Hi, I'm hoping for some advice about a feral family in our yard.
Last year, two feral cats took up residence in our yard. A few months later, four kittens emerged from wherever mom had given birth and we were able to trap two and we adopted a third. We were never able to catch mom or the last kitten. Mom had two more kittens in the last week, but this time in a pet bed we put out underneath a makeshift shelter. She's caring for the kittens and is somewhat trusting of us.
The weather is about to take a turn (high winds, rain) and I'm not sure what we should do. The family is currently living in the bed under a tarp that is well anchored but doesn't cover on all sides. Mom comes to the door but I'm not sure she would tolerate being indoors. Should we try to bring them in and see how it goes, or leave them as is and keep close watch? Any guidance is greatly appreciated!
Last year, two feral cats took up residence in our yard. A few months later, four kittens emerged from wherever mom had given birth and we were able to trap two and we adopted a third. We were never able to catch mom or the last kitten. Mom had two more kittens in the last week, but this time in a pet bed we put out underneath a makeshift shelter. She's caring for the kittens and is somewhat trusting of us.
The weather is about to take a turn (high winds, rain) and I'm not sure what we should do. The family is currently living in the bed under a tarp that is well anchored but doesn't cover on all sides. Mom comes to the door but I'm not sure she would tolerate being indoors. Should we try to bring them in and see how it goes, or leave them as is and keep close watch? Any guidance is greatly appreciated!