It’s Quadruplets

[CBlake]

Hi, I live in TX in the country where I have coyotes, random loose dogs, raccoons and possums. I have a stray cat that has been coming around for about a month. Her name is Patsy. She is very friendly and lets me pet her and is not feral at all, but I have no neighbors nearby so I believe she is just a stray. I’ve been feeding her for about a month knowing she was pregnant. Today she had 4 kittens on my front porch. She is very young herself and I am sure this is her first litter but she did great. My question is, should I bring her and kits inside to keep them safe from all the potential varmits ( I have 2 indoor cats that never go outside) or leave them outside on the porch in the birthing box I made for them? I eventually plan to go get Patsy spayed and will get all the kittens neutered if I can’t find homes for them. I don’t think a coyote would come on my porch..but a random dog might..or a possum. Think they will be OK outside?

 

[susanm9006]

They are really at risk outdoors. If there is any way you could bring them inside that would be best.

 

[Margot Lane]

Waaaay too many varmints. As Feeby’s Owner has said: “There is always room for one more!” Good luck! We’re here to help! PS: Can we see the little tykes?

 

[tabbytom]

Hi, I live in TX in the country where I have coyotes, random loose dogs, raccoons and possums. I have a stray cat that has been coming around for about a month. Her name is Patsy. She is very friendly and lets me pet her and is not feral at all, but I have no neighbors nearby so I believe she is just a stray. I’ve been feeding her for about a month knowing she was pregnant. Today she had 4 kittens on my front porch. She is very young herself and I am sure this is her first litter but she did great. My question is, should I bring her and kits inside to keep them safe from all the potential varmits ( I have 2 indoor cats that never go outside) or leave them outside on the porch in the birthing box I made for them? I eventually plan to go get Patsy spayed and will get all the kittens neutered if I can’t find homes for them. I don’t think a coyote would come on my porch..but a random dog might..or a possum. Think they will be OK outside?

and welcome to TCS!

Yes, please, take them in so that they are safe. At this moment, they are all very vulnerable to the elements and wild animals.

Yes to the spaying and neutering whether you are keeping all of them or getting them adopted. Thank you for being so kind to them. We really appreciate it!

Do keep us updated.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

God, yes, bring them in! They are SO at risk!

And, when the time comes, this might help:

"Kittens To Good Homes" - How To Find A Good Forever Home For Your Kittens - TheCatSite