mandemommie
January 28th, 2010, 01:38 AM
Hello, I just found this board and am hoping that you all as cat lovers can help me. About a week ago I found a cat trapped under my deck. There was a huge snow storm and she couldn't get out. I dug out an escape route for her to find a very pregnant cat. I do not know the first thing about cats, but could tell just by looking at her that she was indeed quite 'in the family way'. I could not leave her outside as it was in the single digits and she looked so hungry. I have no idea how long she was under there. Anyhow, she is a lovely cat as far as I can tell and very affectionate. I put up lost cat signs, but have had no response.
I have been researching on the internet all about cats and pregnancy and believe her to be maybe 6 or 7 weeks pregnant - although I cannot be sure. I can feel the babies moving. I have set up all the things for her that I read about incase she is further along than I think. She looks really uncomfortable.
My question is this: How can I insure the mother cat and babies will go to good homes? I will spend the money to have Mom spayed after birth, but what about the babies? I absolutely cannot afford to fix them all. I cannot really afford to spay the mom, but I will figure out a way. The shelter in our area is a kill shelter and is full. There is also a cat rescue a couple of towns over, but they said they cannot take any of them. If I try to find homes for them myself, how can I insure they will spay/neuter their pet? Can I write up a contract? Is there a better way to do this?
I cannot keep the mom or any of her babies. My husband is very allergic and breaks out in hives. He has been great about the mom being here and knows she and babies will be here for awhile, but has in no uncertain terms made it clear that they cannot stay.
Any help would be appreciated. I know you all have the cat's best interest in mind. Thank you for reading.
I have been researching on the internet all about cats and pregnancy and believe her to be maybe 6 or 7 weeks pregnant - although I cannot be sure. I can feel the babies moving. I have set up all the things for her that I read about incase she is further along than I think. She looks really uncomfortable.
My question is this: How can I insure the mother cat and babies will go to good homes? I will spend the money to have Mom spayed after birth, but what about the babies? I absolutely cannot afford to fix them all. I cannot really afford to spay the mom, but I will figure out a way. The shelter in our area is a kill shelter and is full. There is also a cat rescue a couple of towns over, but they said they cannot take any of them. If I try to find homes for them myself, how can I insure they will spay/neuter their pet? Can I write up a contract? Is there a better way to do this?
I cannot keep the mom or any of her babies. My husband is very allergic and breaks out in hives. He has been great about the mom being here and knows she and babies will be here for awhile, but has in no uncertain terms made it clear that they cannot stay.
Any help would be appreciated. I know you all have the cat's best interest in mind. Thank you for reading.