"Aimee S" wrote in message
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Hope it's alright to post, but I need help, I have a trap and plan to
trap a 10 week old kitten tomorrow, she is very wild, any idea's on how
to tame her, she's a little calico, and I have several strays in my back
yard, but don't want another female having kittens in the spring. I
realize I will get scratched and probably bit, don't mind that but if
there is any help on tameing her I would be very grateful

Thank you sooo much, Aimee


There are others on this group with a lot of experience with ferals, and
some of them will probably post replies. However, I would like to make a
few suggestions since you plan to set out the trap right away. First, buy a
pair of welder's gloves. That can save you a lot of pain (literally!) when
you handle a feral cat. Second, have a place set up to place the cat even
before you trap her. This should be a fairly small space where she can be
restricted for awhile. Many use a large cage for this purpose. And, no,
that isn't cruel. It is a temporary restrain while she is being socialized.
Have a large towell or blanket that you can place over the cage occasionally
to give her "space to herself" (but make sure that she still has good air
circulation). And, of course, buy cat food in preparation unless you
already have that.

Good luck! Thank you for showing such compassion.

MaryL
(take out the litter to reply)

Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o'
http://tinyurl.com/8y54 (Introducing Duffy to Holly)
http://tinyurl.com/8y56 (Duffy and Holly "settle in")
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