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[Stearns]

Originally Posted by Stearns

This Sunday is spay/neuter and release day. My neighbor and I are going after 2 females, 2 males and 1 kitten. The kitten will be put up for adoption at a local vet clinic. Our humane society lets you put deposits down on as many traps as you need, then you get your deposit back when you return the traps. It's a great arrangement.

I'll report back on how things go.

All, I just trapped mother and kitten. And, guess what, Mama is pregnant.

I set up the second trap about an hour ago. I don't know who I'll catch, but I'm hoping for the other adult female.

[Stearns]

Originally Posted by Stearns

All, I just trapped mother and kitten. And, guess what, Mama is pregnant.

I set up the second trap about an hour ago. I don't know who I'll catch, but I'm hoping for the other adult female.

Update: Dropped mama kitty off this morning at 8:00 for spaying. I'll pick her up at 2:00, she'll stay overnight with me and I'll release her in the morning. The kitten is with the neighbor and will go to the vet clinic tomorrow to be put up for adoption.

Oh, I did catch something wild in the other trap. It wasn't unexpected; I knew the potential for that 'brand' or a raccoon was pretty high. The photo is exactly how it looked when it saw me, too, lol. Needless to say, I released it.

Thanks for the thread, violaine. I appreciate being able to share my 'Adventures in Feral Land'. I hope my stories aren't too boring.

[paposeco]

This lil' guy/girl was near death when I found it, just outside my front door.
About a week old. I took it in and nursed it back to health till Peanut was old and healthy enough to be set free. He/she has now joined the other gound squirrles. I miss the lil' thing but am happy that Peanut made it. I made this video of Peanut half-way through taking care of it.


...take care of yourself, my lilttle friend

[miss entycing]

hey everyone hope y'all are having a lovely day today

So, throughout the last several years, I've had Red Eared Sliders in a 60 gallon tank.. got them when they were babies, kept them around because I simply adore turtles... gave a few as gifts, etc.. when I moved to Colorado with Damon 4 yrs ago, I left them with my son and his fiance, who in turn found them a new family, a great family... I had 2 left, both were about 8 yrs old, had grown to about 7 inches long and were huge, big ol babies.. they fed from my hand, knew my voice.. I could walk into the room and call them, and they'd cross the tank to meet me-
anyways... we came home to SC last november and I have thought about getting more.. but just haven't gotten there yet.
Last night, Damon rescued a gorgeous, really young male Box turtle from the road, where it would have been hit, brought it home to me, and we went to Petsmart and got supplies, tank and LOTS of extra's for him he seems to be doing great.. exploring, eating well, dipping in the pool we made in the tank, loves grapes, and carrots, and worms, lol...

I named him Spanky

Does anyone have experience with Box turtles? I don't know a whole lot about their upkeep and care, and even if I should have him out of his element of the wild, yanno? Last thing I would ever do is make something suffer-

thanks in advance for any input!
Deanna

[Diavolo]

Originally Posted by EntycingFemme

Last night, Damon rescued a gorgeous, really young male Box turtle from the road, where it would have been hit, brought it home to me, and we went to Petsmart and got supplies, tank and LOTS of extra's for him he seems to be doing great.. exploring, eating well, dipping in the pool we made in the tank, loves grapes, and carrots, and worms, lol...

I named him Spanky

Does anyone have experience with Box turtles? I don't know a whole lot about their upkeep and care, and even if I should have him out of his element of the wild, yanno? Last thing I would ever do is make something suffer-

thanks in advance for any input!
Deanna

No, but you raised a great son!

[violaine]

i am thinking about purepisces and her beloved dakota, who went on to the next step. may dakota be rolling in the grass, getting acquainted with lots of playful companions, and always, going on to the next step for her amazing journey.

[FeminineAllure]

In the past couple of months a friend and I have trapped 3 female ferals, 2 male ferals, and 2 kittens today that will go up for adoption. But it is bittersweet at times. Romeo was one of the first male ferals to be captured and the vet wanted to keep him as one of their office cats. But he never fully adapted to more than one on one interactions with people so I asked if they wanted me to take him back. They agreed it would be best. I hate to admit it but I can not wait for his return on Friday.
I still have 1 more female, 2 males and at least 4 more kittens to capture yet.
One step at a time, but at least I have taken my first steps to make a change in their lives.
Zack is a one year old feral male that comes to visit me inside every day. He is the most loving cat I have ever encountered.
I have seen this over and over now that the most humane thing you can do for animals is to get them spayed/neutered!

[Soft*Silver]

I need to know if there is anyone remotely close to Springfield MO who can help me pull a much abused St Bernard from a shelter ..... foster him for awhile until I can arrange animal transport over to Ohio...

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17201048

I am working on collecting donations for his vetting...donations desperately needed.

you cant change the world, but you can change this dog's world...