Re: Nat'l. Feral Cats Day

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In a message dated 10/15/05 12:07:14 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have feral cat that prefers to be INDOORS. Go figure Jenn WE trapped two, older large toms along with19 other cats a few years ago,(Theses were the LAST 2 trapped!! It took us over 18 months to trap entire colony!!!, BUT, we were bound & determined to "rescue" them as their caretaker had passed away. This was "another" kind, caring lady who had a codicile in her will that if we  "took" the fearals, X amount of dollars would be bequeathed (sp?) to the shelter). They were in terrible physical shape,,,,,,Ferals certainly have a hard life, Knowing I love ferals & have had many succes stories w/ them, I was asked to "foster" Strider (King of the Colony) & Caboose, (apparently Strider's son & VERY last one trapped, thus the name!) Strider was an instant "mush". He apparently at one time enjoyed the comforts of "home living", and he adjusted very well, even w/ my 4 dogs, Caboose, on the other hand, was very shy, and made his "home" under my bed. Finally after a few weeks, imagine my surprise to wake up & find him purring in my ear, kneading my chest!! I HATED to give them up, but fostering is all about rehabilitatng & rehoming, making room for the NEXT needy furbaby. On the bright side, they were adopted together & according to new guardian, who was "concerned" they might attempt to escape, well, the boys are happy just to perch in the windows and observe the outside world.  I am SOOO happy for them, I wish all stories could have happy endings,,,,, BTW, did your feral ever go out??? I am still a mess with no further sightings of Charity. Patti