Going trapping this morning...

[lvpets2002]

Well how did it go Donna?? Or will you have to leave the traps overnight right??

[moosmom]

SUCCESS!!!!!! I was able to trap 2 of them. A 6 month old tabby and a big ole Tom cat.

The director of operations asked me what I was doing there and said "You do know you're on private property." I told him I did. I introduced myself and told him I was trying to trap some feral cats that were on the property. I told him I would leave if he didn't want me there .(yeah right, there was no way I was leaving). He was kind enough to let me stay. Hey, I'm not the one complaining about the cats so it's no skin off my nose.

Sardines did the trick!!! The Tom cat was feral and will probably have to be put back once he's neutered and vaccinated. The kitten didn't seem at all wild and will probably get a good furrrever home. The thing that bothers me is the administration does not want these cats fed. I worry about what will happen to them.

Hey John, Thanks for the offer. I appreciate it.

So now my car smells like sardines!! EEeeeeewwww!!!! But I feel great. I feel like I've made a difference. I only wish I could've trapped more.

[Medusa]

I don't understand the reasoning of the head of the rescue organization, telling you that you can trap only 3 cats.

[moosmom]

Mary,

It has to do with $$$$$$$$, plain and simple. I'm going back out there today to get one more cat. The weather is perfect for it and I don't want to take the chance of the weather being crappy tomorrow.

I wish I had $$$, I'd trap a couple of more. But unfortunately the cash cow is dry so I have to do what I can.

I'll let you know when I get another one. At least it'll be 3 cats that will be warm and safe this winter. I think Thomas is the big daddy of all the kittens as they have very similar markings. He sure won't be getting any, anytime soon.

[Pinot's Mom]

Thank you so much for doing this - and good luck with the third one!

[Randi]

It's great that you managed to trap two! What do you think they'll say if you show up with two more.

Thanks for helping them out, Donna! Good luck with the next one!

[moosmom]

I was told to only trap 3, as that is how much the rescue organization would pay for. It stinks. There are other cats there. It breaks my heart that they'll have to live out in the cold with no one to feed them, as the administration has forbidden anyone to feed them.

I didn't trap another one. I might've spooked the other ones after trapping their two buddies. My friend Nancy and I are going to try again this Friday. I was just too tired to sit and wait. I did leave a whole bunch of sardines and cat food. I refuse to let them tell me I can't feed these poor babies.