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Are these kittens in danger?
Hi! A stray cat has dropped a litter in my backyard. They've been there off and on for over a week. Their eyes have been open for a few days. I figure they were born around the 4th. I feed and water them. I wonder if my 2 cats will kill them? They are female, long spayed, one about 2-y-o, the other about nine. So far, they respect kitten's nest and show no aggression unless Mom tries to enter the house. They are mostly indoor cats but often have outside access. No killer training, can't kill a bug. In particular I wonder about when the kittens will leave their nest to play, or when Mom is not home. If there their might be problems, I'll shoo away the Mom/kittens and let them deal with the outside not-so-wild. Mom took here her kittens away once before for a few days when I was watering. I have no intention of keeping mom around after the kittens are gone. 2's enough. Thanks! --Doug |
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in article , Doug Bashford at
wrote on 7/19/03 11:40 AM: Hi! A stray cat has dropped a litter in my backyard. They've been there off and on for over a week. Their eyes have been open for a few days. I figure they were born around the 4th. I feed and water them. I wonder if my 2 cats will kill them? They are female, long spayed, one about 2-y-o, the other about nine. So far, they respect kitten's nest and show no aggression unless Mom tries to enter the house. They are mostly indoor cats but often have outside access. No killer training, can't kill a bug. In particular I wonder about when the kittens will leave their nest to play, or when Mom is not home. If there their might be problems, I'll shoo away the Mom/kittens and let them deal with the outside not-so-wild. Mom took here her kittens away once before for a few days when I was watering. I have no intention of keeping mom around after the kittens are gone. 2's enough. Thanks! --Doug Just what are you going to do with mom? Karen |
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in article , Doug Bashford at
wrote on 7/19/03 3:01 PM: On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis: - Just what are you going to do with mom? Shoo her way with the water hose. For all I know, she has people. She is very very friendly, or hateful. ...Hormones I figure. --Doug Why don't you try finding a rescue group for her. Seems pretty nasty to just "shoo" her away. Karen |
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in article , Doug Bashford at
wrote on 7/19/03 3:01 PM: On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis: - Just what are you going to do with mom? Shoo her way with the water hose. For all I know, she has people. She is very very friendly, or hateful. ...Hormones I figure. --Doug Why don't you try finding a rescue group for her. Seems pretty nasty to just "shoo" her away. Karen |
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On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis: - Just what are you going to do with mom? Shoo her way with the water hose. For all I know, she has people. She is very very friendly, or hateful. ....Hormones I figure. --Doug |
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On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis: - Just what are you going to do with mom? Shoo her way with the water hose. For all I know, she has people. She is very very friendly, or hateful. ....Hormones I figure. --Doug |
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... | in article , Doug Bashford at | wrote on 7/19/03 3:01 PM: | | | | On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis: | - Just what are you going to do with mom? | | Shoo her way with the water hose. | For all I know, she has people. | She is very very friendly, or hateful. | ...Hormones I figure. | --Doug | | | Why don't you try finding a rescue group for her. Seems pretty nasty to just | "shoo" her away. | | Karen | Yeah, really. If she had a home she wouldn't be in your yard with her kittens. If she is friendly then she *used* to have a home but someone probably dumped her. Stupid people. Anyway, if you don't want to take care of her then try to find a rescue group and give them a few bucks while you're at it. The Roadside Artist ----------------------------- www.roadsideartist.com |
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"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message ... | in article , Doug Bashford at | wrote on 7/19/03 3:01 PM: | | | | On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis: | - Just what are you going to do with mom? | | Shoo her way with the water hose. | For all I know, she has people. | She is very very friendly, or hateful. | ...Hormones I figure. | --Doug | | | Why don't you try finding a rescue group for her. Seems pretty nasty to just | "shoo" her away. | | Karen | Yeah, really. If she had a home she wouldn't be in your yard with her kittens. If she is friendly then she *used* to have a home but someone probably dumped her. Stupid people. Anyway, if you don't want to take care of her then try to find a rescue group and give them a few bucks while you're at it. The Roadside Artist ----------------------------- www.roadsideartist.com |
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Are you a cat lover? I think you should find a nice home or shelter for the mother and the kittens. That would be the right thing to do. Do the right thing Doug. : ) Doug Bashford wrote: Hi! A stray cat has dropped a litter in my backyard. They've been there off and on for over a week. Their eyes have been open for a few days. I figure they were born around the 4th. I feed and water them. I wonder if my 2 cats will kill them? They are female, long spayed, one about 2-y-o, the other about nine. So far, they respect kitten's nest and show no aggression unless Mom tries to enter the house. They are mostly indoor cats but often have outside access. No killer training, can't kill a bug. In particular I wonder about when the kittens will leave their nest to play, or when Mom is not home. If there their might be problems, I'll shoo away the Mom/kittens and let them deal with the outside not-so-wild. Mom took here her kittens away once before for a few days when I was watering. I have no intention of keeping mom around after the kittens are gone. 2's enough. Thanks! --Doug |
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