Comments on: Today’s Pregnancy Problem

By: The Transparent Hypnotist

The Transparent Hypnotist — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:40:00 +0000

Thanks HoundsGood! So true and good advice.

By: HoundsGood

HoundsGood — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 06:15:00 +0000

I wouldn’t let the rescue contacts drop so they won’t forget about you, because kitten season is right around the corner. Keep in touch fewquently. Once it hits, they may change their tune just because everyone came out of the woodwork with kittens to place.
I would try to expand my network and not just contact that one rescue but contact others just in case - look up your zipcode on petfinder and find cat-only or multispecies rescues to see if anyone can take her sooner.

The best way to prevent extra cats from showing up is to neuter your Tom cat (i assume he is not neutered because you call him a Tom). He won’t be attracting females of breeding age to your home, and he won’t be attracting other intact males who are out to defend their territory.

Thanks for caring about this kitty.

By: jyackley01

jyackley01 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:21:00 +0000

That’s very kind of you! You’ll have to keep me updated.

By: The Transparent Hypnotist

The Transparent Hypnotist — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:24:00 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions! Here is what I have found out - the shelters will indeed put her down because she is pregnant (at least I think she is). The rescue place have no room and nothing can be done for her before Monday. One local group says they think they can adopt out the kittens once they are weened. So, at the present, I am getting a radiant heat source (one that works with body heat) and putting it in a covered box for her to help keep her warm and I guess I’ll just do the best I can.

By: jyackley01

jyackley01 — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:36:00 +0000

That’s so kind of you to think of this needy cat. If you are willing, you may be able to take her into the vet to have an early-term spay, which takes care of the problem of more unwanted stray kittens. It also prevents mom from getting pregnant again. I’d also contact local rescue groups to see if they have an opening for her. You’ll probably want to avoid animal control, since more than likely, she’ll be put to sleep before her kittens arrive.