Uplifting social visit with Hibbing the feral cat!

MAY 15, 2024: Hibbing was trapped in one of the farm buildings for a few days, and we couldn't find her. Wonderful farm workers Mark and Dan forklifted EVERYTHING out of the building to make sure she wasn't stuck somewhere, unable to get out. Their heroic actions saved her life, because she appeared shortly after they moved everything. We believe she WAS stuck somewhere she couldn't get out of, and just the thought of it made us trap her and bring her in so we could reassure ourselves she's ok. She's actually VERY healthy, and had a bonus dental cleaning on Monday and is cleared to return to the Bramble property any time. I just want to test out her boundaries a little bit, to see if we can make a little more progress on her socialization journey before she goes back. Hibbing is the poster cat for gabapentin. This entire visit went so well because she had 100mg gabapentin on board. I will be tapering her gabapentin dose and continuing to assess her boundaries in hopes of learning how we can continue to build trust, in hopes she will one day decide life with humans would be amazing.
APR 29, 2024: Feral mama Berkeley gave birth to four beautiful kittens! Mom and babies are doing great so far - yay! Scroll down for weight chart.
APR 21 2024: Feral mama-to-be Berkeley has eluded us for more than a year! We were FINALLY able to trap her using our remote-triggering robo-trap. She's pregnant, and will give birth for the last time in our care. Because she is feral, we will take a very specific approach to her pregnancy, labor, and raising her final litter of kittens in order to minimize her stress and maximize her + kittens well-being. If you see something that doesn't make sense, please ask our mods why we're doing it!
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[@malou3341]

I hope Hibbing tears up her feral card and find a home and a family to love her. She’s such a beautiful cat ❤️😻

[@smasback]

Here’s hoping Shelly can continue to work her magic on Hibbing. 💕🐾

[@ultraviolet9863]

hibbs is a really special kitty, hope she will choose humans someday.

[@4yu127]

Adorable Hibbs

[@river8760]

Hibbing is super cute, Shelly is always amazing 💕

[@WingsDragonfly]

This is just so sweet and miraculous! Hibi is such a pretty girl. Gaba for world peace!

[@margaretk5783]

I. Love. Hibbing!!❤️Shelly works magic with her!! Lovely❤

[@Beruthiel45]

I watched another video the other day about a cat taking a plane trip while having that medicine. It seems very effective and so useful. Lovely Hibbing. 💖🤗

[@jimwile9313]

Hibbing is a sweetie! I love her progression!

[@irisgerard846]

Gorgeous kitty 🐱 Hibbing.😻🙏

[@Canuckmom128]

I think Hibbs is well on her way to handing in her feral card. Shelly the Feral Whisperer is working her magic. Hibbs is so sweet and beautiful. 🐈💕

[@KareBear710]

Love the leg over the one lol ... Too cute

[@sarahburton1983]

I remember Shelly saying Hibbing had a gorgeous coat and we get to see it in it's beautiful glory

[@susanmorris5520]

I do know that Shelly can and pretty much always has the ability to use her “Cat Whisperer” wants with either mild feral moms or even the most feral of feral mom cats that I’ve been able to see over the years. I really do believe that Hibbing definitely likes and wants Shelly’s attention and company too. She also seemed quite relaxed Whig is great for a feral and every move Shelly made, Hibbing didn’t flinch or want to run in another direction or eve go to her COS either.👏🏻👏🏻🥰😺. Shelly, you’re and awesome person to watch if someone wants to learn about feral cats caus I’ve surly learned a lot about them through you and I’m so happy I found your channel a good many years since Stanlily and his roommate. God bless you Hibbing and I pray that you continue to like Shelly and will give up your feral card to be with humans. Thanks. Sue M. Florida,USA 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻❤️🥰😺🙏🌸❌⭕️

[@unclechenandcats4589]

可爱的小猫❤

[@yolandabyers-goodwin2349]

Shelly the Cat Whisperer 💗💗

[@chace909]

❤

[@Full-of-Cattitude]

👏Wow, just wow! 🙀 Good work, both of you. 👏👏👏👏😻

[@anniekinsmishkamouse7575]

I think the gabapentin takes the edge off anxiety and stress of being inside a somewhat unfamiliar place. But, Miss Shelly and her experience and empathy go a long way to building trust. As does her patience and compassion. She has earned the names of Cat Whisperer and Friend of Ferals with her blood, sweat and tears.

[@Full-of-Cattitude]

My vet gave me some gabapentin for my cat for next time she visits since she cried the whole place down with her indignation as 4 people (me, the vet and two assistants) tried to calm her down and get her treated. It works great, as we see here in this video too. Highly recommended!

[@cogitatorcat2306]

I think Shelley took Hibbing’s failure to socialise personally as Hibbing is one of the cats like Tomball who earned a special epithet. But TK’s door is always open, so perhaps second time, (it’s happened before)lucky

[@littlebitofhope1489]

Someone said that no matter what, Hibbing would go back to the colony. If she socializes, why would she not be adopted?

[@Leanne-sq5gc]

Hibbing is ready ...soon will get rid of feral card .

[@MiakoAkub]

❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@suegordon4578]

I have two rescues, both from when they were kittens. It is such a special moment when you know the trust is building. Happy for both of you. So nice to see Hibbins. She is the cat that got me hooked on this channel...of course the twins were involved in that!

[@Ottilia_Lind]

Berkeley: "And this is why you should not do drugs, children." Kittens: "But Aunt Hibbing looks happy and got treats!" Berkeley: "She will regret it once gabapentin wears off."

[@PetuniasMommy]

Hibbs: Hey, I think I like this lady! ❤

[@PetuniasMommy]

Aww Hibbs! ❤

[@Luxsword29]

Berkeley seems pretty at ease, too, here.

[@AlabamaT]

She will. Get her home soon