Scruffy is this little black ball of matted fur that I occasionally see on my dog walks. He loves to get within a few feet of my dogs and bark ferociously at them, but is smart enough to run for the hills if anyone gets too close. He's been loose in my neighborhood for at least a year.
This past week, he's started hanging out on my street, close to my house, as opposed to a few blocks away. One day I pulled over and tried to nab him, but he took off. I am fairly confident I could overtake him because he's not very fast, but I'll have to make sure I have a blanket with me in case he's bitey.
Until that time, I've come up with a plan that will likely be affected by the millions of loose cats that run rampant in my neighborhood.
Stage 1 - set out food for Scruffy every day and watch closely for Scruffy sightings.
Stage 2 - when Scruffy seems to be coming regularly, open backyard gate at night and put dog food in it.
Stage 3 - either shut gate while Scruffy is inside, or set up the live trap and try to get him that way.
Hopefully, he's not so feral that he's an evil little SOB. He's only about 10# or so, so I wouldn't mind him in the household as it wouldn't make much difference.
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- Well, I am a zoologist. I got my BS in Zoology from The Ohio State University in December 2002. I used to be assistant manager at 2 pet stores. I've also worked at the zoo, dog kennels, a dog training school, and a vet! I earn my living running several online stores for pet lovers. I am owned by five dogs - an old beagle mix, an old english sheepdog, a pembroke welsh corgi, an australian cattle dog, and a beagle red heeler. I also own seven birds, which include cockatiels, a quaker, a severe macaw, and some plum-headed parakeets. I am an avid aquarist, I have two saltwater tanks, a 10 gallon nano reef and a 30 gallon reef. I've also got three turtles - a pastel RES, regular RES, and a pancake tortoise. Yes, it is definitely Menagerie Mayhem at my house!
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