Long Haul

I had hoped to be writing to you about catching the tabby cat who has been spotted here in the country on our property.  However, no luck so far.  I’ve written about the first sighting in the field across from our house.  Then there were all of the paw prints in the snow.  And there was a second sighting when Husband caught a glimpse of the tabby crossing our driveway.  The trap has been set a good deal of the time ever since.  No catch.  There is one piece of news to report though.  There has been a third sighting.  The middle of last week, Younger Daughter told me her story.  Just like me, she feeds a couple of opossums on her property.  One evening she put food just outside her back door for the opossums as she usually does.  Late that night she glanced out the back door to see if the opossums had gobbled up all of the food.  She said she was nearly in shock to see a tabby cat eating the food.  Afraid she would scare him away by opening the door, she watched for a few minutes trying to decide what to do.  Finally, she decided to crack open the door and try to talk softly to the cat to see if it might be friendly.  He actually did not run when she opened the door.  But as soon as she spoke a word to him, he looked up and shot away into the woods that are just a few feet from her back door. 

So . . .   only 5 or 6 days ago the cat was still here. (Younger Daughter lives about a half mile from me, so he’s still in the vicinity.)  But there’s been no sighting since.  And there are no tracks now with all of the snow gone.  I will keep trying.  I’m reminding myself that Theo (one of the Wishers) was first seen on our property in the summer of 2017.  It was not until Christmas that year that I was able to trap him.  I was in for the long haul then and I am again.  Surely if this guy needs me, he will eventually end up in my trap.

 

Day . . .

 

 

. . . and night

 

Friends – keep your fingers crossed.

See you next week.

 

Comments

[John Bellen]

It took me two years to trap Bauble, one of the ferals behind my work-place. But I eventually caught her and had her spayed. I've learned that most outsider-cats seem to have more than one source of food, sometimes more than one shelter. They will disappear from view for days, even weeks, then re-appear, looking none the worse for wear. The infrequently sighted ones are the toughest to capture, naturally, but it can be done. You'll catch him.

[Andrea and the Celestial Kitties]

All fingers and paws crossed that you capture the new kitty! Come on little guy, it's warmer inside and Chrystal gives the best love!

Friends, you can help by donating and sending wish list items! Every bit helps and is greatly appreciated!

[Cynthia]

Really hoping you finally do get this kitty !!

[Ginny&the Fur family]

Keep trying and I know you will catch the Tabby cat. I am still feeding my Stray - worried myself to sleep at night when the snow was on - Starsky as I call it was right there on the porch and still did not look like a starving kitty. Who knows where the night eyes hide at night. The sun is shinning and all is better for the outside furries and feathers.

[Timmy Tomcat]

We wish you the best of luck. We had a night visitor on two nights who was meowing outside. We put food out and it was gone. We set up the camera and some food so tomorrow will show if it is our regular Fanny Feral or someone new

[Mary McNeil]

PURRAYERS AND POTP THAT YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER (AND HUBBY) CAN CAPTURE AND HELP THIS KITTY.

[meowmeowmans]

We're purring and praying you are able to catch that tabby soon, Chrystal!