Out on the Street
As of today we have now trapped, neutered, and returned 19 cats to the CatSNIP colony. Well technically 18, since Miss Psycho has her own story. She is the apparent victim of a dump job by her former owners - and I use the term loosely. She was already spayed, and had recently (as in her hair is still growing back) been shaved on her leg where she was treated for an abscess. Now she's out in the cold, alone, and attempting to integrate into this colony where at least she will be well fed.
She was trapped last night, and taken in this morning to be spayed. The vet treated another abscess on her back, put her on antibiotics for 7 days, treated her for tapeworms, and notified us that she was already spayed. While at the moment all she seems content to do is to be scratched at through the cage, and then caterwaul at you like you're killing her, it's entirely possible that after 7 days on antibiotics that she will prove to be an incredibly friendly cat and we'll adopt her out. I only call her Miss Psycho because she's struck my heart, and therefore deserves a name. She's quite funny as she's rubbing herself all up against the cage to be loved, all the while growling and hissing, and yowling.
She's a perfect example of a cat dumped by owners-gone-bad. Thinking that their "pet" will survive out in the world with no problems. Never once considering that this pet has spent all of its life indoors, not having to hunt for food, not having to defend itself against other cats or other predators. Unfortunately for us, she wasn't microchipped. So there's no way for us to find out who dumped her to fend for herself. Her best chance is if she proves to be a sweet friendly cat once we get her healthy. If so, we will find her a new forever home, where she will be able to spend the rest of her days with a family that truly cherishes her.
We have passed what we assume to be the halfway point for this colony, however our funds are now depleted for the surgical costs. We'll put a plea out to our donor base and make sure we raise the funds to complete the altering of the entire colony before it gets warmer and any remaining females go into heat.
We also think that someone else is feeding this colony. We're trying to find a way to contact that person to see if they would take over the ongoing management for us once we've completed all the surgeries. We've left a brochure and a business card with a note to call, but so far no response.
Tomorrow morning the boys will be returned to the colony to spend their days lounging around but no longer procreating. The two tabby girls need another day or so before being released, and Miss Psycho has an all expenses paid vacation at the spa for another 7 days. Here's hoping she isn't so psycho after all!
She was trapped last night, and taken in this morning to be spayed. The vet treated another abscess on her back, put her on antibiotics for 7 days, treated her for tapeworms, and notified us that she was already spayed. While at the moment all she seems content to do is to be scratched at through the cage, and then caterwaul at you like you're killing her, it's entirely possible that after 7 days on antibiotics that she will prove to be an incredibly friendly cat and we'll adopt her out. I only call her Miss Psycho because she's struck my heart, and therefore deserves a name. She's quite funny as she's rubbing herself all up against the cage to be loved, all the while growling and hissing, and yowling.
She's a perfect example of a cat dumped by owners-gone-bad. Thinking that their "pet" will survive out in the world with no problems. Never once considering that this pet has spent all of its life indoors, not having to hunt for food, not having to defend itself against other cats or other predators. Unfortunately for us, she wasn't microchipped. So there's no way for us to find out who dumped her to fend for herself. Her best chance is if she proves to be a sweet friendly cat once we get her healthy. If so, we will find her a new forever home, where she will be able to spend the rest of her days with a family that truly cherishes her.
We have passed what we assume to be the halfway point for this colony, however our funds are now depleted for the surgical costs. We'll put a plea out to our donor base and make sure we raise the funds to complete the altering of the entire colony before it gets warmer and any remaining females go into heat.
We also think that someone else is feeding this colony. We're trying to find a way to contact that person to see if they would take over the ongoing management for us once we've completed all the surgeries. We've left a brochure and a business card with a note to call, but so far no response.
Tomorrow morning the boys will be returned to the colony to spend their days lounging around but no longer procreating. The two tabby girls need another day or so before being released, and Miss Psycho has an all expenses paid vacation at the spa for another 7 days. Here's hoping she isn't so psycho after all!
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