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Hi! This is a tough one but I just thought of something. Since mommy cat is still lactating, maybe you could contact your humane society or a local cat rescue group. With so many babies being abandoned, maybe she could be a surrogate mother to baby kittens that still need to nurse. That way not only will mommy cat be safe, she'll be helping some newborns get the nutrition they need so badly. Plus it might help her if she thinks they're her own babies.
I think that our final decision is coming closer! We will bre leaving on holiday today for 3 days in Normandy.Marie-Rose will take very good care of little "LIZZIE JANE as long as needed. The little sweetheart will amost sure be here by the end of July!!!!!!!!!!
Why Lizzie Jane?
I named her after my mom, who's name is Lezy Jeanne! She will be sooooo honoured by this! Mommy is at the hospital now, getting minerals and foods; poor mommy, she doesn't relise where she is, who we are, etc :(
It is easy, mommy is a sweet person, and that little kitten is a sweet catperson! Sooooooooooooo: LIZZIE-JANE
Aw that's SO sweet of you to name her after your mother :)
yayyyyyy.....I am sooo glad you are gonna give Lizzie-Jane a try. Good Luck Lut I am sure this will work out wonderfully for all of you. :D
GREAT news, Lut!
And what an honor to have your mother's name. :)
I am so sorry for poor little Lizzy Jane. When she is spayed and healthy etc. it would be easier to find a new home for her- if you have to;)
But I guess the name says it all. Congrats.:)
That's a big concern of mine also! Cats hide their kittens very well, and they could be a good distance away from where mama was found. Starvation is a brutal way to die, and I'd be inclined to spay & vaccinate her, put a break-away collar around her neck with your phone #, and then let her go. :( I have followed nursing cats for upwards of a half mile from the food source in order to find their nest. Mom cats are very good at doing a decoy act if they think they're being followed, and will lead people on wild goose chases, but by following and watching from a distance in my car, I've tracked down most of the litters in time.Quote:
Originally posted by moosmom
Lut,
First, are you absolutely POSITIVE that the babies aren't anywhere in the direct vicinity??? I'd hate to take their mama away if they're still around. Any way you can let her out and see where she goes?
I'd take the little girl in. It's OBVIOUS that she needs someone like you to love and care for her.
GO FOR IT!!!
Some news !
First: we've not decided yet what to do :( . My husband isn't sure, Indra says yes, and Jo says no. Will have to talk again!
The kittens are nowhere to be found. I hope they didn't suffer to much....., poor kitties! The mom-cat is very happy now. She isn't looking for her little ones anymore.
Oh, and her name will NOT be Lizzie Jane. Nobody likes it here, exept me...
:rolleyes: . My hubby says that an Indian name would be better. So, what do you all think about "Chippie" ( from Chippewa)?I love it!
Sounds to me like you have almost decided to keep her, Chippie sounds a cute name for her, any pics of her, would love to see her.:)
I have no pics yet, as Marie-Rose lives in another town. But Chippie looks a lot like the cat-of-the-day Poppy :)
Any decision yet???
No......:rolleyes: . But we will have to make up our mind, right;) Well, I don't, as I know what I want :D !!
I will defenitely decide next week, as my hubby's vacation will be over then; I will be home a lot then, and will have enough time to welcome Chippie!