Stuck kitten – need help!

Well, in the end, on Friday night we took apart some of the partition wall. We didn't have much choice; we couldn't just sit there doing nothing since it didn't look like he was coming out (the food we left out for him hadn't been touched...). We searched for a good two hours for where he could be or how he could have got through, but in vain—no sign, no sound. We even brought his brother in, who is a bit less skittish, but it didn't have any effect. I don't think the fire brigade would have come out for this, and I don't see what more they could've done than us... I think either he's dead or he's managed to escape, but I really don't see how. :( Actually, animal rescue is carried out by the fire service; it’s part of their job and they can do much more than us ordinary folk. You have to know the difference between rescuing a cat because it’s in danger and rescuing a cat that’s climbed up a tree... If a cat managed to get up the tree, it can get back down, so there’s no need to get the fire brigade involved. On the other hand, for a cat trapped between two walls, yes, they will come out. Call a few different fire stations in cases like this... If the first one fobs you off saying it's not their responsibility, just know that it is. An animal in danger is rescued by the fire service. :) Also, you shouldn't try to keep a wild animal as a pet; it’s completely illogical. There are plenty of rescues and shelters where you can get a cat. If you don't want to pay, you don't even need to go looking for a moggie—there are plenty of people happy to rehome them for free. Sites like Gumtree, "free to a good home" ads, and so on are made for that. Plus, if you want a pet, you have to make sure they feel comfortable. You wouldn’t put your baby in a garage or a basement. It’s exactly the same for an animal. :) Adopt, don’t shop! :)😻

If it was possible to take her brother as well, since he seems a bit less skittish, it might help her feel more secure. I’d also suggest that once you’ve managed to actually handle her, you keep her indoors for short spells at first so she can get used to your presence and find her bearings. Keep us posted on how she gets on!

Unexpected good news – he’s alive! He’s come out of his hole and is eating and drinking. It’s so unexpected, we’d completely given up hope!!! We’re going to try and catch him and block up all the holes so he doesn’t hide away again and can get used to us :D I’m absolutely over the moon.

Well, in the end, on Friday night we had to take down parts of the partition walls – we didn't have any choice, we couldn't just sit there and do nothing as it didn't seem like he was coming out (the food we'd left for him wasn't going down at all...). We spent a good two hours searching for where he could be or where he might have squeezed through, but it was no use – not a trace and not a sound. We even brought his brother over, who isn't quite as timid, but that didn't have any effect either. I don't think the fire brigade would have come out for this, and I don't see what they could have done that we hadn't already tried ourselves... I think he’s either died or he’s managed to escape, but I honestly have no idea how he could have managed it. :(

Hi there, I think if this cat is feral, he must be absolutely terrified at having been caught in a trap and shut in. I once managed to tame a little abandoned kitten that was quite wild, and it took three weeks before he’d finally let me get anywhere near him, even though I was feeding him every day. I think once he finally dares to come out, you should release him and feed him outdoors. Keep your distance so he doesn't feel cornered; he needs to understand that you aren't a threat. Right now, he’s probably wondering what you want with him and thinks he’s being attacked. To get him to come out, leave the doors open as wide as possible so he can see an escape route, but he’ll need time to calm down. A frightened cat will usually freeze, even if they’re completely domesticated. Only call the fire brigade as a very last resort, as that will only traumatise him further and he might end up injuring himself trying to get away. Best of luck and keep us posted...