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Post by owdboggy on Oct 21, 2007 21:05:36 GMT 1
t We found this today, screaming blue murder in our hedge. Friends down the road say it has been around a few days, drinking from their pond and eating bird food. They tried to catch it, but it disappeared. It is eating solid food so it is not still on milk From its behaviour it is definitely not a housecat. There has been another slightly bigger cat wandering about for a week or so. The question is what do we do? If it is the kitten of the other one, do we put thiis one back in the hedge row or what? We caught it because our cats and the neighbours were preparing to attack and here is no doubt the local buzzards would have taken it. The foxes are about too. Can it be tamed?  |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 21, 2007 21:08:25 GMT 1
We found this today, screaming blue murder in our hedge. Friends down the road say it has been around a few days, drinking from their pond and eating bird food. They tried to catch it, but it disappeared. It is eating solid food so it is not still on milk From its behaviour it is definitely not a housecat. There has been another slightly bigger cat wandering about for a week or so. The question is what do we do? If it is the kitten of the other one, do we put thiis one back in the hedge row or what? We caught it because our cats and the neighbours were preparing to attack and here is no doubt the local buzzards would have taken it. The foxes are about too. Can it be tamed? img]http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9704/newarrivaldw0.jpg [/img][/quote] Oh bless. I'm sure it can.  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 21, 2007 21:20:48 GMT 1
Oh the poor little thing..it looks very young OB. My Bill cat was that small when I got him - someone found him walking up the street and thought he was mine (always had lots of cats). He was small enough to sit in my hand comfortably but he's over 16 now.
Even if he's half feral I can't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to domesticate him with a bit of love and attention. If it is his mother you have seen, if it's not feeding from her I think she'll be alright. Hope so anyway.
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 21, 2007 21:23:21 GMT 1
Oh the poor little thing..it looks very young OB. My Bill cat was that small when I got him - someone found him walking up the street and thought he was mine (always had lots of cats). He was small enough to sit in my hand comfortably but he's over 16 now. Even if he's half feral I can't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to domesticate him with a bit of love and attention. If it is his mother you have seen, if it's not feeding from her I think she'll be alright. Hope so anyway. My cat Max was a similar size when he was found walking the streets on the East End - but the poor little sausage was blinded by gunk filled eyes caused by cat flu. He got better though. |
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Post by debbiem on Oct 22, 2007 8:58:29 GMT 1
I would think he/she could be tamed with food and trust - are you going to try OB? |
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Post by emseypop on Oct 22, 2007 9:59:33 GMT 1
I would think he/she could be tamed with food and trust - are you going to try OB? ahh give her a go OB, you could always contact the cats protection leauge, they'll find a home for her if you cant take her in, as she's on solids and doesn't need Mum. |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 22, 2007 15:49:57 GMT 1
Isn't she scrumptious!?
How can you resist?...my cat Priya was feral when she was taken to the cat sanctuary, we've had her for a year and she was never savage...just very timid...if your cats will accept her I reckon she'll be OK. I hope the Mum is alright.
Seriously, I doubt if such a young kitten would survive for long out on it's own now that the weather is getting cold.
Keep us informed won't you OB...I'm sure there's a story in it... ;D
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Post by owdboggy on Oct 22, 2007 15:59:42 GMT 1
 This was taken this morning. Still very timid, but it purred. The other cats are not happy, but they will have to get used to it won't they? |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 22, 2007 16:00:46 GMT 1
This was taken this morning. Still very timid, but it purred. The other cats are not happy, but they will have to get used to it won't they? They will. Oh my, he is soooo gorgeous. And I am sure he is soooo grateful too. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 22, 2007 16:03:27 GMT 1
This was taken this morning. Still very timid, but it purred. The other cats are not happy, but they will have to get used to it won't they? They will! It sounds like you have come to a decision, OB ;D |
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Post by emseypop on Oct 22, 2007 16:04:53 GMT 1
This was taken this morning. Still very timid, but it purred. The other cats are not happy, but they will have to get used to it won't they? sounds like you've made up your mind, you softy you! Give him/her a name then there's no going back! I'd love to find something like that in my hedge! Showed the kids this thread, think they'll be looking for kittens in every hedge they see from now on! |
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Post by emseypop on Oct 22, 2007 16:07:32 GMT 1
is there more than one pic of puskin on this page, when I refresh I get a glimpse of another pic, but its gone in a flash  |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 22, 2007 16:12:33 GMT 1
is there more than one pic of puskin on this page, when I refresh I get a glimpse of another pic, but its gone in a flash Sorted Emsey. There is an issue with ImageShack at the moment I'm afraid. |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 22, 2007 16:14:12 GMT 1
OOOH...isn't it luffly!
They bring such pleasure don't they? I hope you keep it ;D
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Post by emseypop on Oct 22, 2007 16:21:02 GMT 1
is there more than one pic of puskin on this page, when I refresh I get a glimpse of another pic, but its gone in a flash Sorted Emsey. There is an issue with ImageShack at the moment I'm afraid. so i'm still sane then......you dont have to answer that. The kitten looks like a cat my nan had called tiggy. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 22, 2007 17:03:59 GMT 1
I think that is a very encouraging sign OB - the sweet little thing obviously knows it's onto a good thing. Pictures whenever you fancy please. We love cats on AF.....
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 22, 2007 19:35:40 GMT 1
Will you be taking the kitten to the vets for a check up OM?
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Post by madonplants on Oct 23, 2007 12:40:12 GMT 1
My first cat when I was a kid, was a wild one. I spent time with it, (I got it in the summer holidays) gave it as much love and attention as I could and eventually it was as tame as anything. The school were getting worried about me, as I came to school with scratches over me for a few weeks. Once I explained, they were OK! Best get it checked over though, to be on the safe side!
Keith
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Post by owdboggy on Oct 23, 2007 15:18:57 GMT 1
Vets on Friday.
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Post by mickthecactus on Oct 24, 2007 13:46:54 GMT 1
Haven't had cats for years now. Our first was a fantastic character that would walk across the ridge of the house roof without a care in the world.
When she was getting older we bought a second cat but that eventually drove the old one out who settled in with another family little way away. We never told them where she came from but always kept an eye out for her.
The second one had to be put down when she got a broken jaw after being kicked - probably by my next door neighbour.
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 24, 2007 14:00:30 GMT 1
Haven't had cats for years now. Our first was a fantastic character that would walk across the ridge of the house roof without a care in the world. When she was getting older we bought a second cat but that eventually drove the old one out who settled in with another family little way away. We never told them where she came from but always kept an eye out for her. The second one had to be put down when she got a broken jaw after being kicked - probably by my next door neighbour. My Trouble dislocated her Jaw as a baby and I fed her, every 2 hours down a tube, round the clock, while it healed. She was six weeks old and the vet suggested putting her down as she was so small, being the runt of the litter, she said it was kinder. She is now 12 years old, still small and kitten-like but fit as a fiddle. Her mother put her outside on the dustbin several times before I realised there was something wrong with her. Rejected, she was, because she was not feeding.  She looks a lot like OB`s little orphan |
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 24, 2007 15:27:08 GMT 1
Keep us posted....can I be an honorary auntie? ;D |
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Post by owdboggy on Oct 24, 2007 16:08:38 GMT 1
Our oldest cat, Hannibal, has had a broken hip (had to have to ball joint removed) and now has a fibrous joint rather than a bone one. He also has had a broken jaw. He has had more abscesses form rat hunting than we can count. He is 16 now and still a good hunter, even though he limps badly now, having recently damaged the bad hip again, fighting next doors tom probably.
We do not kill animals merely because their welfare is a problem for us.
If for any reason this one is not to be kept we will find it a good home.
The only reason though for not keeping it, would be if it had Feline AIDS and that is a problem for the other cats we have.
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 24, 2007 16:10:56 GMT 1
Our oldest cat, Hannibal, has had a broken hip (had to have to ball joint removed) and now has a fibrous joint rather than a bone one. He also has had a broken jaw. He has had more abscesses form rat hunting than we can count. He is 16 now and still a good hunter, even though he limps badly now, having recently damaged the bad hip again, fighting next doors tom probably. We do not kill animals merely because their welfare is a problem for us. If for any reason this one is not to be kept we will find it a good home. The only reason though for not keeping it, would be if it had Feline AIDS and that is a problem for the other cats we have. You sir are a star. I wish everyone behaved the same way! |
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Post by karenwl on Oct 26, 2007 19:34:40 GMT 1
Our oldest cat, Hannibal, has had a broken hip (had to have to ball joint removed) and now has a fibrous joint rather than a bone one. He also has had a broken jaw. He has had more abscesses form rat hunting than we can count. He is 16 now and still a good hunter, even though he limps badly now, having recently damaged the bad hip again, fighting next doors tom probably. We do not kill animals merely because their welfare is a problem for us. If for any reason this one is not to be kept we will find it a good home. The only reason though for not keeping it, would be if it had Feline AIDS and that is a problem for the other cats we have. You sir are a star. I wish everyone behaved the same way! Well said how did you get on at the vets, if you can keep it i hope you do as it will soon calm down once it feels secure. Good on you Karen. |
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