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"Cat Protector" wrote in message
news:95rYc.165271$sh.125185@fed1read06... Well I think the OP said this kitten was about 6 weeks old so they may get used to a litterbox without the dirt trick. I have to wonder where the mother cat is though. 6 weeks seems kind of young to be taking this kitten away from the mother. Go back and read her whole post again. She said what happened regarding the mother. Her neighbor trapped the kitten and the mother is a neighborhood stray/feral. Even though 6 weeks is young to take a kitten away from his mother, if the mother is indeed feral, it is better for the kitten to start becoming socialized now. Which, it seems you are having much success at! You may also want to try taking a damp cottonball to his behind after he eats, stroking him gently with it. Then, put him right in the litterbox. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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In article 95rYc.165271$sh.125185@fed1read06,
"Cat Protector" wrote: Well I think the OP said this kitten was about 6 weeks old so they may get used to a litterbox without the dirt trick. I have to wonder where the mother cat is though. 6 weeks seems kind of young to be taking this kitten away from the mother. Hmmm. I thought that was covered in the initial posting. The full details are that my idiot neighbors used a water hose to drive the kitten out from where it and a sibling were hiding behind some steps. They claimed they were "stuck." I think their mother tucked them there for safety while she went off hunting. I managed to convince them to leave the second one alone (with a dish of sardines and one of water close by) in hopes that Mom would come back and retrieve him. The one that they'd already "saved" had been handled so much that I was worried that Mom might reject it based on smell. NONE of them wanted the kitten! One family had a daughter who wanted it, but the parents said no, and the other family had a daughter who is severely allergic. They had called me down the street because they know about cats, so they kind of turned to me and held out the kitten. So I took it, figuring that was the best of a lot of alternatives. I've now had 24 hours to bond with the kitten and see it progress in its trust and comfort level, and a little while ago the girl who wanted the kitten came knocking on my door asking for the kitten back to give to her aunt. I told her: 1) my friend Melissa and I were now in charge of the cat and I had to talk to her, since she was probably also wanting to take it and 2) it was too young to go anywhere yet. No way am I giving that kitten to relatives of those idiots. They let their dog run loose on our (admittedly quiet) street, and they let their daughter's first cat go outside. I'm not letting that kitten go to anyone until 1) it's had its vet checkup and had its parasite problems and eye discharge resolved and 2) it's at least 8 - 12 weeks old and figured out what its litter box is for and that the dish of food in its cage can be eaten any time and it doesn't have to be deliberately fed by a caregiver. They have to understand that they handed over responsbility, and I've taken that responsibility! End of sermon. Priscilla |
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In article 95rYc.165271$sh.125185@fed1read06,
"Cat Protector" wrote: Well I think the OP said this kitten was about 6 weeks old so they may get used to a litterbox without the dirt trick. I have to wonder where the mother cat is though. 6 weeks seems kind of young to be taking this kitten away from the mother. Hmmm. I thought that was covered in the initial posting. The full details are that my idiot neighbors used a water hose to drive the kitten out from where it and a sibling were hiding behind some steps. They claimed they were "stuck." I think their mother tucked them there for safety while she went off hunting. I managed to convince them to leave the second one alone (with a dish of sardines and one of water close by) in hopes that Mom would come back and retrieve him. The one that they'd already "saved" had been handled so much that I was worried that Mom might reject it based on smell. NONE of them wanted the kitten! One family had a daughter who wanted it, but the parents said no, and the other family had a daughter who is severely allergic. They had called me down the street because they know about cats, so they kind of turned to me and held out the kitten. So I took it, figuring that was the best of a lot of alternatives. I've now had 24 hours to bond with the kitten and see it progress in its trust and comfort level, and a little while ago the girl who wanted the kitten came knocking on my door asking for the kitten back to give to her aunt. I told her: 1) my friend Melissa and I were now in charge of the cat and I had to talk to her, since she was probably also wanting to take it and 2) it was too young to go anywhere yet. No way am I giving that kitten to relatives of those idiots. They let their dog run loose on our (admittedly quiet) street, and they let their daughter's first cat go outside. I'm not letting that kitten go to anyone until 1) it's had its vet checkup and had its parasite problems and eye discharge resolved and 2) it's at least 8 - 12 weeks old and figured out what its litter box is for and that the dish of food in its cage can be eaten any time and it doesn't have to be deliberately fed by a caregiver. They have to understand that they handed over responsbility, and I've taken that responsibility! End of sermon. Priscilla |
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In article vsrYc.90734$mD.42701@attbi_s02,
"KellyH" wrote: Even though 6 weeks is young to take a kitten away from his mother, if the mother is indeed feral, it is better for the kitten to start becoming socialized now. Which, it seems you are having much success at! He's coming along great! He even let me read while he was curled up under my chin just now, not demanding petting or attention, just snoozing in a little black and white ball. When I come in the room now, instead of huddling in the back of the cage he either dances up to be let out and cuddled or else gets up from sleeping and takes a nice long stretch before demanding *out*. :-) He is very very cute, as you probably can tell. Melissa was over earlier today, and we were talking while she petted him. I looked down at him and he had his little face raised watching her face intently while she talked. :-) He's probably going to live with her eventually, or if not then with a good friend of hers. Melissa has three cats already, one of whom is special needs (grown-up kitten of a mom with distemper), and the special needs cat's needs need to be considered first. I think it might work out, though. I hope so, because I don't want to lose touch with Sprocket. You may also want to try taking a damp cottonball to his behind after he eats, stroking him gently with it. Then, put him right in the litterbox. OK. I thought he was too old to need that, though. He pees and poops at other times (when I'm not there or asleep). I'll give it a short before resorting to dirt. Priscilla |
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In article vsrYc.90734$mD.42701@attbi_s02,
"KellyH" wrote: Even though 6 weeks is young to take a kitten away from his mother, if the mother is indeed feral, it is better for the kitten to start becoming socialized now. Which, it seems you are having much success at! He's coming along great! He even let me read while he was curled up under my chin just now, not demanding petting or attention, just snoozing in a little black and white ball. When I come in the room now, instead of huddling in the back of the cage he either dances up to be let out and cuddled or else gets up from sleeping and takes a nice long stretch before demanding *out*. :-) He is very very cute, as you probably can tell. Melissa was over earlier today, and we were talking while she petted him. I looked down at him and he had his little face raised watching her face intently while she talked. :-) He's probably going to live with her eventually, or if not then with a good friend of hers. Melissa has three cats already, one of whom is special needs (grown-up kitten of a mom with distemper), and the special needs cat's needs need to be considered first. I think it might work out, though. I hope so, because I don't want to lose touch with Sprocket. You may also want to try taking a damp cottonball to his behind after he eats, stroking him gently with it. Then, put him right in the litterbox. OK. I thought he was too old to need that, though. He pees and poops at other times (when I'm not there or asleep). I'll give it a short before resorting to dirt. Priscilla |
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Priscilla Ballou wrote: In article vsrYc.90734$mD.42701@attbi_s02, "KellyH" wrote: Even though 6 weeks is young to take a kitten away from his mother, if the mother is indeed feral, it is better for the kitten to start becoming socialized now. Which, it seems you are having much success at! He's coming along great! He even let me read while he was curled up under my chin just now, not demanding petting or attention, just snoozing in a little black and white ball. When I come in the room now, instead of huddling in the back of the cage he either dances up to be let out and cuddled or else gets up from sleeping and takes a nice long stretch before demanding *out*. :-) He is very very cute, as you probably can tell. Melissa was over earlier today, and we were talking while she petted him. I looked down at him and he had his little face raised watching her face intently while she talked. :-) He's probably going to live with her eventually, or if not then with a good friend of hers. Melissa has three cats already, one of whom is special needs (grown-up kitten of a mom with distemper), and the special needs cat's needs need to be considered first. I think it might work out, though. I hope so, because I don't want to lose touch with Sprocket. You may also want to try taking a damp cottonball to his behind after he eats, stroking him gently with it. Then, put him right in the litterbox. OK. I thought he was too old to need that, though. He pees and poops at other times (when I'm not there or asleep). I'll give it a short before resorting to dirt. Oh, I forgot to say thank you! Priscilla |
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Priscilla Ballou wrote: In article vsrYc.90734$mD.42701@attbi_s02, "KellyH" wrote: Even though 6 weeks is young to take a kitten away from his mother, if the mother is indeed feral, it is better for the kitten to start becoming socialized now. Which, it seems you are having much success at! He's coming along great! He even let me read while he was curled up under my chin just now, not demanding petting or attention, just snoozing in a little black and white ball. When I come in the room now, instead of huddling in the back of the cage he either dances up to be let out and cuddled or else gets up from sleeping and takes a nice long stretch before demanding *out*. :-) He is very very cute, as you probably can tell. Melissa was over earlier today, and we were talking while she petted him. I looked down at him and he had his little face raised watching her face intently while she talked. :-) He's probably going to live with her eventually, or if not then with a good friend of hers. Melissa has three cats already, one of whom is special needs (grown-up kitten of a mom with distemper), and the special needs cat's needs need to be considered first. I think it might work out, though. I hope so, because I don't want to lose touch with Sprocket. You may also want to try taking a damp cottonball to his behind after he eats, stroking him gently with it. Then, put him right in the litterbox. OK. I thought he was too old to need that, though. He pees and poops at other times (when I'm not there or asleep). I'll give it a short before resorting to dirt. Oh, I forgot to say thank you! Priscilla |
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Priscilla Ballou wrote: In article 95rYc.165271$sh.125185@fed1read06, "Cat Protector" wrote: Well I think the OP said this kitten was about 6 weeks old so they may get used to a litterbox without the dirt trick. I have to wonder where the mother cat is though. 6 weeks seems kind of young to be taking this kitten away from the mother. Hmmm. I thought that was covered in the initial posting. The full details are that my idiot neighbors used a water hose to drive the kitten out from where it and a sibling were hiding behind some steps. They claimed they were "stuck." I think their mother tucked them there for safety while she went off hunting. I managed to convince them to leave the second one alone (with a dish of sardines and one of water close by) in hopes that Mom would come back and retrieve him. The one that they'd already "saved" had been handled so much that I was worried that Mom might reject it based on smell. NONE of them wanted the kitten! One family had a daughter who wanted it, but the parents said no, and the other family had a daughter who is severely allergic. They had called me down the street because they know because they know I KNOW about cats, so they kind of turned to me and held out the kitten. So I took it, figuring that was the best of a lot of alternatives. I've now had 24 hours to bond with the kitten and see it progress in its trust and comfort level, and a little while ago the girl who wanted the kitten came knocking on my door asking for the kitten back to give to her aunt. I told her: 1) my friend Melissa and I were now in charge of the cat and I had to talk to her, since she was probably also wanting to take it and 2) it was too young to go anywhere yet. No way am I giving that kitten to relatives of those idiots. They let their dog run loose on our (admittedly quiet) street, and they let their daughter's first cat go outside. I'm not letting that kitten go to anyone until 1) it's had its vet checkup and had its parasite problems and eye discharge resolved and 2) it's at least 8 - 12 weeks old and figured out what its litter box is for and that the dish of food in its cage can be eaten any time and it doesn't have to be deliberately fed by a caregiver. They have to understand that they handed over responsbility, and I've taken that responsibility! End of sermon. Priscilla |
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Priscilla Ballou wrote: In article 95rYc.165271$sh.125185@fed1read06, "Cat Protector" wrote: Well I think the OP said this kitten was about 6 weeks old so they may get used to a litterbox without the dirt trick. I have to wonder where the mother cat is though. 6 weeks seems kind of young to be taking this kitten away from the mother. Hmmm. I thought that was covered in the initial posting. The full details are that my idiot neighbors used a water hose to drive the kitten out from where it and a sibling were hiding behind some steps. They claimed they were "stuck." I think their mother tucked them there for safety while she went off hunting. I managed to convince them to leave the second one alone (with a dish of sardines and one of water close by) in hopes that Mom would come back and retrieve him. The one that they'd already "saved" had been handled so much that I was worried that Mom might reject it based on smell. NONE of them wanted the kitten! One family had a daughter who wanted it, but the parents said no, and the other family had a daughter who is severely allergic. They had called me down the street because they know because they know I KNOW about cats, so they kind of turned to me and held out the kitten. So I took it, figuring that was the best of a lot of alternatives. I've now had 24 hours to bond with the kitten and see it progress in its trust and comfort level, and a little while ago the girl who wanted the kitten came knocking on my door asking for the kitten back to give to her aunt. I told her: 1) my friend Melissa and I were now in charge of the cat and I had to talk to her, since she was probably also wanting to take it and 2) it was too young to go anywhere yet. No way am I giving that kitten to relatives of those idiots. They let their dog run loose on our (admittedly quiet) street, and they let their daughter's first cat go outside. I'm not letting that kitten go to anyone until 1) it's had its vet checkup and had its parasite problems and eye discharge resolved and 2) it's at least 8 - 12 weeks old and figured out what its litter box is for and that the dish of food in its cage can be eaten any time and it doesn't have to be deliberately fed by a caregiver. They have to understand that they handed over responsbility, and I've taken that responsibility! End of sermon. Priscilla |
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In rec.pets.cats.rescue Priscilla Ballou wrote:
I've now had 24 hours to bond with the kitten and see it progress in its trust and comfort level, and a little while ago the girl who wanted the kitten came knocking on my door asking for the kitten back to give to her aunt. I told her: 1) my friend Melissa and I were now in charge of the cat and I had to talk to her, since she was probably also wanting to take it and 2) it was too young to go anywhere yet. No way am I giving that kitten to relatives of those idiots. They let their dog run loose on our (admittedly quiet) street, and they let their daughter's first cat go outside. I'm not letting that kitten go to anyone until 1) it's had its vet checkup and had its parasite problems and eye discharge resolved and 2) it's at least 8 - 12 weeks old and figured out what its litter box is for and that the dish of food in its cage can be eaten any time and it doesn't have to be deliberately fed by a caregiver. They have to understand that they handed over responsbility, and I've taken that responsibility! The girl now came back, backed up by her older sister. She says her brother says he found the cat, so it's his, and he wants it back. I stuck to my guns, saying that when they gave the cat to me they gave me responsibility for it. This is very hard, and I may end up in a bad relationship with a neighbor over it. But this sweet kitten is going to my friend who's already in love with it, or to her friend, not to these people who don't know how to treat animals. ****** Priscilla |
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