Topic: Feral (MR TRAMP), How should i worm him ? (Read 25389 times)

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #120 on:** March 27, 2009, 23:29:13 PM »

Mr Tramp must have another hideaway, maybe its dryer and more sheltered than under the caravan,,,,,,,,,,,hope he is Ok

Janeyk · « **Reply #119 on:** March 27, 2009, 16:26:12 PM »

It is odd but I can see the problem you have. He must be going somewhere else too, wonder where? our ferals are always about but sometimes I won't see one of them for a week or so I don't worry too much because 3 of us, myself, neighbour and lady a few doors up care for them so I guess he'll be at one of the theirs - or maybe a house we don't know of. Good luck with him anyway and let us know how you get on

pappilon · « **Reply #118 on:** March 27, 2009, 16:14:19 PM »

Thanks for asking Janey, sadly in last 10 days he has come only 3 times which makes it very hard for me to even try and catch him

I had the trap for 4 days but then had to return it.

He used to come every night at the same time but for some reason he is not coming regularly, i wonder if its too many cats around? I know is not the foxes stopping him cos i have seen them eating together under the car

So at the moment i check every night and if he is there then i make sure he gets plenty to eat , and hope that he starts coming every night again so i can try and catch him.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #117 on:** March 27, 2009, 11:49:16 AM »

I missed Mr Tramp's return. I do hope you'll be able to help him, Pav.

Janeyk · « **Reply #116 on:** March 27, 2009, 11:07:07 AM »

How is Tramp Pav? hope he's still with you

Millys Mum · « **Reply #115 on:** March 19, 2009, 19:07:20 PM »

Fantastic news, i have everything crossed he lets you help him this time, you must be so pleased

Janeyk · « **Reply #114 on:** March 19, 2009, 13:19:53 PM »

Pav I've only just seen this, I am soooo pleased that Tramp has come home again you must be so relieved, best of luck with trapping

Bazsmum · « **Reply #113 on:** March 19, 2009, 13:16:55 PM »

Fab news!

Sending positive trapping vibes~~~~~~~

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #112 on:** March 19, 2009, 12:22:21 PM »

Great news!!!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #111 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:45:38 AM »

I am glad he is back, and fingers crossed for catching him this time.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #110 on:** March 19, 2009, 07:36:36 AM »

Yeeha I am so pleased to hear he is back. Hope you manage to trap him Pav

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #109 on:** March 19, 2009, 01:40:09 AM »

Oh Pav, I am so pleased Mr Tramp is back, never thought that would happen

pappilon · « **Reply #108 on:** March 18, 2009, 22:50:14 PM »

Mr Tramp is back

It was Monday night when i went out to leave the food for foxes and saw this little face under the car waiting

I took him some food and he was starving , i stayed with him but every time i got close he :shocked:got scared and went further under the car so i left him and thought he is not going to come back, but he came back tonight i didnt want to scare him so left the food for him and came in, on Monday i got the chance to look proper and his face and eyes look really well but his coat is bad he has bald patches on his right side

Last time he was here was in October and by January i was sure i will not see him again, in last 7 years he disappeared twice for 5 or 6 months and back again! I just wonder why he goes away for so long and where? I am sure he is not staying with some one , so what makes him disappear? This time i thought it was because of Flyn my neighbour cats because Flyn was always out and chasing him to take his food and Mr Tramp never fights with other cats, but what about the other times

Well now that he is back and some how survived the cold winter, i am going to try again and see if i can catch him, i will call Mayhew tomorrow to ask them if they have a trap free and see if this time i have more luck with him, poor little guy.
For the oneswho dont know Mr Tramp here is his picture, he is gorgeous

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #107 on:** February 15, 2008, 23:40:48 PM »

So you know he is probably over 6 at least then

I am sure you are getting close to a breakthrough

pappilon · « **Reply #106 on:** February 15, 2008, 21:51:23 PM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 15, 2008, 21:09:58 PM

If the weather would just get warmer I reckon he will trust you, he seems to love you very much, as he trusts you as much as he does.

I reckon its just a matter of time and as long as nothing happens by accident to break the trust.

How long have you known him for?

Gill i have been feeding Mr Tramp and trying to look after him for last 5+ years.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #105 on:** February 15, 2008, 21:16:53 PM »

I can understand you worrying Pav

I've taken lots of cats in from all types of backgrounds and luckily I've not had any wanting to escape or disappearing to get back where they came from. George had been living rough for about 8 years, he settled in here in no time at all and we've had him about 5 years, old Oscar was 16 when I took him in and he also settled fine, he'd always been a farm cat and living outdoors and within days of him moving in, he was snuggling up on the bed with us. All cats are different but I honestly think given a chance indoors he would be fine. I know you would feel cruel putting him in a cage but the dog cages are usually a lot bigger than most rescues have for their cats. He would probably only need to be in it a few days just until he's recovered from his vet visit and settled down abit. You find with a lot of cats, they react totally different outdoors and quite a few that I've had, when people have first contacted me, they have described them as feral as they've not been able to get near them. When I've trapped them and brought them home, most have been cuddlebums, Lucas, Biscuit and Freddie were all exactly the same and recently Willow. I just think a few days in a cage this will make all the difference with your relationship with him and will make for a happier future for him, and hopefully he'll realise that life indoors with your brood is the best thing that's ever happened to him. It's your decision and I'm not pressuring you but just trying to make you see, this might be what he needs to make that breakthrough with him, if after a few days he isn't happy being indoors, then release him

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #104 on:** February 15, 2008, 21:09:58 PM »

If the weather would just get warmer I reckon he will trust you, he seems to love you very much, as he trusts you as much as he does.

I reckon its just a matter of time and as long as nothing happens by accident to break the trust.

How long have you known him for?

pappilon · « **Reply #103 on:** February 15, 2008, 19:57:35 PM »

Dawn,as i mentioned while a go the only thing worry me about him coming to you or even a different home is cos he has been around here for so many years and he might leave the new place trying to get back and then get lost, i have known of cats going missing and get lost trying to find thier original home though he doesnt have a home but its his territory here.But thankyou for the offer of taking him.

I love to get some help to trap him sort him out and then release him back here and then give him the choice if he wants to move in.

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #102 on:** February 15, 2008, 19:57:06 PM »

I think he will eventually trust you Pav he is coming round you and purring. He knows that you are helping him but wish they would understand what we want them to do sometimes.

pappilon · « **Reply #101 on:** February 15, 2008, 19:38:24 PM »

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I think it scares him to go inside the house, strange enough he doesnt mind other cats and even seen him eating next to foxes but the dog barking scared him.

It was cold and my face and hands were numb after a while but wanted to make the most of it, his coat worries me a lot but i am sure with time i can sort it and make it better.did you see the pix i posted how brown is his little paws

I just want to pick him up and clean his little paws and brush him and make him feel better, but we know cant be done. I just dont want to scare him off maybe one day he trust me enough and just walk in to my flat.

I wonder how old he is?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #100 on:** February 15, 2008, 19:01:00 PM »

I am so pleased that Mr Tramp came back and had some food and you were able to deal with some of his coat

..........would you like to come and start on Misa

I wonder if the little house scares him cos it smells of other cats or because he is just scared of being trapped in there? Oh I wish cats could talk and help us help them.

You must have been frozen last night cos it was so cold

pappilon · « **Reply #99 on:** February 15, 2008, 18:55:15 PM »

Hi, Mr Tramp turne up last night after 3 nights missing

It was early aroun 8 pm and he was starving so i decided its time to show him where the little house is that i got him and Boy using it aome times

So i left the food in front of the little house and came in and few min later there he was eating and i thought its a good time to sort his coat since he is out and not under a car so i got my scissors and comb and managed to cut all his matted coat on his side but not near his tail, cos i have to be carefull not get to close to his skin and last night he kept moving and going between my legs and trying to purr

I spent 45 min out there till this dog started barking and it scared him and he left but i am glad i managed to sort one side for him it makes him feel better , i hope he comes tonight and i can clean his eye and give him his worming tablet, but after all he showed no interest in the house, i guess it scares him to go inside !
I have to say i hate it that he sleeps out there in cold and under cars and caravan but he doesnt know any different and i dont have the heart to keep him in a cage till he get use to it and my place is not big enough to seperate him in a cage for long and i have thought about this long and hard, i some how think even he loves the fuss and let me get close and he even purrs but he has been out there for too long to come around and stay indoor but then i may be very wrong, they always surperise us, anyhow i had to take the trap back to mayhew , they asked for it!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #98 on:** February 15, 2008, 17:43:45 PM »

Quote from: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on February 15, 2008, 12:22:50 PM

I get a lot of cats in that have spent their lives on the street and believe me, most do not want to go back to it once they've sampled life curled up on a sofa, having food on tap and a nice warm bed to sleep in.

George barely left the garden after we sorted out his ears and neutered him

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #97 on:** February 15, 2008, 12:22:50 PM »

No one will know that until he's caught. I get a lot of cats in that have spent their lives on the street and believe me, most do not want to go back to it once they've sampled life curled up on a sofa, having food on tap and a nice warm bed to sleep in. I don't think I've had any in that have been eager to get out again apart from the younger ferals and even they all come back in again now. I have the odd ones here that have been here a while and I do let them out now and again late on when I know the cars have stopped going up the lane, they are usually brought back in again before I go to bed apart from the odd little monkey who will decide they want to stay out. So if they are determined they want some freedom, they have it but as I've said, most don't even bother.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #96 on:** February 15, 2008, 12:12:26 PM »

I just think he would not settle indoors and its almost cruel to stop him having access to the big wide world which he knows as home.

As you can see I am very emotional over Mr Tramp and I hate the thought of him losing his freedom, although I would love him to be able to choose to come into the warm if he wanted, just like Sasa.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #95 on:** February 15, 2008, 02:51:07 AM »

Quote from: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 15, 2008, 00:21:34 AM

i also fell in love with him as soon as i saw him but think thay pav deserves him after all her patience and hard work with him.

This is what we're hoping Gill that he can be trapped and he'll settle in with Pav and her babes, if not, my offer is there to give him a home.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #94 on:** February 15, 2008, 00:21:34 AM »

i also fell in love with him as soon as i saw him but think thay pav deserves him after all her patience and hard work with him.

i am sad about his pictures cos he is so beautiful and its so hard living outside. he must be a tough lil man but he needs more help now i think, he just doesnt understand.

i can imagine sasa just like him and then she was locked inside in a pen for over a year and now she is terrified of closed doors and not being able to get outside. her fur must have been very dirty when she was found cos she had to be cleaned up.

he is in the diary for christmas week 2008 and it says .....another cold and lonely christmas...........it makes me so sad to think of that.

i wish i knew the answer for mr tramp and pav knows him so well.

Felix (Caroline) · « **Reply #93 on:** February 13, 2008, 16:18:41 PM »

Good luck with trying to catch him. He really looks like a real loving cat

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #92 on:** February 13, 2008, 12:34:36 PM »

Mine's a cappuccino

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #91 on:** February 13, 2008, 12:33:24 PM »

You devil you! Can imagine we're going to have to ask for tea from neighbours a lot then

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #90 on:** February 13, 2008, 12:32:45 PM »

I'm even tempted to come over for a couple of days if I can sort something out

He is gorgeous and I fell in love with him as soon as I saw him

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #89 on:** February 13, 2008, 12:29:05 PM »

You have to see him Dawn. He is gorgeous. He has the most soulful eyes ever.

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #88 on:** February 13, 2008, 12:10:03 PM »

Quote from: pappilon on February 13, 2008, 01:53:06 AM

Mr Tramp is gorgeous and i have been feeding him for last 5+ years but he does need help with his coat and eye and maybe more and i am preapare to cover all the costs and even if he doesnt settle in a home at least he can be released back in good health and condition and come back here for his food .

Pav, I'm sure once he is caught, he would settle

I just feel awful for him living outside in the cold, the fact he is letting you stroke him really says that he does want the human contact and with time and patience, he will realise what side his bread is buttered on

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #87 on:** February 13, 2008, 08:40:01 AM »

I think you are right Ruth.

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #86 on:** February 13, 2008, 08:36:24 AM »

I figure Mr Tramp is a smarty pants and knows that right now you probably need to spend time with Boy, so he's visiting someone else. We can talk later when you're ready

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #85 on:** February 13, 2008, 07:57:16 AM »

aww, I am sure you will get something sorted for him Pav, he is lucky to have someone caring for him and making sure he has food and shelter.

pappilon · « **Reply #84 on:** February 13, 2008, 07:48:37 AM »

Thanks Ruth.

Mr Tramp doesnt even get close going inside the trap, i set it for night after night here, he just sat under the car and watched the food. O nce he even left with out eating also as you know in the front we get disturb by people coming in and leaving the building.
Tbh i cant think right now, i didnt sleep at all last night.Let me take Boy today and see what happens and then may be if i get few hours sleep i can think more clear.
Last two nights he hasnt been around !

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #83 on:** February 13, 2008, 07:31:40 AM »

My offer is still there to help. Besides we can make my sister make us loads of coffee while she watches us.

pappilon · « **Reply #82 on:** February 13, 2008, 01:53:06 AM »

Thank you Dawn, as i said in my pm i am more than happy to have him, Mr Tramp is gorgeous and i have been feeding him for last 5+ years but he does need help with his coat and eye and maybe more and i am preapare to cover all the costs and even if he doesnt settle in a home at least he can be released back in good health and condition and come back here for his food .

Lets talk later this week and i would wellcome and appreciate if any one can help me to catch him,in order for him to have a better life.
He does deserve a better life , they all do out there.

Bless you.x

Dawn (DiddyDawn) · « **Reply #81 on:** February 13, 2008, 01:19:10 AM »

Pav, I've emailed my friend and we'll see if we can sort something out for him. Ideally we need someone who has the patience of a saint and will stick it out til he goes in the trap. I'm sure they'll be someone experienced in your area that we can find. Leave it with me and we'll see what we can do. If we manage to trap him, and you decide to let him go somewhere else, I will take him for you and he can live out his days here. I have totally fallen in love with this little boy, and that top piccie just breaks my heart looking at it

I'm just pleased that he has someone like you out there looking out for him and making sure he gets regular meals, you literally are his lifesaver, if only he could see that

Author Topic: Feral (MR TRAMP), How should i worm him ? (Read 25389 times)