[quote name='mission42']Kittens are usually pretty easy to get to come up to you. Just stay calm, squat down, and creep slowly up towards it talking to it softly. Usually kittens are curious and just don't know any better and will come up. Some food in your hand will help or a little bowl of milk to set down close to it, then when it comes up pet it for a little bit and pick it up.[/QUOTE]
I tried that earlier but it seems Pat (mommy) has taught the baby to be scared of humans. My friend and I played with Pat as a baby but she is super cautious and it's very rare she will come to us and be friendly. I think that rubbed off on her baby.
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They wanted references of people to call. For what? I don't want people bothering my friends for something like this. They also wanted veterinarian info which I don't have. The biggest thing was that they said they WILL come to your home randomly to check on the cat. C'mon, what the hell is that?
[quote name='Gden']If your real concern about the adoption is the money, you know spaying/neutering and getting the shots for a wild cat will cost about the same as the adoption[/QUOTE]
I've thought about this but I would rather get this kitten for free and then get it spayed or do whatever needs to be done. I have a few cat owner friends that have never given it a single shot or anything. Never been to the vet and these are some happy and healthy cats. These people have told me that it's not really neccesary to do anything as long as the cat stays inside all the time. But I think I am just going to play it safe and it least give it all the shots that are reccomended.
[quote name='Sycowulf']Look up "Forgotten Cats" in your area. What they do is catch feral cats, spay/neuter them, and then release them back where they found them. Once they come (or I have also seen them just lend out the traps for you to bring the cat in to them), you can request that they not release the kitten so you can keep as a pet.
As far as getting kittens to trust you, it really isnt that hard if you catch them young. I currently have two cats from a litter that was outside of my mothers house; we caught them and the mother when they were small enough to fit in the palm of your hand... after about a week in the house (with alot of handling), they warmed right up, and are now some of the most affectionate cats that you will ever meet.[/QUOTE]
Hey thanks. I was planning on just waiting for another kitten to pop up in my friends neighborhood if I couldn't catch this one but your method is very good. I'll look into it if things don't turn out.
[quote name='TheRock88']Good luck OP, there was a cat with a bunch of kittens always hanging out in my backyard. We tried to catch a kitten to keep but they were always too fast and ran to spots we couldnt reach.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, tell me about it
. Those little guys are quick! This one hops around on his hind legs like a kangaroo or something.
I'm going to try again soon. This time I'm going to have my friend flank it from another side! lol