What to do.....??
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Tue Oct 30 17:03:14 UTC 2001
You're probably right - your home has been marked as a possible cat
haven. I know because my family has always been a magnet for
wandering cats & kittens. The latest arrival is a beautiful long-
haired tortie whom I found calmly sitting outside the deck door &
peering into my dad's kitchen, clearly waiting for someone to greet
her. Someone had dropped her off at the farm across the street and
she went looking for a new home which naturally lead her over here.
How DO they know?
If you are unable or unwilling (not meant to be judgemental) to
become captain of cat central, your best bet is to find homes for the
ones who aren't feral. As someone suggested, a no-kill shelter would
be a preferred option. You could also look at independent animal
protection groups which arrange adoptions and foster care for pets.
They also usually get the animals their vaccinations and have them
spayed/neutered at no cost to you. Vet offices that treat farm
animals often have lower fees than your average "pet vet" and some
will also find animals new homes.
If you plan to keep any of the kittens, the first thing to do is have
a vet check them out. Ticks and especially fleas love little kittens
because their bodies are so warm. They may also have worms which can
be passed to other cats. If there's any discharge from the kittens'
eyes or noses, keep them seperated from Harry. It could be distemper
which is highly contagious.
Good luck and bless you for caring for those kitties!
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