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We Have a Baja Cat in Our Garage, Again

Gypsy Jan - 6-27-2014 at 05:47 PM

A very young ginger-white kitten showed up about eight weeks ago.

It takes a lot of chasing around on our part, but when we can catch a glance, he looks OK, but very slim.

He eats the kitty kibble we leave for him like a truck driver.

This morning, when I went out to the garage to feed him, he was waiting for me and wrapped this tail around my leg and then retreated to his safe spot in the corner.

He laid down in the light from the window and displayed himself - he is ginger/white with a beautiful striped face - just like a tiger mask.

mulegemichael - 6-27-2014 at 07:46 PM

go ahead, say it, "and i think i like him."....go ahead..

tjsue - 6-27-2014 at 08:38 PM

Have the rotties seen him yet?

El Jefe - 6-27-2014 at 08:46 PM

Now that he is your responsibility you should get him fixed. We keep a neighborhood cat trap for just such occasions. Good luck.

tjsue - 6-27-2014 at 08:54 PM

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Originally posted by El Jefe
Now that he is your responsibility you should get him fixed. We keep a neighborhood cat trap for just such occasions. Good luck.


I agree. I rescued a few Baja cats when I lived in TJ, along with a Dobie.

MMc - 6-27-2014 at 09:15 PM

Trap, fix. and release. The vets charge about $30.00 to fix them. We have done 45 if we have done any. He will last about 3 to 5 years. Nature will take care of him if he doesn't come inside. You'll see less orange and white cats in the future.

woody with a view - 6-28-2014 at 08:25 AM

we caught our crazy feral cat with a squirrel cage. 8 years later she is pretty tame and thinks she owns the entire house and it's contents.

[Edited on 6-28-2014 by woody with a view]

durrelllrobert - 6-28-2014 at 08:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
A very young ginger-white kitten showed up about eight weeks ago.

It takes a lot of chasing around on our part, but when we can catch a glance, he looks OK, but very slim.

He eats the kitty kibble we leave for him like a truck driver.

This morning, when I went out to the garage to feed him, he was waiting for me and wrapped this tail around my leg and then retreated to his safe spot in the corner.

He laid down in the light from the window and displayed himself - he is ginger/white with a beautiful striped face - just like a tiger mask.


True Baja cats are never "very slim". Meet Poncho:


greengoes - 6-28-2014 at 08:51 AM

Good luck with your new house guest in the garage. From my experience orange cats seem to have the most personality and are usually very smart. It will take a little time for the feral instincts to abate.

durrelllrobert - 6-28-2014 at 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by greengoes
Good luck with your new house guest in the garage. From my experience orange cats seem to have the most personality and are usually very smart. It will take a little time for the feral instincts to abate.


...but they learn fast:

We Have a Kitty Carrier in the Garage

Gypsy Jan - 6-28-2014 at 09:04 AM

And we are putting food inside, hoping to catch him, but, up to now, he is too wary and quick. After a few more meals, we think that he'll get a bit more lazy - then. it will be off to the vet for a quick snip job.

The rotties are aware of the kitty and, other than sniffing around his area, they completely ignore him.