Is This A Stray?

[DogAndCat36]

What does her fur look like is it shiny or greasy how does she walk scared or cautious

I found out that the cat is a stray. He has dull colored fur and is scrawny. I have been gaining his trust and working on bringing him to a shelter.

 

[Flockincrazy]

I found out that the cat is a stray. He has dull colored fur and is scrawny. I have been gaining his trust and working on bringing him to a shelter.

I would consider putting out a live trap most local shelters will let you borrow one to catch her since you are allergic to cats

 

[DogAndCat36]

I would consider putting out a live trap most local shelters will let you borrow one to catch her since you are allergic to cats

Can't. I have to do it by myself sadly. He is getting close to allowing me to pick him up though.

 

[Flockincrazy]

Can't. I have to do it by myself sadly. He is getting close to allowing me to pick him up though.

Well I say keep doing what your doing and I hope you catch him soon oh and try giving him some goats milk if you can get your hands on it never cows milk it can give them worms and if they have worms it will make them worse i used to work at my local APL in cat isolation and I would bribe the new comers with tuna and goats milk mixed together worked every time

 

[DogAndCat36]

Well I say keep doing what your doing and I hope you catch him soon oh and try giving him some goats milk if you can get your hands on it never cows milk it can give them worms and if they have worms it will make them worse i used to work at my local APL in cat isolation and I would bribe the new comers with tuna and goats milk mixed together worked every time

I don't have goats milk but I do have chicken and tuna.
Thanks.

 

[KaleIAm]

I don't have goats milk but I do have chicken and tuna.
Thanks.

Tuna! I second the tuna!

 

[DogAndCat36]

Two day ago or so I said that I had another place to put Prince for the night. I finnaly had some time to take a picture.

It this weird thing that I recycled into a big nesting box. The chickens love it.
If I cover the hole with something is this a beter alternative to the basket?

 

[KaleIAm]

Two day ago or so I said that I had another place to put Prince for the night. I finnaly had some time to take a picture.
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It this weird thing that I recycled into a big nesting box. The chickens love it.
If I cover the hole with something is this a beter alternative to the basket?

I just don't see how you'll be able to cover the hole securely so he won't get out. He won't understand that you are helping him and will do ANYTHING to escape. What about the other side? Does it have a secure lid?

After he gets out he won't trust you and I'd be shocked if he let you catch him again.

 

[DogAndCat36]

I just don't see how you'll be able to cover the hole securely so he won't get out. He won't understand that you are helping him and will do ANYTHING to escape. What about the other side? Does it have a secure lid?

After he gets out he won't trust you and I'd be shocked if he let you catch him again.

The other side? No it doesn't gave a secure lid.

 

[KaleIAm]

The other side? No it doesn't gave a secure lid.

Then, unfortunately, I think the "basket" is going to be your best option. Just make sure you put air holes in there.

If at all possible, catch him in the morning. He might soil himself overnight. And even if he doesn't he is going to be VERY stressed. Still, no matter how stressed he is for a short period it is better than dying. Make sure you put a towel in. A towel, not a blanket. Definitely not fleece or anything fuzzy. You need something absorbent in case he pees or poops.