Pedro's Time at the Vet
This morning as I was putting food out, both Mr Lee and Pedro showed up. I grabbed the trap and set it up by the curb at the entry to the cul de sac, not knowing which cat was more likely to go in, but hoping for Pedro. I didn't watch, but set a 20 minute timer to remind me to check the trap in case I became busy with other things. Five minutes later I checked and saw Pedro walking straight into the trap. 'Click' of the door coming down, then a rattle and howl as Pedro fought to get out. I quickly laid a towel over the trap and he calmed. I gave instructions to give him full vaccination and to treat him for parasites. At pick up, the report was that he had been infested and was given a strong treatment to get rid of fleas. His body is covered with sores and scars, old and new. He was wide awake and ready for release. I turned him loose in the neighbor's garden and he quickly exited to the north. I hope to see him in the next few days and that the colony is more accep...
