Hi all,
My name is Sandra, I’m completely new to this world of cat rescue. I’ve gone down this rabbit hole for the last 2 weeks, ever since the 3 cutest kittens and their mom moved into my backyard.
The little ones seem to be about 3-4 months old, so the rescue group I contacted won’t take them. Their advice was to TNR mom (asap), and in a few weeks, do the same to the babies.
Here’s the thing…
I am in love with those 3 babies, and if I could, I would foster them right now and socialize them. We went from them running away and hiding for a few hours, the second they hear the door open (this was just last week), to them waiting for me when they hear me, and coming all the way up to my toes to grab treats, as well as playing with a toy I brought. Even mom has started joining when it’s time for snacks.
I really feel like these kittens have a chance, and would do great if socialized. But here’s the other thing: unfortunately, my husband is not on board with taking them in. He wants to help find fosters who could take them.
What do I do… do I keep working with them outdoors, do TNR when possible, and try to socialize them outside still? Or is there a rescue that might have capacity? Photo attached because the cuteness is just too much.
My name is Sandra, I’m completely new to this world of cat rescue. I’ve gone down this rabbit hole for the last 2 weeks, ever since the 3 cutest kittens and their mom moved into my backyard.
The little ones seem to be about 3-4 months old, so the rescue group I contacted won’t take them. Their advice was to TNR mom (asap), and in a few weeks, do the same to the babies.
Here’s the thing…
I am in love with those 3 babies, and if I could, I would foster them right now and socialize them. We went from them running away and hiding for a few hours, the second they hear the door open (this was just last week), to them waiting for me when they hear me, and coming all the way up to my toes to grab treats, as well as playing with a toy I brought. Even mom has started joining when it’s time for snacks.
I really feel like these kittens have a chance, and would do great if socialized. But here’s the other thing: unfortunately, my husband is not on board with taking them in. He wants to help find fosters who could take them.
What do I do… do I keep working with them outdoors, do TNR when possible, and try to socialize them outside still? Or is there a rescue that might have capacity? Photo attached because the cuteness is just too much.
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