I perform TNR in my community, have done over 170 cats since I started this program in 2011. I shall be trapping some kittens and the mama.
I already have 13 cats and have run out of people to take any kittens but I hate the thought of returning the kittens outside after they get sterilized. I live in NE Pa, it's getting cold and we have many coyotes and other predators. What do those of you who trap ferals do with the adorable kittens?
The local shelter is not no kill but they wouldn't be able to adopt them out anyway, not being socialized. I don't want to end up becoming a cat hoarder, though I am not far from that at this point. The cats I trapped that weren't feral but strays I couldn't release so I kept them, the kittens that became socialized while waiting to weigh enough to have the surgery I kept the ones I couldn't find home for.
These kittens I am seeing are all just so cute and I feel bad about the harsh life they will have. Sometimes I wonder if having them euthanized is more humane. Your thoughts appreciated.
Karen
I already have 13 cats and have run out of people to take any kittens but I hate the thought of returning the kittens outside after they get sterilized. I live in NE Pa, it's getting cold and we have many coyotes and other predators. What do those of you who trap ferals do with the adorable kittens?
The local shelter is not no kill but they wouldn't be able to adopt them out anyway, not being socialized. I don't want to end up becoming a cat hoarder, though I am not far from that at this point. The cats I trapped that weren't feral but strays I couldn't release so I kept them, the kittens that became socialized while waiting to weigh enough to have the surgery I kept the ones I couldn't find home for.
These kittens I am seeing are all just so cute and I feel bad about the harsh life they will have. Sometimes I wonder if having them euthanized is more humane. Your thoughts appreciated.
Karen