She is now on the back porch in the smaller deck area. I am really hesitant to put a cat with no known history in my house- even in a new cage. So I did a bit of shuffling around and put her on the back porch.
In order to keep her warm, I shored up the screened enclosure with wood to create a windbreak. I tucked her new cage in tight by covering it with a heavy quilt- and I put a heated cat stone out there for her for warmth. She is able to get out of the cage (it’s actually a large soft-sided carrier. She can walk around and stretch her legs and she has all the comforts of home. Plus she is away from any lurking virus. She gets vaccinated on Monday.
I just looked up the AVMA new vaccination guidelines on the Internet. I want to be sure that all these cats are protected.
Even though my message clearly states on my phone that I cannot help anyone wanting to surrender strays or ferals to me- I am still getting people leaving their messages. The last gentleman- I had to call him back and calm him down. I have never heard the words “damn cats” so many times in my life! I was afraid for the cats and I hope I gave him other resources that he will use for the “damn cats” that have overrun his rental property. I just can’t take them. I think I did diffuse the situation though and hopefully he won’t follow through with his threats to kill all of them. 🙁
Not the Ritz
:
Check out the vaccine recommendations carefully — I think you are not supposed to give any of the modified live vaccines to pregnant cats. Good luck!
She won’t be pregnant past Tuesday. But thanks for the head’s up-
It may not be the Ritz, but we suspect it still beats the heck out of hiding under a bush in the middle of a field. We hope Aimee makes it through her V*T visit(s) with no problems.
ppuurrrrrsss
PS: Depending what you actually have, you might be able to tape or thumb-tack blankets or something similar on to give that enclosure a little more insulation. Don’t forget the roof, while you are at it.
Oh good — If she will be spayed, then it won’t matter and the MLV vaccine is better because it takes effect faster. 🙂
It probably feels like the Ritz to Aimee. It’s sheltered, it’s soft and it’ll keep her warm. That and safe food and water will make her think she’s gone to Heaven.
Agree. it looks like the Ritz to me. Cozy, warm, & dry. Heck, the place even has a restaurant! LoL.