Terrified of cats but one's in need of rescue...

[JeddaSkywalker]

I'm terrified of cats. No real reason but I scream and run anytime I see one. It's an instinct. I will literally run for my life if I see one, maybe it's the claws or the teeth. I have nightmares about them too.
There's a cat at the bottom of our garden, has been for two days and looks pregnant. She is HUGE! The kids have been out to look at her and have confirmed her hugeness as has DH when he was here. He's gone on a business trip. He put food and water out for her and I've managed to get my 7yr old and 9yr old to put more out. I think she's close to birth and want to bring her in the house so she doesn't give birth in the cold winter.
Is this the right thing to do or should I leave her there?
I do have knowledge as to how to care for a cat as my best mates both have them.

I don't envy you trying to do bed time with a heavily pg cat in the house.

1000 & 1 questions.

Well done OP. We've had many strays over the years and they don't need help giving birth. They like a bit of peace and quiet. Go to bed
at your usual time.

Well done OP and good luck. None of these places are in NW Manchester (although they are Manchester area) but they may be able to help or suggest other places:
Millstream animal sanctuary (Tameside area - Droylsden)
On Facebook: Rescue Kitties Manchester (Levenshulme area, they are volunteers who rescue & foster abandoned/stray/feral mother cats + kittens with a view to spaying the mums & rejoining as many as possible. although it's mainly south/east Manchester they do try to help elsewhere as best they can, despite being overwhelmed with kittens)
Also: Little Lions cat rescue, similar area of Manchester, also on Facebook & also volunteers who rescue/foster

Rejoining = rehoming

Oh bless her. And you!

She chose well.

Oh well done OP. I feel fir you though, if you have fallen in live with the mum so quickly I cannot imagine how you'll be ince the kittens arrive!

You don't have to do much but keep her safe and quiet and don't let the children bother her for the first few days.

Envious.

I need an update and pics.

The dc and I stayed up when mine gave birth. It is always amazing.

Give her a bit of space and well done for helping her. You'll be a cat convert once those kittens arrive!

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That's so amazing, well done that must have taken a lot of courage! She must be so relieved to have been let into a lovely warm house. Hoping for updates tomorrow.

Awww this is heart warming, well done you for getting over your fear. I am a mad cat lady and SO JEALOUS,

Just so you are aware it may take a while to get help. Be careful she doesn't get too attached.

Well done. If the cat let a complete stranger pick her up then hopefully she's a friendly little thing.

What a lovely thread! Thank you for bringing her inside! I can't wait to hear an update.

Wow! Jedda that's such a kind and lovely thing to do, and courageous. Maybe you and Mary will help each other here. Hope she has happy healthy kittens by the morning.

I wonder if she was kicked out when her owners found out she was pg?.

Wow you are amazing! I'm also terrified of cats, but I don't think I'd have the courage to pick up a cat. A very well done! Keep us posted please

Wake up and update us immediately! What an amazing thing to do when you're scared though Jedda.

drinks coffee and waits for update (when I should start cleaning house)

Well done for helping her when she most needs it. You are a star

I hope all goes well with the birth. I wonder if it's worth ringing a vet or RSPCA though to check for a chip? She might have extremely anxious owners somewhere. She is obviously used to human contact.

Good luck - looking forward to the updates

Vets usually chip when they neuter them, it's possible she's chipped but more likely puss wasn't chipped if she's already pg.

It's cheaper to just shut the door on them when they start to show

This is amazing! You have been chosen so just roll with it, as cats are very good at choosing their slaves and getting said slaves to work for them immediately!

Well done for facing your fear too and caring about her wellbeing.

Oh well done OP!!

Well done

Any kittens this morning?