A friend of mine died several weeks ago, no family
. Her caretaker let her cat outside to fend for itself. I know, not nice! The caretaker was putting out food occasionally at the back door, but no longer has access to the home to do so.The cat was last seen a few days ago, at the back door, and is friendly. I am not a cat person-have dogs and birds and an allergy- and cannot bring this cat into my home permanently, but i cannot stop thinking of this little girl. She has three legs and is a sweetie, and I fear for her, especially as the weather will turn cold in a few months. And i know my friend would appreciate efforts to help her. I have contacted a no-kill shelter which is willing to take her in. I will try to catch her this weekend, when I can get access to the yard and a pet carrier, but I may have to keep her overnight before handing her over to the shelter. My question is, having lived outdoors for a month, if I brought her home, what could she have picked up that would enter my home? Fleas? Can she stay in the pet carrier overnight? I thought about the garage and may still do so, but it can get warm in there.
. Her caretaker let her cat outside to fend for itself. I know, not nice! The caretaker was putting out food occasionally at the back door, but no longer has access to the home to do so.The cat was last seen a few days ago, at the back door, and is friendly. I am not a cat person-have dogs and birds and an allergy- and cannot bring this cat into my home permanently, but i cannot stop thinking of this little girl. She has three legs and is a sweetie, and I fear for her, especially as the weather will turn cold in a few months. And i know my friend would appreciate efforts to help her. I have contacted a no-kill shelter which is willing to take her in. I will try to catch her this weekend, when I can get access to the yard and a pet carrier, but I may have to keep her overnight before handing her over to the shelter. My question is, having lived outdoors for a month, if I brought her home, what could she have picked up that would enter my home? Fleas? Can she stay in the pet carrier overnight? I thought about the garage and may still do so, but it can get warm in there.