Jan Tenzer
posts on 2/10/2013 10:47:02 PM
Deric and Aileen, you're on my mind tonight, and I'm sending positive loving thoughts your way. I just found out today that my new cat Bella is polydactyl. She has an extra toe on both front paws. Never had a Hemingway cat before. I'm being told it's good luck, so Bella and I want to spread it to everyone who posts here. Love to all, Jan
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sugeebas
posts on 1/28/2013 4:06:41 PM
Hello Jackie, I can only presume that they want me to trap him into the shed because Maddie is likely to get into a trap. She is always in our garden and like all cats, nosey. They assured me that they would come out straight away to collect him, so I hope that is so. I don't want him to be stressed out any more than necessary. He is of course very welcome to remain here with us and I will tell the person that comes to collect him that. I am truly hoping that once he is castrated that he will eventually want to come to us. I would love to stroke his beautiful coat, he is truly gorgeous. Thank you for your concern, I really appreciate it. Susan
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jackie
posts on 1/28/2013 3:54:37 PM
Hi can the RSPCA not come with a humane trap and trap him. Trying to get him in a shed will distress him if he is locked in there for too long. Far better that they trap him cover over the trap with a cover this calms him down and then take him to vets. If you can take him back to your garden and provide shelter it will be ar better for Ginger. It is traumatic enough for them to be trapped and neutered so it is far better he can be returned to where he knows. Also if he is released in a strange place like a farm he will have to be kept in for at least three or four weeks otherwise he would just take off and try to get back to you.
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sugeebas
posts on 1/27/2013 6:39:03 PM
Thank you Audrey for the tip. When he shows up again I will try the trail to the shed with cat biscuits. He will eat anything, always appears to be hungry. We cannot leave the shed open for my husband has all his tools in there and my husband doesn't want him shut in for long. The reason being that he had cut a hole out of his last shed to allow Maddie access to a sheltered spot during the winter when she was small. Unfortunately all the neighbourhood uncastrated males went in there too and sprayed. We could never get the small out again, husband wasn't very happy. Now, old shed gone, new one erected, you can imagine how he feels.
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audrey
posts on 1/27/2013 4:47:14 PM
sugeebas I agree he does seem physic ha ha, have you tried putting catnip in ur shed or some really delicious cat treats try and leave a trail to the shed, I know it might be hard for you with ur other cats he might even jump into a box in shed if cat nip is on a toy love to all
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sugeebas
posts on 1/27/2013 2:33:09 PM
Ginger Update: you will never believe this, neither do I, or perhaps knowing cats as I do, I do believe it. I made the call to the RSPCA. We have to try to lure him with food into our shed and shut him in. Then one call to the RSPCA and they will come and collect him. Since the call, he hasn't turned up! I swear he can read my mind. If the RSPCA can place him on a farm, perhaps that would be best for him as Maddie is continuously chasing him out of the garden. However, my husband and I am willing to continue feeding him, so they can also release him back into our garden. He will be castrated, treated for parasites and the eye. However, they have also told me that they will also check first for FIV. If found to be positive, then the RSPCA will have no other option than to put him down. So I am hoping that he is clear. Now we have to wait to see whether we can trap him in the shed. I will be glad when this is all over, hate to think of him suffering. Love to all and thank you again for your kind words and support. Susan
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Diana
posts on 1/26/2013 12:04:52 PM
So glad to hear that Ginger has returned, Susan. I do hope that all goes well for him now. Deric and Aileen, I often think of you and pray you are both tucked up together in the warm, especially during this cold snowy snap. Love to all - Diana, Southampton xx
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MOLLIE BROWN
posts on 1/26/2013 9:43:08 AM
So pleased Ginger came back, thought he would. He knows where he's well looked after. If the RSPCA can help his recovery, are you going to adopt him? So pleased for you, Sugeebas
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audrey
posts on 1/26/2013 8:28:50 AM
Sugaabees, so glad for you, hope everything goes well, he knows where he is loved that's why he came back, well that,s my thoughts on situation thinking of you and Deric and family
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Liz from Buxton
posts on 1/26/2013 5:38:57 AM
I am so glad, Susan. Fate works in mysterious ways. I hope Ginger is trapped quickly and soon free from pain. Love to all.
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