How do I decide THIS one - Update post 17

**smokey the elder** · 11-16-2007, 03:01 PM

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

**Freedom** · 11-20-2007, 08:08 PM

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** · 11-20-2007, 09:22 PM

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** · 11-20-2007, 09:26 PM

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** · 11-20-2007, 09:26 PM

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..

**carole** · 11-20-2007, 10:13 PM

Hey you did your best for this little kitty, sad that it did not turn out as good as hoped, but at least she won't be having any more babies, it sounds like she will be just fine,rest assured you did all you could.

**jenluckenbach** · 11-21-2007, 05:10 AM

OUCHIE!!! So sorry to hear this.

But you did good by her.

**pitc9** · 11-21-2007, 03:41 PM

I'm so sorry she bit you.

You did a great job helping her and even though she didn't show it... she's grateful for what you did!
Sounds like she wanted to be back with her fur friends after all.

{{{hugs}}}

**sasvermont** · 11-21-2007, 07:02 PM

I have a feeling that some ferals cats will never be willing to be tamed. There were some in my rural area that I trapped and had "fixed" and it was their first time having human contact. They were wild, beyond wild and couldn't wait to get outside again. I know that its hard to believe they would give up a warm and comfy spot in your home, but they are so filled with fear and the "greater outdoors" is all they know.

Thanks for trying. You never know which ones will tame and which ones will not..... Moosman got lucky with her latest addition but ....well, she probably smothered the kitten with kisses and hugs and the kitten had no choice but to give in!

I am sure you tried....and I am sorry to hear that your good deed was turned around for you and you were bitten!!!