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Need help in NYC trapping a mom and her three kittens
Dear cats lovers,
I am trying to help stray cats around my building in Harlem. I discovered a young cat mom 10 days ago. She gave birth under the stairs of the garbage area of our building. It is a covered area, but the ceiling leaks and it is quite cold. The next morning, one little kitten was dead. It was in a freezing night. I'm trying to construct a shelter with boxes the best I can. I also bought insulation/warming pad. But my means are limited.- I have to deal with my 3 cats, 2 of them having health issues (cancer and allergies). I rescue cats from time to time, when they are friendly. She is feral. So I would like to have her spayed and released. But the kitten could be placed for adoption. They are probably too young to be separated from the mom. I estimate them 5 to 6 weeks old. They are already eating the food I put out. So the best would be to have them in a foster place with the mom first. I am emotionnaly under pressure with my cats health problems and thinking of these little being ouside in the cold stresses me a lot. That's why I am trying to find some help to rescue them. We would need a trap and people who know what would be the best way to do this. I really hope someone will be able to help me, her and the little ones! Thanks! Patricia |
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There are many, many rescue groups in NYC--one nearby might be
building on Audubon Terrace (155 St. and Broadway) and the George Washington Bridge. Strays from the Heights New York, NY 10032 Email: this is link to their home page--if they can't help they should be able to refer you to someone who can... http://www1.cuny.edu/~marta/index.html I've been contacting many local rescue groups in an attempt to place a FELV+ cat (Big Boy in earlier posts) & if this group can't help, let me know & I'll see if I can find other ones... dont't give up... Chris "Patricia" wrote in message om... Dear cats lovers, I am trying to help stray cats around my building in Harlem. I discovered a young cat mom 10 days ago. She gave birth under the stairs of the garbage area of our building. It is a covered area, but the ceiling leaks and it is quite cold. The next morning, one little kitten was dead. It was in a freezing night. I'm trying to construct a shelter with boxes the best I can. I also bought insulation/warming pad. But my means are limited.- I have to deal with my 3 cats, 2 of them having health issues (cancer and allergies). I rescue cats from time to time, when they are friendly. She is feral. So I would like to have her spayed and released. But the kitten could be placed for adoption. They are probably too young to be separated from the mom. I estimate them 5 to 6 weeks old. They are already eating the food I put out. So the best would be to have them in a foster place with the mom first. I am emotionnaly under pressure with my cats health problems and thinking of these little being ouside in the cold stresses me a lot. That's why I am trying to find some help to rescue them. We would need a trap and people who know what would be the best way to do this. I really hope someone will be able to help me, her and the little ones! Thanks! Patricia |
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They are not too young to be separated from Mom. In fact the sooner the
better at this point from a socializing standpoint. They are probably weaned or mostly so by now so I'd go for it. W "Patricia" wrote in message om... Dear cats lovers, I am trying to help stray cats around my building in Harlem. I discovered a young cat mom 10 days ago. She gave birth under the stairs of the garbage area of our building. It is a covered area, but the ceiling leaks and it is quite cold. The next morning, one little kitten was dead. It was in a freezing night. I'm trying to construct a shelter with boxes the best I can. I also bought insulation/warming pad. But my means are limited.- I have to deal with my 3 cats, 2 of them having health issues (cancer and allergies). I rescue cats from time to time, when they are friendly. She is feral. So I would like to have her spayed and released. But the kitten could be placed for adoption. They are probably too young to be separated from the mom. I estimate them 5 to 6 weeks old. They are already eating the food I put out. So the best would be to have them in a foster place with the mom first. I am emotionnaly under pressure with my cats health problems and thinking of these little being ouside in the cold stresses me a lot. That's why I am trying to find some help to rescue them. We would need a trap and people who know what would be the best way to do this. I really hope someone will be able to help me, her and the little ones! Thanks! Patricia |
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there is a lady named Joan, in brooklyn that traps cats. Her number is 718 449
0884. She was very helpful to me in arranging care for a rescued kitten. Good luck. |
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Did you have any luck in getting help to trap them?
"Patricia" wrote in message om... Dear cats lovers, I am trying to help stray cats around my building in Harlem. I discovered a young cat mom 10 days ago. She gave birth under the stairs of the garbage area of our building. It is a covered area, but the ceiling leaks and it is quite cold. The next morning, one little kitten was dead. It was in a freezing night. I'm trying to construct a shelter with boxes the best I can. I also bought insulation/warming pad. But my means are limited.- I have to deal with my 3 cats, 2 of them having health issues (cancer and allergies). I rescue cats from time to time, when they are friendly. She is feral. So I would like to have her spayed and released. But the kitten could be placed for adoption. They are probably too young to be separated from the mom. I estimate them 5 to 6 weeks old. They are already eating the food I put out. So the best would be to have them in a foster place with the mom first. I am emotionnaly under pressure with my cats health problems and thinking of these little being ouside in the cold stresses me a lot. That's why I am trying to find some help to rescue them. We would need a trap and people who know what would be the best way to do this. I really hope someone will be able to help me, her and the little ones! Thanks! Patricia |
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Great news.... It was super that you persevered....
"Patricia" wrote in message om... Dear friends, I am very relieved to announce that with the help of a local rescue group -StrayFromTheHeights- we were able to get the three kittens and later to trap successfully the mom. They are now recovering from these very hard last weeks in a warm and loving foster home. And apparently, the mother seems 'quite' friendly an trusting enough to let Cathy, the co-rescuer and foster mom taking care of her little ones. I would like to thank here from all my hart every one who supported me with this rescue. I have been extremly stressed and all your supporting words and assistance have made the difference and allowed this action to be successful! Patricia (Patricia) wrote in message . com... Dear cats lovers, I am trying to help stray cats around my building in Harlem. I discovered a young cat mom 10 days ago. She gave birth under the stairs of the garbage area of our building. It is a covered area, but the ceiling leaks and it is quite cold. The next morning, one little kitten was dead. It was in a freezing night. I'm trying to construct a shelter with boxes the best I can. I also bought insulation/warming pad. But my means are limited.- I have to deal with my 3 cats, 2 of them having health issues (cancer and allergies). I rescue cats from time to time, when they are friendly. She is feral. So I would like to have her spayed and released. But the kitten could be placed for adoption. They are probably too young to be separated from the mom. I estimate them 5 to 6 weeks old. They are already eating the food I put out. So the best would be to have them in a foster place with the mom first. I am emotionnaly under pressure with my cats health problems and thinking of these little being ouside in the cold stresses me a lot. That's why I am trying to find some help to rescue them. We would need a trap and people who know what would be the best way to do this. I really hope someone will be able to help me, her and the little ones! Thanks! Patricia |
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