How to help stray cats in my neighborhood?
subarugirl06 asked:
What can I do to help stray cats? I’m getting married and moving in a month and a half, and I doubt my parents will continue leaving food out (which I am considering doing but I don’t want them to become dependent and then I leave and there is no more food everyday). The only ones I’ve seen recently is a VERY large Tom cat, and a very small female with at least two kittens.
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What can I do to help stray cats? I’m getting married and moving in a month and a half, and I doubt my parents will continue leaving food out (which I am considering doing but I don’t want them to become dependent and then I leave and there is no more food everyday). The only ones I’ve seen recently is a VERY large Tom cat, and a very small female with at least two kittens.
How does one go about trapping cats, especially one that has babies? I’m afraid of losing track of the kittens if the mom gets trapped. Also, where can I find traps, and how much are they to rent/buy? I’m going to try and find an organization that may do this as well, I live in Central NJ if anyone knows of anything. There is an SPCA but I don’t know if they go out and catch animals.
The kittens are VERY tiny but walking/running capable already ~ 4 weeks? I’m thinking they are living close by, hopefully under the porch.
April 24th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Poor Anit-Freeze into a pan and leave it outside
April 26th, 2009 at 6:43 am
call the human society in your town they will pick them up and try to get them adopted
April 27th, 2009 at 7:49 am
You don’t want to trap them cause you could hurt them. You should take them to a animal shelter where they can find a loving family.
April 27th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
You are so on the right track. A rescue group will be experienced in this matter and can help the cats and kittens find a home where they will be safe and cared for. Thank you for helping them. They need you. Don’t give up. Do a Google search for cat rescue groups in the area.
May 1st, 2009 at 2:01 am
Are the cats friendly? Do they let you pet them? If not, try to lure the cats into your garage, and you may be able to catch them that way. You could get a live trap at your hardware store (same thing used to live-trap squirrels and other critters).
The biggest thing, is if you do catch them, get them spayed or nuetered and vaccinated! If you don’t have the money to do that, try contacting your local cat clinic. Sometimes they will take the cats in and handle the cost of them.
May 2nd, 2009 at 6:22 am
I would tell my parents to REMEMBER to leave out food. Call them every couple days. (so cats don’t get dependant, and so they can hunt)If you want to trap one, you should trap the kittens, because they’re young and naive. BUY A CAT CARIER, AND HEAVY DUTY GLOVES, AND WEAR LONG CLOTHES TO AVOID GETTIN SCRATCHED OR INFECTED! Bring out some fish (tuna, salmon, halibut, whatever) and start meowing to the best of your ability. If you hear little meowing answers, start waving the fish around. If you don’t try again later. Then, slowly reach out a stiff hand to kitten and try to pet it. If it backs away, grab it and put it in the carrier. If it lets you pet it, slowly get a grip on kitten and see if it will let you pick it up. When it starts to squirm, put it in the carrier. GOOD LUCK