Hi. I live in New York and we have a small cat colony around here so I know this is to be expected.
My husband's family and I have been feeding a heavily pregnant stray cat. She gets quite close and is very calm, so I think at one point she was at least owned by someone, but she's somewhat cautious so I don't think I can grab her. She's probably about 2 weeks or less til she's due!
I'm wondering if anyone could give me some ideas on what I can do here in terms of getting her some help. To be honest, we've already taken in one stray kitten from these cats and he had Giardia but on top of that he was the only 1 of his 4 siblings to make it.
I know Animal Care & Control are not an option as they're known for putting down cats (and kittens!) who aren't adopted.
I do have 2 good-sized crates but nowhere to keep her away from my 2 cats or somewhere quiet so she can have them in peace. Perhaps I should try this?
If anyone could advise I'd be so grateful, she and her babies deserve a better life. Few of them make it out here and even fewer rescue organisations here seem to give a darn.
My husband's family and I have been feeding a heavily pregnant stray cat. She gets quite close and is very calm, so I think at one point she was at least owned by someone, but she's somewhat cautious so I don't think I can grab her. She's probably about 2 weeks or less til she's due!
I'm wondering if anyone could give me some ideas on what I can do here in terms of getting her some help. To be honest, we've already taken in one stray kitten from these cats and he had Giardia but on top of that he was the only 1 of his 4 siblings to make it.
I know Animal Care & Control are not an option as they're known for putting down cats (and kittens!) who aren't adopted.
I do have 2 good-sized crates but nowhere to keep her away from my 2 cats or somewhere quiet so she can have them in peace. Perhaps I should try this?
If anyone could advise I'd be so grateful, she and her babies deserve a better life. Few of them make it out here and even fewer rescue organisations here seem to give a darn.