How do I decide THIS one - Update post 17

[jennielynn1970]

Keep her inside, and foster her till you can find her a home. That sounds like the safest, and best decision if you really can't afford to keep her. I'm sure you'll be able to find her a loving home. She's adorable! Best wishes to you and Sara/Smudge.

[moosmom]

Sandie,

I've still got the crate that Kim loaned me for Alicat. Wanna meet somewhere so you can use it?? If you do, please let me know.

Please, don't put her outside. It's getting cold out.

[lvpets2002]

Please try to keep her & or find her a good home.. Please do not take her back out into the colony.. Pics please..

[smokey the elder]

If she's adoptable, maybe you can post her pic on Petfinder or something if you can't keep her.

[Freedom]

Things did not work out as any of us had hoped.

The night I picked her up from the vet after her spay, Smudge was very friendly, let me pet her, nuzzled my hand. So next morning when I opened her cage to clean the litter box, add food and water, I reached out to pet her. She BIT me! HARD!!! I had to go to the doctor, and got some antibiotics. The swelling went down, but I still have 5 wounds that are oozing (they ooze pus, GROSS!)

We had to move the cat, in case my doctor reported to the ACO. Can't you just imagine what would happen with a feral cat who bit and just had her first and only rabies shot the day before? **shudder** So we knew she had to relocate.

The colony caretaker was happy to take her in for the remainder of the post op recovery. The cat recognized her voice, and purred and seemed quite happy. Then as she got well, she meowed and meowed all night long the last 2 nights. So she was released again this morning, and happy to be back with her colony.

Many thanks to the PT member who helped me with all the ideas for dealing with the wound, and coping with the upset.

[Medusa]

Not good. I'm sorry that it worked out this way but sometimes that's just the way it is. You tried, which is more than a lot of people would do. She'll find the perfect home for her and you both will be happier. Peace to you and prayers going out that she'll find a home soon and that your hand will heal quickly.

[moosmom]

Oh Sandie,

Feral cats can turn quicker than the blink of an eye. I was fortunate in that Alicat has come so far and is in heaven here. I'm sorry Smudge has to go back out. But some cats are just meant to be with their kind.

Glad you got your hand taken care of. If a red stripe starts, go to the ER immediately!!!!

(((((((HUGS))))))))

[Laura's Babies]

OUCH! I have been bitten several times and they are not nice... Glad you were smart enough to get her out of your house in case your doctor reported it to the ACO..