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Ginny, an adult feral, came to us on March 5, 2024, from the Lancaster SPCA. She had been hit by a car and was found unconscious across the centerline of the road. She was immediately taken to the vet, and although she had no broken bones, she did have minor abrasions and some swelling around one eye. And, upon further examination, she was also pregnant. Although the vet heard two additional heart beats, there were, in fact, three. The vet says Ginny is 18-24 months old, so this is probably not her first litter, but it is certainly her last.
For the first month, Ginny was understandably anxious. She definitely had trust issues; however, as with all the adult ferals that come through our rescue, we gave her the time, space, and grace she needed to adjust to human companions.
The bridge to successful feral socialization is a combination of food, affection, and play. As with most ferals, Ginny appreciates food - that was easy. And after she calmed down, she decided being touched was pleasant. It was rewarding to discover the gentle soul inside that anxious little feral.
On March 25, 2024, Ginny gave birth to three healthy kittens. By early April, Ginny had calmed down considerably, and we could handle her kittens without incident. However, she still has no idea what toys are for, but we are trusting her kittens to help her out with that.
Although Ginny remains wary and watchful, she welcomes human affection and seeks contact with us as well as with the many visitors to our rescue. In fact, Ginny will purr if you just talk to her, and then, if she is on a blanket, she starts “making biscuits.” In two months, she has transitioned from the dangers of the outside world to being a quiet little homebody who will do very well in a quiet and affectionate home.
We understand that adult ferals require special consideration from special adopters, and we adjust the adoption fee accordingly. The fee covers FIV/FeLV testing, deworming, vaccinations, and spay/neuter with a partner clinic.
To set up a visit, drop me a note at cherylsferalsandfosters@gmail.com or PM me. If you are considering adopting, please fill out and submit the adoption contract found in The Adoption Process link on my website (cherylsferalsandfosters.com). In the meantime, you can follow their journey on Facebook: Cheryl’s Ferals and Fosters Chat Group. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3).
