pic of feral kitten

[lovinganimals]

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This is a picture of one of the feral kittens I am feeding at Sweetbay at LSL. This one is getting brave. As I put down the food she (I think) will rub her cheek against my hand. The other one won't come near me yet. I am going to try to trap tonight. Wish me luck! If anyone is interested in trying to tame them and make them adoptable, let me know right away. My husband won't let me have any more animals.

[Schaumburger]

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This is a picture of one of the feral kittens I am feeding at Sweetbay at LSL. This one is getting brave. As I put down the food she (I think) will rub her cheek against my hand. The other one won't come near me yet. I am going to try to trap tonight. Wish me luck! If anyone is interested in trying to tame them and make them adoptable, let me know right away. My husband won't let me have any more animals.

lovinganimals, What a nice photo. Princess Molly of Schaumburg (my cat) and I hope this kitten will find a forever home.

[asianthree]

good luck hope you can get both

[jblum315]

Feral kittens often do not make good pets unless they are taken very early (before weaning.)

[lovinganimals]

Feral kittens often do not make good pets unless they are taken very early (before weaning.)

I know, however I have 2 that were feral that I "fostered" from a rescue. They were a bit older and did not think they were adoptable so their ears are tipped. I sat in a dog cage with them every night for a few months. They are both very loving lap cats now. Sometimes, you just never know :)

[bkcunningham1]

I know, however I have 2 that were feral that I "fostered" from a rescue. They were a bit older and did not think they were adoptable so their ears are tipped. I sat in a dog cage with them every night for a few months. They are both very loving lap cats now. Sometimes, you just never know :)

What does, ..."so their ears are tipped," mean?

[kittygilchrist]

they get spayed or neutered at the vet, who clips the corner of an ear, so nobody else will capture them to be brought for neutering, and they are left in the wild instead of being euthanized.

[bkcunningham1]

I did not know that. I would imagine that is a very controversial, or at the very least a widely discussed topic. Thank you, Kitty.

[chuckinca]

Why controversial? You have to look close to see the missing tip.

We fed feral cats for about 20 years and usually couldn't touch them but they didn't miss many meals.

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[Barefoot]

they get spayed or neutered at the vet, who clips the corner of an ear, so nobody else will capture them to be brought for neutering, and they are left in the wild instead of being euthanized.

Why controversial? You have to look close to see the missing tip. .

That's a beautiful feral kitten. Chuck, I think the controversial part is not tipping the ear, it's returning feral cats to the wild. Such a tough life for them. But I guess they deserve to live their lives in the wild, it's not up to humans to play God.

[lovinganimals]

With so much land here, its a shame there is not a farm for ferals. I hate the thought of putting these cats back at Sweetbay, but have no other option.

[Barefoot]

With so much land here, its a shame there is not a farm for ferals. I hate the thought of putting these cats back at Sweetbay, but have no other option.

I know exactly how you feel. There are hundreds of feral cats living on golf courses and in parking lots, scrounging for food. There is a cat who has lived for years in the Bonefish Parking lot. The staff sometimes feeds her. I always want to help the cat, but she seems to make out OK living under cars.

[Schaumburger]

Imagine being a feral cat during a Chicago winter (or winter anywhere up north). I have never seen a feral cat near my house here in Chicagoland, but my cat sitter feeds two of them every day, and they live in her yard. They are so used to her that they will come up next to her and sit near her while she is sitting on her deck or while she is gardening.

[asianthree]

One of our cats was a feral ...he was shy at first but never had a problem in 14 years...never ran outside...miss him everyday

[dsned]

Those cats can spread disease and they kill the wildlife. I love our birds here in the villages and the feral cats should be put down.

[Barefoot]

Those cats can spread disease and they kill the wildlife. I love our birds here in the villages and the feral cats should be put down.

It would be a cold, cruel world if we killed everything we don't like. :ohdear:

[duffysmom]

Those cats can spread disease and they kill the wildlife. I love our birds here in the villages and the feral cats should be put down.

:throwtomatoes: and if that doesn't work, take this :duck:

[lovinganimals]

Those cats can spread disease and they kill the wildlife. I love our birds here in the villages and the feral cats should be put down.
I have only a few things to say to this person: First, if you feel that way, you shouldn't be part of a pet thread. Obviously that blunt opinion of yours is not going to sway the rest of us, so keep it to yourself since it is mean. Putting a cat down just because it is born into this world homeless is wrong. Total disregard for life.
Secondly, I not only spayed this cat (from my own money) but also got it shots so it will not spread disease, which is more than I can say for the rest of the wildlife out there. As far as the birds, well I could say its the circle of life but unlike you , it seems, I care about all animals. I feed the cats every day (again, out of my own money) so they are not hunting for food.
I'm sorry you don't like what I am doing and think we should kill them because they are an annoyance to you, but I enjoy helping them. How would you feel if someone wanted to kill your dog because it was lost, or the birds you like so much, because they
were pooping on their patio?

[duffysmom]

I have only a few things to say to this person: First, if you feel that way, you shouldn't be part of a pet thread. Obviously that blunt opinion of yours is not going to sway the rest of us, so keep it to yourself since it is mean. Putting a cat down just because it is born into this world homeless is wrong. Total disregard for life.
Secondly, I not only spayed this cat (from my own money) but also got it shots so it will not spread disease, which is more than I can say for the rest of the wildlife out there. As far as the birds, well I could say its the circle of life but unlike you , it seems, I care about all animals. I feed the cats every day (again, out of my own money) so they are not hunting for food.
I'm sorry you don't like what I am doing and think we should kill them because they are an annoyance to you, but I enjoy helping them. How would you feel if someone wanted to kill your dog because it was lost, or the birds you like so much, because they
were pooping on their patio?

Well said.:bigbow:

[jhrc4]

This posting really isn't complicated: Stop for a second or two and think.

1) What this person did was take time to feed the cat(s), Her Time.

2) Took some photo's to share ( She ) did not have to do this, but she knew it would bring a smile and kind thoughts to those who viewed them.

3) Went to the Vet paid out of pocket the charges for the various shots,and check-up,again.. Her Time..Keep in mind now she did not Have to do this.

4) I find Individuals who do this sort of thing are a Rarity..what I do see and hear all to often is Individuals being Critical and in someways down right Spiteful in negative comments. Totally Uncalled For.

5) My hat goes off to the person who did this kind act. Well Done....MEOW !!!

[KEVIN & JOSIE]

Those cats can spread disease and they kill the wildlife. I love our birds here in the villages and the feral cats should be put down.

Remember, they are DOMESTIC animals that ended up outside because of a humans neglect. People spread disease and kill wildlife. Do we put them down?

[elbear]

This kitten has a lot of Siamese in him/her. Should make an excellent pet. I would take it but already have two at home fighting for time on my lap.
We rescued a feral cat and it made the most thankful of pets.

[lovinganimals]

Thank you! And might I add that quite a few people from these posts are helping or have offered to help me with these cats. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

[Barefoot]

Thank you! And might I add that quite a few people from these posts are helping or have offered to help me with these cats. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

I applaud your efforts to help these poor unwanted animals have a better life. I think you showed admirable restraint in replying to the post saying "feral cats should be killed". You took the high road and it just confirms what a special person you are.

[Barefoot]

If you're a cat lover and you really want to waste some time, google Colonel Meow. He just set a record for the cat with the longest hair. He is a combo Persian/Himalayan. He has his own Facebook Page of course. And videos on Youtube. He also tweets.

[jhrc4]

OK, For those who choose to go the route of being negative to a person who is genuinely trying to help animals in this case Cats I have a suggestion for you.

Search ( Google ) " Caboodle Ranch inc. " This will show you what happens when individuals take it upon themselves to figure they are doing the right thing.

What happened @ Caboodle Ranch was a disgrace and those few responsible for taken the action that they did should be ashamed of themselves.

Perhaps after you look at it you may want to pay a visit to Sweetbay.

[Terri TVG]

What a beautiful cat! Yes, definitely looks Siamese and if she is friendly can probably find an adoptive home. When I do make the move down there, I will help you trap and neuter lovinganimals. Aftercare too.

Trapping and neutering has helped tremendously in my neighborhood. For years, I did it all by myself, but I saw a huge improvement when other neighbors became involved and did it too. Now instead of seeing more than a dozen strays in the neighborhood, there are only two I see on a regular basis. TNR works!

[asianthree]

are the kittys still at large?

[lovinganimals]

are the kittys still at large?

Which kitties, the ones at Sweetbay? If so, then yes, I caught one and took it to the vet and released it back.

[Barefoot]

And might I add that quite a few people from these posts are helping or have offered to help me with these cats. I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

I can't help in person, I'm in Canada. But I sure applaud your efforts and am sending a donation.

[lovinganimals]

I can't help in person, I'm in Canada. But I sure applaud your efforts and am sending a donation.

And it is GREATLY appreciated!! It takes more than one person to make these kitties lives better and you are so generous!

[Schaumburger]

Well said.:bigbow:

:agree::agree: lovinganimals, thank you for helping the feral cats.

[MoeVonB61]

I BEG TO DIFFER JBlum--- I have a 15 year old cat "Cooper" who was a feral kitten (black) and was captured at 3 months. He is VERY playful and loving - wants to be pet and have his "butt" patted BUT does not want to be held. "Coopy Doopy" is a VERY loving (but skittish) former feral who also LOVES his Teddy as seen here in photo!!

[pattytracey]

Can you have cats in the villages?

[Barefoot]

Can you have cats in the villages?

Yes, you can have two domestic pets per household.
But cats must be kept indoors or in the birdcage, they are not allowed to roam around.

[jblum315]

I BEG TO DIFFER JBlum--- I have a 15 year old cat "Cooper" who was a feral kitten (black) and was captured at 3 months. He is VERY playful and loving - wants to be pet and have his "butt" patted BUT does not want to be held. "Coopy Doopy" is a VERY loving (but skittish) former feral who also LOVES his Teddy as seen here in photo!!

I said "often" not "always." I had a friend, an elderly lady, who was attacked in her bed by a feral cat she had taken in. She ended up in hospital for 4 days with "cat scratch fever," yes, there really is such a thing.

[SusanOfWoodbury]

I meet a man over in Calumet village who uses these cats to trap other animals???? He

[duffysmom]

I saw the two cats that Lovinganimals is feeding and they are beautiful.

These two kitties appear to be purebred siamese. So sad that they get to live in a parking lot.:ohdear: As she said above, it takes more than one person to make these kitties lives better so the more help the better.

[Barefoot]

I saw the two cats that Lovinganimals is feeding and they are beautiful. These two kitties appear to be purebred siamese. So sad that they get to live in a parking lot. As she said above, it takes more than one person to make these kitties lives better so the more help the better.

The parking lot cats in The Villages make me so sad. Thank heavens for people like Lovinganimals - I think she is just terrific.

[lovinganimals]

I tried looking for a blushing smilie but couldn't find one, so this is me blushing :)
but I am far from doing this alone. Thanks to Bare, Kathleen, Terri, Cyndy and everyone else who has helped with these animals. They are truly the most beautiful feral cats I have seen and if I could adopt them, they would come with me as one is very affectionate toward me now and I think she could make a great pet. The other one still needs work though. If in the future they both become friendly, I will try to find them a home (or adopt them myself when I no longer have my pets). Thank you again to everyone who has helped.