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I saw the cat in my garage!
I just went out to the garage, and the cat food had been eaten, and some
of the water was gone. I had put a ring of talcum powder on the floor around the food and water. The tracks didn't go very far, but some of them seemed to be headed towards the big pile of old lumber. It is pretty large, and extends 2/3 the length of the north wall. Way back in the corner, using a flashlight, I could see a little fur! I got as close as I could, and I could see about 1/4 of him, meatloafing on the floor, with a board mostly covering him. He looks to be mostly a buff color, but I'd bet he's white on his underside. I found some all white, and white with buff ends, fur on my car. He looks young, and pretty small, from what I could see. I could see one green eye; it looked very big on his face; another reason to believe he's small, and likely not full grown. I couldn't get to him: there is a motorcycle, an old but working microwave oven, and two bicycles I will never be able to ride again, in the way. I looked in that exact spot earlier (Monday? Tuesday?), so I'm sure he moves around. I need to trap him and get him out of that terribly hot garage. But I don't know what to do, once I catch him. This situation really bites. I feel so helpless. Poor kitty. At least he's not hungry or thirsty. Tonight. But how did he know to set up housekeeping in MY garage? And let himself get locked in, several times? That invisible sign that says 'Cat lover owns this garage' must really have been working overtime, to get him to move into a GARAGE, of all places. Pity the sign didn't say "Financially challenged cat love lives here. He can't help you. Go elsewhere, and find somebody with a lot of extra money. THEY will find a way to help you" :-( ~~~~~~~~~~~~ ^..^ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. Every day is a treasure with Kenzie; I try to treat them that way. There will only be so many, and then there will never, ever, be any more. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein |
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I saw the cat in my garage!
Gandalf wrote:
I just went out to the garage, and the cat food had been eaten, and some of the water was gone. I had put a ring of talcum powder on the floor around the food and water. The tracks didn't go very far, but some of them seemed to be headed towards the big pile of old lumber. It is pretty large, and extends 2/3 the length of the north wall. Way back in the corner, using a flashlight, I could see a little fur! I got as close as I could, and I could see about 1/4 of him, meatloafing on the floor, with a board mostly covering him. He looks to be mostly a buff color, but I'd bet he's white on his underside. I found some all white, and white with buff ends, fur on my car. He looks young, and pretty small, from what I could see. I could see one green eye; it looked very big on his face; another reason to believe he's small, and likely not full grown. I couldn't get to him: there is a motorcycle, an old but working microwave oven, and two bicycles I will never be able to ride again, in the way. I looked in that exact spot earlier (Monday? Tuesday?), so I'm sure he moves around. I need to trap him and get him out of that terribly hot garage. But I don't know what to do, once I catch him. This situation really bites. I feel so helpless. Poor kitty. At least he's not hungry or thirsty. Tonight. But how did he know to set up housekeeping in MY garage? And let himself get locked in, several times? That invisible sign that says 'Cat lover owns this garage' must really have been working overtime, to get him to move into a GARAGE, of all places. Pity the sign didn't say "Financially challenged cat love lives here. He can't help you. Go elsewhere, and find somebody with a lot of extra money. THEY will find a way to help you" :-( You could try trapping him/her, but at this point I think the best you are going to do for a while is just to provide food, water and shelter for the poor beastie. Build up trust. If you do catch him or her, don't worry about the cost - have faith in the goodness of RPCA that s/he will be provided for. Yowie |
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I saw the cat in my garage!
Gandalf wrote:
I just went out to the garage, and the cat food had been eaten, and some of the water was gone. I had put a ring of talcum powder on the floor around the food and water. The tracks didn't go very far, but some of them seemed to be headed towards the big pile of old lumber. It is pretty large, and extends 2/3 the length of the north wall. Way back in the corner, using a flashlight, I could see a little fur! I got as close as I could, and I could see about 1/4 of him, meatloafing on the floor, with a board mostly covering him. He looks to be mostly a buff color, but I'd bet he's white on his underside. I found some all white, and white with buff ends, fur on my car. He looks young, and pretty small, from what I could see. I could see one green eye; it looked very big on his face; another reason to believe he's small, and likely not full grown. I couldn't get to him: there is a motorcycle, an old but working microwave oven, and two bicycles I will never be able to ride again, in the way. I looked in that exact spot earlier (Monday? Tuesday?), so I'm sure he moves around. I need to trap him and get him out of that terribly hot garage. But I don't know what to do, once I catch him. This situation really bites. I feel so helpless. Poor kitty. At least he's not hungry or thirsty. Tonight. But how did he know to set up housekeeping in MY garage? And let himself get locked in, several times? That invisible sign that says 'Cat lover owns this garage' must really have been working overtime, to get him to move into a GARAGE, of all places. Pity the sign didn't say "Financially challenged cat love lives here. He can't help you. Go elsewhere, and find somebody with a lot of extra money. THEY will find a way to help you" :-( That's so sad! But, as you said, at least he/she has food and water for now, but where is it going to the bathroom? Do you even have a cat trap or have access to one? kili |
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I saw the cat in my garage!
kilikini wrote:
Gandalf wrote: I just went out to the garage, and the cat food had been eaten, and some of the water was gone. I had put a ring of talcum powder on the floor around the food and water. The tracks didn't go very far, but some of them seemed to be headed towards the big pile of old lumber. It is pretty large, and extends 2/3 the length of the north wall. Way back in the corner, using a flashlight, I could see a little fur! I got as close as I could, and I could see about 1/4 of him, meatloafing on the floor, with a board mostly covering him. He looks to be mostly a buff color, but I'd bet he's white on his underside. I found some all white, and white with buff ends, fur on my car. He looks young, and pretty small, from what I could see. I could see one green eye; it looked very big on his face; another reason to believe he's small, and likely not full grown. I couldn't get to him: there is a motorcycle, an old but working microwave oven, and two bicycles I will never be able to ride again, in the way. I looked in that exact spot earlier (Monday? Tuesday?), so I'm sure he moves around. I need to trap him and get him out of that terribly hot garage. But I don't know what to do, once I catch him. This situation really bites. I feel so helpless. Poor kitty. At least he's not hungry or thirsty. Tonight. But how did he know to set up housekeeping in MY garage? And let himself get locked in, several times? That invisible sign that says 'Cat lover owns this garage' must really have been working overtime, to get him to move into a GARAGE, of all places. Pity the sign didn't say "Financially challenged cat love lives here. He can't help you. Go elsewhere, and find somebody with a lot of extra money. THEY will find a way to help you" :-( That's so sad! But, as you said, at least he/she has food and water for now, but where is it going to the bathroom? Do you even have a cat trap or have access to one? kili I wish I were back home at the moment. I have one of those 'have a heart' animal traps, never unpacked from the box, in my storage shed. Alas, I'm not there. Animal control (at least in Memphis) will rent one out for a small refundable deposit. There's a thought. Jill |
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I saw the cat in my garage!
jmcquown wrote:
kilikini wrote: Gandalf wrote: I just went out to the garage, and the cat food had been eaten, and some of the water was gone. I had put a ring of talcum powder on the floor around the food and water. The tracks didn't go very far, but some of them seemed to be headed towards the big pile of old lumber. It is pretty large, and extends 2/3 the length of the north wall. Way back in the corner, using a flashlight, I could see a little fur! I got as close as I could, and I could see about 1/4 of him, meatloafing on the floor, with a board mostly covering him. He looks to be mostly a buff color, but I'd bet he's white on his underside. I found some all white, and white with buff ends, fur on my car. He looks young, and pretty small, from what I could see. I could see one green eye; it looked very big on his face; another reason to believe he's small, and likely not full grown. I couldn't get to him: there is a motorcycle, an old but working microwave oven, and two bicycles I will never be able to ride again, in the way. I looked in that exact spot earlier (Monday? Tuesday?), so I'm sure he moves around. I need to trap him and get him out of that terribly hot garage. But I don't know what to do, once I catch him. This situation really bites. I feel so helpless. Poor kitty. At least he's not hungry or thirsty. Tonight. But how did he know to set up housekeeping in MY garage? And let himself get locked in, several times? That invisible sign that says 'Cat lover owns this garage' must really have been working overtime, to get him to move into a GARAGE, of all places. Pity the sign didn't say "Financially challenged cat love lives here. He can't help you. Go elsewhere, and find somebody with a lot of extra money. THEY will find a way to help you" :-( That's so sad! But, as you said, at least he/she has food and water for now, but where is it going to the bathroom? Do you even have a cat trap or have access to one? kili I wish I were back home at the moment. I have one of those 'have a heart' animal traps, never unpacked from the box, in my storage shed. Alas, I'm not there. Animal control (at least in Memphis) will rent one out for a small refundable deposit. There's a thought. Jill When I trapped Shadow I borrowed the trap from the vet for a refundable deposit, the deposit was deducted from the neautering bill. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Bagheera & Shadow) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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I saw the cat in my garage!
jmcquown wrote:
kilikini wrote: Gandalf wrote: I just went out to the garage, and the cat food had been eaten, and some of the water was gone. I had put a ring of talcum powder on the floor around the food and water. The tracks didn't go very far, but some of them seemed to be headed towards the big pile of old lumber. It is pretty large, and extends 2/3 the length of the north wall. Way back in the corner, using a flashlight, I could see a little fur! I got as close as I could, and I could see about 1/4 of him, meatloafing on the floor, with a board mostly covering him. He looks to be mostly a buff color, but I'd bet he's white on his underside. I found some all white, and white with buff ends, fur on my car. He looks young, and pretty small, from what I could see. I could see one green eye; it looked very big on his face; another reason to believe he's small, and likely not full grown. I couldn't get to him: there is a motorcycle, an old but working microwave oven, and two bicycles I will never be able to ride again, in the way. I looked in that exact spot earlier (Monday? Tuesday?), so I'm sure he moves around. I need to trap him and get him out of that terribly hot garage. But I don't know what to do, once I catch him. This situation really bites. I feel so helpless. Poor kitty. At least he's not hungry or thirsty. Tonight. But how did he know to set up housekeeping in MY garage? And let himself get locked in, several times? That invisible sign that says 'Cat lover owns this garage' must really have been working overtime, to get him to move into a GARAGE, of all places. Pity the sign didn't say "Financially challenged cat love lives here. He can't help you. Go elsewhere, and find somebody with a lot of extra money. THEY will find a way to help you" :-( That's so sad! But, as you said, at least he/she has food and water for now, but where is it going to the bathroom? Do you even have a cat trap or have access to one? kili I wish I were back home at the moment. I have one of those 'have a heart' animal traps, never unpacked from the box, in my storage shed. Alas, I'm not there. Animal control (at least in Memphis) will rent one out for a small refundable deposit. There's a thought. Jill I was wondering about renting one, too, Jill. Thanks for bringing it up. kili |
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I saw the cat in my garage!
"Gandalf" wrote in message ... I just went out to the garage, and the cat food had been eaten, and some of the water was gone. I had put a ring of talcum powder on the floor around the food and water. The tracks didn't go very far, but some of them seemed to be headed towards the big pile of old lumber. It is pretty large, and extends 2/3 the length of the north wall. Way back in the corner, using a flashlight, I could see a little fur! I got as close as I could, and I could see about 1/4 of him, meatloafing on the floor, with a board mostly covering him. He looks to be mostly a buff color, but I'd bet he's white on his underside. I found some all white, and white with buff ends, fur on my car. He looks young, and pretty small, from what I could see. I could see one green eye; it looked very big on his face; another reason to believe he's small, and likely not full grown. I couldn't get to him: there is a motorcycle, an old but working microwave oven, and two bicycles I will never be able to ride again, in the way. I looked in that exact spot earlier (Monday? Tuesday?), so I'm sure he moves around. I need to trap him and get him out of that terribly hot garage. But I don't know what to do, once I catch him. This situation really bites. I feel so helpless. Poor kitty. At least he's not hungry or thirsty. Tonight. But how did he know to set up housekeeping in MY garage? And let himself get locked in, several times? That invisible sign that says 'Cat lover owns this garage' must really have been working overtime, to get him to move into a GARAGE, of all places. Pity the sign didn't say "Financially challenged cat love lives here. He can't help you. Go elsewhere, and find somebody with a lot of extra money. THEY will find a way to help you" :-( Keep taking care of him, please, and some how, some way will be found for you both. Is there a place where you can put a litter box where he can go and you can get to in order to clean it out? Cheap kibble is better than no kibble and water shouldn't be a problem. Is there any members of the group that live near you and able to help? Cats are smart. He didn't "want" a monetarily rich human, he wants you. He knows that you may not have cash, but you do have lots of love and caring. I believe that is more important than all the dollars in the world. I'm still thinking kind and loving thoughts and the owners are still purring for you to be able to work this out for everyone's benefit. Please keep us informed. Pam S. |
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