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Old May 25th, 2010, 09:59 AM
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Pregnant indoor kitten living in a park

I need help!! PLZ.

When i went to park this morning to enjoy my breakfast and coffee, i saw little pregnant kitten. She is definitely a house cat, she was the first one to approach me and actually purred at some point. She is heavily pregnant and under year old, also she is very petite. She is not declawed, but i don't believe she will make it in a wild for very long. She seemed to be so trusting and fragile.

I spoke to the park maintenance guy and he said that she showed up about 2 weeks ago and right now she seems to be a full time resident there. Also he said he saw other wild cats chasing her.

Unfortunately i cannot take her in atm, even temporarily but she desperately need home asap. I contacted Toronto Cat Rescue, but haven't got a call back yet. What else can i do? Or may be there is somebody here who can help, plz?

She is located in North York at GRoss Lord Park. I took some pictures of her on my cell phone, but unfortunately i have no opportunity to transfer them to computer.

Whats ur suggestions? What can be done? Is there any hope for this girl?
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Old May 25th, 2010, 10:09 AM
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if nothing else, could you not drive her to a shelter?
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Old May 25th, 2010, 10:12 AM
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This is TCR's busiest time of the year. Them and just about every other rescue. Give them a chance. Meanwhile - maybe that relative of yours that had Shura while Kissa was recuperating will take her until TCR can.
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Old May 25th, 2010, 11:23 AM
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I live 5 minutes from G-Ross park in toronto.... where in the park did you see her? How did she look like? Unfortunatley in our area a lot of people believe that cats should have the freedom to enjoy the outdoors.... but this park has coyotes, foxes and many other wildlife that could be dangerous to cat... let alone the traffic in the area.... grrrr.....
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Old May 25th, 2010, 11:29 AM
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I live 5 minutes from G-Ross park in toronto.... where in the park did you see her? How did she look like? Unfortunatley in our area a lot of people believe that cats should have the freedom to enjoy the outdoors.... but this park has coyotes, foxes and many other wildlife that could be dangerous to cat... let alone the traffic in the area.... grrrr.....
Masha - If you can get her then contact TCR hopefully they can pick her up. But as I said it's their busiest time of the year. If not PM me. Maybe we can figure something out.
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Old May 25th, 2010, 11:51 AM
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So far, i have contacted Abbey Cat Addoptions, North Toronto Cat Rescue, Annex Cat Rescue, Fostering Felines, and as i mentioned before TCR. As i understood THS does not accept anybody in atm. If i missed any organization that might help plz let me know. So far no answer from any of them.
I will try contacting my aunt, but she will be available only after 9 pm and i greatly doubt that she will be ok fostering this girl.
I saw her at the Dufferent and Steels at northen entrance, the one across from highland farms. It would be really amazing if u can help her
I ll pm u my info, if u dont mind.
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Old May 25th, 2010, 12:01 PM
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If either one of you can catch and keep this kitty till Thurs afternoon pm me and I will make arrangements to pick her up from you then. I will foster for TCR until kitties are old enough to be adopted.
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Oh, sorry did answer other question.
Basicly she is petite, black and surprisingly has shiny coat, her ears seems to be clean. I didnt see any obvious signs of infection or illness. She is very friendly and approachable. She is also quite a talker))
And she has couple long pieces of ginger hair on her mid tail that noticeable when she puts her tail up high in the air.
Sorry, i didn't notice any other distinct characteristics
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Old May 25th, 2010, 12:05 PM
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Old May 25th, 2010, 12:07 PM
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Nah shirley. Just trying to help. Someone has to catch her first.
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i will go there today to check it out..... we usually walk in the park in the evening but at a different entrance, will check this end today. I doubt i will see her, that side of the park is very large ... but gotta try, will keep you posted if i get her
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i will go there today to check it out..... we usually walk in the park in the evening but at a different entrance, will check this end today. I doubt i will see her, that side of the park is very large ... but gotta try, will keep you posted if i get her
Thanks! Is there a spot you can keep her till Thurs?
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Old May 25th, 2010, 01:10 PM
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Yes, my sister lives close and has no pets... its the finding her part that i am not sure about....
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Old May 25th, 2010, 01:11 PM
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Yes, my sister lives close and has no pets... its the finding her part that i am not sure about....
Ill keep my fingers crossed. Maybe Maruska can meet you and take you to where she saw her.
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Omg, u r the best
I could just hope that somebody will be able to foster her)))))
Of course i can come and help (thou not very experienced) and show where exactly i saw her.
I ll pm with details.
i can be there after 5pm anytime. Also, i can bring carrier (thou i ll need it back), some tuna and cat nip. Also, my kitties would not mind sparing one scratching post and i can provide some food for her. Sorry, i don't have extra litter box thou.
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Old May 25th, 2010, 03:04 PM
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You guys are beautiful people. I hope you can find her and get her help and a new home.
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Now I have goose bumps. You guys are all so great. Good luck on the kitty hunt - make sure to keep us posted!
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Old May 25th, 2010, 04:33 PM
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Oh WOW,I hope you can find this little girl
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You guys are making me cry. What wonderful people you are!

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Old May 25th, 2010, 04:42 PM
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I managed to upload her pictures to computer, here they r
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Sorry for the size, didnt expect it to be so big
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Aww what a beautiful little girl,I hope she's safe until you can find her
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Poor little girl. She looks so much like Oksana.
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You guys are wonderful wonderful people! You touch my heart!

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Old May 25th, 2010, 07:27 PM
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Just back from catching attempt... it failed... saw her but she wont let us pick her up... Maruska said she will be back in the am..
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When you go back in the morning or whenever if you can take a can of tuna and a carrier, put the open carrier on the ground near her, open the can of tuna and put it in the back of the carrier. Hopefully she is hungry enough to go in and then close the door quickly. To tempt her in hopefully faster sprinkle a little of the tuna juice on the ground in a line toward the carrier. That sometimes does the trick.
Great attempt tonight ladies!!

Another thing I normally don't advocate but - if all else fails - scruff her. Pick her up really quickly, have carrier on edge and put her in the carrier backwards. I have had to do that in the past as well.
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I just got home and couldn't wait to check this thread to see if you were able to catch her. She's such a sweetie !!

Good luck in the morning. I hope you can catch her and find her a loving home !!!
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Come on little black kitty, they're trying to help you!
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Old May 26th, 2010, 08:21 AM
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Good luck today. I will be checking this as soon as I get home from work. Hoping for good news.
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Another failed attempt. She comes for food and scratches, but the second she sees carrier she runs, not too far thou. Tried to pick her up, that didn't work work either.
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