This is from the forum guidelines:Originally Posted by Penfold
Jessie (my cat) just doesn't seem to get pregnant or want to give a litter (which I would love).
Is there any steps I can take to help the process along a bit?
Hey Penny...thanks for responding. By responsible breeder, I think we are talking about 2 different things (although I can appreciate that you are responsible on your farm). Although your cat may in fact have some purebred heritage...she herself isn't purebred. By responsible purebred breeder, I am referring to individuals who are trying to maintain a bloodline for a particuliar breed of cat...that is a bit different than what you are trying to accomplish by breeding your cat.Originally Posted by Penfold
Hi Katie,
Its ok I am an experienced breader, just this time I am stumped.
I think she has purebred routes but it looks like she has had some others in her.
Well I just want her to litter kittens (we lve on a farm) and the kids would love it.
Penny
I heartly agree 100% with Jenny and the above statement. As a shelter volunteer I am intimitely familiar with the heartbreak of stray homeless pregnant cats who are still practially kittens themselves. Shelters never have enough foster homes and would welcome you with open arms I am sure. Please contact a shelter in your area and foster a pregnant stray.Originally Posted by jennyranson
Forgive me if I am wrong but as I understand it, when you say you are an experienced breeder you mean that you have had cats who have had kittens? You are not part of a recognised breeding programme relating to a specific registered breed of cat?
Your cat is of no specific breed, but a family pet whom you are hoping will have kittens so the children can experience the birth and raising of the kittens?
While I understand your sentiments, can I beg you not to do this? There are so many unwanted kittens in the world, and they are being killed every day because there are not enough homes. Many TCS members foster kittens and pregnant cats and let their children (and themselves) take part in the miracle of birth that way. Then as soon as possible, the mama cats and the kittens are spayed and neutered to help the problem of over population. Even if you think you can find good homes for the kittens your cat might have, consider the kittens in shelters that will therefore miss out on a home and will be put to sleep.
I am sure other TCS members will be along to say the same thing - please have your cat spayed and foster a poor homeless pregnant cat to give her and her kittens the comfort they deserve at a difficult time, within a loving and concerned family. TCS members welcome each birth with joy and congratulate the family concerned, but while celebrating new life we hate the circumstances that necessitate thousands of cats being murdered every day, and we try to persuade people into responsible actions to lessen this terrible evil.
Originally Posted by Purity
^^^^ My sentiments exactly, I just couldn't find the words.
Please, please if you want to experience the miracle of birth, foster an already pregnant mum.
You are an experienced breeder of ... what?Originally Posted by Penfold
Its ok I am an experienced breader, just this time I am stumped.
If you do not know for a fact she has "purebred routes" by physically possessing her registered pedigree in your hands, then it is certain she is not suitable to breed. To do so is to manufacture kittens just for the sake of having them and this is considered to be an extremely irresponsible and unethical practice. In keeping with the TCS Rules and Guidelines, we cannot and will not help you do this.Originally Posted by Penfold
I think she has purebred routes but it looks like she has had some others in her.
The other posters have given you excellent suggestions on how to bring the miracle of birth home to your children. The responsible thing to do is to follow those suggestions and spay this girl now.Originally Posted by Penfold
Well I just want her to litter kittens (we lve on a farm) and the kids would love it.
Contact your local animal shelter or rescue group. The process will vary depending on the foster requirements for each shelter/rescue.Originally Posted by shadow79
Where would you go to foster a pregnant cat? and how does this process work?
Don't you think there are enough millions and millions of cats being PTS every year in the U.S. Why would you want to contribute to that?Originally Posted by Penfold
Jessie (my cat) just doesn't seem to get pregnant or want to give a litter (which I would love).
Is there any steps I can take to help the process along a bit?
I've never done that, but it sounds like a wonderful way to help a homeless cat have a comfortable, secure place to have her kittens.Originally Posted by shadow79
Where would you go to foster a pregnant cat? and how does this process work?