I lost track of Tudor in the house, this morning

[Siwsan]

I knew he couldn't get outside and I didn't hear any commotion from the kitcats.


He finally cam bumblig out meowing 'You looking for me??' He is a bold little soul.

I will put him in the guest room while I'm off at my appointment. Hopefully it won't take long. It shouldn't. Once I get home I'm going to work REALLY HARD on getting him to understand the litter box. I found him sleeping in it, this morning. Arthur and his siblings used to do that, too.

The other kidcats are keeping their distance so it's been relative peaceful. I expect a breakthrough, this weekend. My best bet is Arthur and/or Sian will be the first to make the first friendship move.

[Marthe48]

1. Have you tried putting his pee or poop in the litter box?

And someone years ago, suggessted lightly holding a front paw, and gently scratching the litter. Supposed to trigger the instinct. If you catch where he's doing his business, maybe move the box there? Maybe try a different litter, even dirt or sand? Even a different litter box, larger smaller, different material?

Out of the many kittens we had over the years, there was one that wouldn't use the litter box. Hope Tudor catches on.

[Siwsan]

2. I have been putting the poop in place. I will try the paw scratch.

I have heard him scratching and he does, on occasion use the litter box. Just not consistently.

He'll get the idea. I think it's just a little harder wit him being a single kitten and the bit kidcats still haven't figured out what he actually is.

[Marthe48]

3. It sounds like he'll get there

The one I had wouldn't use a box at all. I can't remember if it was a boy or girl, but I tried every trick I knew.

Keep up the good work

[MuseRider]

4. It is going to be so fun

watching him join the troops. I envy you that joy.

[wnylib]

5. Off topic, but were you affected by the Michigan storms last night?

[Siwsan]

6. Lots of heavy rains and power outages. Not here, fortunately

I went out at about 10 to make sure there were no shivering kittens needing help. From what I could see, they were ALL pushed together into the shelter. We are all now looking for a bigger cooler that can be repurposed to a roomier cat shelter.x`

[wnylib]

7. Good to know that you and the cats are ok.

What about putting two coolers side by side with connecting openings between them?

[Siwsan]

9. That's an option we're considering

Once I get past today, I'll have less on my mind and more time to start haunting the charity shops and yard sales.

[wnylib]

10. Have you scheduled the rescue classes?

Are they for trap, neuter/spay, and release? The female ferals will be grateful.

Or, are the classes for trapping and finding good homes?

[Siwsan]

11. I think I found a class in September.

I just want to move past today's doctor appointment, which should clear the slate, for a while.

The older cats would not be good for rehoming but they can stay here for as long as they want. The kittens I'd like to rehome. I might stop at the local humane society and see how they do that intake. They are a no kill shelter. And a friend will be here, next month, and she's kind of interested.

[wnylib]

13. Sounds like a good plan.

[Polly Hennessey]

8. Uh, oh, is Tiny Tudor beginning to show

some royal behaviors?

[Siwsan]

12. He is a bold little guy, that's for sure

I'm hoping he will sleep until I get back from this dreaded appointment. Maybe I'll use him as an excuse to speed things along. I wish I could bring him with me.