JANUARY 29, 2024 🐾 TRAPPING REPORTS 🐾

Greetings and welcome to the 2024 edition of the CumbreCats Community Newsletter! 

On behalf of all the trappers, caretakers, and feeders who dedicate their time and efforts to this community-driven initiative, I extend a heartfelt thank you to all our fellow residents who have come together to ensure the well-being of our feline companions. 

Through kindness, nourishment, and unwavering support, we have transformed the lives of countless cats, proving that harmony between humans and animals is not just possible but essential. Let us make 2024 the year of creating even more opportunities for these remarkable creatures to thrive.

02.01.2024

Trapper Report: The year commenced with a swift trapping operation in the Adelfas zone. The focus was on a mother cat with three kittens, who topped our trapping list. As the kittens had reached an age where they could consume cat food independently, we seized the opportunity to capture the mother.


We prepared the remote-controlled trap with enticing wet food, and it took no more than five minutes for the mother cat to venture inside. We promptly pressed the "CLOSE" button to secure her capture. As always, the trap was covered, and we transported the cat to Veronica, the veterinarian.


One of our compassionate caretakers retrieved the cat after its operation. The cat rested and recuperated until evening, when it was released back to its family.


15.01.2024

Trapper Report: A very shy CumbreCat in Pueblo de la Paz with cancer on its nose was the focus of this morning's trapping efforts. However, the cat remained elusive, refusing to approach the trap even by a centimeter and eventually disappearing altogether. Due to the presence of several younger cats in need of trapping, the trap was relocated to a more frequented area. 


After over an hour of persistence, one young male was successfully captured. The trapping process was hampered by frequent disruptions from traffic, pedestrians, and other factors, causing the cats to repeatedly approach and retreat from the trap. 


Nevertheless, the trapper managed to secure the cat and transport it to Veronica, the veterinarian. The cat was awakened around 2:00 PM for its examination and was released back to its home territory in the late afternoon.

15.01.2024

A community member in the Lirios neighborhood demonstrated exceptional cooperation with CumbreCats, extending a helping hand in an extraordinary manner. Having been feeding a particular cat since its infancy, she skillfully apprehended the feline and swiftly transferred it into an ordinary transport box. 

This remarkable assistance proved invaluable, as the head trapper's sole task was to transport the cat to the local veterinarian and retrieve it later. The captured CumbreCat underwent the necessary procedures and was released back to its familiar territory in the late afternoon.

22.01.2024

In the Encinas zone, CumbreCats' head trapper successfully accomplished a trapping mission with remarkable efficiency and ease, largely due to the dedicated efforts of the cat feeders. These individuals lured the captivating male cat closer to the feeding bowl, and, at the opportune moment, the second cat feeder expertly deployed the self-made drop trap. 

The head trapper swiftly transferred the captured feline into a metal transport box and transported it to Veronica, the veterinarian. Thirty minutes later, the cat underwent the necessary procedures and was released back into its social circle, where it was warmly welcomed by its feline companions.

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