Good evening. I am new to this, so forgive me in advance if I don’t know the rules for posting. I am just extremely concerned. Here’s my story:
In late September I came Accross a stray cat in my backyard. Since I have 2 indoor cats, I immediately took some food out for her. I could tell she had kittens but she was alone. For the next few days I continued to feed her and after 2 weeks she brought her 2 kittens over to my yard. I was so excited. I named the mom Autumn because her coat is the perfect autumn blend of colors and she came to me right when Autumn began. Anyway, I could tell she was young herself, and the kittens were about 4 weeks when I first saw them. I bought some kitten food to nourish her and made several shelters for them. She took in to her new home just fine and I got to see the kittens grow. When they seemed to be big enough I trapped them and took all 3 to get neutered and they all got their vaccinations. I have gotten them heating pads, different shelter areas including making an opening on my barn door so they can have access to it whenever they please. Autumn is now more than a stray cat, a regular cat because she runs to me every time I come outside to see them and hangs out with me while I work on the garden. The kittens (Jack & Sally) although come very close to me, they still are a bit shy and run if I get too close. Everything has been perfect for 2 months until last night. Sunday I made the mistake to leave the catnip plant I have on a hanging pot on the ground, and last night I notice that another cat was on my porch, when I went outside he ran, but I think something must of happened because This morning for the first time in 2 months Autumn and the kittens were not on my back yard. They usually sleep on one of the shelters that has a heating pad right outside my patio door. I spent all morning calling for them and finally on mid afternoon, Autumn showed up and seemed very happy to see me but the kittens were not with her. After she ate and napped as she normally does, she left again and I can’t And hasn’t come back. I’ve been going around my block several times calling for them but haven’t succeeded in finding them. I am beyond worried for the kittens. Jack is a mamas boy and a big eater, so my heart is breaking to think today is the first day for him to go hungry. Why did she move them if she knows my backyard is safe? Could she have moved hem temporarily because of this Tom cat that appeared out of nowhere last night? Why would she come today to eat but not bring the babies Along? Could it be because she wanted to check out the premises to make sure no other cats were around? I know she must be close by, but it kills me to think of the poor babies being out there in a new environment with no heating pad for this cold nights and hungry. (Sally is the little white & black kitten) jack is white & red
In late September I came Accross a stray cat in my backyard. Since I have 2 indoor cats, I immediately took some food out for her. I could tell she had kittens but she was alone. For the next few days I continued to feed her and after 2 weeks she brought her 2 kittens over to my yard. I was so excited. I named the mom Autumn because her coat is the perfect autumn blend of colors and she came to me right when Autumn began. Anyway, I could tell she was young herself, and the kittens were about 4 weeks when I first saw them. I bought some kitten food to nourish her and made several shelters for them. She took in to her new home just fine and I got to see the kittens grow. When they seemed to be big enough I trapped them and took all 3 to get neutered and they all got their vaccinations. I have gotten them heating pads, different shelter areas including making an opening on my barn door so they can have access to it whenever they please. Autumn is now more than a stray cat, a regular cat because she runs to me every time I come outside to see them and hangs out with me while I work on the garden. The kittens (Jack & Sally) although come very close to me, they still are a bit shy and run if I get too close. Everything has been perfect for 2 months until last night. Sunday I made the mistake to leave the catnip plant I have on a hanging pot on the ground, and last night I notice that another cat was on my porch, when I went outside he ran, but I think something must of happened because This morning for the first time in 2 months Autumn and the kittens were not on my back yard. They usually sleep on one of the shelters that has a heating pad right outside my patio door. I spent all morning calling for them and finally on mid afternoon, Autumn showed up and seemed very happy to see me but the kittens were not with her. After she ate and napped as she normally does, she left again and I can’t And hasn’t come back. I’ve been going around my block several times calling for them but haven’t succeeded in finding them. I am beyond worried for the kittens. Jack is a mamas boy and a big eater, so my heart is breaking to think today is the first day for him to go hungry. Why did she move them if she knows my backyard is safe? Could she have moved hem temporarily because of this Tom cat that appeared out of nowhere last night? Why would she come today to eat but not bring the babies Along? Could it be because she wanted to check out the premises to make sure no other cats were around? I know she must be close by, but it kills me to think of the poor babies being out there in a new environment with no heating pad for this cold nights and hungry. (Sally is the little white & black kitten) jack is white & red
