Hi everyone,
I've been feeding a little kitten for a few months, we've named him/her Scooter. I put out wet and dry food every day, with water, and he comes around a few times per day. I'm pretty sure he lives in the junk piles in my neighbors back yard because I watch him go under the fence after he has finished eating. Scooter is becoming less timid and will come to the window and try to interact with my inside cats. I can get within about 10 feet of him now without him bolting. He will sit on the porch and clean himself now as well.
I know the kindest thing to do is TNR but I'm 37 weeks pregnant right now and don't want to get too close to him until after I have the baby.
It's starting to get cold in NJ and I'm considering buying Scooter a shelter so I can make sure he's protected from the cold. Do you think this is a silly idea considering he doesn't sleep in my yard at the moment? I also plan on getting a heated water bowl and will also buy a heating pad for the shelter if I get one.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks so much!!
I've been feeding a little kitten for a few months, we've named him/her Scooter. I put out wet and dry food every day, with water, and he comes around a few times per day. I'm pretty sure he lives in the junk piles in my neighbors back yard because I watch him go under the fence after he has finished eating. Scooter is becoming less timid and will come to the window and try to interact with my inside cats. I can get within about 10 feet of him now without him bolting. He will sit on the porch and clean himself now as well.
I know the kindest thing to do is TNR but I'm 37 weeks pregnant right now and don't want to get too close to him until after I have the baby.
It's starting to get cold in NJ and I'm considering buying Scooter a shelter so I can make sure he's protected from the cold. Do you think this is a silly idea considering he doesn't sleep in my yard at the moment? I also plan on getting a heated water bowl and will also buy a heating pad for the shelter if I get one.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks so much!!