Debbie is right, taming down a cat is work, but it's so very rewarding! The feral_cats yahoogroup is a fount of information, be sure to study the Files on trapping and taming. Things you'll learn there that you might not know include that cats actually like small spaces so a cage is best for taming; that there is a specific etiquette for approaching and making eye contact with a feral cat; and that warm Kentucky Fried Chicken (bones removed) is like kitty heroin -- it's the aroma of those secret herbs and spices.
Our feral, (Wini)Fred, came to us from a trailer park where she had been born in the spring, then dumped, then spent the summer foraging. We kept her in a room, which in retrospect was probably too much space for her. We had to keep prying her out of the innards of a big 50s wood-framed upholstered chair we had in that room. We'd go in for an hour or two every night and read the 100 Best Science Fiction Short Stories to her, and later we just went in and watched DVDs with her. It was so much fun when she decided we were okay to walk over and on, and after months of shying away, the day when she realized she REALLY REALLY liked to be petted was a high point of our lives. Now every night as we sit on our couches she flops against our necks demanding skritches. It's been 4 years and she still doesn't like getting picked up and she hides when strangers come, but she's a perfect love bug with us. She's a quirky little thing -- there's a thing she does with her tail that we swear she learned from the birds and squirrels! Diane R. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about a new kitty Hi Folks: You all were such a big help to me last summer when we rescued a little cat who was diagnosed with feline leukemia. Sadly, we lost little Smokey but?my husband?is now in the process of trying to tame and catch?a wild little kitten that is on?his job. He's?eating the?food he gives him?but he will not let him touch him. Any suggestions? Also, what is the chance that an abandoned kitten has feline leukemia? Does it help to catch the decease early? Thank you for your help, Kathryn -----Original Message----- From: Sharyl <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, Jun 18, 2009 10:52 am Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D Some PetsMart stores have an attached vet clinic called Banfield. Sharyl --- On Thu, 6/18/09, gary <[email protected]> wrote: > From: gary <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > To: [email protected] > Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:54 PM It is Hill's Prescription Diet > a/d. > > Gary > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Sander, Sue > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 11:53 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > But is it simply called A/D with Banfield?? What is Banfield? > > Thanks, > > Susan > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Debbie > Harrison > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 12:52 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Question about A/D > > > I'm almost certain it is made by Hill's Science Diet.... > > Debbie (COL) > "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle"? Philo > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Felvtalk mailing list > [email protected] > http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org > _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org _______________________________________________ Felvtalk mailing list [email protected] http://felineleukemia.org/mailman/listinfo/felvtalk_felineleukemia.org
