Accidentally Adopting A Cat

[Jojo1988]

Hello,
So me and my boyfriend have recently moved into a new house. When we viewed the house there was a tiny kitten asking to be fussed, so unable to avoid the cuteness we made a fuss of her. There were some children around and one pointed out that the cat was theirs and her name was smudge.
We thought nothing of it after the viewing and made our preparations to move in. Roll on moving in day, we open the door and 'meow' in runs this tiny kitten. So we stop and give her a fuss, putting her out after. During our unpacking we here cat crying and it continues so we let her in. She runs to the kitchen. Feeling sorry, and slightly manipulated, we give her some chicken which she devours quickly. Long story short she now spends every day here, she goes out and knows when we are coming home. We have never seen the child who claimed that she was theres or seen her go to any other houses. Her name is definitely smudge as she responds to it We noticed fairly early on that she has a large lump on her stomach. We thought we'd give her a few months and see if she moved on but she hasn't. What should we do?

 

[Sarthur2]

It sounds like she needs to see a vet for a health check.

She has clearly adopted you. No one seems to be looking for her. It sounds like you have a cat now!

How old is she? She'll need spaying so that she does not get pregnant, if she is not already.

Can you post a picture of her, and another of the lump?

 

[Jojo1988]

I'll try and get one of the lump but it seems very sensitive and it's difficult to get a picture of it. But here is a picture of her. We think she is about 7mnths old but I'm not sure.

 

[Sarthur2]

Can you get her to the vet to have the lump checked out, and to set a spay appointment?

She's a very pretty cat who looks quite content!

 

[rubysmama]

If it's been months, I'd say she's claimed you and your boyfriend as her family. Congrats on your new house. And your new kitty. And remember, they say "a house is not a home without a cat".

Smudge is beautiful. Hopefully the lump on her stomach is nothing serious. Best get it checked out by a vet to get a professional diagnosis.

 

[Jojo1988]

Thank you. Yes we will. We were just trying so see if she moved on, but now we're going to take her asap. She seems very happy and never stops purring

 

[Sarthur2]

Please let us know what the vet says.

 

[trudy1]

Cute baby. Glad she found you, looks like a great match!

Moving on? I think probably to your bedroom.

Good work.

 

[dustydiamond1]

Please let us know what the vet says.

 

[trudy1]

So what was the lump?

 

[KatKnapper]

Congrats on your new home and your welcoming guest. Any signs of an incision at that lump or a ink mark? She's a very pretty kitty

 

[ArchyCat]

Let us know about the vet visit, please.

 

[KatKnapper]

With this kitty purring and moving his/herself into their new home, and the fact they are probably still getting themselves in and settled, this vet visit may be on their list but not at the top (nor would it be on mine), especially being on an extended holiday weekend.

 

[mazie]

What a pretty cat! She does look quite content with you two. Are you keeping the name Smudge?

 

[Kat0121]

Thank you. Yes we will. We were just trying so see if she moved on, but now we're going to take her asap. She seems very happy and never stops purring

She is adorable!!! How is she doing?

 

[maggie101]

Hello,
So me and my boyfriend have recently moved into a new house. When we viewed the house there was a tiny kitten asking to be fussed, so unable to avoid the cuteness we made a fuss of her. There were some children around and one pointed out that the cat was theirs and her name was smudge.
We thought nothing of it after the viewing and made our preparations to move in. Roll on moving in day, we open the door and 'meow' in runs this tiny kitten. So we stop and give her a fuss, putting her out after. During our unpacking we here cat crying and it continues so we let her in. She runs to the kitchen. Feeling sorry, and slightly manipulated, we give her some chicken which she devours quickly. Long story short she now spends every day here, she goes out and knows when we are coming home. We have never seen the child who claimed that she was theres or seen her go to any other houses. Her name is definitely smudge as she responds to it We noticed fairly early on that she has a large lump on her stomach. We thought we'd give her a few months and see if she moved on but she hasn't. What should we do?

Join the app Nextdoor and post her. It is people that live around you. Do not let her outside.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Hello Jojo1988 and welcome you, your BF and SMUDGE to TCS! *PRAYERS* for her to be well and healthy, and to get her checkup, innoculations and spay very, very soon. Hoping you will keep her indoors-only for her safety and health and your peace of mind. She is beautiful. Please keep us updated on how she is doing.