Yesterday behind our gagage my dog found a mom cat with her babies. She was very well hidden. Blends in with the leaves that are behind the garage and has herself a little cubby hole.
I gave her some food and water. She is so, so skinny for having two little babies about a week old.
Well, this morning while building a little shelter for the food (to keep it out of sight of all the squirrals) she let me pet her and rub her head. She has no claws to hunt or defend herself.
She is the sweetest little girl.
My concern: no claws to defend herself or hunt.
I can't take her in because I already have two cats (and a few months ago I posted for advice about one of mine who didn't adjust to a move recently and marked her territory so I don't want a repeat of that) and a large black lab.
Should I just care for her and the babies by giving her the food and water and hope for the best until her babies are old enough to get them homes or should I contact my vet and bring the bunch in now where it is safe from cars and such?
help!