A stray cat giving birth

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WEll she came to me a bit ago i put a towel in a cardboard box for her she quickly jumped into it and she  finally gave birth to the first kitten...

Can I feel her while she's in labour?
 

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WEll she came to me a bit ago i put a towel in a cardboard box for her she quickly jumped into it and she  finally gave birth to the first kitten...

Can I feel her while she's in labour?
Probably you can.   if she isnt afraid of you, and recognized you are wanting to help her, yes, its one of the paradoxes of rescuing work.  Surprising often you can help much more actively than you could imagine.

But if you notice she is the least stressed by your presence, beware...

How long ago did she come to you?   How shy to you is she?   I presume now she has "landed"  and isnt no longer scared to be in your place.
 
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She's a stray cat who lives in the neighbour, she knwos me well because I've been feeding her the last week.. I took care of her many times when she gave birth before.. I feel like spaying her after this litter... everytime she wants to go in labour she runs to me to ask for help and the same have happened today... I've placed her in a dark quiet place and let her aloone while giving birth, I also put a plate of wet food there and planning to come back to check her out after 4 hours.. (one hour to go) to let her have the moment with the kittens :)
 

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She's a stray cat who lives in the neighbour, she knwos me well because I've been feeding her the last week.. I took care of her many times when she gave birth before.. I feel like spaying her after this litter... everytime she wants to go in labour she runs to me to ask for help and the same have happened today... I've placed her in a dark quiet place and let her aloone while giving birth, I also put a plate of wet food there and planning to come back to check her out after 4 hours.. (one hour to go) to let her have the moment with the kittens :)
If that is so, you can be with her, its OK.  but leaving her be in peace is also OK.  I suppose she would meow and even fetch you, if she really wanted you with her.   Still, she is apparently accepting you.

Yes, if you can help her with spaying when she is done, it would be swell!
 
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I just went to see her now and saw 3 kittens same as her colour ( blondie:D) and the 4th kitten is black ^^ guess its female.. I can't touch them or anything just put her food and left cuz she was staring.. 

Soon will be time to help my own cat, about  aweek ahead for her birth:):)
 

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Please do spay this cat after her kittens wean. It's so hard on her to be a stray and have litter after litter. We can help you locate a low-cost spay/neuter clinic. Thank you for helping her. Can you leave her some dry food and water? Is she on your property?
 
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Yes, dont worry :p 

She's not my cat no, only a tamed one who wanders around the neighbour.
 

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Yes, dont worry :p 
She's not my cat no, only a tamed one who wanders around the neighbour.
Can you take responsibility for her, though? It would be a wonderful thing to do. She needs help.
 
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I doooooooooo. I put her food every few hours.. Her kittens are gaining weight as well ^^
 

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Spaying her would be the greatest gift you give her, her and your cat. You will be blessed for your kind soul, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help for a helpless creature.  
 

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How is this family doing? Any chance you can get them all spayed and neutered and help to find the kittens homes?
 
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very awesome! 2 days ago.. Their eyes started to open.. I still go visit her every day to feed her and all.. Umm im thinking of keeping the males and find the female a home ! And yes gotta spay the mom!
 

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very awesome! 2 days ago.. Their eyes started to open.. I still go visit her every day to feed her and all.. Umm im thinking of keeping the males and find the female a home ! And yes gotta spay the mom!
Can you bring them inside?
 
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They are living with their mom in my garage. Do not worry :p

My own cat gave birth last night..I think there will be trouble having two queens togather in the same place !
 

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Is it warm enough in the garage, or have you added a heat source?

How are your cat and her new kittens doing?
 
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It's very warm there yeah.. They are doing okayy..

Eyes opened and very healthy :)
 

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That's good to hear! We'd love to see pictures when you get a chance! [emoji]128571[/emoji]
 
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Sure :p Tomuro I will try in the morning -.^
 
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