Continuation of free kittens in Butler

[Catty1]

Is it possible to set up an extra box? Even a cardboard one, temporarily? Some kitties are funny and want their own potty space!


I hope you see the feral girl soon! PT Prayers for that girl.

[rebeccahowes]

Is it possible to set up an extra box? Even a cardboard one, temporarily? Some kitties are funny and want their own potty space! (quote)..


I have an extra kitty potty box. I can set that up for the kitten, but how do I keep the other kitties from using the box? Especially, when I am sleeping. I used to have a cat that ate on top of the refrigerator. She would look down on all of the other cats eating on the floor. Cats are funny. My house is starting to smell really bad. The kitten was going in our bathroom so we keep the bathroom closed. Now he is going anywhere and everywhere. I clean up six poop piles a day. I have never had this problem before. I saw the cat that got spayed sitting on my front porch this eve. She will not come in the house. I feel so sad. I loved her alot, even though I was not allowed to pet her. She had a great personality. The other cats seem to have no problems with us trapping them and taking them to the doctors. At least I am glad that she has her rabies shots, flea medicine, and was spayed.

[Catty1]

Is your bathroom big enough to put the other litter box in it, and show the kitten where it is? I'm just thinking - if that is where it decided to potty to begin with, you might want to go with the flow (so to speak) until a home for the kitten turns up (I know, I know...but some day).

Given that the kitten picked a particular spot, maybe s/he is feeling territorial with a lot of other cats around. This individual kitten just might be quirky that way!

I am glad the feral girl is back. Take heart - she didn't hide from you for days and days, so she may 'come back' more than she is now. Glad she reappeared...are you able to see if her neck is healing? Was the vet able to treat it at all?

HUGS - you're a great meowmom!

[rebeccahowes]

I was not able to see her neck. I could not get very close. The vet gave her a shot to stop the scratching. Hopefully, all is well with her sore. I put a cat litter box close to the bathroom and the kitten went in it and pooped. That was amazing. Thanks for the advice. I hope he continues and the other cats don't try to use his box. Thanks so much!!!

[Catty1]

I hope he continues and the other cats don't try to use his box.

Have you tried writing his name on it?

Good show!

[rebeccahowes]

Have you tried writing his name on it? (quote) That was funny

[Emeraldgreen]

That is GREAT that the kitty is using the box again. Not sure if he likes the bathroom as a location or if it's just that the bathroom is where he 'learned' to use the box. Maybe he thinks he supposed to only use that particular box and if the door is closed he just goes anywhere. If you want the bathroom to be a 'kitty free' zone you could train the cat to continue using that box but each day move it an inch closer to the door until it's eventually outside the door and then you can start moving it down the hall etc.. etc.. until you have it where you want it. Moving it from one place to another in one shot can be confusing, especially for a 'wee' guy. No pun intended. LOL

The same concept might work for you feral cat too. I'm glad to hear that she is back on the scene and hanging around the porch area. You could provide her with some treats or wet cat food and each night give it to her a little closer to your front door and then hopefully inside the door and back into the house at some point. She may also be looking for some time away from her kittens, especially now that she has been spayed. I know you said the other ferals are caretaking the babies but she may just want her freedom right now.