problems solved for her now! ;D
Thanks for all your suggestions! :Luv: :hug:
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I cant leave her on the street as she is such a sweetie and she will come to new people with little persuasion so she is very vulnerable I feel!
I have a spare bedroom, so over the next few days Im gonna get her in here....She definitely deserves a forever home for I feel she has not been used to being in a house!
I knew you would, you are such a soft touch, just like me :hug:
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I knew you would, you are such a soft touch, just like me :hug:
Yes I am but only where animals are concerned! :evillaugh: :Luv: :hug:
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Yes I am but only where animals are concerned! :evillaugh: :Luv: :hug:
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Oh and me, soft touch with anything to do with Animals, but a complete hard *** about anything else.
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good luck with her - and at least now you know she doesn't have someone looking for her.
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She did have a home, although she was still out all hours when she lived with them and that was before they moved and left her! >:( :( How can people do that??? :scared:
Beats me why some people home pets. The phrase "he's only a cat" still haunts me from :censored: near neighbours who moved. I remember the neighbour saying to me once that her cat wasn't friendly like other people's cats. Wonder why >:( Some people are scum and some are stars like you BM :) Well done for finding out about her and taking her on :hug:
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Welcome to your new addition, we now need a name and photo's
Somehow the sign on the door is still showing room for one more little soul :hug:
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Well done for caring about this little girl, if more people took the time to care about them there wouldnt be so many strays in this country, im sure she will reward you with lots of love and purrs :hug: :hug:
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Well here's a pic of the girlie herself who we have named Satine! :Luv:
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We took her in the spare room last night and she has been an absolute doll! :Luv2: She is very people friendly, a proper little love! ;D
See cc, I dont need another kitten...I dont need another kitten....I dont need another kitten! :innocent: (said 3 times for good luck!) :-:
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She's gorgeous! Well done for giving her a chance :Luv2:
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Thanks! She has a look of them Scottish wild cats somewhere down the line methinks! ;)
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Shes beautiful :Luv: im so glad she has you to look out for her now :hug:
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Well Satine has fit in here a treat....She is such a lovely lady! :Luv2:
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Bless, she is very pretty :Luv2:
She looks so happy and relaxed now she is safe and has a home xx
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Am glad to hear this
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I can't believe I missed this thread! :faint:
Satine is gorgeous :Luv: she looks so chilled out
(yes I do feed ferals) wish my stray would come back, I think we've scared him off everytime we've done something to him. I did ring where he is living the other day and he is fine though.