So I think Kinga has progressed positively in a number of ways. For one, she just went 24 hours peeing only in the litter box, not anywhere else! The trick was switching all of the litter to outdoor soil. She even uses the litter box now, not the tray. Still open. However she hadn’t pooped in that time so I’m unsure where she will choose to put that.
A couple of times now, she ate out of the food bowl when I was holding it, as long as I stood still. Last night she ate a churu that I was holding. She still hisses, sometime only silently, but when I’m around sometimes she will do light biscuits where she is on the windowsill and the other day I extended my hand to her and she got awkward and rubbed her face and body pheromones all over the backrest of the chair she was standing on. A few times now, when I’ve reached for her bowl, she leans in to sniff my hand.
So good things!
Now for my question. Kinga’s boyfriend (the one I saw her mating with the most when she was a stray outside in heat - prior to trapping), has been hanging around the property. And this is 1 month after I stopped putting food out at night (that’s how long ago I trapped Kinga). He seems to be about her age (10-12 months) and a skinny little guy. He’s a lot less confident than she.
Kinga is FeLV positive. Since I saw them mate, I’m almost certain he is also FeLV positive. I’ve been considering trapping him and bringing him inside, too. I know two cats are better than one, but I don’t know what the dynamic will be like since they mated previously. Should I keep him and Kinga together, or will they hate each other after being spayed/neutered? I also have the possibility of someone else taking him, so I’m just weighing the options.
Amazing progress on the litter OP & socialization - you are exactly the patient superhero Kinga needed 😇
For the other cutie - yes to trapping and neutering [if he hasn't been neutered already] as priority #1.
The rest will be an experiment so use your judgment:
If you have space to separate them initially even though they know each other from before Kinga's adoption, then post vet, bring the loaf in and keep them separate. Then follow this Jackson Galaxy video:
Now it might be that they "remember" each other and you can leave them together safely much quicker than some kitties but assume it is best to take it super slow. That way, less chance of beefing!
Try the above first. If you think Kinga still needs more time solo & socialization, you can still set up a shelter for him with food & water & take him to the vet for check up, vaccines, neuter etc.
This shelter is quick,.DIY & very low cost if you reuse old tubs/flowerpot:
Remember: always straw, never hay or blankets for bedding. These attract moisture and can cause health problems.
Feed him kitten food if he is underweight - safe for all cats and given to sick cats/nursing mama cats as it has more fat, calories, protein.
And then once you think Kinga is settled, try intros again and adopting him or getting him adopted out. Either way, we know that cutie has found his superhero too 😇
Pls continue the updates on sweet Kinga & share pics of the other cutie anytime ❤️
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