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

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JeddaSkywalker · 02/12/2016 19:37

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.

OP posts:
JeddaSkywalker · 03/12/2016 11:12

Four kittens born this morning. I rang the vet and he's been round. Two little girls and two little boys!! All beautiful. Mary's been lovely with the kids around & when Dd ran over to the kittens was quite sweet. They are all very fluffy and grey and white. I'm a bit wary of her to take a photo- I'm sorry! They are beautiful, name suggestions for Mary's kittens?

OP posts:
JeddaSkywalker · 03/12/2016 11:13

And! Found out I'm pregnant this morning. Xmas Grin

OP posts:
therealpippi · 03/12/2016 11:23

Jedda!!! Smile

therealpippi · 03/12/2016 11:24

What a bucketload of great news this morning!! Congrats FlowersFlowers

Weedsnseeds1 · 03/12/2016 11:24

Kittens!!!! Jesus for one of the boys and Joseph for the other? Or maybe Gabriel? Holly and Ivy for the girls? Congrats on your own pregnancy by the way!

coffeecakemum · 03/12/2016 11:24

What a lovely story! Congrats to you and the cat. How brave of you to help despite being scared. I am scared of pets and can't think of holding one ever. You are a star!

Soubriquet · 03/12/2016 11:25

Oh! She was your good luck charm wasn't she?!

Gotta be Christmas names!

Tinsel and Vixen for the girls
Cracker and Comet for the boys

YesItsMeIDontCare · 03/12/2016 11:27

Oh you absolute star Jedda - and congratulations on your own pregnancy.

M0stlyHet · 03/12/2016 11:30

Wow! Congrats on both pieces of news. Well done Mary. (Who knew? Pregnancy is not only catching, it can cross species.)

sleighmyname · 03/12/2016 11:37

This thread has made me blub.
Congrats Jedda

therealpippi · 03/12/2016 11:41

Soubriquet's names!!

BigcatLittlecat · 03/12/2016 11:44

I love your Jedda. What a fabulous thread. Bless you for taking Mary in! Think if those poor kittens had been born outside last night. Pictures just as soon as your confident!
Think you could name them after the reindeer!

longdiling · 03/12/2016 11:58

Aw wow, good job Jedda and mummy cat! When I was a kid we found two abandoned kittens at Christmas and called them pudding and tinsel.

SVJAA · 03/12/2016 12:33

OP the world needs more people like you! And congratulations on your news too ❤️
I like Sou's names, they're perfect!

Fluffycloudland77 · 03/12/2016 12:54

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Toddlerteaplease · 03/12/2016 13:01

What a lovely lady you are OP, congratulations on all babies. Feline and human. Did the vet scan for a microchip?

tubasinthemoonlight · 03/12/2016 13:10

I'm in South Manchester. My next door neighbour runs a cat and dog rescue charity Jedda. If you need help finding a rescue to help send me a message as I can ask my neighbour about recues near you.

msrisotto · 03/12/2016 13:11

This is too cute. Thank you for your kindness op. And congratulations on your own good news! It was meant to be

torthecatlady · 03/12/2016 13:12

Congrats on the pregnancy and the kitties! Flowers

SparklesandBangs · 03/12/2016 13:16

My 6 month old rescue kitten has read your story and thanks you for saving her fellow felines.

Congratulations on your pregnancy

LadyPenelopeCantDance · 03/12/2016 13:26

What a lovely thread and what a lovely thing to do OP. You should be very proud.

Looking forward to some pictures of the kittens and Mother Mary!

MimsyBorogroves · 03/12/2016 13:32

You have done a lovely, lovely thing - thank you so much on her behalf CakeFlowers

cozietoesie · 03/12/2016 13:40

Congratulations, Jedda.

I wonder if the pregnancy is why she turned up in your garden? Smile

SleightOfMind · 03/12/2016 13:49

Aw,
Congratulations Jedda and Mary!

IckleWicklePumperNickle · 03/12/2016 13:49

Aww congrats to you both. Lots of excitement and you're a star. Very pleased she was able to give birth in warmth and safety BiscuitHaloStar