Big news - need advice please! *UPDATE*

[kimlovescats]

Way to go! I'm so glad you were able to get that last baby too! Mom will be spayed and have a safe place to be fed, and I bet in time even she will become more tame! Baby is just being a hissy cat and will settle down before long too, I'm guessing! Lisa is the resident feral expert, though, and she has given you great advice!

Kim

[jazzcat]

UPDATE
I just got back from the vet with kitten #4. He is healthy and looks good. Once out of the trap he stop hissing and spitting and was just terrified. Watching my vet handle him made me feel better about it all. He's just scared and not really showing any aggression but my vet said he already shows a lot of the feral traits like his mom. He got his first vaccination and dewormer plus advantage for fleas. I'm currently calling him Taz because he seemed like a little devil at first but I think that will change once I'm around him more.

Momma came through her spay just fine. The vet said her uterus was overused so this was only one of many litters and she said the cat was only days to a week away from going into another heat. We caught her just in time! Her ear has been notched but the vet said she wasn't totally feral but would probably never be a house cat, may not even let me pet her. I can bring her home tomorrow.

Right now Taz is in a large pet carrier with some food and water and I'm letting him have a quiet break from his stressful day. Tonight we will get him set up in the cage Moxie has been staying in so he can have a litter box and food in with him. Moxie will miss her hammock.

I'll try to get pictures of him but he looks just like Pops except his eyes are kind of golden colored. Pops were changing to a green color.

[K & L]

Great job! Give yourself a HUGE pat on the back.

[Cataholic]

Huge hugs, pats and scritchies to those that will allow it! Sometimes, TNR is the ONLY way (based on my limited experience). I still have Minnie living under my bed. It has been 3 years, I think, since I adopted her. She was not meant to live with hoomans, not that she has a bad life. Regular food, vet care, climate controlled.

[catnapper]

Life is never dull aorund your house! Sounds great that he has clamed down a bit. I'm sure you'll work magic on hte little guy and he'll be ready for his new home in a few weeks. Good luck with Little Taz!

And great going with mama!

[Corinna]

Yahoo about getting mom before another cycle. She may live a long live being a garden kitty in your yard. Maybe K&L can give you tips on setting up a good living location for her. We all know what love and careing can do hope kitty #4 will calm down for you.

[catmandu]

It Will Take The Patience Of Job, Lots Of Love And Tlc, But A Very Young Kitten Will Very Soon Learns Who Loves Him, And Wants The Best For Him.
If Theres Anyone Who Can Tame That Spitfire, Its You!!!!

[Laura's Babies]

It is stories and events like this that make me just love this place even more. Sometimes the sadness gets to me and wears me down but these moments are TOPS! YAAAAA for the baby that now stands a chance and a healthier, happier Mom!

[kimlovescats]

GOOD JOB, LORI! Wow, you advanced from first time foster mom, to Feral Trapper in one month!!!!

Can't wait for pics of little Taz! Poor little fella must be scared ta death!