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Pregnant Stray
About a month ago, I took in a pregnant stray that has been in my
neighborhood for a couple of years. I was getting tired of her having babies, so I decided to take her in so she can give birth in my home. I gave her a flea bath on the first night and now a month later she is still doing well. Her stomach has gotten bigger and I think that she will give birth any day now. I have gotten a carboard box, turned it upside down for privacy, with some old blankets and put it in a corner hoping she will give birth in there. I have a few questions: 1. I think she has been a stray all her life, and when she was out on the street I fed her often so she knew me before I took her in. She lets me rub her head but won't let me touch the rest of her body, especially her stomach. She just stays under my bed and comes out to eat, use the bathroom and whenever she feels like allowing me to pet her. But if she sees me coming, she runs. How long will it take for her to stop running away from me? She should know that I don't want to hurt her by now, right? 2. When she has the babies, I am guessing that they will be urinating/pooping right there with her in the bedding. What are your suggestions for making this as hassle free as possible? Do they have anything on the market for newborn kittens to relieve themselves in?(I looked but couldn't find anything) 3. Once the kittens are weaned, I plan to take mother and kittens to the vet to be fixed, shots, tested for diseases and all that good stuff. Are there any agencies that will help offset the costs for all these cats? Thanks in advance for your help, Peggy |
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