I Want To Bring Her Inside

[lizbud]

Some of you may remember Baby Kitty, she is a tiny cat that was a
companion to RB Momma Kitty for the last 4+ years. She has always
been with another cat (she first showed up tagging along with a male cat who
later died from an injury) then Momma accepted her so she stayed on after
the male cat passed on. They both lived in my garage.Since Momma died
last April, she has been living alone in the garage.

She seemed to enjoy the company of another cat, unlike Momma who
could take them or leave them and they used to cuddle together during the cold
winter weather to keep warm. Now, she is alone. Sometimes I look out my
kitchen window and see her sitting on the inside window ledge of the garage
watching for me to come outside.:(

Here's the problem. she is still pretty feral and won't let me touch her, after
all this time. She does rub against my legs & "talks" to me when I bring out
her food & even comes close to my hand to sniff but then the fear takes over
and she darts away again. I want so bad to bring her inside, but hesitate
to take this on because I can't yet get her to let me touch her.:(

Do you think it's possible to trap/bring her inside & then proceed with the
"trusting" thing, or should I just let this go for now and try again next spring?

[Randi]

Liz, I think you should try getting her inside, she seems to trust you more and more. :) You could entice her with food to come in further and further like we did with Fister - first into the corridor, then one room, then another. You'll have to be patient, though. Perhaps if you can leave the door open and let her take her time.

Once she has seen it's not dangerous inside - and a lot warmer, she just may start to settle down and suddenly one day, she'll be asleep on your bed. :)

Good luck!

[Taz_Zoee]

I agree! Bring her in. :)
If you could get a trap or somehow get her, then just set her up in a bathroom or secluded room. Spend time in the room with her, just reading or doing whatever, not directly related to her. This is what I did with Paizly. She was in the guest room and I would go in and watch TV in there on the floor. It works! :D
Or, if you don't want to trap or capture her, you could do as Randi suggested if you are able to do it that way. My house is not set up where I could do this procedure.
Good luck! :D

[happylabs]

I would say bring her in as soon as you can catch her. My Mama cat was the same way before I brought her inside. She would rub and meow and she loved Casey. However, she would not let me pick her up. After she had the 3 kittens and I brought the kittens inside I tried for a couple days to catch Mama. Finally I got her and held on tight until I got her inside. Once she sees you love and care for her she will come around. Mama wasn't a lap cat for a long time and also would only let me pet her if she was on my bed. Now she gets on my lap, purrrs (which she did not do in the beginning either) and lets me pick her up. It is a slow process but once they come around it is so rewarding.

Good luck. I hope you can get her inside where it is safe and warm. :)

[Freedom]

Based on my experience bringing in feral kittens, you can bring her inside and she will adapt just fine to the "luxuries!"

I have 2 that came in at age 4 months or younger and just have not tamed up. I pretty much have to corner them in a bedroom for their vet visits, and scoop them into a carrier. I can't do their nail clipping the way I do the others.

They Do come running when I put the kibble in the dish. ;) They know their names, and all that. They just aren't people friendly.


So she may not, and may never, be a cuddly cat, but by all means bring her in!

Do you expect any issues with your current pets?

[moosmom]

I'm with Randi. Try to get her inside before it gets really cold out. It breaks my heart to think about all the abandoned cats out there fending for themselves in this awful weather.

Good luck.

[Cataholic]

Liz- I meant to respond to you the other day, but was on my phone and its too hard to type on that thing!!

My experience- some cats can manage it, some can't. The ones that can't manage it, still are safer than outdoors. Take Minnie, for instance. It is going on 9 or so years with her. Maybe only 8. LOL. She still hides 90% of the time, but she has fresh food, water, litterbox and 3 beds to choose from, all underneath my queen sized bed. I do see her in the evenings, most of the time, she still scurries away. BUT, it is still, IMO, a better deal for her.

I have these four fosters right now. One of them was an outside kitty. He is 6 months old, already, he is showing positive signs....he will probably be fine in 30 days.

Somewhere inbetween probably lies your kitty. In case you aren't aware, please know that cats can panic/flip out in ways you would never, ever imagine. I would be certain, if you aren't trapping her, to wear a thick, long sleeved, coat/jacket, sweatshirt. I would encourage you to consider leather gloves, but sometimes the gloves freak the cat out. It might be easier to trap her, in a humane trap, and take her inside. Also, make sure you have multiple litter boxes in the room you plan to put her in. I would add some Cat Attrack, too. If kitty is used to going where she wants, re-acclimating her to a litter box is crucial. :)

With the kittens, the feral one pee'd all over Jonah's bed. :( I added one more box (for total of 2), and doubled the amount suggested of Cat Attrack in the boxes and this kitty is completely trained. So, it is possible, easy...but you need to think it out first.

Make many safe places for her to hide, too.

Good luck!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Yes, I agree that you should try to bring her inside. You've already been given very good advice here. Good luck.:)

[GILL]

By all means bring her inside, we have one Sweety that is the mother of Peak, Mits, and Boots. After almost 7 years we still ar enot allowed to pet, but she holds true to her name. She will sit and talk with her eyes for hours. Boots was from her second litter before we got Sweety in. I am allowed to pet every once in a while, just the head. We are so honored to have these 2 and know that they are safe.

[lizbud]

Thanks for the good advice & tips to help with this. I had a post all
typed out earlier today but lost my internet connection and it disappeared.

Anyhow, I have decided to go ahead with my plan & bring Baby Kitty
indoors. I believe she can stand the cold, but I hate what this isolation
might do to her personality. She is a sweet, playful girl & I am pretty sure
she will like having the company of other friendly companions. If my, not
so objective judgment, is correct, I think my 4 boys will accept having her
around. I've been scoping out places to keep her safe inside while they
all become acquainted. I do have a separate room to keep her in.She is
already litter trained, so that shouldn't be a problem.

The first thing I must do after she is trapped ( I do have a humane trap)
is visit the Vet for a exam & flea meds. I always treated Momma Kitty but
could never get close enough to dose Baby.:(

[Freedom]

GO FOR IT! Prayers from RI that you do get her in!!!

I am not sure who the 4 you have now are? If you have dogs (sorry if you already know this, but better safe than sorry), the dogs should not have access to the litter box or cat food. It is too high in protein for them. This means it will overwork the dog's kidneys. Just not worth the worries and vet visits.

[phesina]

Prayers that she comes in safe and sound!

[catmandu]

This may take some time before Baby Kitty realized that you are her friend, it took some time before Scrappy Two and Tubster Panther felt secure enough to join My Found Cat Companion Army:):)
And there sadly are some Cats like Pouncer Roccalno who are free agents , and go from home to home, sort of like a small Littlest Hobo:love::love:
Good Luck with Baby Kitty and we pray that she will be at home with you soon!!!:cool::cool::cool:

[moosmom]

Thank you Lizbud for caring and bringing her in.

[lizbud]

I think I just might set the trap tomorrow & then run by the Vets to
pick up some Advantage flea stuff for BK. It has turned so cold here and
Baby keeps holding up her paw from the cold concrete floor of the garage.
She has a nice warm bed with flannel blankets, but she can't stay in bed
all the time. Poor baby. I hope to have her inside by tomorrow evening.:)
Sure hope this all goes smoothly & I don't jinx myself by talking about it
before it happens. Knock wood.:)

[Catty1]

Prayers that all goes smoothly and well and that Baby will be inside and warm in no time!:love::love:

[Lilith Cherry]

Good thoughts and prayers that all goes to plan for you and BK , Lizbud!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope everything goes well. Good luck.:)

[lizbud]

Baby Kitty is a lot smarter than I thought.:) The little bugger is not having
any part of the food in the trap, she was very interested in the smell at first
but not taking the bait at all. She knows that something is up for sure.

I think this will take a little more time than I thought, but I'm certain it's
for her best interest that she come inside so I'm not giving up on her.

[moosmom]

I know this sounds cruel, but it works. Don't feed her for 24-48 hours. Then put a slice shaped paper plate in the very back with smelly sardines. If she's hungry enough, she'll go in. But you already KNOW that!!!

I commend you for trying to get this little girl in before it gets really bad out.

[lizbud]

I know this sounds cruel, but it works. Don't feed her for 24-48 hours. Then put a slice shaped paper plate in the very back with smelly sardines. If she's hungry enough, she'll go in. But you already KNOW that!!!


Thanks Donna, I had forgotten about using Sardines. Nice & smelly.:)

I did try using them but they didn't work this time. You are probably right
about denying food altogether to make her desperate for the bait, but after
my latest fiasco, I have put away the trap. I'm going to wait till the weather
warms a little or until Spring to try again.

The garage door lock froze & I had to spray de-icer to get my key into it.
Then the key froze inside the lock & I couldn't get it out. More spraying
and waiting around in a snow blizzard with 40 mph wind gusts has worn me
out. BK doesn't go outside at all & I can't say I blame her a bit.:) She has
plenty of food, fresh water every day & a warm cat bed out of the weather
so she'll be ok for now.

She does act more friendly now that I've put away the trap. I really hate
to see her act scared (of the trap) after she had come to far trusting me
up till now. She is such a sweet little thing, I gave her some tin foil balls to
play with & she loves them.:):)

[Medusa]

Liz, I've adopted a couple of ferals in the past and those handled the indoors just fine but it took a while. There were pee issues, however.

Right now I'm trying to make sure that yet another holiday kitty is safe and well fed. I have a shelter w/a wind barrier set up and s/he goes in but won't eat the food I put out, even though it's smelly and I nuke it to entice him/her. Either s/he's eating elsewhere or s/he doesn't like what I'm serving. I hate the thought of him/her out there in this awful winter weather but s/he bolts like a bat outa hell when s/he sees or hears me. If s/he's not eating, it's doubtful I can entice him/her into a trap.

We just do the best we can and hope for the best. Thank you for caring enough to try. :)

[phesina]

God bless you again, Mary.

:love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Cataholic]

Liz- is your garage connected to your house? If so, this might not be a huge issue, but if not...if it is a stand alone, you might want to make sure she has proper bedding. If you already know all this, please ignore. Kitty should have a 4 inch thick layer of straw...not paper/blankets/etc., but straw, and it should sit off the floor...maybe with a pallet, or something, so that it isn't sitting on the concrete. Then, you can line the bed with something, but she will really appreciate the straw. If you can build up the sides, even a large cardboard box (as long as it cannot absorb moisture from somewhere), it helps her feel cozy. Since you plan to ultimately bring her inside, why not experiment with a litterbox out there? Use CAT ATTRACT, probably double the dose suggested, and scoop it every day or so. You might be surprised at how quickly she takes to it.

:)

[lizbud]

Liz- is your garage connected to your house? If so, this might not be a huge issue, but if not...if it is a stand alone, you might want to make sure she has proper bedding. If you already know all this, please ignore. Kitty should have a 4 inch thick layer of straw...not paper/blankets/etc., but straw, and it should sit off the floor...maybe with a pallet, or something, so that it isn't sitting on the concrete. Then, you can line the bed with something, but she will really appreciate the straw. If you can build up the sides, even a large cardboard box (as long as it cannot absorb moisture from somewhere), it helps her feel cozy. Since you plan to ultimately bring her inside, why not experiment with a litterbox out there? Use CAT ATTRACT, probably double the dose suggested, and scoop it every day or so. You might be surprised at how quickly she takes to it.

:)


My garage is de-tached, but Bk has a nice cat bed that I bought about
2 yrs ago. I had two, one for Momma & one for Baby Kitty. The bed is a
nice one with high rolled sides. I also put a fluffed fleece blanket inside it
to she can snuggle down comfortably inside. Her bed sits on a wooden table
so it's up off the concrete. Both cats also had & used litter boxes. They both
have used them for years. I scoop once a day also. She has everything the
inside cats have except warmth & company.:( I plan on changing that.:)

Today I drove to the drop box at the post office to mail some bills ( a five
minute drive) Me & the pups drove around the shopping center for 1/2 hour
to warm up the car before we came home. BK likes to sit on the car hood
when I drive back in. She sat there smiling at me for a long time.:) I know
she appreciates the heat & I'm sure she will get along with the inside boys
once she joins them.:)

[lizbud]

This is the 2nd day of no regular feedings & baiting the trap with tuna or
sardines. I'm hoping that tonight is the night.:)

[Freedom]

Ooh yes, paws crossed!

[Cataholic]

Paws crossed here, too!

[moosmom]

Lizbud,

Well?? Any luck???

[lizbud]

Lizbud,

Well?? Any luck???



YES She is inside and safely setted in a spare room.:D

Baby was really scared and loud when I brought her inside but did settle down after I talked to her for awhile. Her little eyes are so big as she takes
in all the newness of being in a house for the first time.

The other kitties know that someone new is here, but I haven't let them
meet her yet.

[3Catcondo]

That is awesome Lizbud!!! Now she can enjoy house life like all kitties deserve. :):love:

[Grace]

Congratulations - job well done http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/March16th/WE.gif

[Karen]

YES She is inside and safely setted in a spare room.:D



Yay, welcome to the good life, Baby Kitty!

[Freedom]

Great job!

Sounds like she is quite a "feral" type, from the fact that she was 'loud' as you put it. She needs LOTS of time to adjust. She is used to big wide open spaces. A ceiling is a HUGE concern for her just now, as are walls. I would take it very slowly in allowing her out of that room.

A true feral does not understand windows, and will throw themselves at the glass, thinking it is "outside." She doesn't sound like she is that wild.

Remember, she is not just adjusting to a new house, but rather to the fact of ANY house. Sights, sounds, smells as all new to her. Routine will help her a LOT, if you can go in a set times to feed, fill water, scoop litter box, sit and talk to her or just sit and read in there.

This is not like bringing a cat from someone else's house to your house; she is not used to be IN anything. It will take her time. I know, she was in the garage; it is very different, from a cat's point of view.

And once you do let her out into the house, she may well be intent on escape, so watch your doors to the outside. Don't leave a door open while you bring groceries in from the car.

She needs TIME to adjust to all this.

[phesina]

Hallelujah! Welcome home, Baby! :love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Catty1]

Welcome home, Baby! :love::love::love:

Freedom, Oscar was like that when I first got him. He had been tamed with almost a year of work from the boarding kennel owner, then put in a carrier and taken to the vet, then back at the boarding kennel in a room. At least, with the linoleum type floor, he figured out the litter box in no time. :)

I had everything set up in one room in the house, my bedroom. Even though he knew me and was huggable and pettable, as soon as I opened the carrier door, he bolted behind the bed where the baseboard heater was. Poor guy had half himself up on the heater and his other legs on the floor!

I moved the bed and spent time with him. By 5 am the following morning, he was muttering...and I noticed his food dish was empty. He adjusted well after that!:D

At least Baby knows her Meowmie, and that will help a lot.

[lizbud]

At least Baby knows her Meowmie, and that will help a lot.




That's the strongest thing I do have going for me now. I know it will take
time for her to adjust to house sounds & smells, let alone other cats. I've got
her set up in a puppy cage that it partaally covered by a sheet. Sort of like a
little cave.

The other cats are putting their paws under the door & very curious as to
what is going on, but I think I'll let Baby settle in a while before I let them
meet her. The meeting will take place with Baby safe inside the cage to prevent
any injuries, although I don't forsee any fuss beyond the usual
hissing & stuff when strange cats meet. (Knock wood) :)

[columbine]

Well done! :love: Thank you for your persistence - this little cat is starting not just a new year, but a new, healthy, happy life.

Love, Columbine

[katladyd]

There is a special place in Heaven reserved for you for helping this little furbaby and taking her in from the cold.:love:

[Kalei]

Awww! I just read this whole thread and when I saw you post the big "YES" I was so so happy and relieved! When a kitty is lifting her paw because it's cold....then you know it's REALLY cold! I'm so glad you got her in! I know alot of cats live outdoors happily, but from my experience cats just love love love the indoors. They will live like true royalty if they can :P

I hope BK adjusts quickly and can meet the other kitties soon :)

[moosmom]

great job!!!!!

[lizbud]

There is a special place in Heaven reserved for you for helping this little furbaby and taking her in from the cold.:love:


I did it for selfish reasons too, she is such a sweet little thing with a tiny
little soft squeek she greets me with.:D She has been so alone since Momma
Kitty passed away.:(

She did great last night. Ate her supper & used the litter tray I put in
the cage for her.:) I let one of the cats follow me into her room this morning
to change her litter box & feed her breakfast. She perked right up and put
her nose to the bars to touch noses with Joey.Then she stretched out & put
her paw through the bars to touch him. Joey was amazed & so was I. Baby
isn't at all afraid of him. :)

The other cats came close enough to sniff her, but then left to go sun
themselves in the kitchen upstairs. Baby greeted each one with a tiny
squeek & a stretched out paw. They aren't quite sure what to make of
her yet, but I think it's going pretty well so far. (Knock wood):)

[Randi]

Liz, this is wonderful news! I'm glad you were so persistent and managed to get her inside to a life in luxury. :) It also seems that she will get along quite well with the others.

Well done!

[Grace]

Do we dare ask for any pictures yet - pretty please :)

[Cataholic]

This is such great news! What a fantastic start to 2011.

[katladyd]

She sounds like she is a sweet kitty at heart and now she will have warmth, good food, and other kitties in her life. Good job on this rescue!:)

[lizbud]

Do we dare ask for any pictures yet - pretty please :)


I have a non working digital camera.:(:( I have taken some of her & others
with a disposible camera but still have a few pics to go before I turn it in for
a cd. Baby is pretty scared by the flash of the camera, but I'll try to get
a few if I can without spooking her to much.

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is great news!!!!:) I've heard that many times feral cats prefer other cats over people so it sounds like she's going to accept your other cats without any problems. Hopefully they'll also accept her. Good luck.:)

[lizbud]

Today I moved BK out from the secluded room she's been staying in
into a larger room where the sounds of the house are not as muffled.
She is closer to the furnace, washer & dryer, etc.She can also hear the
TV from upstairs. So far, so good.:)

She was all wide eyed and a little nervous at first, but calmed down
after I sat & talked to her awhile. Her little head was on a swivel as she
checked out all the new sights and sounds. Once she gets accustomed
to this room & these new sounds, I'll feel more comfortable letting her out of
the cage to explore a little. I can hardly wait.:)

Three out of the four boys are acting more comfortable with her now. Only
shy cat now is my Blackie who seems afraid to get too near BK. He did
finally touch noses with her this morning without hissing, so that's a good
sign I guess. I don't want to speak too soon, but I hope, hope, hope
this all works out.:) (knock wood):)

[phesina]

Oooh, things are moving right along as they should be!

Well done, all!

:love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Catty1]

Sounds great! And you are letting her take her time...can hardly wait til she feels ok about exploring. I love your "swivel head' comment. :D

Hugs and cuddles to Baby as soon as she will allow them.:)

[krazyaboutkatz]

This is great news and I hope that everything will continue to go smoothly.:)

[Taz_Zoee]

Happy New Year!!
I just got all caught up on this thread too. I'm so happy Baby is in the house. And it sounds like there won't be much of a problem between her and the boys. You're lucky. I'm still having issues with my two cats, or should I say my girl cat. :rolleyes:
I can't wait to hear she is out and about in the house. And I also can't wait for pictures. Take pictures of all of your furbabies to use the rest of the film. I'd like to see all of them anyway. ;)

[kaycountrygal]

Hello, Wow, What an experience so far. I too just found this thread & read it from the beginning until now. You are a caring patient person to bring BK into your home. I'll be checking back to see what is going on. Kay in NC, Sat, Jan 8 at 11:40am

[catmandu]

HOORAY FOR BABY KITTY :love::love::love:
This reminds me so much of 6 years ago when I was trying to convince Scrappy Two that being a Found Cat would be a good thing.:cool::cool:
She was so lucky to have Young Cats like Miquelito and Pouncierge to play with and Moose, Joseph and Michael to be her mentors:love::love:
Now your Boys will be Baby Kitty's Mentors and be her Friends and amke her happy that she decided to be Your Cat.:love::love::love:

[lizbud]

Things are progressing pretty well. Baby is now completely out of the
cage but still spends overnights in her separate room. This afternoon
she spent all her time exploring both rooms & touching noses with the other
kitties. I just sat nearby and read a book.:)

She is so much at ease with other cats around. I always had the feeling
she would enjoy being near other friendly kitties. She & Joey, my youngest
black dsh cat, are getting along the best so far.:)

It's not all roses yet, but I am pleased so far. She is out of the freezing
cold, she is warm ,comfortable and safe.:) I think she might always prefer
the company of other cats to humans, but I love her enough to let her be
who she is.:love: She still comes when I call her & that's enough for me.:)

[sasvermont]

Where the heck are the pictures of this precious kitty? :rolleyes::D

[moosmom]

Sounds like your transition is working out just fine! Kittens are so easy to incorporate into a home of older cats. They just smack them silly till they finally get it. Long as there's no blood shed. Have a squirt bottle handy. Great job, Lizbud!!

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so happy to hear that you have Baby Kitty inside and that she is doing so well. Whaty a lucky girl! :D
Pictures would be nice.

[lizbud]

Sounds like your transition is working out just fine! Kittens are so easy to incorporate into a home of older cats. They just smack them silly till they finally get it. Long as there's no blood shed. Have a squirt bottle handy. Great job, Lizbud!!



Thanks Donna.:) Baby Kitty is not a kitten. She has lived in my garage
for the last 4 1/2 years. I think she was about 6-7mos when she first showed
in the neighborhood. She is just so small & acts so kittenish, I started to call
her Baby.


Pictures are coming, I promise. I've just been bending over backwards to
make everything as stress free as possible & none of the cats are big fans of
the camera, especially Baby. The flash scares her.:(

It shouldn't be to hard to snap a few though as everyone settles down
a little more. Slow & easy is the motto around here right now.:)

[katladyd]

Please don't scare the Baby.:love: We can wait awhile for pictures. It is more important that she is able to adjust to being inside. BUT, when she is comfy...well, we do love pictures here!:D

[lizbud]

I have a problem with one cat, Blackie. He is a dsh black cat who is the
oldest kitty (by 1 yr) and the first cat brought inside besides Momma Kitty's
two babies (Redbud & Michael). Blackie was brought inside when they were
both less than a year old. He is the official Uncle to all the younger ones.:)


Problem is, he will not eat in the same room as Baby Kitty & I've always
fed everyone together, until now. I have been taking his plate into another
room for him and feeding his wet food separate from the others.:(

Is this a good idea? Or should I hold out & make him come join the others?

Any ideas to help solve this problem?

[lizbud]

Well, the feeding problem resolved itself and things are moving alone
very well. BK has found all the fun hidey places & mixs & mingles pretty well
with all the other kitties.:) She seems to have picked out Joey (my youngest)
as her play buddy & follows him around the most.

I am so glad I brought her inside.:love: I have finished the pictures and
will drop off the camera to get them put on a cd so I should have pictures
to upload next week.

[lizbud]

Well, no pictures of Baby Kitty inside just yet, but here's a few of her
just before I brought her inside.

Sitting on my car.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df06b3127ccefc622dc45e8600000040O08AZuW7Nm2ZtQ e3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

She took off like a shot when the flash went off & ended up here. Can you
see where she is hiding?

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df06b3127ccefc6226dd1e0200000040O08AZuW7Nm2ZtQ e3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[lizbud]

Baby in the alley outside the garage.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df06b3127ccefc6298381eb800000030O08AZuW7Nm2ZtQ e3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/


The little waif out in the cold snow.:(

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df06b3127ccefc62e6e71e5800000030O08AZuW7Nm2ZtQ e3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

She getting more at ease inside everyday now. I hope to get more pics
as we go along. I'll have to be sneaky.:)

[Grace]

She's a lovely fluff ball :)

So she is adapting to life inside? I'm so glad you got her living the good life.

[lizbud]

She's a lovely fluff ball :)

So she is adapting to life inside? I'm so glad you got her living the good life.


Oh yeah. The boys have stopped treating her as a stranger now and
she has heat and company at all her meals.:D I do still have to work on
building trust with me but that's a ongoing thing.:)

[3Catcondo]

Lizbud-
She is beautiful. What a fluffy coat. :)

[kaycountrygal]

Hello, I just re-read the entire post to refresh my ole memory. GREAT--she is inside your house with the other cats and no longer confined to cage or separate room. YOU DID GOOD!! and Baby did also. She is a very PRETTY girl and I am so glad you had the patience and caring to get her used to your house and other cats. I'll keep checking back for any new info and pics. Kay in NC Sat, Jan 29 2011

[Randi]

Liz, your patience has payed off! :D It's great she is mingling with the others so easily and getting to know the inside of your house where she is warm and safe. What a sweet girl she is. :)

It will take a while longer, but she may end up next to you on the sofa. ;)

Great job!

[chocolatepuppy]

liz, I've been following this thread just never replied. :o Good for you for getting her inside! She's so pretty!:)

[JMCsGirl]

She is a very beautiful cat! I am glad she is inside and seems to be adjusting very well!

[lizbud]

Baby Kitty is not feeling well.:(:( She seems to be all stuffed up and
has not been eating for the last couple of days. She did drink some water
and when she tried to eat, she wound up spitting it back out.:(

This was always my greatest fear with bringing her inside before she was
more tame & would let me touch her. Maybe I should have left her in the garage
until she trusted me more. I have been so upset all morning just
worrying about her.Maybe being inside stressed her out more than I imagined
it would.:( She seemed to be doing alright up until a few days ago.

I see strays, that I feed, survive for years outside and they don't seem
to get sick, why her?:(:( I hope I didn't do the wrong thing by trying to help
make her life more comfortable.:(

[Catty1]

Could be a simple URI. Can you get her into a carrier and to the vet?

Prayers that some antibiotics will fix her up soon...maybe a long-term injection so you don't have to pill her.

Prayers for little Baby.:love:

[phesina]

I hope she will be over this soon and back to good health and appetite.

I am so glad you have rescued her and brought her inside from all that cold and snow. Thank you so much.

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

I still think that you did the right thing by bringing her inside. Hopefully she'll get over this soon and I agree that she may need to see a vet. If she can't smell her food then she won't want to eat. I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

[Cataholic]

Liz, any update?

[lizbud]

I am sad to say that I have made a appt for Baby Kitty to be PTS
tomorrow.:(:( I had the appt set for today, but I couldn't do it and
cancelled it at the last minute. Although the URI seemed to be getting
better for awhile, she still will not or cannot eat any food and yesterday
and today, could not even drink any water.:(

I thought I was doing the right thing for Baby by bringing her inside, but
now I'm not so sure. She was perfectly healthy before & only became sick
after she came inside. I feel so sick at heart right now. I only wanted the
very best for Baby Kitty & I hate that she is so very sick. I have failed her.
I only hope when she gets to the RB, she will understand that I love her
and only wanted to make her life better, not worse.:(

[Grace]

I'm so very sorry, liz :love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Liz, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( May her journey to the Bridge be a peaceful one. She knew that she was very loved. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[phesina]

I am so sorry.

Thank you for giving her so much love.

[pomtzu]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Liz. I had lost track of this thread and had no idea that she was sick. Please don't blame yourself - this probably would have happened if she had been outside anyway. At least you are giving her the gift of love and a peaceful passing - so much more than she would get if left outside and on her own.

God speed to RB Baby Kitty :love:, and peace to you, Liz. :love:

{{{Hugs}}},
Ellie

[Catty1]

Liz, I am so sorry and sad to hear this...I am praying for a last-minute miracle, of course.

If this can't happen, I pray for peace for both of you. She knew love...and will join her Mama who is waiting at the Bridge.:love:

And free yourself from guilt - many kitties have been rescued and made indoor cats with no problem, and you did the right thing. I suspect she may have had a bug already, and it caught up with her indoors.

{{{hugs}}}

[lizbud]

Sorry I haven't posted sooner but I've been having my own health
problems. Problems with my BP have really slowed me down.

Baby Kitty is still here and does seem to be gaining strenth. She started
to drink water on the evening of my last post. She's drinking more & more
every day now & it seems to have given her back a little strength. I went
to check on her this morning and she had left the cabinet she has been
staying in since she got so sick. She used a litter box in the next room.
The fact that she could move at all, has given me hope again that maybe
she isn't quite ready to give up yet.

She didn't show herself at suppertime, but I plan to bring down some
sardine treats later this evening to try to draw her out of hiding.

I wanted to thank you for the kind thoughts and prayers for BK.:)

[Catty1]

More prayers for Baby Kitty...hopefully just a little more time will allow her system to strengthen.

Prayers for your health too, that you feel better soon!

[phesina]

Oh, God bless you, Baby Kitty, and God bless you, Liz.. both of you for keeping her going.

Baby Kitty, we are saying more and more prayers for you. Don't be afraid!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm sorry to hear that you're not feeling good, but so very happy to hear that Baby Kitty is perking up. I'm really rooting for that little girl!

[pomtzu]

Well now Liz - this is a pleasant surprise. So glad to read that BK is showing some signs of improvement. Prayers that she will continue and be able to stay with you for a long time to come.

And you - take care of yourself - ya hear??? Who is going to take care of those fur kids if you get sick??? :confused:

{{{Hugs}}} to you and skritches to the furry ones. :love:

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry I wasn't keeping track of this thread.:o Didn't know BK was ill.:( Many prayers for her return to good health.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Liz, I sure hope that you start feeling better soon and I'm so glad to hear that BK is improving some. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to you and BK. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[lizbud]

Baby Kitty has gone on her journey to Rainbow Bridge.:( She left me
at 3:15pm this afternoon. I told her she would find Momma Kitty there and
she would be waiting for her. They are together again.:(

The Vet confirmed what I had thought yesterday. She has relapsed and
it was only a matter of time. I could not let her suffer any longer.She put
up a good fight to get better but it was not meant to be.:(

I will miss that little baby girl as long as I live.

Here's a older picture (2004) of Momma ( in foreground) and Baby Kitty ( following her in my backyard).

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7d736b3127ccec27644f9721a00000010O08AZuW7Nm2ZtQ e3nww/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so sorry Liz. I can't quite belive that baby Kitty has gone. :(

[phesina]

Oh, I am so very sorry, Liz.

Rest in peace, Baby Kitty, no more pain and you are home with your Mom to await the Grand Reunion.

Thank you, Liz, for all you have done and all the love you and BK share always.

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm terribly sorry that Baby Kitty's illness was too much for her. I'm sure that she and Momma Kitty are having a good cuddle at the Bridge. RIP, pretty girl.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm so sorry about Baby Kitty. :( She's taking all the love you gave her to the Rainbow Bridge with her.:love:

[Cataholic]

I am so very sorry to hear this, Liz. It was nothing that you did. You showed her love and commitment until the very end. She went to RB, to be with her mommy cat, with a solid stream of love to carry her on her way. She was beautiful, and will be missed by all of us. Especially you.

[Catty1]

Liz, I am so, so sorry. :(

Prayers going out.

Play happy at the Bridge, Baby.:love::love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Liz, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( Although she put up a good fight, she must've been needed up at the Bridge.:( She knows that you loved her very much and now she's been reunited with Mamma Kitty. RIP Baby Kitty.:( Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Medusa]

I'm really sorry, Liz. You definitely tried hard w/her and did your absolute best. RIP, Baby Kitty and peace to you, Liz.

[jennielynn1970]

Sorry sorry to read about the passing of Baby Kitty. Poor little thing, just getting used to the house and she falls ill.

Play hard at the Bridge, sweet girl, and be reunited with Momma Kitty again. You will be missed.

[smokey the elder]

I'm so sorry about Baby Kitty.

[pomtzu]

I'm so sorry, Liz. My heart just sank when I saw that this thread had been moved into the Memorial section. RIP Baby Kitty. :love: Go find Momma Kitty and be happy and play together, while you both wait to be with Momma Liz again one day. :)

You did your best for her Liz, so please don't blame yourself for what happened. {{{Hugs}}} from me and The Fuzzbuttz....:love::love::love:

[GILL]

The CREW and I are so sorry.

[catmandu]

You did not let Baby Kitty down, it is a good bet that the URI that made her an Angels was already present in her system, bringing her in just brought it out.
You did what I think most Cat Lovers would have done, and that is to bring a Stray Cat in from the Cold.
Baby Kitty loves you and will be Your Fluffy Puffy Angel.
One Fine Day.:love:

[lizbud]

Thank you all for your kind words. I've been trying to keep myself
busy today so I don't have time to think too much about Baby Kitty.
Worked around the house doing things I had put off doing while she was
so sick, then went out to the store to pick up a few things.
As I was standing in the check out lane, thoughts of Baby came rushing
back and I had to bite my lip so I wouldn't cry in public.:(

BK only spent 57 days inside with me & the other cats, but she has been
in my heart for years. She lived for 6+ years in my garage with Momma Kitty.
She was the sweetest little girl., like a kitten that never grew up ,and I miss
her so much.:(

[3Catcondo]

Liz-
I'm so sorry for your loss. At least BK got to spend time as a house cat, even if just for a brief time. And I know she knew how much you loved her, and she's happy and whole again at the bridge. RIP Baby Kitty:love:

[mrspunkysmom]

I am so sorry to hear about BK.

[slick]

Another precious furbaby gone to the Bridge.....I can only imagine the greeting that our dear Phred has given them.

Liz: I'm so very sorry about the passing of Baby Kitty. You did all you could and she was so very much loved.

Rest in peace BK. :(

[moosmom]

Liz,

I just got my computer back today and saw this. I am so sorry to hear about BK. It may have only been 57 days. But I'm SURE it was the happiest days of that precious baby's life.

You did right by BOTH babies. Don't ever forget that!

RIP sweet BK.

[lizbud]

Baby's ashes came in today and she rode home with me for the last time.
Her box is so small & she weighed almost nothing. So small, so tiny to leave
such a big hole in my heart.:( She was such a sweet, dear little girl and I miss her so much.
Love you Baby Kitty, now & always.

I'm thinking, later on this Spring, I'll bury Momma & Baby's ashes together
in the back yard near or under the Hydrangea bush. They both liked to hide under it's branches.

[Cataholic]

I think they would like that.

[columbine]

Just now seeing this. :( Thank you for letting Baby Kitty know love here on this Earth. {hug!}

Love, Columbine

[Anikaca77]

Liz-

I'm so very sorry. I worry about my girl that I currently feed outside. Thank you for caring so much about her.

Again, I'm so sorry.

Melissa