Last night, Happy and Little Alien were barking, so I went to check why, and as I was hoping, it was because Softie was around. I grabbed a pouch of food and headed out. I was slowed down by the dogs who wanted to come with me, so I had to make sure they didn’t follow me. Husband had to hold Happy who was whining because it’s really not fair that I go out without him, especially to go see another dog.
While this was happening, Softie headed toward the shops, and when I got there, he was nowhere to be seen. It was busy. Lots of people and vehicles. I rarely go out at this time, so I didn’t realise it got so busy in the evening.
I couldn’t find Softie, but I saw 3 cats near the 7/11 by the market. So I thought I’d go and say hi. There was a calico, and two white and orange cats, one being a lot more orange than the other one.
The calico came to me straight away. She was so affectionate and trusting. She started rubbing against me and licking my hand. The other two were observing but not coming too close. I called my husband so he would bring me some cat food. Which he did. Which made the cats come closer.
They are not sterilised. The orange and white ones are males. Well, at least one is for sure, and the other one, almost sure. He didn’t let me touch him and wasn’t showing me much, but I think I saw some balls. They seemed quite young.
I went back to the same place around midday today. There were people who work in one of the small shops there. A lady came out with a smile. I asked her if the cats were hers. She asked me if I wanted them. And I felt huge relief, because I knew that meant she would have no problem with me having them sterilised!
I asked her how many there were. She said many. Maybe seven or nine. I’m thinking it could be more, as I have noticed a lot of cat activity at the market when I pass by in the early mornings. I asked her how old they were. She said she wasn’t sure anymore, but there is a mother (maybe more than one) and younger cats. I told her I wanted to get them to the hospital to have them checked, vaccinated and sterilised. She seemed in favour of that plan but told me catching them might be a bit tricky.
So I told her my plan was to go see them every day and bring some food so I could gain their trust, until they let me touch them and I can put them in a carrier box. If it takes too long, I might buy a trap cage.
I could probably bring the calico to the hospital already, which I might do on Friday if I see her. Plus, if she tests negative for FeLV and FIV, that’ll probably mean they are all negative.