Feral Cat update

[cruella]

Hi Everyone,
Thought I would update you on Shadow. She wailed again today so I called the CPL. They were very helpful and suggested that I colect a cage from them that would trap her.
My Husband went to collect it this morning and we got it all set up with food for her.
Not surprisingly, she stayed away from it and was having none of it. We left the cage where she normally eats but nothing. She did have a look at the cage but noting was going to entice her.
We had to take the food out and bring the cage back into the building before I finished work.
She was very hungry, but the Vet that the CPL recommended advised us not to feed her until she goes into the cage.
Vet was also very helpful.
Tomorrow we try again and with a bit of luck, we may catch her to take her to the Vet.
I cried nearly all day and found it hard to function at work. She looked so hungry when I left her this afternoon.
The Vet said if we managed to catch her she would do bloods on her but not to get our hopes up. She may have to put her to sleep.
Thank you all once again for being so supportive this week. It really has helped me through all this. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[GypsyGSD]

I really hope all goes well for you its ,its so hard when you are trying to help her but she dont no this pease keep us informed on how it goes love from GypsyX

[B00]

awww cruella, how dreadful for you and shadow. Hope tomorrows more successful, thanks for keeping us updated.

Fingers crossed for you.

[lankeela]

Just be patient, you are doing it to help her after all. Good luck tomorrow, or the next day if its thats what has to happen.

[lankeela]

Just had a thought, if you warm the cat food in a microwave it gives off a lovely aroma, and this might tempt her a bit quicker.

[cruella]

Thanks to everyone who has posted about my dilemma.
I appreciate the help and advice you have all given,
Thank you. xxx Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

[lindapinda]

I read your last thread Cruella,and was wondering what had happened with Shadow. I can understand how upsetting this is,as I nearly lost my lovely Yasmin earlier on this year.Just wanted to say,that it's lovely to see your devotion to a cat that a lot of other people wouldn't have gone to any bother for.It's good to know there are kind people looking out for vunerable animals.Fingers crossed for some good news for Shadow xx

[Kleiber]

Still keeping fingers crossed for Shadow (and for you & hubby, too...) Hugs, Kxx

[bensmum]

I will be thinking of you - it is so hard when you have to make a decision about a pet like that and although she is not technically a pet you have obviously looked after her very well for all these years. I lost one of my own a few months back so I know how it feels.
Big hugs
XXX