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How to catch a kitten

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CCP Goliath
C C P
C C P Alliance
#61 - 2012-08-15 23:37:55 UTC
Update!

Just got back. So we put some food out leading in a trail to the food filled cat carrier. The wee cat emerged almost right away and after a few sniffs got right in amongst the delicious (but utterly disgusting) food that Affinity had got for him. He did not take the carrier bait, but looked at us a lot so we felt we were earning his trust. Then some friends popped down to see how we were getting on, and we saw a cat face emerge again. Except, what a minute, this cat was much much larger than the other cat. ITS A CAT FAMILY LIVING IN THE ROCKS! BEST DAY EVER!!!!!!

(Confirming Affinity and I were close to stealing some cat's baby)

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Fenria Del'tore
Doomheim
#62 - 2012-08-15 23:45:53 UTC
CCP Goliath wrote:
Update!

Just got back. So we put some food out leading in a trail to the food filled cat carrier. The wee cat emerged almost right away and after a few sniffs got right in amongst the delicious (but utterly disgusting) food that Affinity had got for him. He did not take the carrier bait, but looked at us a lot so we felt we were earning his trust. Then some friends popped down to see how we were getting on, and we saw a cat face emerge again. Except, what a minute, this cat was much much larger than the other cat. ITS A CAT FAMILY LIVING IN THE ROCKS! BEST DAY EVER!!!!!!

(Confirming Affinity and I were close to stealing some cat's baby)


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CCP Affinity
C C P
C C P Alliance
#63 - 2012-08-15 23:53:13 UTC
... but I wanted a kitten :( This is the worst day ever!

Also, the mother cat looked really really mad. Goliath and I rock climbed, covered ourselves in cat food and tuna, stood talking to rocks, tried to think of cunning plans and I fell on the rocks.. to save a cat that didn't need to be saved. GO TEAM!!!

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CCP Sreegs
CCP Retirement Home
#64 - 2012-08-15 23:53:25 UTC
That's a clever cover story and all but I heard you tossed the kitty in the ocean

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CCP Sreegs
CCP Retirement Home
#65 - 2012-08-15 23:54:40 UTC
Alibies may be purchased from the chez de sreegs at discount rates for buds... I know what you did this summer

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Micheal Dietrich
Kings Gambit Black
#66 - 2012-08-16 00:09:48 UTC
CCP Goliath wrote:
Update!

Just got back. So we put some food out leading in a trail to the food filled cat carrier. The wee cat emerged almost right away and after a few sniffs got right in amongst the delicious (but utterly disgusting) food that Affinity had got for him. He did not take the carrier bait, but looked at us a lot so we felt we were earning his trust. Then some friends popped down to see how we were getting on, and we saw a cat face emerge again. Except, what a minute, this cat was much much larger than the other cat. ITS A CAT FAMILY LIVING IN THE ROCKS! BEST DAY EVER!!!!!!

(Confirming Affinity and I were close to stealing some cat's baby)


If you are still looking at getting the kitten then just keep up the process with the carrier. Animals are more cunning than many people think. If you leave the carrier out with some food in it the kitten will eventually take the chance. Once you gain a little more trust you can sit within 10' after putting food in and once he steps in stand up quietly and walk on over slowly.

Accomplish this and we'll upgrade you to cougars.

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Shameless Avenger
Can Preachers of Kador
#67 - 2012-08-16 00:19:49 UTC
LOL... Kitteh had capital support.

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Murashu
Dead and Delirious
Brotherhood of Spacers
#68 - 2012-08-16 00:21:22 UTC
Well the kittens are most likely feeding off momma cat but she needs enough food to sustain herself while making milk for the kittens. If the kittens are extremely skinny it's probably a good sign that they are all malnourished. Rescue them all!
Celestine Polel
Without the Daystar
#69 - 2012-08-16 00:24:05 UTC
You could have a whole family of kitties!

Its the perfect Cat Lady starter kit.
CCP Goliath
C C P
C C P Alliance
#70 - 2012-08-16 00:40:12 UTC
Murashu wrote:
Well the kittens are most likely feeding off momma cat but she needs enough food to sustain herself while making milk for the kittens. If the kittens are extremely skinny it's probably a good sign that they are all malnourished. Rescue them all!


They've been weaned for sure, and none of the family looked in bad shape.

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Bloodpetal
Tir Capital Management Group
#71 - 2012-08-16 00:50:52 UTC

I don't know about Iceland but in the states they're just as bad without being taken in because the authorities pick up wild strays. And that doesn't always end well (not to say always bad).

Either way, guess you can feed all the kittehs now ;)

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Hiyora Akachi
Blood Alcohol Content
T O P S H E L F
#72 - 2012-08-16 01:25:48 UTC
D:

Good thing CCP Meows didn't light a cyno and drop some caps on you while you tried to get him.
Caleidascope
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#73 - 2012-08-16 02:13:01 UTC
Shameless Avenger wrote:
LOL... Kitteh had capital support.

The Mothership arrived!

Life is short and dinner time is chancy

Eat dessert first!
Shameless Avenger
Can Preachers of Kador
#74 - 2012-08-16 02:27:42 UTC
Caleidascope wrote:
Shameless Avenger wrote:
LOL... Kitteh had capital support.

The Mothership arrived!


Devs thought is was gonna be easy and then this happened.

"This is the Ninja. He will scan you down; he will salvage your wrecks and there shall be no aggro"
Caleidascope
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#75 - 2012-08-16 02:30:39 UTC
Shameless Avenger wrote:
Caleidascope wrote:
Shameless Avenger wrote:
LOL... Kitteh had capital support.

The Mothership arrived!


Devs thought is was gonna be easy and then this happened.

Pretty much!

Life is short and dinner time is chancy

Eat dessert first!
rodyas
Tie Fighters Inc
#76 - 2012-08-16 04:55:53 UTC
CCP Goliath wrote:
Micheal Dietrich wrote:
CCP Affinity wrote:
Alpheias wrote:
I DEMAND PICTURES OF CCP MEOW



Have to catch him first!


Why are you at your desk still? Put on the ghillie suit and go hide in the bushes in front of the office.


He's not in front of the office, he's in the rocks in front of our apartment block. Ghillie suit is a good idea though. I wish there was such a thing as a catmagnet...


Yeah its too bad our top scientists stopped after inventing the pussy magnet. That would have come in handy.

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Celestine Polel
Without the Daystar
#77 - 2012-08-16 05:27:03 UTC
Maybe you need to get in contact with a local animal/cat rescue organisation. They should be able to catch all the kitties, get them checked out by a vet (and get them the little operations) and then organise proper homes for them (including one or more to you).

This one might be promising?

I got my kitten and his mummy from a similar sounding place here in Australia.
rodyas
Tie Fighters Inc
#78 - 2012-08-16 05:39:05 UTC
Hopefully this kitty saving wraps up soon. Or heaven forbid what could come next.

Just put a projector up with you guys playing Hello Kitty online, to attract the cats out. Just keep playing the game all night, till the cats wear out and fall asleep, then pick them up and put them in the cages.

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mkint
#79 - 2012-08-16 06:17:33 UTC
ISD Dorrim Barstorlode wrote:
Have one person lure the cat out, and while it putters it's way up to the person doing the luring, another person slowly flanks from behind and catches it.

Good luck!

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Lithalnas
Dirt 'n' Glitter
Local Is Primary
#80 - 2012-08-16 06:33:07 UTC
the biggest problem for seaside kitties is the issue of fresh water. Most water around the ocean is tainted with salt which makes it almost as bad as sea water itself. If you cant take the cats home (please get them fixed anyways) at least supply them with some fresh water.

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