Are these kittens in danger?
 

Hi!

A stray cat has dropped a litter in my
backyard. They've been there off and on
for over a week. Their eyes have been open
for a few days. I figure they were born
around the 4th. I feed and water them.

I wonder if my 2 cats will kill them?
They are female, long spayed, one about
2-y-o, the other about nine.

So far, they respect kitten's nest and
show no aggression unless Mom tries to enter
the house. They are mostly indoor cats but
often have outside access. No killer training,
can't kill a bug. In particular I wonder about
when the kittens will leave their nest to play,
or when Mom is not home.

If there their might be problems, I'll shoo
away the Mom/kittens and let them deal with
the outside not-so-wild. Mom took here her kittens
away once before for a few days when I was watering.
I have no intention of keeping mom around after
the kittens are gone. 2's enough.

Thanks!
--Doug

in article , Doug Bashford at
wrote on 7/19/03 11:40 AM:


Hi!

A stray cat has dropped a litter in my
backyard. They've been there off and on
for over a week. Their eyes have been open
for a few days. I figure they were born
around the 4th. I feed and water them.

I wonder if my 2 cats will kill them?
They are female, long spayed, one about
2-y-o, the other about nine.

So far, they respect kitten's nest and
show no aggression unless Mom tries to enter
the house. They are mostly indoor cats but
often have outside access. No killer training,
can't kill a bug. In particular I wonder about
when the kittens will leave their nest to play,
or when Mom is not home.

If there their might be problems, I'll shoo
away the Mom/kittens and let them deal with
the outside not-so-wild. Mom took here her kittens
away once before for a few days when I was watering.
I have no intention of keeping mom around after
the kittens are gone. 2's enough.

Thanks!
--Doug




Just what are you going to do with mom?

Karen

in article , Doug Bashford at
wrote on 7/19/03 11:40 AM:


Hi!

A stray cat has dropped a litter in my
backyard. They've been there off and on
for over a week. Their eyes have been open
for a few days. I figure they were born
around the 4th. I feed and water them.

I wonder if my 2 cats will kill them?
They are female, long spayed, one about
2-y-o, the other about nine.

So far, they respect kitten's nest and
show no aggression unless Mom tries to enter
the house. They are mostly indoor cats but
often have outside access. No killer training,
can't kill a bug. In particular I wonder about
when the kittens will leave their nest to play,
or when Mom is not home.

If there their might be problems, I'll shoo
away the Mom/kittens and let them deal with
the outside not-so-wild. Mom took here her kittens
away once before for a few days when I was watering.
I have no intention of keeping mom around after
the kittens are gone. 2's enough.

Thanks!
--Doug




Just what are you going to do with mom?

Karen

in article , Doug Bashford at
wrote on 7/19/03 3:01 PM:



On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis:
- Just what are you going to do with mom?

Shoo her way with the water hose.
For all I know, she has people.
She is very very friendly, or hateful.
...Hormones I figure.
--Doug


Why don't you try finding a rescue group for her. Seems pretty nasty to just
"shoo" her away.

Karen

in article , Doug Bashford at
wrote on 7/19/03 3:01 PM:



On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis:
- Just what are you going to do with mom?

Shoo her way with the water hose.
For all I know, she has people.
She is very very friendly, or hateful.
...Hormones I figure.
--Doug


Why don't you try finding a rescue group for her. Seems pretty nasty to just
"shoo" her away.

Karen

On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis:
- Just what are you going to do with mom?

Shoo her way with the water hose.
For all I know, she has people.
She is very very friendly, or hateful.
....Hormones I figure.
--Doug

On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis:
- Just what are you going to do with mom?

Shoo her way with the water hose.
For all I know, she has people.
She is very very friendly, or hateful.
....Hormones I figure.
--Doug

"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
...
| in article , Doug Bashford at
| wrote on 7/19/03 3:01 PM:
|
|
|
| On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis:
| - Just what are you going to do with mom?
|
| Shoo her way with the water hose.
| For all I know, she has people.
| She is very very friendly, or hateful.
| ...Hormones I figure.
| --Doug
|
|
| Why don't you try finding a rescue group for her. Seems pretty nasty to
just
| "shoo" her away.
|
| Karen
|
Yeah, really. :( If she had a home she wouldn't be in your yard with her
kittens. If she is friendly then she *used* to have a home but someone
probably dumped her. Stupid people. Anyway, if you don't want to take care
of her then try to find a rescue group and give them a few bucks while
you're at it.




The Roadside Artist

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www.roadsideartist.com

"Karen Chuplis" wrote in message
...
| in article , Doug Bashford at
| wrote on 7/19/03 3:01 PM:
|
|
|
| On Sat, 19 , Karen Chuplis:
| - Just what are you going to do with mom?
|
| Shoo her way with the water hose.
| For all I know, she has people.
| She is very very friendly, or hateful.
| ...Hormones I figure.
| --Doug
|
|
| Why don't you try finding a rescue group for her. Seems pretty nasty to
just
| "shoo" her away.
|
| Karen
|
Yeah, really. :( If she had a home she wouldn't be in your yard with her
kittens. If she is friendly then she *used* to have a home but someone
probably dumped her. Stupid people. Anyway, if you don't want to take care
of her then try to find a rescue group and give them a few bucks while
you're at it.




The Roadside Artist

-----------------------------

www.roadsideartist.com

Are you a cat lover? I think you should find a nice home or shelter for
the mother and the kittens. That would be the right thing to do. Do
the right thing Doug. : )


Doug Bashford wrote:

Hi!

A stray cat has dropped a litter in my
backyard. They've been there off and on
for over a week. Their eyes have been open
for a few days. I figure they were born
around the 4th. I feed and water them.

I wonder if my 2 cats will kill them?
They are female, long spayed, one about
2-y-o, the other about nine.

So far, they respect kitten's nest and
show no aggression unless Mom tries to enter
the house. They are mostly indoor cats but
often have outside access. No killer training,
can't kill a bug. In particular I wonder about
when the kittens will leave their nest to play,
or when Mom is not home.

If there their might be problems, I'll shoo
away the Mom/kittens and let them deal with
the outside not-so-wild. Mom took here her kittens
away once before for a few days when I was watering.
I have no intention of keeping mom around after
the kittens are gone. 2's enough.

Thanks!
--Doug