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Just found a cat and newborn kittens in my garden on a low bench. WWYD??

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Pinot · 17/04/2011 11:40

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GypsyMoth · 17/04/2011 11:41

find them a box....blanket

collar?

go round the neighbours with a pic....on your phone

give bowl of water

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AtYourCrucifix · 17/04/2011 11:42

is she tame enough to put in a box?

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ApocalypseCheeseToastie · 17/04/2011 11:42

Awwww, take them in. You'll have to do some ringing round tmw mefinks

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DooinMeCleanin · 17/04/2011 11:43

I'm not sure. Do cats eat their kittens if they feel they are threatened?

Certainly get her box, food, water etc. but I wouldn't get too close. Ring the cats protection leauge for help.

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Bumperlicioso · 17/04/2011 11:44

Not sure you should touch the kittens. I'd ring the RSPCA

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AtYourCrucifix · 17/04/2011 11:45

obviously not just giving her a box. that would be weird. box in shed or kitchen,food, water, ask neighbours and then phone cats protection.

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LaWeasel · 17/04/2011 11:46

Put a box on it's side so they don't have to jump in, with a blanket. A little bowl of water and some cooked meat if you have any for the mum. The kittens don't need anything as long as she isn't rejecting them.

If there is no collar etc, I would ring a local vet for advice!

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TheMonster · 17/04/2011 11:47

Oh goodness. Does the cat have a collar on?

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SecretNutellaFix · 17/04/2011 11:51

ring CPL, not RSPCA.

Put soem food and water nearby and don't touch the kittens.

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Lovedmyheyday · 17/04/2011 11:52

The first thing would be to keep them warm. The kittens could quickly lose body-heat.

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GwendolineMaryLacey · 17/04/2011 11:53

I'd leave them to it tbh. As children we found a cat and her kittens, brought them in and tried to warm them etc and they all died :(

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follyfoot · 17/04/2011 11:56

Mmm I'd ring the vet tbh. Think most of us are guessing here looking at the conflicting advice.

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SummerRain · 17/04/2011 12:00

bring a box out and put a blanket in it and see if she'll takes to it... rub her if she'll let you but don't handle the kittens unless you think they're in danger (dog nearby that could get to them sort of danger)

Does she look cared for? A stray who's just had kittens will usually look quite thin and haggard, if her coat looks shiny and she's well fed she's most likely someone's pet who got caught short... she won't have gone far from home whilst pregnant so knock on neighbours doors and ask.

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SummerRain · 17/04/2011 12:02

I've taken in a few strays wiith kittens btw, so have some experiance. Although it's hard to advise given I can't see the cat/her surroundings/the kittens

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greenbananas · 17/04/2011 12:03

Ring the Cat's Protection League - they are much more likely to be helpful than the RSPCA.

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Pinot · 17/04/2011 12:05

Thanks guys. Great advice. Phew! She is hidden under tarpaulin with her babies, though one fell out when we moved the bbq (she's on the tray underneath) before we realised she was there. We've moved the kitten back to its Mum using leather gloves so no human smell, am now going to call the CPL as you've said. I'm putting a water bowl out etc as it's 20odd degrees here today.

I wanna kitten now Hmm

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Pinot · 17/04/2011 12:06

Summer she looks quite well fed but no collar. Am going to ask the neighbours. Unfortunately we have a puppy and 2 dogs it's going to be interesting keeping them all apart...!

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Lavitabellissima · 17/04/2011 12:08

I want a kitten too Smile

Let us know how they are!

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TheMonster · 17/04/2011 12:09

I want one too!

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EvenLessNarkyPuffin · 17/04/2011 12:11

She could have a home and has just taken herself off to give birth.

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SummerRain · 17/04/2011 12:15

I have too many cats already according to dp so I'm on a kitten ban Sad

How did she react when the kitten fell out and you put it back? If she didn't hiss and snarl or run off I'd bet she's fairly domesticated.

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Pinot · 17/04/2011 14:16

Mummy cat has chucked one baby out again and further away from her 'nest' so CPL said to rescue the little mite and warm it up. Did so - using my bra, lucky lil kitkit. Have dropped it at the vets for a checkup and a feed, now convinving DH that we should keep it and I can cope with the hourly feeds etc. Hey - we have 3 dogs, a hamster and 2 corn snakes - what's one extra lil mouth to feed, right?!

Mummy cat and kittens are still hidden underneath the tarpaulin but CPL said she'll be fine and may move them on. Til then, I've put out a box, blanket, water and some food for Mum.

I feel like Rolf Harris crossed with Gandhi Grin Grin

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Northernlurker · 17/04/2011 14:22

Sounds like there's something about that kitten she doesn't like - it may not thrive unfortunately.
Good luck though Smile

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TheMonster · 17/04/2011 14:45

You should change your name to NorthernDolittle Grin

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LaWeasel · 17/04/2011 15:14

Sounds mostly good then!

Go on, keep the rejected kitty, you know you want to...

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