Take or Leave Them: Help??? (Oh My God #15, Update #25) (& Pictures #28!)

[sandragonfly]

the other thing worries me, they're half way to the street... especially the way I saw them, crawling facing it. I wonder if the mommy had dropped them while carrying and running off? well, we have a huge back yard and we'll be heading home soon, around a bit after noon so we should get there in time before them.

the very first few days I arrived back here from california (very beginning of september), I did spotted a black/white (stray or an outdoor?) cat to near where I saw the kittens today, but then I've not seen her around after that.. I thought shouldn't the kittens be a bit bigger (60 days cycle) or should there be more than two? because she was pretty huge at that time I saw her. and one is black/white like her... oh. I sure hope the mother is okay.

[Medusa]

I'd take them in and keep checking back for Mom. If she left them there, she'll come back for them and maybe you can get her, too, and have her spayed so that this doesn't happen again. Good luck, girl. We're rootin' for ya.

[Catty1]

Is there a rescue with a volunteer who can bottle-feed the babies? If you can do it too, you might want to bring them in and at least get them warm..especially if they are crawling by themselves.

HUGS!

[Taz_Zoee]

Good Boy Crayola!
I agree, bring them in and save their little lives.
I hope the mama kitty is okay.

[shais_mom]

i have no idea if you are still on crutches or not but with me being on crutches for the last 9 weeks I can't hardly carry my purse let alone catch a wily kitten. If you can catch them, at least take them to a shelter or a cat rescue, with all your problems lately, you do not need to add to your troubles, physically or financially.
And I'm thinking of all your animals not just trying to be difficult.

[sandragonfly]

I've been checking them constantly, they're right out of my back window (2nd floor). I saw a big grey tabby across the street pretty far away when we got home about an hour late - not sure if it's the mother or father.. never have seen that cat before.

if I don't see her by tonight with her kids before dark (a couple more hours), I will take them in! at least it has been sunshinning all afternoon, they're still in the same spot.

will keep you updated..

edit ~ we posted at the same time. I am only on one crutch now and I don't see why that really matters. the kittens seem only to be about a week old and are beyond faraway from wild yet. however yeah, I'm already tight in budget (ophraned sugar glider and locke to the vets and my new lease all in few days) but it's too cold here at nights and I just can't leave them like this. I am sure I can find a way, always have.

[sandragonfly]

they're not the "troubles" to me, but the little "flowers" who will keep me busy! only if I take them in.

I forgot to say, I have had done bottle peanuts before and it's not too hard.. especially I have no schedule right now.

[shais_mom]

[color=slateblue]edit ~ we posted at the same time. I am only on one crutch now and I don't see why that really matters. [color]

I didn't realize they were only that old, I thought they were older as I'm picturing trying to chase them down the street on crutches. Why does that matter? You must be more adapt at chasing things than I am b/c as I said I can barely carry my purse around my neck let alone carry a squirming animal!
I'd rather be on 2 crutches than one - I couldn't get the hang of that at all.

[Catty1]

"bottle peanuts" That is SO cute!

If they are staying in the same place, maybe momma left them there...she might not come back til night time...but you'd think they have to be nursed pretty often.

Tough call - I'd say take them in if you can, see if another shelter can foster them...if the momcat shows up, you will HEAR her calling for her kittens! I hope she is tame enough to pick up and bring to her babies.

The place you are staying - does your friend have a large dog kennel or something to keep them in?

Good luck!

[moosmom]

Gina,

I'd take them in. There are way too many predators out there. If the mama sees you she's liable to move them fearing they'll be in danger. Then you'll never find them.

Good luck.

[jackie]

When you check on them, are you always taking Crayola out with you?

He might be scaring momma cat off.