2 cats.
One found our doorstep at around 10 weeks of age. Was well socialized with people and had a bold, inquisitive personality.
Second we would see hiding in the yard or scavenging trash. Was very timid, any noise at all and he would run off. We put out scraps and kibble for him, but his being so cautious allowed the raccoons to get his goodies.
He finally would stick around long enough for us to get a good look and we realized he had a left/right symmetrical brown/black swirl pattern in his fur, with white feet and a white bib. A very sharp looking cat. We started putting his food in a live trap but we didn't set it. I contacted the vet, and he said to call whenever we were ready to snag him, and see if he had an opening. About a week later the stars aligned, and cat was snagged and hustled to the vet.
He was PISSED !!
Oh, my, he made quite a ruckus. Vet had him overnight, no idea how he cleaned him up and fixed him. Brought him home in the trap, and turned him loose in the upstairs tile bath.
He hissed and growled at me for over 3 months whenever I went in to feed or clean the litter box. He eventually started to ease up a little, and it was a good thing, I was about to open the window and let him go.
3 years later he is the best cat we've ever had. He is still timid to strangers, but he trusts me totally. I can even grind his claws down with a Dremel.
He was about 10 months feral when snagged, the vet thought he was pretty fierce that first visit. He has been back for shots and checkups with no problems. Leaving the house seems to overload his anxiety system and he is just limp till he gets home again.
He is not real out going with visitors, but a few have seen him, and he has let a cousin of mine pet him. He disappears when ever a kid is in the house, LOL.
One found our doorstep at around 10 weeks of age. Was well socialized with people and had a bold, inquisitive personality.
Second we would see hiding in the yard or scavenging trash. Was very timid, any noise at all and he would run off. We put out scraps and kibble for him, but his being so cautious allowed the raccoons to get his goodies.
He finally would stick around long enough for us to get a good look and we realized he had a left/right symmetrical brown/black swirl pattern in his fur, with white feet and a white bib. A very sharp looking cat. We started putting his food in a live trap but we didn't set it. I contacted the vet, and he said to call whenever we were ready to snag him, and see if he had an opening. About a week later the stars aligned, and cat was snagged and hustled to the vet.
He was PISSED !!
Oh, my, he made quite a ruckus. Vet had him overnight, no idea how he cleaned him up and fixed him. Brought him home in the trap, and turned him loose in the upstairs tile bath.
He hissed and growled at me for over 3 months whenever I went in to feed or clean the litter box. He eventually started to ease up a little, and it was a good thing, I was about to open the window and let him go.
3 years later he is the best cat we've ever had. He is still timid to strangers, but he trusts me totally. I can even grind his claws down with a Dremel.
He was about 10 months feral when snagged, the vet thought he was pretty fierce that first visit. He has been back for shots and checkups with no problems. Leaving the house seems to overload his anxiety system and he is just limp till he gets home again.
He is not real out going with visitors, but a few have seen him, and he has let a cousin of mine pet him. He disappears when ever a kid is in the house, LOL.
