I started feding 1 cat, and now im feeding 4! I need someones help!

First you would have to explain to me how to use the paypal account, i've only used it to order on ebay, never used it for anything else. Dont worry about replying now, you can explain everything once I find a suitable clinic. Thanks for your help so far.

No problem Keith, I am normally around on the forums, I will also keep an eye on this thread.

Good luck to you

Emma, thank you for your generousity, but if I may make a suggestion? make the check payable to the vet clinic if that is the way you wish to go.

I wish I could do that Hissy but I am in the UK, the only way I can help anybody abroad is by using my paypal account. If anybody abused my generiousity I do believe they have to live with what they have done.

Here's a list of groups that can help you or put you in touch with someone who can help you get these cats speutered. Just scroll down the page a little to find the links.

http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/abo...nts/nycfcc.htm

hi i hope everything turns out ok for you and the kittys and god bless the lady here in the uk whos willing to help keith i wish i could im keeping a eye on this thread to see how things turn out for all good luck to all xx

Hey guess what I found a place that's sending me 3 certificates to get Starlight and her 2 kittens fixed, isnt that great! After all that's done now I have to find them homes because I told the people giving me the certificates that I would find them homes.

Good for you Keith!

Yeah now I need to figure out how to get all 3 trapped. If I trapped the mother and the kittens were alone for one night, would they survive ok alone? After I catch them and get them fixed and let them go again, what are the chances I can catch them again if I find homes? Then again mabye they will warm up to me and come to me so I can pick them up once they realize im not trying to hurt them.

Originally Posted by keith p

Hey guess what I found a place that's sending me 3 certificates to get Starlight and her 2 kittens fixed, isnt that great! After all that's done now I have to find them homes because I told the people giving me the certificates that I would find them homes.

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Yay!!

That's excellent news Keith!! Not sure about the best order to trap them.

Originally Posted by keith p

Yeah now I need to figure out how to get all 3 trapped. If I trapped the mother and the kittens were alone for one night, would they survive ok alone? After I catch them and get them fixed and let them go again, what are the chances I can catch them again if I find homes? Then again mabye they will warm up to me and come to me so I can pick them up once they realize im not trying to hurt them.

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Keith...do you have a trap? Your suffolk spca should be able to lend you one if you don't. To trap all three at the same exact time may be difficult...you may have to do one-by-one.

No promises here BUT...if the adult & kittens are NOT feral and are truly adoptable...if you would like...I will find out if there is room for them at the Humane Society where I volunteer. They will find excellent homes for all of them!! I can only assume that the kittens will need some sort of socialization...possibly foster homes at first.

Please keep us posted and on getting those certificates for spay/neuter!!

One more thing, Keith...I will come & get the mother & kittens myself if you can't get to Nassau County.

Would they take them even though I live in Suffolk, and not Nassau? Should the vet doing the operation judge their temperment, and call the Humane Society you work at to tell them if they are adoptable or not, just an idea no promises that the vet would be able to do that. Also I have traps already.

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Would they take them even though I live in Suffolk, and not Nassau? Should the vet doing the operation judge their temperment, and call the Humane Society you work at to tell them if they are adoptable or not, just an idea no promises that the vet would be able to do that. Also I have traps already.

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Yes...will take the cats/kittens even though you are not in Nassau.

After the spay/neuter is done, there is some recovery time that is necessary. Females should be held 48 hours and males 24 hours.

If they really are not feral (just my opinion of course), I don't think you should release them at all...they should be adopted.

As far as temperment...if they are social, I can take them when they are recovered from spay/neuter. Again, if they truly are social, I will take them to the Humane Society where they will be given fresh food, water, any medication if needed, they will have soft bedding, litter, toys up the gazoo...and plenty of love until someone walks-in & falls in love with them...for adoption.

Leesali,
I just want to give you a big for your kind and generous offer.

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Leesali,
I just want to give you a big

for your kind and generous offer.

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Thank-you. Keith happens to live approx. 30-minutes away and if I can help this "momma" cat and her babies...well...how could I not

Sounds like Keith is trying soooo hard to the right thing for these cats...the least I can do is try to get them adopted.

Leesali...there are actually 4 cats....the mom cat, 2 kittens and another intact female cat. All of them should be spayed/neutered. My concern is that if you only aim for the 3, it will leave an intact cat behind who will most likely become pregnant.

Katie

Yes but I have not seen that intact female for 3 days now, I dont know what happened to her she has not shown up even for food.

Leesali I really appreciate your help, but I doubt all 3 will be fixed at once, so more than one visit/trip would probably have to be made. Good idea about getting them to you a day or two after they are fixed and not letting them back outside, just as long as both of us are not busy and Humane Societys are open. I have a crate I can keep them in with a litterbox,food,toys, and bedding, but it's only for after surgery.

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Leesali...there are actually 4 cats....the mom cat, 2 kittens and another intact female cat. All of them should be spayed/neutered. My concern is that if you only aim for the 3, it will leave an intact cat behind who will most likely become pregnant.

Katie

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Understand the concern and agree that the other female should not be left behind. If she is...the problem will begin all over again.

When Keith gets to the point of the actual trapping...will speak to him about how many gift certificates he has for spay/neuter. Personally, I have some funds at a local vet. that I received from SPAY USA...and have no problem using some of those funds for TNR.