So there is a cat at one of my first two locations that I see that looks pretty big. It did not look that big when I first spotted it last spring, standing against a building all by its lonesome. I would pass by it in the mornings on my way from my first spot, and heading to my second spot, and would spot it sitting there, or in a grate that is in the ground next to the building. So I began the inevitable. I started placing food down behind the grocery store's dumpster. Next thing you know, I have a shelter built. :) Yep, and that is how it all began. All of this. 16 locations! uggh.
Anyway, it started to look very big, so I got a clinic spot this morning and I set the trap. I took a second trap with me to get another cat that I suspect is female on Second and Central, just in case I couldn't get this one. I set it, went on my way, did my spot on the first half, went back to check it before crossing over Goodman to do the remaining locations, and still, nothing.
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SPOOKY |
So I went and set the second trap, and did all my spots there, and voila! I have one of the older kittens from last year. Spooky. Spooky is semi-feral, and I think a boy. I finished up my rounds, and went back to check on the first trap, still nothing. And there sat the cat, 10 feet away from me. I had a short conversation with this cat, asking if it was pregnant or not. Still, it needs fixing, so I will begin trapping very soon. I think its like... 60 days til spring? Something like that? Just around the corner! And so many cats unneutered out there! I can always use help!
So, Spooky will go in to the clinic where he will be neutered, and no baby making for him! Hooray! The other, I will keep trying. :(
Have a great day!
Good job getting Spooky! I hope the wind doesn't wreck any of your shelters. It sure is blowing out there. At least it's fairly warm though, right?
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