http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum Topic: OMG-I Don't Know What to DO! en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:23:01 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-454276 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:37:00 +0000 feral 454276@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks you guys for all your Prayers &amp; good wishes for Ms.Hissy. She needs them so much. It's so frustrating to watch an animal you've cared for(in Hissy's case-approx.6 yrs.),for so long &amp; still not be able to handle them.</p> <p>The biggest blessing or miracle was I was lucky to trap her &amp; Hopper &amp; have the litter machines stopped. Some feral colony caretakers never get to that point.</p> <p>Karin...I'm amazed you've found someone out of my area that(If available for use) is willing to loan out their drop trap. Yrs.ago I considered building my own drop trap(before Hissy was trapped). I just didn't have enuf of the right materials laying around to build(or the physical help). In a way,you could say I'm feral right along w/my kits. Mr.Useless here,for lack of better wording,turned his back on me &amp; abandoned me like the owners all abandoned my ferals. I will stay as positive as possible,in hopes that Homeless Cat Network will be able to loan their drop trap.</p> <p>{{{HUGS}}} &amp; Kitty Kisses to my favorite People in the whole world! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-454220 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:58:15 +0000 SugarBee 454220@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I have been praying and my gang has been sending kitty kisses! I haven't had time to do much more than read in the past few days for the most part but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you! Even my Mr. SB is praying for you and your babies! Sending gentle kitty nudges toward home to Miss Hissy! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-454209 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:14:39 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 454209@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Susie, I recall all about Rose and how she chose not to help you and your ferals. Believe me, I wanted to come and give her a piece of my mind in person. If she couldn't help, she should at least called and or tried to find another person to bring the trap. I found this for making one -<br /> <a href="http://droptrapdesign.blogspot.com/2005/10/build-your-own.html" rel="nofollow">http://droptrapdesign.blogspot.com/2005/10/build-your-own.html</a></p> <p>I also contacted an organization called Homeless Cat Network that may have a drop trap that we can borrow. I emailed them and we will see if they respond. Some of these organizations are so overwhelmed with kittens and cats being abandoned that they don't seem to respond so it may take some contacting several times. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-454198 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:43:13 +0000 Aim 454198@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I am so sorry for all of u r trouble if I was closer I would be right there to help u catch her and get to the vet to get her help. If we had not caught samsam and his mother and brother and sister they would have all be feral. I have a problem with people who get animals and they will not take care of them and though them out to take care of themselves. I will keep u in my prayers and all the luck u need to catch her. aim </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-454134 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:06:25 +0000 feral 454134@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Ironmaiden...Hissy's original attack was from an agressive mama racoon that has 5 babies in tow. The wounds on her back from a bite were clear &amp; the second attack as well. You could see the clear slice lines on her sides &amp; w/the second attack,she had a couple more bites on her neck sides. The third attack could be from a possum but, I doubt it.</p> <p>Karin...I'm not sure if you remember because it was a long time ago but, I went round &amp; round with Rose from the Stockton Delta Humane Society trying to get help to trap Hissy. She had the only drop trap in the entire county. She kept making appts. w/me to bring the trap. The time would come &amp; no show,no call,no nothing from her. I got tired of it when I saw her the day after she was suppose to be here on t.v. bragging about how they were helping all these feral that a hoarder had accumulated (the one where they were freezing the dead cats in their freezer). It was clear that even tho she was only a town away from me, that she didn't care if Hissy &amp; her litters were stopped. So,I emailed her &amp; called her &amp; left a messege about how rude her behavior was &amp; that she should get out of the business if she was going to shun the very animals she claims to care about.</p> <p>Anyways I managed to finally trap her myself w/some old fashioned imagination. Now that Hissy is hurt (&amp; this is the 1st time for her),I don't have the energy or imagination or the patience I once had yrs. ago when I trapped her before. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-454116 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:55:05 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 454116@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh Susie, that must be so frustrating. How did she look after the third attack? Do you think it is still the same racoon or possibly something else attracted to her by her blood from her wounds? I pray that somehow you can help Ms. Hissy. You and I are the only ones who got to see her close up in the cage. I wish I could do more to help her but if you can't catch her, maybe we could try with another agency or something who might have a different sort of trap. I am willing to come out and somehow pick it up if it is available. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-454110 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:45:57 +0000 IronMaiden 454110@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>That poor baby! What exactly is attacking her?? I'm sorry, I don't know your whole story, having only been a member a short time. Prayers for Miss Hissy....she's beautiful. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-453980 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:55:12 +0000 2bpurring 453980@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I continue to pray for you and Hissy!!! You continue to do all you can Susie, don't beat yourself up...If not for you Hissy would not have lived this long and would have created many, many more feral kittens. You have been her Angel!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-453976 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:47:39 +0000 feral 453976@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks for the suggestion FF...but been thru all that yrs.ago. At 2 different times while she was out &amp; unspayed I trapped her w/my humane trap. Both times I had to release her because she had litters out there that couldn't be found. I attempted to get someone from our county to come w/there drop trap. She continually brushed the situation off. I proceeded to tell her what she could do w/her unconcerned attitude &amp; her drop trap(she'd made 3 appts. w/me &amp; never called to cancel &amp; brushed me off). Hissy won't go near the trap anymore. I finally trapped her using a lrg. dog cage w/rope tied to the door. After leaving the cage out w/the door open for weeks,I finally got her to go in,gradually putting food &amp; water closer to the back. Once in,I had to come from the front of the house &amp; pull the rope tight to close the door on her. I dragged myself along the grnd. for sveral ft. before getting to the cage to lock it. She not only is smart but, very strong. She hasn't been home since yesterday morning &amp; at last sight,she'd been attacked a 3rd time but, was even more feral than before. All I can do is leave the cage out &amp; hope I can trick her again,which I doubt. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-453971 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:27:05 +0000 furryfriends50 453971@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Maybe try a drop trap? <a href="http://www.catinfo.org/buildingadroptrap.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.catinfo.org/buildingadroptrap.htm</a> </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-450841 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:06:32 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 450841@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>No luck with the trap? Still sending prayers that Ms Hissy heals and fully recovers. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-450840 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:04:07 +0000 Karenopa 450840@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Corzak did you try hitting Ctrl/F5 simutaneously? It has worked for me in the past. =) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-450838 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:01:07 +0000 feral 450838@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Corzak...you may need to empty your cache if you haven't in awhile. She seems to be showing up for the others okay. Try it &amp; see.<br /> Hissy did come home for brekkie this morning. And altho it doesn't look like she had anymore run-ins, I'm really kinda freaked. She looked shocky in her eyes &amp; was holding them more closed than usual. Like my sister mentioned...she may be in some pain but, I'm more worried about the shocky look to them. And she's hunching way down when she eats.<br /> I'm having to limit the amts. of biotics I'm mixing in the wet food because I've been putting them in the food since she 1st got hurt(at least a wk.ago). I'm afraid Naughtyboy &amp; Prettygirl will get too much in their systems &amp; it will lower their resistance to the meds.<br /> I can only ask for continuing Prayers from you all that she will start to improve. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-450731 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:50:25 +0000 corzak 450731@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Still praying for Ms. Hissy {{Feral}}. By the way, I don't see Feral's new "Ms. Hissy" avatar, I still see the same one as before...not sure why? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-450594 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:22:09 +0000 Karenopa 450594@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yes! It's a fantastic pic of that beautiful girl! I didn't even know you had that pic Susie! I'd love it if you could send me a copy of it to add to my Susie's Ferals album. =D *prayers to you Ms.Hissy...get well* </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-450590 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:14:06 +0000 2bpurring 450590@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Susie, Glad Hissy showed up for 2 meals yesterday...That is a very good sign!! Continued prayers for you and Hissy and all you sweet babies...</p> <p>Karen, don't you just love that picture of Hissy??? I don't know how Susie managed to get that good of a picture Hissy is one fast girl! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300/page/2#post-450426 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:03:54 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 450426@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Sending more prayers that Ms. Hissy continues to be safe. St. Francis I pray to you to help Ms Hissy and guide her to stay close to home where she will be safe. Please watch over her and keep Ms. Hissy safe from all harm. Amen. Hugs to you Susie. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450413 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:33:51 +0000 GizzysAuntie 450413@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Continued prayers for Ms. Hissy and all your furbabies and for you, too, Feral. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450379 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:49:19 +0000 feral 450379@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks sooooo much all of you for your Prayers &amp; comforting words. Ms. Hissy has shown up now for 2 meals in a row. Yay. I keep getting nervous when it starts getting dark. I want desperately for her to stay closer to home where she'll be safer from any more possible attacks. she clearly looks worn out(probably from not sleeping well herself). After all the yrs. of rescuing &amp; owning cats,or them owning me, I still don't understand them. They have the most comfortable,warm &amp; soft bed up high on a picnic table where none of the wild critters go near, &amp; yet none of them will sleep on it.<br /> I'm crossing all fingers &amp; paws here that she continue to heal &amp; stays safe from any more attacks. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450125 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:53:58 +0000 GreatDane 450125@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Still praying for Ms. Hissy and you, Susie. (((Susie))) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450108 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:09:46 +0000 SugarBee 450108@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Prayers for Ms. Hissy's healing going up and prayers for you too.<br /> {{{{{{{{{{Ms. Hissy and Feral}}}}}}}}}}} You are such a blessing to your sweet babies. You have tons of prayers going up and white light for Ms. Hissy. Don't give up! Even if the worst happens, you have helped her so much and she knows deep down, past her instincts, that you love her. My heart goes out to you and Ms. Hissy. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450063 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:57:43 +0000 corzak 450063@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Praying for a miracle for Ms. Hissy and prayers for you, too, Feral. {{{Hugs}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450057 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:42:04 +0000 jeankit 450057@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Awwww.....healing prayers &amp; TLC for Hissy! We have a neighborhood feral that is kept an eye on &amp; fed/Lucky is the kit but no harm has come to him yet. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450033 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:58:31 +0000 Karenopa 450033@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>That must have been amazing to be able to pet her while she was under sedation. A rare moment. Whatever brought you into the lives of these animals...you've done so much for them. You are a real Angel Susie and I pray God's blessings for you everyday. It has taken alot out of you but I see so many others' living their lives in this world with no purpose or progress. We need so many others just like you. Love You Sis! =) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450030 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:55:24 +0000 2bpurring 450030@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>{{Hissy}}} Susie, you are so much stronger than you realize and you have the power of TDK prayer behind you everyday! I noticed Hissy as your avatar even though I had such a quick glimpse of her last year...She is lighting fast!! mostly I saw her tail haha...I'm still praying for you and Hissy!! Nice hearing your voice again this weekend! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-450025 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:50:57 +0000 feral 450025@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks Sis...I'm really no hero. In the beginning it was selfishness...we just wanted all the stray cats out of the neighborhood(cuz of Mobilehome Park pet rules). But, it didn't take more than a day to get to love these innocent victims. We create a habit(so they say)in 21 days. Years later &amp; in poverty,I have a whole bunch of fuzzies that think I'm their mom.<br /> I was so worn out last night from working out in the heat that I knew I wouldn't be able to take care of transporting any racoons or possums if they tripped the trap,so I brought the trap back in.<br /> No sightings yet of Hissy this morning. I'm actually too afraid to spot her not knowing if she stayed safe last night. Even laying down,I didn't sleep at all &amp; didn't hear any fighting going on. I hope she is healing &amp; not hurt again.<br /> BTW...that's Ms. Hissy in my avatar (just before I finally trapped her after 3 yrs.attempting). I have only a few pics of her cuz of her lightening speed. My neighbor,myself &amp; Karin (SMM) are the only ones who have been inches away from touching her. And I was only able to pet her for a brief time while she was still sedated after her spaying. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-449997 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:16:53 +0000 Karenopa 449997@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Susie...Have I told you lately how amazing you truly are? To have devoted yourself entirely for so many years to these ferals is so selfless. It breaks my heart to hear of Ms. Hissy's condition but as with all good things we succeed in there's always a percentage of losses. I pray we don't lose Ms.Hissy but if we do Susie...I know you've done everything humanly possible to aid in her long and happy life. Sending you thoughts, hopes and prayers. {{{Susie &amp; Ms. Hissy}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-449878 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:52:45 +0000 Jadete in TN 449878@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Susie - All my prayers are with you and Miss Hissy. It sounds as if she is too far gone to save her, but as long as she is still moving around, there may be hope yet. Do try to sedate her. I agree with Jcat, it might work better now. We will all keep hoping and praying for you and her. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-449835 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:24:10 +0000 jcat 449835@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Susie, it may still be worth a try, to try and sedate her. She is weaker right now, it may not take as many meds as it once did to knock her out.</p> <p>But probably you are her only source of food right now, and if it didn't work, she may not want to come to you again to eat, so it might not be the best thing. It's a hard situation but you care more than anyone else about these poor babies, you do all that you can and way way more. As everyone else says, all we can do is hope. {{{Susie}}} </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/21300#post-449810 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:23:07 +0000 Sheba's Mom in Raleigh, NC 449810@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Susie, I know how much you are hurting, as much as she is. There doesn't seem to be anything more you can do, it's up tp her &amp; God now. It's a miracle she's survived this long--you know they usually only live 3 years outside because of just this type of thing. All we can do is pray for the best. {{{HUGS}}} </p>