This weekend was the third trapping expedition at the downtown site. Our intrepid team was able to catch six adult female cats, and five of them were tortoiseshells! We have found an inordinate number of torties at this colony.
We are pleased to catch any cats, but there is always a special feeling of satisfaction to be able to sterilize a producing female, never mind six of them, all of whom are capable of bearing 3-4 litters of kittens every year.
So, we have now trapped and relocated 19 cats and kittens, the adults going to two farm locations, and the kittens being tamed and socialized in multiple foster homes. We are so grateful for the help and financial support of Dianne and Mauri, the two wonderful ladies, now our friends, who have worked so hard to save the lives of these great cats.
But, the work is not yet done. Our team estimates that there are still between 12-15 more cats and kittens left to trap and move. And, I am still in the process of trying to uncover the owner of the buildings in which the cats currently reside, to find out the expected demolition date.
We are still in very great need of kitten foster homes, and financial contributions to cover sterilization costs. Please consider pitching in!
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