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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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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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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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greenbananas · 17/04/2011 12:03

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

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

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.

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.

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 :(

Lovedmyheyday · 17/04/2011 11:52

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

SecretNutellaFix · 17/04/2011 11:51

ring CPL, not RSPCA.

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

TheMonster · 17/04/2011 11:47

Oh goodness. Does the cat have a collar on?

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!

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.

Bumperlicioso · 17/04/2011 11:44

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

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.

ApocalypseCheeseToastie · 17/04/2011 11:42

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

AtYourCrucifix · 17/04/2011 11:42

is she tame enough to put in a box?

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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