Hey everyone. I'm so glad to have found a kitty forum. I've recently become proud owner of the cutest little kitty.
Here's the deal on him and the rest of his family.
We first met Bast (as we've named her) about a year ago, as she'd trek thru our yeard. We've since figured she's feral, and suspect she was one of a litter that was left out to die, and managed to mae it on her own. About 3 months ago, we found her litter of 5 adorable kitties in our window well. So, we fed Bast, and looked over the kitties.
We caught little Orion about 4 weeks ago, and estimate him and the rest at about 11 or 12 weeks now, though that's just a guess. He's done very well,and is quite the affectionate little guy.
Problem is, Bast, and the rest are still outside with no homes, although we've asked high and low. The animal shelter places have all said that they would be put down because they are feral if they come and get them, and even if we captured them and brought them in without telling them, they would probably get sick and die if not put down.
So, we are feeding them every day, and even bought a little heated house, as this is Wisconsin and it gets cold here. I am still so worried about them, though, but feel like I don't have any other opetions.
My mother is dreadfully allergic, and we have to limit her time with Orion, and we absolutely cannot bring another cat in the house. They're also pretty wise to our capturing game, and will only come out and eat if the food is very clearly in the open, and not in a box of any sort.
I am fully prepared to keep feeding the family, and thier house is great, but they are getting bigger, and the house is not huge. I'm also no prepared to see any of them freeze to death, or meet thier kitty maker in any one of the forseeable ways I constantly worry about.
What else can I do?
Here's the deal on him and the rest of his family.
We first met Bast (as we've named her) about a year ago, as she'd trek thru our yeard. We've since figured she's feral, and suspect she was one of a litter that was left out to die, and managed to mae it on her own. About 3 months ago, we found her litter of 5 adorable kitties in our window well. So, we fed Bast, and looked over the kitties.
We caught little Orion about 4 weeks ago, and estimate him and the rest at about 11 or 12 weeks now, though that's just a guess. He's done very well,and is quite the affectionate little guy.
Problem is, Bast, and the rest are still outside with no homes, although we've asked high and low. The animal shelter places have all said that they would be put down because they are feral if they come and get them, and even if we captured them and brought them in without telling them, they would probably get sick and die if not put down.
So, we are feeding them every day, and even bought a little heated house, as this is Wisconsin and it gets cold here. I am still so worried about them, though, but feel like I don't have any other opetions.
My mother is dreadfully allergic, and we have to limit her time with Orion, and we absolutely cannot bring another cat in the house. They're also pretty wise to our capturing game, and will only come out and eat if the food is very clearly in the open, and not in a box of any sort.
I am fully prepared to keep feeding the family, and thier house is great, but they are getting bigger, and the house is not huge. I'm also no prepared to see any of them freeze to death, or meet thier kitty maker in any one of the forseeable ways I constantly worry about.
What else can I do?
