I agree about everything, especially about hiding nearby, scoping out
her brand new neighborhood.
Taylor Scobie Humphrey
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On Apr 28, 2007, at 5:55 PM, Susan Hoffman wrote:
There may be other cats who will eat the food. Also, since she
just got out so recently she is probably hiding nearby scoping out
the terrain. Look within 100 feet of her exit point, someplace
dark and quiet and secure.
With traps, always cover them with towels or area rugs so only the
opening shows, and put a dishcloth or newsprint on the inside
bottom to cover the trip plate. The trick is to make the trap look
like a cozy safe lair.
Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Well – traps are set up already – she is not even near where she
was originally from when she was growing up –she was at my vet’s
clinic for the past 6 months being socialized after being rescued–
from my experience of recapturing a feral which is new to the area
– you really need to do it in multiples steps.. Mattie has been
trapped in the past, and she may not go into the trap right away,
but I first need to know where she is at – so I asked the adopter
to put the food all over the areas without traps so that we can
first identify the area she might be at – so even if she does not
want to go in the trap – we can narrow daown the area she might be
at -- otherwise you may be sort of shooting in the dark – but I
will put the trap out anyway just in case we are lucky enough to
catch her that way. This is a kitty that they (the clinic) asked
me to take because she is more feral than other kitties they were
caught at the same time, and I hesitated to do so for various
reasons, so, I really want to find her quickly as I do feel
responsible – she was coming around and become very friendly – but
I am sure that she is sooo scared right now.
A good thing is she is in a very safe neighbourhood – in a very
wealthy area.. and no dogs or cayotes.. lots of big clean yard and
hiding places – I need lots of prayers and meditations from you
guys – so that we can find her asap.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:felvtalk-
[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nina
Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 2:28 PM
To: felvtalk@felineleukemia.org
Subject: Re: Urgent - Missing Mattie - need prayers and meditations
please!
I agree with Kelly and Susan, you need to get a trap out asap.
Great idea Susan about contacting possible feral groups in the
area. You might also want to contact the people at the local
shelters who deal with ferals and give them Mattie's description.
Do you have a picture of her?
Bless it Hideyo, you adopt out few enough without having something
like this happen. I hope it doesn't dissuade you from placing
other kitties. Try not to worry, she is probably still nearby and
will come out when it gets dark. You said she's a year old, how
old was she when she was rescued? Does she have any experience
with being on the streets? At least she's spayed, she won't have
to fight off any Toms. How far is she from her original colony?
I'm so sorry darlin'. I'm doing your meditation and sending all of
you calming, positive thoughts on her recovery.
Keep the faith,
Nina
Susan Hoffman wrote:
The adopters need to put out a humane trap, baited with canned
mackeral or something along those lines (smelly fish is especially
useful but catnip sometimes works when food does not). Put the
trap near the window where she got out. She is probably nearby and
hiding and will come out when it is dark and quiet to look for food.
Are there any feral groups in the area where she escaped? Would
help to contact them. She may may her way to a feral colony in
search of food.
Hideyo Yamamoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
One of the rescued kitties, Mattie who is about one year old, a
beautiful long hair calico girl, Mattie is missing from her new
adopted home since last night on the first day – she is partly
feral and we desaprately trying to find her again – she is very new
to the area as she got out of the house from the screen window on
the first day – I put the flyers out everywhere – she is
microchiped, but since she is sort of feral, so more likely non one
will see her during day time or catch her – please pray that we
will find her soon and bring her back safely – here’s the
meditation which has worked for so many missing kitties in the past
– please meditate for Mattie as she is such a sweet angel and she
is sooooooooo scared right now as she has no idea where she is and
where to find a food – than kyou for all your prayers and
meditations in advance!
You imagine a golden coil coming from your heart center
Searching and probing for missing Mattie!
Latch onto her like a magnet and guiding safely home to Dawne!
All the prayers are so appreciated.
