I've got Trouble !!!

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ldb2000

ldb2000

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Hi All .
This is my new cat , Trouble , the name just seems to fit . He is a 3 month old feral cat . He was born in the woods behind the place I work at . I've been feeding his mother for about a year and a half and her mother for awhile before that .This guy is the only one that I'm friendly with , his mother will let me pet her but only if I have food for her . Trouble decided he liked me and started coming to me to pet him and scratch his neck and ears .
A couple of weeks ago Grandma cat was killed by the UPS driver when she ran in front of his truck so I decided that I could at least help give him a better life so I picked him up and put him in a carrier , with no problems I might add , and brought him for a check up then home . He is a very good kitten , he took to the litterbox without a problem the first night he was here .
We have another cat named Angel who is being anything but ... she hisses at him whenever she sees him and at me for bringing him here . She will get used to him , soon I hope , as soon as she sees he's not a threat .... I hope .


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Hey Butch! Great looking cat and great story behind him. That is great that you took him in and I know you'll give him a great home. Don't worry about Angel, I'm sure she'll come around :)
 
Great rescue!! :cat: I rescued Cujo (my cat) about 12 years ago and he has been the BEST :cat: ever!! He even gets along with my 4 mini Daschunds.
 
Butch, thank you for rescuing this little guy, he's a cutie and I love his name. If you haven't already, you might check around and see if there is a vet in your area that spays, neuters feral cats for free or a very discounted price. Maybe you can catch the momma cat with a cat trap and get her fixed. Good luck with your new addition.
 
Butch, Enjoy. And coming from experience the cats will be getting along just fine with time. they take a bit longer that most animals, but do come around.
 
I rescued two kittens a few years ago. Now, the little female loves to sit under my lathe while I'm turning a bowl. She loves to get covered with shavings until you can't see her any more. Then she pounces and attacks your feet.
Dave
 
Over the years I have taken in strays before but this is a first feral . Normally it don't work too well with them because they just want OUT , but this time is a little different , Trouble WANTS to be with me . It was his choice to adopt me and the fact that he let me put him in the carrier and did not put up a fight I think will make all the difference in the world for him . He trusts me and so far he seems to be very happy . He has started warming up to my wife Dot and the boys although we are making them keep their distance so he don't feel threatened or afraid .
I tried on several occasions to catch his mother "Bandit" , I named her that (before I knew she was a she) because she stole my heart ...and she looks like she is wearing a Zorro mask (she's Black and White) the name just fit , but she managed to get away from me and rather then alienate her I just kept feeding her , as long as she stays safe I can keep her fed so she is still with me . So far as I know , I'm the only human she has ever let get close enough to pet her but she only trusts me just so far . If she ever let's me get close enough to bring her home , I'm going to do just that .
Angel is the main problem right now . I have never seen her act this way before . We are keeping them separate for the time being and will let her get used to Trouble slowly . I sure with enough patience and love she will come around .
 
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Glad you took him in. We also had a "Trouble" cat years ago. Nursed on his own tail and was ALWAYS in trouble. Swallowing thread with a needle attached, falling off a table inside a box breaking his hip, etc. Was my daughters cat.
 
Thanks again everyone . Trouble is adjusting to his new life very well , he has connected with my wife and is getting used to seeing the boys and for the first time in his life he has a full little belly . He has a loud purr for a little cat and is learning how to use it . Tommorow he gets to see the rest of the house and Angel gets to check out the bedroom and his scent which I'm hoping will help her feel a little less threatened by him .
Roy , Thanks for that link . There's allot of good information there for anyone who didn't know what a feral cat is and anyone thinking of trying to catch and tame one .
Tim , Trouble just seems to fit him , at my store he would come into the install bays and climb up on my workbench and generally get into trouble , and I don't see him changing here at home .
 
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