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Escapee
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06-15-2004

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 4:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Kitty Moon Catchers

or maybe

Moon Kitty Catchers...
(like moon doggie, only moon kitty, lol, that's just me, thought)

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 4:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
We have a lot of feral cats in our area. If you take them to our humane society, they euthanize them, so I don't do that. I do catch them, and take them to the vet for spaying, so they won't make more kittens; and then have the vet tag their ear and we release them again.

That's why I asked about the moms and kittens. I am always very worried to set traps out when I see moms with babies in the area.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 4:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I can't afford to buy traps or have them fixed at the vet and I'm certainly not going to bring them into my home to possibly infect my cats if they have something contagious. But I'm also not going to let them starve so I will continue to keep food out.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Luckily we have a ton of various rescues out here. The one I mainly go to is one that is just a bunch of people who open their houses up to homeless dogs and cats until they can get adopted out. They use the internet and PetsMart to advertise what animals they have... (they also make sure they are vet checked, immunized and sterile.)

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Twinkie, you can borrow traps from rescue groups and then bring the captured to them...

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Twinks email me and let me know what area you are in and I will try to find a group in your area... bless you for feeding them. Keep up the good work. A group will also vaccinate and test for diseases.

GREAT questions MsKar... go ahead a trap any cats... Momma cats can still nurse after being spayed. they will have to recover over night before re-releasing. As far as knowing if there are babies out there the Dr will know if the female is nursing... sometimes within a few days of birth they can also tell by the uterus if they have a litter. If this is the case then during the Moms recovery you can even go out and look for them. Baby kitties are AMAZING and will mew really loud for their size... look in tight corners, boxes etc... (you are an animal person so I know you know where to look LOL) I have actually meowed like a kitten (my partner is better at it than me) but I look really crazy sometimes meowing (so you will to LOl) anyway you will be surprised by the response!!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Sorry I had to post ... computer acting crazy...

When you do find kittens that are not weaned, you have a choice ... either bottle feed until they can eat on their own or (the best scenario) is to get a large kennel or cage and set up the mom and kittens until they are ready to be socialized. Then re release the Momma cat back to her familiar environment.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
here is the first article I am working on for the newsletter...

What is a feral cat?

A feral or stray cat is a cat which has been separated from domestication - through abandonment, loss, running away or failure to spay & neuter - allowing them to breed uncontrolled and the cat becomes wild. They have learned to live outdoors or in environments involving little or no human contact. They can live alone or in a group called a colony. Ferals can be found in environments such as, shopping centers, warehouse, abandoned buildings, parks, restaurants and alley ways. They are nocturnal, elusive and do not trust humans. They are wonderful at pest controlled but they do need a caregiver in order to make sure they have enough food and a water source.


What can you do to help the Ferals population?

*first and foremost Spay & Neuter your pets
Many of the feral and feral colonies include pets who have been abounded, dumped or lost. Many people assume their animals will survive when they move away and leave them behind. Contrary to popular belief, domestic animals do not automatically return to their "natural" instincts and cannot fend for themselves! Animal shelters are forced to kill an estimated 15 million homeless cats and dogs annually. The alternative to humane euthanasia for almost every stray is a violent end or slow, painful death. Many "throwaways" die mercilessly outdoors from starvation, disease, abuse --- or as food to a predator.

A pair of breeding cats, which can have two or more litters per year, can exponentially produce 420,000 offspring over a seven-year period, And the overpopulation problem carries a hefty price tag. Statewide, more than $50 million (largely from taxes) is spent by animal control agencies and shelters for cat-related expenses. All of this can be reduced and evaluated if pet owners spay & neuter their pets as soon as they adopt them into their family.

Can Feral cats become pets again?

Adult feral cats, that have little or no human interaction are difficult to socialize. It is not impossible to reintroduce a feral to a domestic situation but it is a long and difficult process. Patience, love and a lot of work is needed for this transition. Depending on the situation and cat it may be too difficult. It is usually more productive to spay, neuter and return them to their colony as long as they have caretaker to look after them. Their kittens on the other hand can be socialized when started early. Taming a feral kitten is more successful when it is started before 8 weeks.

What do I do when I see a cat in my neighborhood/business?

First find out if it belongs to anyone and encourage them to keep their cats indoors as it is so much safer to the cat. If it does not belong to anyone please call your local rescue or Feral trapping program. (Kitty Moon Catchers 805-555-5555) The cat(s) need to be trapped, evaluated, spay/neutered then the right ear is tipped while in surgery. They should also be tested for diseases, vaccinated and have a flea control applied. They will recover in a rescue facility then rerelease to their familiar area. if they are a candidate to be socialized then they will go to a foster or a forever home. The most important step is to call as soon ass possible. Time is important as there could be kittens involved or medical attention needed.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
So glad you have that group MsBo... I will post my petsfinders page when I get up and running. Hopefully I will have my website too where I can post pix

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
In our area, our local humane society has so many already domesticated/tame kitties for adoption, they generally don't/can't take the time to try to tame feral cats. So that's why they euthanize them. If we bring them kittens, they will take them and work with them, but not adults.

That's why I catch, neuter and release the adults.
I understand not everyone can afford to do so!

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
So, Moon, are you saying that if I catch the mom, and have her neutered and released, the kittens will be okay for a night? We have a lot of coyotes in our area, so I worry without mama to look after them, they won't make it!

The last time, the kittens were a few weeks old, and I was able to catch the kittens first, then put them in a cage inside a trap to catch the mom, so it worked out okay.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
You are a saint MsKar!!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
oops posting at the same time... I found a newborn litter of kittens (I have them still - 6 weeks old) that had been without Mom over night... the younger ones are the safest as they will stay put until Mom finds them. The older ones (about 4 weeks and older) are the ones that wonder a bit.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 5:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Thanks, MsMoonie! I just sent you a PM.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 7:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Moonie, great article!!!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 8:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
I am off to my very first adoption fair. This is part that makes me emotional and stressed. I need some serious good vibes thoughts that I make the right decsions by my babies.

I adopted out one of the triplets yesterday to a person that adopted Tabitha (now SweetPea) they are a great family but things didn't go as smooth as they would have liked. It takes time but many people don't understand. His brothers are going with me today.

Geeze I am crying now... I can rescue, trap, medicate, CLEAN, feed and love, I just need someone to do the adoptions LOL

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 10:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Good thoughts going out to you. I hear ya about the hardest part is letting go, esp on the ones that we have had the longest or needed the most love/care. That's why we have so many of our own now :-) but we cant keep them all.

Bill is much better at the adoption part. I have learned to tell myself that no matter what happens we were able to give them 4-10 weeks of the best care/love which they may not have had if we didnt come into their lives. Hope that helps you. xoxoxoo

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 12:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Thinking of you, Moonie ...

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
(((Moonie-kittyangel)))

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 7:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Thank you MsPamy, LadyT and MsBo... it worked!!

I adopted out my Momma cat Ariele (she even stepped up and was a surrogate to another litter of kittens) along with one of her original kids, a boy named Grey to a wonderful family with the cutest 8 yr. old girl named Athena. Then Grey's brother Oliver went to a nice couple that lived in a Martha Stewart house... Ollie is movin' on up!!

I am spent emotionally, mentally and physically. I need SirBill to come do the adoptions!!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 7:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Oh I forgot, my partners adopted out 2 of theirs too!! A cute little Tortie and a beautiful Russian Blue.

2 adults and 3 older kittens!! Great day!!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 8:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
YAH!!!!!! we need to find land out there where we can build a house and rescue! We are ready to leave riverside

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 10:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
That's good because I am working really hard to make it happen and I am going to need help. We can a couple of nice houses on the land to start off so we are always there. One of my clients friends passed away )he was a big animal lover and very nice man)and they are going to list my nonprofit in instead of flowers, etc. Cowboy will start to write some grants soon too.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Sunday, August 03, 2008 - 10:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
I want an area/building were people can come and sit with the animals before adopting them. SirBill can run that LOL

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, August 04, 2008 - 5:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
yes, he would love that. Bill loves any type of work with animals. They created a new job for him at work, he is the groomer. He does that plus he is still an adoption counselor there. That is very nice of your client friend's family.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Hey Twinks did any of those #s help?? I hope so if not I will work on it some more.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
SO I am going to adoptions again today. I am stressed and depressed. I am not good at this!!

I have a surg vet tech and 2 Doctors so far to volunteer at the spay & neuter clinic I want on the sanctuary now the land!! Build it and they will come but where to build!!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I hear ya. We own land but its way out in San Bernardino close to NV border. Last time we checked they hadnt run electricity all the way out to the property line. It would prolly be tooo hot out there anyway though

good kitty thoughts for you today

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Aw, Moony, you are doing such a good thing. But I know it's hard to let each one go!