Richmond, CA Stray Male Cat Found Near Solano

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HappyCatLady .

3 weeks ago

Last year another neighbor found a cat like this but he had big dogs at home so I took him home placed in my bathroom with litter box food and water and an open carrier covered with a blanket so he could sleep in there and made it really easy to take him to the clinic to get fixed. My neighbor and I worked together to find him a great home...because I have already 10 at home I could not offer to keep. *** FYI when you make an appt with the low cost spay neuter clinic - ask them about FREE due to finances - that you are helping this cat out of the generosity of your kind heart - to help this cat have a better life and prevent more kittens dying. They don't advertise FREE but if you tell them you can't afford to pay then they will do it for free... LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER: OAKLAND --> https://icraeastbay.org/resources/local-resources/spayneuter/ Contra Costa County —> https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/2152/Low-Cost-SpayNeuter-Resources

HappyCatLady .

3 weeks ago

🐱💜Dear kind compassionate neighbor. I ADORE people like you who look out for the often ignored lost/stray roaming kitty. Thank you for helping to save this kitty’s life! Kitty is most likely very hungry & dehydrated. ((Cats that haven’t eaten for days and barely eaten for weeks will still ‘APPEAR’ OK - fur is very deceiving and it takes a long time for cats to look ill.)) May I kindly suggest providing water and Wet food. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.🐱💜We are often a cat’s last hope after another human failed them. 🐱 Lost cats REMAIN very near their last residence …Unfortunately many kitty guardians give up WAY TOO SOON on the search assuming kitty is never coming back or deceased (not realizing how close they remain and/or sometimes they're trapped in a garage etc) Kitty could belong to an elderly person who lives alone and doesn't use the internet or know how to find kitty (or can't physically get around well). Or kitty's guardian could have or was hospitalized. And sadly, MANY cats are born in backyards due to guardians who aren’t fixing their own cats that they allow outside. AND MANY sweet cats get ABANDONED (yes happens all the time)….and they need our help 🙏 🐱 MOST (if not all) of the neighbors that live on your block - will NOT see any of these posts on pawboost, nextdoor or facebook. So Informing your neighbors in person is KEY. The neighbors around your block and across the street are exactly who need to be informed via FLYERS and/or knocking on doors and asking. THE BEST THING TO DO To find out if kitty has a guardian: Get kitty into your bathroom where it's safe and contained and Knock on your neighbors doors..someone might know where kitty lives .. Food bowl water bowl, litter box and blanket or ideally a covered carrier can be used as a little hideaway for kitty - or even a cardboard box turned to it’s side and partially covered and blanket/towel inside :).. 🐱💜 Kitty is not fixed so kitty will NOT have a chip. 📌 HOW TO GET A CAT INSIDE A CARRIER (Butt-first) 🐱https://youtu.be/-jLUsGsejRk (I made this video to show you how) Place hard open carrier behind the kitty and give kitty treats or food in front of kitty ,gently pull kitty’s shoulders and body BACK toward the opening…very gently! Kitty will pause then walk backwards into the carrier! 👏🏼 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l5eJVen9SC9Zm7D3LCr-CZlsmAnl0_cL/view?usp=sharing TIP: Always Cover the cat carrier with a blanket once kitty is inside and during travel it will help calm them

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HappyCatLady .

3 weeks ago

Dear author of this post: I pray you will put food and water out for this kitty and try to win over their trust...consider fostering kitty (I've converted over 50 cats to indoor ONLY life - it just takes a few weeks for them to acclimate inside..alot of times less time. SPAY AND NEUTER: If kitty isn't fixed …. the biggest gift you could give is to get kitty fixed❤️ 🙏 to prevent endless kittens being born outside to suffer and struggle and to prevent him from getting into horrible territorial fights that are often lethal . Thank you for being part of the solution..so many need our help...we do our best one kitty at a time. ❤️ damia LOW COST SPAY AND NEUTER: OAKLAND --> https://icraeastbay.org/resources/local-resources/spayneuter/ San Francisco —> https://www.sfspca.org/veterinary-care/spay-neuter-clinic/ SF SPCA Community cat’s program —--> https://www.sfspca.org/about/impact-results/community-cats/ To request an appointment, please text (415) 554-3084. 9 lives Redwood City —> https://ninelivesfoundation.org/low-cost-services/ San Mateo → https://phs-spca.org/spayneuter/ https://www.smchealth.org/spayneuter-voucher-program Contra Costa County —> https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/2152/Low-Cost-SpayNeuter-Resources Even with 10 resident cats I foster stray cats off the street (and get them fixed) by placing them in my bathroom (or in a huge dog crate) with litter box food water and covered carrier with the door open so kitty can 'hide' in there. FOSTERING FOUND KITTY - Creating a Safe Haven I have over 10 indoor cats and I always bring a new stray cat into my bathroom where it’s safe and contained - and it does NOT interfere with my resident cats in any way: 😻When you rescue a cat from the street, you are often their last hope for survival. Because many cats brought to shelters never leave, fostering them in your home is the greatest gift you can give while searching for their guardian or a new forever home. 😻The Bathroom: The Perfect Starting Point Don’t worry if your bathroom is tiny; cats actually prefer small, contained spaces when they are overwhelmed by a new environment. Keeping kitty in the bathroom ensures they are safe, easy to monitor, and away from the stresses of the rest of the house. 😻Setting Up the "Bedroom" Inside the bathroom, provide a litter box, food, and water. For their bed, a covered hard carrier is the most ideal setup. 😻The Setup: Place a soft blanket inside the carrier and d another blanket over the top, leaving only the front opening clear. 😻The Strategy: By making the carrier the only "hiding spot" in the room, the cat will learn to view it as their safe zone. This makes it much easier to transport them to the vet for a microchip scan or to their new home later on—they’ll already be comfortable inside! 😻Acclimation and Trust: I always keep new rescues in the bathroom for at least a few weeks until they are fully acclimated and ready to explore. Even spending just 30 minutes a day with them makes a world of difference. It helps them feel safe, allows you to get to know their personality, and ensures they are ready for the next chapter of their life. 😻 Thank you for opening your heart and home to a cat in need. You are changing a life that someone else may have failed. ❤️.❤️

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