There is a kitten trapped- UPDATE I have THEM *3*

[ChrisH]

and bless you and hubby both.

Good luck.

[orangemm]

Yes, bless you for saving these little babies.

[jazzcat]

Thanks for the support everyone.

So far the rascals are doing well. The first one I found is the most outgoing. He didn't seem feral at all but these other two are bonded very closely and are still timid but are coming around. The little gray one seems to be the biggest and is already becoming vocal and curious. The other little tuxie seems to be the runt and didn't want to eat at first but Daddy Richard finally got him eating from the syringe and now this morning he decided the bottle was a good thing.

Their temporary names are Trouble for the first tuxie I found (but I also call him Mouth or Lungs because he is LOUD), Pops for the gray one because he is the hissy one that kept popping at Richard when he spit (he has stopped that now) and Silent Bob for the runt but I have a feeling he may be a she. Of course I have no idea of their sex yet.

As for the mom and dad, we finally saw the mom late last night and she looks okay. I'm on the list for a trap but was told it may take several weeks. None of the rescues have returned my calls so I have no trap. The dad is currently sunning himself on my back deck. He belongs to a neighbor and has been around here for a year or two. I don't know which neighbor for sure but it one a few houses down and he is well feed and healthy, just unaltered. We are guessing the mom either belongs to someone who has kicked her out since she was pregnant or maybe was abdondoned by her family when they moved. I will keep feeding her and trying to win her trust but that is hard to do when she bolts everytime she sees me. I just don't see getting her and the babies together and I'm sad and sorry about that. Have I done the right thing?

I'll try to posts some pics of the little rascals later. Time to go buy more KMR now.

[Catty1]

I wonder if there is a way to rig up a large dog kennel with the kittens in it. (Got friends with dogs?) Maybe use some chicken wire or something to keep them from escaping, while keeping the main door open for mom. Put tuna in too.

This means the door won't shut automatically - so you will have to watch at the time when you think the mom will be around. Maybe put it near the juniper bush?

Sometimes pet or agricultural stores - even wildlife centres or zoos - might have a live trap they can lend. Even Pest Control places.

That's a lot of phoning, but it's all I can think of.

Good luck. The babes sound adorable!

[kimlovescats]

First of all, YES, you have done the right thing. If you hadn't gotten the babies inside then the coyote might have gotten them, and you might never have been able to get them tamed!!!! If that happened, then there would be mom plus 3 kittens running around unaltered! As long as they are eating the KMR, then they will do just fine! Mom might surprise you and become more trusting in time. Just keep putting food out for her and talking softly to her when you have seen her around. Kitties hide, but they are always nosy to keep watching!!! Some time when you have just seen her ... stay outside and talk to her, even though you can't see her. Let her see you place the food bowl out, maybe even move it a bit closer to the direction she ran to, so she knows you intended it for her.

Now..... give those little tiny (LUCKY) babies some kisses for me!!! I love the names!!! Pat Daddy Richard on the back for his help as well! You know how I love those Cat-Loving Men!!!

Again, if you need ANYTHING, just give me a call again!

Hugs,
Kim

[lisalee]

Oh bless you Lori for helping these little babies, you certainly did the right thing. That little gray baby is soooo precious! I'm in love with him. I hope everything works out with all of them and momma too!

[Vermontcat]

That's great that you rescued the three little kittens.
I wish you luck in getting the momma cat too.
I hope you are recovering well from your surgery too.
I would love to see photos of the little tuxies when you have a chance.