tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post4820519319917284751..comments2023-11-03T07:25:11.938-05:00Comments on Mattingly & Harlie: Advice about a stray/feral tuxedo girlMattinglyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11469552173299526446noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-39361148264862436312008-02-08T19:21:00.000-05:002008-02-08T19:21:00.000-05:00I have trapped feral cats before and I volunteer f...I have trapped feral cats before and I volunteer for organization that feed and trap & release feral cats. The big question is what are you going to do with her once you trapped her? Some of the feral cats we trap can become good pets, but some not. Are you planning to try and make her an indoor cat? It sounds like she is not totally feral, since you can get so close to her. So you might be able to tame her. I won't go into the whole story here, but if you e-mail me at the2BsATgmail.com we can chat some more if you like.<BR/>Good LuckMadness, Trouble, Squish and Milkbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368723357507438999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-70977337717929951832008-02-08T15:24:00.000-05:002008-02-08T15:24:00.000-05:00From your description, using the stinkiest food av...From your description, using the stinkiest food available, you must only do the trap/carrier thing if you stay close by. From your observations of her, does the cat seem to have a "schedule" so you might determine when she's likely to be around and be hungry? I know it's winter, but have you walked over by the houses you mention to see if you can find out where the ferals are being fed? <BR/><BR/>Once you have her, what will you do with her?<BR/><BR/>Crew's MomThe Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10777994303135246282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-40683284783916841902008-02-08T13:10:00.000-05:002008-02-08T13:10:00.000-05:00Best wishes to you - we hope it turns out to be ea...Best wishes to you - we hope it turns out to be easier than you fear. We don't really know anything about trapping, though.Luxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15503176171948984599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-39839047503815058242008-02-08T12:42:00.000-05:002008-02-08T12:42:00.000-05:00We've trapped a number of feral cats, and it alway...We've trapped a number of feral cats, and it always takes lots of attempts. If the kitty is truly feral, it's going to be difficult to get her into a carrier, but if she's coming near you at all, she's probably had human contact and isn't completely feral. <BR/><BR/>Parker's suggestion is a good one - the stinkier the food, the better. Also, there are some excellent suggestions in this article:<BR/><BR/>http://www.feralcat.com/trapinst.html<BR/><BR/>It's so good of you to help the poor girl.<BR/><BR/>SharolynArtsy Catsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687886089455439992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-61417606662428769192008-02-08T09:10:00.000-05:002008-02-08T09:10:00.000-05:00We've had to catch cats before but we've also caug...We've had to catch cats before but we've also caught other critters too..so my heart goes out to you. Best of luck.<BR/><BR/>Purrs<BR/>AbbyANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-62985233280635783402008-02-08T06:23:00.000-05:002008-02-08T06:23:00.000-05:00Up the ante with her. Use something like sardines,...Up the ante with her. Use something like sardines, the stinkier the better - still try the trap with that, she may go in it with something like sardines or mackeral or tuna in oil.Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-33232401655950709472008-02-08T01:22:00.000-05:002008-02-08T01:22:00.000-05:00Wish I knew something to tell you to try, but I do...Wish I knew something to tell you to try, but I don't. It's wonderful you want to catch her. Your cat family is so gorgeous. We'll all be purring and purr-raying for your efforts and I'll bet someone on the CB has some good advice that helps.<BR/>MLKC and the Giggleman Kittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838216166226247001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-72329868297425031622008-02-08T01:02:00.000-05:002008-02-08T01:02:00.000-05:00I really sympathise with your dilemma and I wish I...I really sympathise with your dilemma and I wish I knew what to suggest. The only thing I can think of is to keep going back with food and try to win her trust. After a time she might look on you as a benefactor and let you approach and pet her and eventually pick her up. I don't know, maybe it's worth a try. I wish you luck and success:)Black Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794309092448698763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-69503881360079289222008-02-08T00:54:00.000-05:002008-02-08T00:54:00.000-05:00You can try the carier with the food at the back b...You can try the carier with the food at the back but if she does go in you'll have to be really fast to cover the 4 feet or so and get the door closed on her before she realizes what's happening and bolts. If she were truly hungry it's easier to distract with food.Zippy, Sadie, Speedy and M'Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278705867488184953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-67364395358777610092008-02-08T00:36:00.001-05:002008-02-08T00:36:00.001-05:00We've never been in that situation so alas we are ...We've never been in that situation so alas we are not very helpful. I wish we had an answer. She is lucky that there are people around who care and hopefully one of the other cat bloggers has trapped enough cats to have an idea of what to do.Gemini and Ichirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01102088688833145254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16906448.post-69930775076335637192008-02-08T00:36:00.000-05:002008-02-08T00:36:00.000-05:00I wish you the best of luck in catching her. I'm ...I wish you the best of luck in catching her. I'm afraid I don't know anything about catching feral cats, though.Karen Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13532742616554346462noreply@blogger.com