Beatrice caught red-handed!
That one time our personal cat got caught red-handed‼️
#martha #fostercat
Martha has been in foster care with us for about a year and a half. That included much time trying to socialize and understand her. It also included a little mini-attack that landed Martha in quarantine for 10 days. Luckily, we had the perfect set up for a cat like Martha - a bathroom with a large walk-in shower with glass doors. I would visit with her daily. Feed her, talk to her, play with her and give her catnip.
It took 8 long months before I could touch her. The day it finally happened, I cried. I have since learned she does not enjoy it at all, 😂 unless she initiates it, which is rare. We have an understanding and Martha has now been able to integrate with the rest of the household and other kitties. She’s as happy as I think she can be! She even sleeps beside us in bed some nights. 🥰
Now Martha thinks she owns the place and can do whatever she wants. While cutting down sheets to use for trap covers, Martha assumed this rare occurrence was purely for her enjoyment. 🤷🏻♀️
#monalisa
We trapped this gal about 3️⃣ weeks ago and have been holding her for recovery. We were holding two more from this location as well, but they have since been returned as they were growing increasingly aggressive in confinement.
This little one had a plethora of medical struggles and is not showing any signs of aggression, so we will be transferring her to LHS this afternoon. 💖
Not only did she have kittens who were about 4-5 weeks old (rescued and treated for dehydration), she was also in heat again. 😢 She had terrible diarrhea, was malnourished and dehydrated, among other medical concerns. But she was still trying to be a good mama. This is why spay/neuter is so important and how it prevents suffering.
She is now doing well. She has been spayed, has a great appetite and her poop is as good as poop can be! 💩
#veronica
Almost a month ago this kitty was trapped, spayed and returned after all her kittens were rescued. She was on her upteenth litter so we’re super happy we were able to assist in getting her spayed!
And this is how easy it is to trap a kitty:
1. Have an appointment or plan in place for holding.
2. Bait your trap.
3. Set your trap.
4. Monitor your trap.
5. Once the kitty is in, cover your trap.
This injured kitty was limping around his neighborhood with a bite wound abscess right in his joint. Ouch! Dominique, his feeder, had never been able to touch him so we were unsure of his temperament. He was so angry and fractious in his trap that he busted his nose while at the clinic waiting on his neuter. 🤦🏻♀️😲🤕
I picked him up on Thursday and wanted to assess his temperament because being friendly opens up different treatment options for him, of course. I took my cues from him and watched his body language. I tried to pet him yesterday and was unsuccessful as he quickly pulled away.
Today, I went in for the pet, and it was a totally different story! 🧡🧡🧡
#namethatcat
When this cat showed up at Dominique’s place… he was just a standoffish stray. As many folks do, Dominique began referring to him as “Orange Kitty”. So, that name stuck and that’s what she has called him since.
A few days ago he showed up injured and limping. Dominique immediately reached out to get him help. He had a bite wound abscess in the joint where his paw meets his leg. 😕 Dominique got him to the clinic where they cleaned him up and he is now recovering here with us.
Since he might be hanging out with us for a while, we thought he may need a more permanent name and we thought you guys might be able to help us out!
So hit me with it! 💥 What cool names do you have for this wanderer who is now neutered and on his way to a better life?!
#orangekitty
It’s possible Dominique started feeding this kitty. 👅
It’s possible she reached out online 💻 for help when he showed up injured 🤕 - we answered.
It’s possible she came 🚗 to pick up a trap from me.
It’s possible she trapped him that very evening. 🫰🏼
It’s possible she overnighted him AND got him to the Clinic early this morning. 🌅
It’s all possible because ANYONE can TNR if they have the desire to help stray and feral cats in their neighborhood… just like Dominique.
The next tenant with a booking at the Pendleton Cat Palace for recovery:
#sherlockandwatson
Nothing to see here… just Watson and Sherlock being normal kitties for the first time ever! 😻😻
Astronomy Kittens
We had Lee’s mama cat, Veronica, spayed last week, but she needed to get back to her outdoor life ASAP. 🌳
Not in the original plan, but looks like we are fostering Veronica’s kittens that we rescued along with Lee and her husband. Lee’s location is now complete so we just have to socialize these little ones and they’ll be set and ready for adoption. ✅
They are all sour and sweet! 🍭 They are very handleable, but very unhappy about it. 😅 They are about 5 1/2 weeks old, so I hope they will be coming around to the sweet side soon!
Sherlock and Watson
I found Sherlock and Watson’s bathroom in disarray this morning!
I spent all day cleaning up and disinfecting the foster room the Hat Kittens literally destroyed while they were here. 😂 I felt like it was time for Sherlock and Watson to move on up!
Perhaps I was wrong. 🤷🏻♀️ It was an hour long struggle to transfer them to their big new room. They were scared and stressed wondering why all their stuff was moving around. They don’t have the “safety” of their boxes to hide in, but I truly didn’t think they needed them anymore. Beside one box fell apart and one I do believe they sprayed or peed all over the other one. 🤢 I guess they don’t value a clean room as much as I do! Lol
For better or worse, they got a bigger, better, less stinky but still quiet room. They are hiding under the futon. I guess I’ll have to start all over getting them to trust me again. Sigh.
#SherlockandWatson
What did I tell ya?! Watson has made an appearance fully outside his fallen apart box! It wasn’t long, but I’ll take it. He’s moving right along. And Sherlock took a very short excursion outside the bathroom! They may turn into regular cats after all. 😉
The wheel
All of my adult cats are scared of this. 😂 A couple will lay on it, but none would dare move on it.
I see the key is KITTENS! 🎉 They ain’t skerred! 👻
#watson
While Sherlock has made great strides roaming around while I’m in the room (still not a huge fan of hands), Watson refuses. He’s friendly. He likes pets. He’s gentle. But he won’t come out or that box for anything. 😹
#sherlock
I turned off the lights 💡 and something amazing happened. Sherlock appeared! I’ve been working with Watson, because I felt he was giving more signs of friendliness. And out waltzes Sherlock, who has never allowed me to sneak in a pet and does this. 🤯
Oh hey, I’m just a regular kitty now. 😏
How can a cat, who is seemingly sooo relaxed and comfortable (and purring), NOT come out of this hidey house for me???!!! 😡
C’mon Watson!!! 📣 Mama wants to give you some lovin! And you’re driving me crazy. 🤪
#sherlock
Perhaps he got up the courage to step outside the hidey house because he saw his buddy, Watson, do the same thing! 🎉 I have yet to be able to pet Sherlock, but at least we are moving forward and I’m seeing positive steps in the socialization process.