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

[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.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Lori, I'm glad to hear that things are going well with the kittens. I also think that you did the right thing. Take care and please continue to keep us updated about them. I'm also looking forward to pictures.

How are your other furkids reacting to the kittens? I'm sure that you have them secluded in another room but I bet they sense that something is there.

[jazzcat]

I guess I know we did the right thing but we saw the momma out the calling and looking for them and it broke my heart. Of course as soon as she saw us in the window she ran under the deck but that is something, she usually runs out of the yard. She's been eating the food we put out.

KAK - My guys are acting normal as long as they don't see them but when they could see them through the french doors in the sunroon with us today they got a little riled. R&R are the worst. They both get hissy and spend all their time blowing at anything that moves, including us. They seem to get it over as soon as we put the kittens back in the office and out of site. Suprisingly Ripley is being rather laid back about it all.

Here are pictures!
This is the first one I found, the one with some lungs. Trouble aka Mouth


This is the gray one and the largest. He looks really blue in some lighting. Pops


Finally the smaller and quiter one, Silent Bob or SB.

He has less white on his front paws.

Pops and SB together.


I'm guessing they are 2-3 weeks old. Do you think I'm off? They are fairly coordinated on their feet and Trouble is very playful. He even plaid with some jingle balls today. They are amazing at climbing already too.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I couldn't tell you how old they are except that they're very young. They sure are adorable and very healthy looking. The grey one does look like a blue grey. My Storm is also considered a blue cat.

[kimlovescats]

Lori, they are older than 2 weeks for sure. I am guessing closer to 4 to 5 weeks. Their ears are completely up and they look older in the face. It's hard to tell in pictures, but if they are climbing around then I think so! They will probably learn to use the potty box soon too, so I would go ahead and introduce them to one! Feel in their mouths for teeth .... they might even be able to start nibbling something wet.

They are ADORABLE!

Kim