I used chain link since a major goal was to protect the cats. I
suspect I will use chicken wire to make a screened in porch here. The
bugs don't bother me nearly as much as the thoughts of something
harmful getting on the porch to be.
On Aug 13, 2011, at 2:02 AM, Natalie wrote:
Did you know that there’s screening available that is “pet’proof”?
Our cats climb the screens, and we will replace them with the
special ones.
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Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 8:10 PM
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I guess I am trying to say you can hold them inside a lot longer
than estimated. I've had them in for 3-4 months. The thing is to
build a relationship with them during that period. They see you
with the food. I handle all the dry food with my hands so there is
my odor. Etc. I like Feliway when they are in confined. Because
she won't be released into a known area, developing that
relationship is very important.
Frankly, I have been very concerned moving or traveling with cats
but have been successful in both several times. Ebony, a feral--ok
all my guys/gals have been feral--went out on a leash for cats for a
long time when we moved so he could learn where he was. The leash
got longer and longer and.......but he knew where he was. The boys
I have now travel around in a carriage so they get a sense of home--
it has paid off when ..............left a door unlocked and Copper
took unauthorized walk-abouts. Now they are familiar with lots of
scents on the farm...they go for mile walks when the weather permits.
All of this is to say that, with a lot of love and patience, you can
do this. Frankly, I like the enclosed area. I did this for Ebony
and Mi Tu then repeated it on the farm for Dixie. Now I want to
replact it for the boys by way of a screened in porch.......and a
reenforced screened area for the ones I will bring over if Mom
leaves this world before they do......care is a lifetime commitment.
On Aug 12, 2011, at 7:20 AM, Natalie wrote:
The one concern is that Hemy is NOT being released in her own
territory and if she doesn’t get used to Bonnie and her yard, may
start searching for the old area.
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Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 9:56 PM
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Subject: Re: [Felvtalk] Sorry to Ask so much, but...
On that, I have had a few ferals that were held inside after vet
treatment for various reasons: weather (very hot or cold etc),
dangers (size and age of cat and the presents of packs of dogs,
hawks etc) healing time + adjust time (they were returning to their
own group), and just because of numerous other concerns. None of
them have ever forgotten their nature. These ferals live at my
Mom's but I am the primary servant. Mom's concerns have to be
addressed.
This is my experience only.
On Aug 11, 2011, at 8:26 PM, Diane Rosenfeldt wrote:
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