It's a new year

So far no kittens or trapping action this year, but I expect that to change. Word from other trappers is their trapping pregnant females. Maybe the calm before a trapping frenzy for me. I'm ready after a successful year in 2012 with 65 cats/kittens TNRed.

2012 was a year to cheer for The Purrfect Catch

I concluded 2012 with 65 cats and kittens TNRed. The four kittens trapped in December in Redwood City, three initially with their mom and finally their sister late in the month, are either in permanent homes or on the way there.

All four kittens moved from my home to a new foster home in late December. They now reside with a lovely little girl to kiss and hold them, and get them ready to transition to forever homes thanks to Nine Lives Foundation.

The mom kitty who I was the most concerned about finding a home for because she was an adult and shy, making her more difficult to place, was adopted by a neighbor early this month.

Already much to cheer about entering 2013!

64 cats & kittens TNRed YTD + 20% in perm homes

It's official. I received my 501(c)(3) letter today from the IRS for The Purrfect Catch. Thank you! I couldn't this much TNR work without donations - and the help of so many fantastic volunteers. Cheers!

Luna is #60 TNspay for 2012

I trapped kitty #60 for 2012! Woo-hoo! Luna is approx. 3 years old. Now I need to trap her sister or brother. I'm back at it this afternoon. May the force of St. Francis be with me.

Ghost

Ghost is a beautiful light grey, blue eyed boy. He's at Nine Lives Foundation now getting vaccinated and neutered. He'll dine tonight at my house and be released tomorrow at a managed colony where I trapped him. Boe/Boo and Sebastian were adopted so I'm looking for their litter mates plus mom. I trapped from 9 p.m. to midnight. Just me and the homeless cats - and saw lots of police out.

I didn't get relocated

It turns out that Sebastian didn't want to be relocated and have a future life outdoors. He's definitely a Maine Coon mix - and a total lover. He's a lap kitty and loves being held. He's learning to converse with me and play with cat toys. He'll go to Nine Lives Foundation in the next couple of weeks for adoption and a permanent home.

Mexican Food?

This little guy was trapped last night in Foster City adjacent to El Torrito. Instead of beans and rice, he dined on Fancy Feast. We've named him Sebastian and I'll relocate him to a colony were he can dine daily and be farther away from the freeway.

He weighed in at 2 pounds, 7 oz so he's a little guy and more fluff than fat. It always breaks my heart to see cats living in high traffic areas dashing to find food and trying to avoid cars. I hate that I have job security doing TNR, but I'm glad I can help. And it does take a village - wonderful volunteers who help me.