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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Aug 2, 2024 22:58:58 GMT
Backstory...We have lived at this house for about 15 months. We "inherited" a feral cat that we named Chloe and started feeding her. She has been spayed and her ear clipped, so she has been here for a while. She has been on the brink of death a few times, but we loved her backed to health. She will let you pet her, but by no means, pick her up. She goes on walks with me and my dog, and they get along good. We do have an inside male cat that does not care for her. Makes those weird noises when he sees her through the window.
Fast forward to the issue...the owner sold this house and we have to move. We are very torn on relocating Chloe to a new location. She is a survivor in this neighborhood. She will not come inside.
The lady across the street has said she will feed her, and I want to do what's best for her. I'm afraid she will be disoriented and run away. She can not come into the new house.
I guess I'm looking for opinions, and to see if anyone has any advice.
We are in the Orlando area if anyone has any leads to a good rescue that would be no kill.
(I'm sorry this is scatterbrained! My thoughts and emotions are getting the best of me)
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Post by Zee on Aug 2, 2024 23:02:08 GMT
If she's spayed and ear clipped, and the other lady will look out for her, and she absolutely does not want to come inside or be anyone's indoor pet, I would go ahead and let her stay as she is in her home territory.
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Post by littlemama on Aug 2, 2024 23:03:10 GMT
I dont know a lot about feral cats, but if someone else in Chloe's neighborhood has stepped up to care for her, that is probably what is best for Chloe.
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Post by librarylady on Aug 3, 2024 0:23:09 GMT
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 3, 2024 1:32:31 GMT
We had rented a house about 10 years ago that was next to the cat lady. She had about 30 feral cats that she fed in a suburban setting. It was a public health nuisance and the bane of my existence.
Eventually she moved away and took about 10 cats with her. But she moved to the country, so the cats were probably actually happier there.
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Aug 3, 2024 15:13:49 GMT
We had rented a house about 10 years ago that was next to the cat lady. She had about 30 feral cats that she fed in a suburban setting. It was a public health nuisance and the bane of my existence. Eventually she moved away and took about 10 cats with her. But she moved to the country, so the cats were probably actually happier there. This is where Chloe came from, a feral cat colony/hoarder lady. She was already one of the ones trapped,spayed and released, so when they took care of the "problem" she was left behind fending for herself. She was around when we moved in, so I just put out food for her. She is the sweetest wild cat, but very timid. I think I'm going to leave her there and just let the neighbor resume her feedings. 😭 |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 3, 2024 15:58:42 GMT
If she's spayed and ear clipped, and the other lady will look out for her, and she absolutely does not want to come inside or be anyone's indoor pet, I would go ahead and let her stay as she is in her home territory. Exactly this. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 3, 2024 17:35:35 GMT
We had rented a house about 10 years ago that was next to the cat lady. She had about 30 feral cats that she fed in a suburban setting. It was a public health nuisance and the bane of my existence. Eventually she moved away and took about 10 cats with her. But she moved to the country, so the cats were probably actually happier there. This is where Chloe came from, a feral cat colony/hoarder lady. She was already one of the ones trapped,spayed and released, so when they took care of the "problem" she was left behind fending for herself. She was around when we moved in, so I just put out food for her. She is the sweetest wild cat, but very timid. I think I'm going to leave her there and just let the neighbor resume her feedings. 😭 I did all of the research for this woman for an organization that would spay the cats. The number of litters she had that first summer was crazy. Unfortunately, they were all returned to our neighborhood. Think 50 or so houses with 1 acre lots. It was not a big enough space for all of those cats and the smell from my flower beds was overwhelming. It was amazing at how fast the population declined once they were spayed. |
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Post by gryroagain on Aug 3, 2024 20:10:41 GMT
I TNR and have for years in different countries, and cared for colonies. She won’t be happy indoors, and moving her would be devastating. If the neighbor will feed her she is truly fine. Even if not cats can feed themselves, and you’d be surprised to know it’s 80 percent insects. It’s not a life like that of domestic cats, but it is a good life if they are sterilized to prevent proliferation and suffering.
Chloe appreciates your care, and I hope the neighbor does feed her! You can also look for a community cat group in your area who may add her to their rounds for feeding and placing shelters.
Thank you for caring for her ❤️
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Post by stumpedagainof3 on Aug 3, 2024 22:23:26 GMT
Thanks everyone! We'll just leave her where she is comfortable and familiar.
I see many visits in the future.
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