A little grumble...*Pics added Post 9*

[Catty1]

That Sherpa Fur bait idea sounds great!

Either that, or do the throw-big-thick-towel-over-kitty and bundle him up and into a (big) carrier!

How great that he has a home lined up!

And want to smack his previous owners for not neutering him and leaving him behind! I think the new owner should send the vet bill to them...I am sure the manager has a forwarding address??

[catmandu]

Thats odd that Sherpa gives off these vibes to an unaltered Tom Cat!!
I hope that they can catch this misguided Romeo, and get him to his new Furr Ever Home before he drives you both crazy!!

[snakemama]

Well, Romeo has wandered off for the time being (There's a waiting list for traps, so I left the manager a message asking if she would move one of her traps near my balcony) so I'm off to take a nap! Sherpa passed out after our visitor left too, all that shouting must be exhausting!

[snakemama]

As it turns out, I may not need a trap at all. Romeo let me pick him up this evening, though he panicked when I tried to stand and I haven't been able to get close enough to touch him since then. Maybe if I get a big towel and I'm really patient...

I put out some water for the big guy, it was 109 out today and he was panting from the heat!

[Taz_Zoee]

Progress!! That's awesome! I know you have the patience to do it too.

[snakemama]

Argh, I had him and I didn't get the towel burrito-ed around him fast enough and he got away! Then some guy came over and started yelling at me for trying to catch "everyone's cat". So I've given up for tonight, but left out food and water on the balcony.

Here he is: In the first picture his mouth is open because he's panting from the heat. The second pic was about 30 seconds before I picked him up the first time. As you can see, he's filthy and he has some bloody spots.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hopefully you'll be able to catch him soon. Poor guy. All he wants is someone to love him and give him a good home. Good luck.