AWWW Gemini's 1st pic

[barncat]

It is good that you are planning what to do for your cat and her babies. Everyone has given you good advice.... You will want to make sure that your momcat has a place to have her kittens away from the male that got her pregnant. Newborn kittens do not smell like cats to cats and some males (even those who are o.k. with older kittens) may try to hurt the babies (thinking they are strangely delivered food). This doesn't make the male bad... just confused, so make sure your girl has a safe space away from all other cats.

Sometimes young females that have not seen other kittens raised don't really know how to be moms, so monitor her to see that she is feeding and cleaning the babies.

I grew up in farm country where kittens were welcomed working members of the community. When the area changed, my cats became de-sexed house pets...mostly to keep them safe from idiot humans. Kittens are beautiful and watching them grow is a delight, but as everyone has already told you, finding good safe homes for kittens and cats is really hard.

Two of my cats, Captain and Artemis are products of a person who had so much fun with her accidental kittens, she let her cat have another litter and then could find no homes...(so I took two and my friend took one before she took them to be put to sleep. We also found a home for the female which a vet friend spayed at a discount.) Sometimes it is very hard to afford all the care my animals need so adding these two (although never regretted) was not easy.

By coming to this site it is clear you care about your cat. Enjoy her and her "blessings". Catmandu has given you good kitten box tips. Most cats have little trouble giving birth if they are well-fed and big enough. A vet trip will let you know if she is likely to be at risk or not.

Again, good wishes on this.

[babychicaleek]

we got rid of 'the boy cat'

[clarebear]

we got rid of 'the boy cat'

Was he a stray? or a pet? Hope he has found a nice home

[Jessika]

we got rid of 'the boy cat'

I'm hoping you adopted him out to a shelter or new family?

Adn please remember that getting rid of the male is no excuse for not getting the mother spayed after she has her litter.

[catnapper]

we got rid of 'the boy cat'

Got "rid of"? How so? I sure hope you didn't just toss him outside or dump him elsewhere. Even if you gave him to the Humane Society, you just handed him a death sentence. So, you are not an adult. That does not mean you cannot make mature and responsible choices that affect any animal's life.

As a kid, I would have been all over my mom til she got my pet spayed,... but then again, I wouldn't have HAD to be all over her. We knew that if you got a pet - you got it spayed at 6 months. and if I knew I'd have no influence over my parents and how they'd respect my pet, I'd tell them I wasn't interested in having one. And spays? Like I said, there are FREE ones out there, ones you as a minor can find and get for your pet even if you don't have a part time job.

We are not trying to make you feel like a bad pet parent. If you feel that way, its your own guilt reflected upon yourself knowing you are wrong. All that we have told you isn't something new and shocking. There have been "spay and Neuter" drives in every area of the country for a good 20 years. Ignorance doesn't make animal neglect right. And NOT spaying your cat is neglect. "Getting rid" of a pet is neglect.

Too darn bad if you don't like the truth.

[babychicaleek]

yeah we had to get RID of him sorry but we are TIGHT with money to afford 1 CAT now i dunno where we put that cat but we would never get RID of Gemini she is now happy he is gone but we gave him away to OUR neighbors but THEY had him for A WEEK they didnt like him HE WAS BAD

[babychicaleek]

i was just asking what i wanted to know then yall DRAGGED it to a NEW subject ok

[Jessika]

i was just asking what i wanted to know then yall DRAGGED it to a NEW subject ok

NOBODY here "dragged" it to a new subject. We're just going on what you tell us.

Getting rid of the male cat is in NO WAY a substitute for spaying the mother after she has her litter. PERIOD. If you think that "getting rid" of the male will solve your problems, you are terribly mistaken.

You say you can't even afford to take care of one cat now, but you have a pregnant mother?? You wouldn't have had that problem in the first place if you would have been a responsible pet owner and did the responsible thing. But now that you have kittens on the way, if you can not provide the mother proper medical care and attention throughout and after her pregnancy, and also vet bills for the kittens, then you really need to think of other alternatives.

Maybe this will be a learning experience for you in the future to get future pets spayed and neutered.

[catnapper]

LOLOL.... more excuses. If anyone knows what its like trying to afford cats when you can barely afford to live yourself, it is me. Lets just say we barely make ends meet each month, and we are seriously in debt up to our eyeballs.... yet I do EVERYTHING in my power to make sure my cats are well taken care of and fed the best possible foods.

I plan for vet visits months in advance and sock away a few dollars here and there for their annual visits. I have friends who help me when they have emergencies, and I repay them as I can. I live on mac-n-cheese and PB&J sandwiches just so I can afford their special food.

Once again, this will be the THIRD time I mention it --- and I'll capitalize it this time so you don't miss it: THERE ARE FREE SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE!!!!

There is NO excuse for not spaying your cat. No excuse for dumping a spraying unneutered male: thats what unneutered males DO. FYI, unneutered males also tend to have a slew of behavioral issues like dominace and aggression. Getting them fixed tends to fix all the issues.

[moosmom]

[QUOTE]We are not trying to make you feel like a bad pet parent. If you feel that way, its your own guilt reflected upon yourself knowing you are wrong. All that we have told you isn't something new and shocking. There have been "spay and Neuter" drives in every area of the country for a good 20 years. Ignorance doesn't make animal neglect right. And NOT spaying your cat is neglect. "Getting rid" of a pet is neglect.

Too darn bad if you don't like the truth"

Well put.

Babychicaleek,

Hey, you asked for the advice and I gave it. But I want you also to know that I TOTALLY agree with Catnapper and everyone else here. We speak from experience, rescuing HUNDREDS not to mention THOUSANDS (right, Jan?) of cats abandoned, neglected and abused from the streets everyday. It breaks my heart.

Please do the right thing and have your cats spayed AND neutered when they become of age, not AFTER they've had 4 or 5 litters. If you want to experience it, rent the movie!

[catmandu]

A Cat is not bad,hes a Cat doing what Cats do,when they are not neutered,and is shunted from house to house.
Does that mean,that sadly hes a homeless stray?
Is there a No Kill Shelter near you,where you can take him,where he will have a chance at a New Home.
We are praying for that Poor Cat.
I see so many Boy Cats on the Porch,that someone didnt want,not to be sad over your former Companion.