Plemienia mohawków miłosierdzia to nie prostu słabo wszystkie problem tym part of the cost. Early-age sterilization can be performed on kittens eight weeks old or two pounds weight. Obtain humane traps and transfer cages, and learn how to properly use them. Make arrangements for transport, overnight stay, and delivery to and collection from the surgery. 't leave the cat unprotected trap and never leave the cat where she might be threatened by other animals, people, or weather. Immediately cover the trap with a towel or blanket when the cat is caught order to calm her down. When one cat has been trapped, it can be moved to the transfer cage that the trap can be used for a second cat. Do not trap inclement weather, especially during heat waves traumatized cats are very susceptible to heat stroke. The use of rabies poles and tranquilizers are discouraged. Tranquilized cats leave the area before the tranquilizer takes effect and can get into situations that could endanger their lives, such as wandering onto busy streets. Do not trap lactating mothers, if possible. If, however, a lactating mother is trapped you need to make a decision on whether to have her spayed she could be hard to retrap. If you keep her, find her kittens as as possible. Discuss the plan with the veterinarian and a possible fee reduction for the whole colony. Confirm beforehand that the veterinarian and technicians are aware that these cats are feral and prepared to treat them. A squeeze-side cage is option for the clinic to use. A moveable panel this type of cage immobilizes the cat allowing her to be tranquilized before handling. It is much safer for the veterinarian to tranquilize the cat through the bars of the trap. To avoid the necessity of a second trapping, dissolvable sutures must be used. Males should be fostered overnight and females, if possible, should be kept for two to three nights before returning. All cats to be returned must be identified by clipping one quarter inch off the top of the left ear. If the ear is properly cauterized, this procedure is trouble-free. All cats should be treated for worms and earmites, inoculated with a three-year rabies vaccine and distemper vaccine, and given a -term antibiotic injection. Remember to inform the vet. that the cats are to be returned to their colonies. Taming Domestication: Although some older feral cats can be domesticated, the best time to tame ferals is before they are eight weeks old. While it is possible to domesticate some older kittens and cats, if no homes are available and your local shelter is killing unwanted domestic kittens, a more humane and practical solution is to sterilize feral kittens from 12 weeks old, vaccinate, and return to colony. When returning to the original site is not possible, relocate the cat to a different site, such as a farm, a riding stable, or even a back yard, as as new caretakers are willing to take responsibility for consistent food and shelter. Relocating take several weeks or months and must be undertaken with the utmost of care. Dumping of feral cats rural areas is strongly discouraged as the cats all probability, move off and be unable to a food source. They starve to death. If you do not confine the cats properly for 2 to 3 weeks, they not remain on the property. This can lead to a similar situation as mentioned above. The -term management of the colony should include arrangements for daily feeding, fresh water, and provision of insulated shelters as sleeping places with waterproof covers and straw. Dust bedding with flea powder to prevent infestations, and keep feeding areas clean and tidy. It take several months to bring a large colony under control and achieve stable groups of contented and healthy cats. Any new cats attaching themselves permanently to the colony should be trapped and sterilized. of these be tame, domestic strays. These should be resocialized and placed homes. Feral cats can be re-trapped a few years later for booster rabies vaccinations, health check-ups, teeth cleaning etc. At this time, they be more trusting of their caretaker and can be tricked into cages and traps. A plan should be worked out with the veterinarian where mild illnesses can be treated the colony with antibiotics placed moist food, to avoid re-trapping. Each year, the United States, 27 million cats and dogs are born. Around 5 million of these animals are euthanized because homes are unable to be