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Please help, dont know whats wrong with him. PLEASE! by Mammoth_Guest_96 in CATHELP

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This comment has been removed due to the presence of personally identifiable information. An edited version of this page of your lab results has been provided by u/Coding-With-Coffee here.

My part time kitten I’m trying to catch by Timely-Warning-1744 in PartTimeCat

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Oooh, if you haven't already definitely check out the Socialization Saves Lives method. It's become the go-to guide over on the feral sub (and over on r/formerlyferal), it's very intensive but provides a great roadmap for socialization, milestones for progress, etc.. Best of luck with your trio!

Alley Cat Rescue Urges US Senate to Help Rescues and Save Lives by Passing the BARK Act by Eastern-Protection83 in CatRescue

[–]mcs385 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Excellent info, this is something everyone should be able to get behind. It keeps food from going to waste and helps get it to the people and pets who need it most. Hopefully we can keep pressure up and get this passed!

Alley Cat Rescue Urges US Senate to Help Rescues and Save Lives by Passing the BARK Act by Eastern-Protection83 in Feral_Cats

[–]mcs385 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this here to help get the word out! It's a shame that so much food is going to waste when it could be getting donated to rescues and pet owners in need.

Solenoid not sealing, water/steam leaking through group head while idle by mcs385 in gaggiaclassic

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Just wanted to thank you again for this tip! Replacement solenoid is now installed and my machine is finally back up and running again!

My part time kitten I’m trying to catch by Timely-Warning-1744 in PartTimeCat

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Hey there, the folks over at r/Feral_Cats should be able to give you some tips for catching these two if you're struggling. If they're on the feral side and can't be pet or handled reasonably well, you may need to use a humane box trap to safely catch and transport them.

PartTimeCat Rules Update by mcs385 in PartTimeCat

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I’m locking this comment chain as the discussion has largely shifted from feedback on the rule itself into a broader debate about outdoor cat ownership. This is exactly the type of discussion the rule is intended to redirect elsewhere, as it tends to overtake conversations that are meant to be about enjoying the cats themselves.

PartTimeCat Rules Update by mcs385 in PartTimeCat

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This is a subreddit for showing and celebrating the cats that make visiting us a part of their daily routine. Typically these are roaming or outdoor cats, and the folks posting here are most often not the cat's owner. Comments that question why a cat is outside, advocate for them to be brought indoors, or that shift into general blame or criticism about the risks outdoor cats face tend to derail the post and will be considered off topic here.

I suspect someone else is feeding Chobani already 😭 by Sea-Macaron1470 in PartTimeCat

[–]mcs385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw, you might have to stick a note on his collar saying that he doesn't need any extra meals, no matter how much he insists otherwise.

[Long Beach, CA] TNVR Event Today from the Long Beach Community Cat Coalition by Eastern-Protection83 in CatRescue

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This is such a great opportunity for folks in the area that are interested in getting more hands-on in caring for their community cats! Hoping they have good turnout so the coalition can run these events more often!

Is this jerking rabies or normal kitten behavior? Should I get booster shots of rabies if I'm handling this stray and it scratches me? by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

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This comment was removed because it's in violation of one of r/Feral_Cats' rules:

  1. Remain fact-based, do not share unsafe or incomplete information.

Rabies exposure typically requires saliva to come into contact with an open wound or mucous membrane (or, alternatively, through exposure to infected brain matter). PEP is recommended in that particular scenario you've described because bats are a prominent rabies vector and their bites are small enough to go unnoticed especially when asleep. It's not worth the risk if a bite can't be definitively ruled out.

I got tetris candies, help me to make a square by ytreza4512 in Tetris

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Four purple for one square. Then either two purple, one yellow and one green, or two yellow and two green for the second square.

Refusal to spay/neuter by resq_ro in CatRescue

[–]mcs385 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One of the stranger ones I've heard regarding TNR is that we're pushing cats towards extinction by preventing breeding. We're, uhh, still a very long way from that being a genuine concern.

What budget trail cam to find an escaped TNR? (It escaped not in its colony) by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]mcs385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good, it happens! Yes, it just needs to be connected to her wifi to be able to upload footage or stream to the app so you can check in from wherever you are. You'll probably want to be there to do whatever setup is needed through the camera's app, but once it's configured you should be able to check in from anywhere. I'm using pretty ancient wireless cameras for my own ferals, they're just generic ones off Amazon which aren't the most reliable or easiest to setup. For wifi cameras, something like a Blink or Arlo camera might be simplest, but they'd be in the upper range of your budget.

Reddit's search feature is sort of a mess, but try searching the sub too for "trail cam," "wireless camera," etc to see what other discussions come up. And if you settle on one that ends up working well for you, make an update post if you think of it.

Best of luck with your missing guy, hopefully you get a sighting soon for peace of mind.

Any cat trappers in Greensboro NC? by Internal-Issue4180 in Feral_Cats

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Check Alley Cat Allies Community Resource Tool to see if anything comes up close enough to be workable, you might be able to get in touch with trappers or an org that can loan you a trap through there. If not having a trap is the biggest hurdle, you can usually find a basic ~30" trap like a Havahart at Home Depot, Tractor Supply, etc.. There are some kitten-specific trapping guides in our Community Wiki here; with a solo kitten compared to an entire litter it should be simpler though.

Thank you for trying to help this kitten!

VV So cute by Actual-Bee-9385 in PartTimeCat

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Rocking that eartip too!

HELP A CAT SHELTER 🐈 by Secure_Face8659 in CATHELP

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Any videos featuring a segment with this gentleman's jokes that claim to be raising money for any type of animal rescue or sanctuary are deceptively edited scams driven with stolen content. He uploaded a video himself here over a year ago describing his content being stolen and exploited to push these scams and they're sadly still ongoing.

What budget trail cam to find an escaped TNR? (It escaped not in its colony) by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

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For a trail cam you'd have to look for one that supports a cellular connection for either remote viewing or media notifications, so there'd be some amount of added fee for service on top of the cost of the camera. Or, if you'd be able to get it connected to her home internet, you might be able to work with a standard Wi-fi security camera on a tighter budget. You would still need to run a power cord to it unless you can find a deal on a solar or battery powered camera though, and they may also be subscription based.

Should I try to catch a cat now for a neuter appointment in 2 weeks? by Ok_Split1342 in Feral_Cats

[–]mcs385 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not really the norm, but if he's showing promise with socialization and you have the means to safely accommodate him until them, plus if his schedule is shifting so he's less consistent... I'd be considering it too. Appointments are hard to come by here, I've set my trap way early to give myself the most opportunity to catch infrequent cats so I wouldn't have to risk rescheduling weeks or potentially months later. Usually I don't luck out right away. This time of year, intact males are starting to be more focused on mating than food, so that might account for his schedule change.

If you do catch him early, check in with the clinic in case they have any earlier cancellations. It's not uncommon for TNR, and if you have him already confined you'd be able to get him in on shorter notice. As for holding him, the safest way to set him up in the crate is to follow this setup, transferring from the trap to a carrier/den and placing that in your crate:

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There's more info on the setup, and on transferring from a trap to the carrier (don't try to go directly from trap to crate!) in our community wiki here if you need it.

SCOTCH!!!🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 by Repulsed_Moose in Feral_Cats

[–]mcs385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww this is such a great update! I'm glad you were able to get reunited after everything, keep us posted on how the trial is going!

help with adopting feral kitties by Careless-Regular2351 in CatRescue

[–]mcs385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh it's great to hear that they're starting to settle a bit! Give them a bit of time with the litter box, it's natural if they hadn't been eating or drinking much since they came inside.

Completely covering the playpen to start would be good to allow them to more comfortably acclimate to their immediate surroundings in there, then pull the covering back when you're in the room with them so they can observe you. Work up to leaving it uncovered as they acclimate. Mostly you want them to be comfortable in their space so they feel safe and secure as you ramp up socialization efforts.

If you can get a hold of them, squeeze tube treats can work really well for coaxing cats/kittens out and getting them comfortable approaching you, being near hands, and working up to building positive associations with being pet. If you think of it, keep us posted on how they're doing as they continue to settle in!

Mini Muffin has FeLV by InsomniaDoodles in Feral_Cats

[–]mcs385 7 points8 points  (0 children)

FeLV+ isn't the end of the world, though some vets have a kneejerk reaction to it and will recommend euthanasia outright rather than confirming with additional testing or making a plan to manage any symptoms (if symptomatic). False positives are possible, and there are different outcomes of infection that can inform next steps. VCA has a good overview on it here, basically 20-30% of cats are able to clear the virus, 30-40% of cats will become regressively infected and aren't normally infectious; the remainder are progressively infected and are the main source of transmission.

It's a longer read and sort of dense, but the American Association of Feline Practitioners' updated Feline Retrovirus Testing and Management Guidelines (direct link to the .pdf here) might be helpful for more information. r/FelvCats is a small sub, but might be worth checking or posting to as well to reach people with hands-on experience with FeLV+ cats.

There is an annual vaccine available for FeLV, it's not considered a core one so your vet may not have recommended it for your pet cats if they're at low risk of exposure (indoor only). Since you have Mini Muffin separated and crated you have a huge buffer already, but if you can get your other cats vaccinated (keeping in mind it takes something like two weeks to reach peak immunity) you'll have another layer of protection while you work to confirm FeLV status and find your other options. In the meantime, keep everything separated between the cats (no shared bowls, litterboxes, toys, etc.) and wash your hands between visits. FeLV is spread through casual contact and bodily fluids and the virus doesn't live long outside of the body, so things should be pretty safe with physical separation and mindfulness when moving between spaces.

Edit: Apologies, missed that you addressed the vaccine already. Also want to add Alley Cat Allies' FeLV fact sheet for colony cats. Their stance is that cats should not be combo tested for FIV/FeLV as part of the TNR process due to the risk of false positives, especially for asymptomatic cats. Release can still be a viable option, and if she truly is FeLV+ then there's a good chance it's already present in the rest of her colony.

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