She's not a teeny, tiny kitten....She's probably less than a year old from the looks of her. I have two fixed female cats (ages 8 and 2 yrs old) here in my apartment already and I believe we're not allowed to have more than 2, according to our lease agreement. I want to help her so badly, it's so blustery windy and cold outside and all last night I kept hearing her meow and meow, like she was crying. I went outside towards my car today and she comes trottin' upto me with the same lil meowing and so I got her food and fed her. She is still downstairs by the main entrance doorway, hours later. Poor baby! Where could I take her so she's warm? :-(
2006-12-01 10:20:56 · 27 answers · asked by Jen 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
I would love to adopt the cat or take her in and keep her but I can't. I already have two and I don't own this place.
2006-12-01 10:27:33 · update #1
If you decide to take it to a shelter, make sure it's a "no kill" shelter or a cat rescue. Some humane societies or city "pounds" kill their animals if nobody adopts them after a certain amount of time. Do some research and take the stray to a good shelter. In the meantime, offer it food and water everyday and maybe even some sort of shelter outside.
2006-12-01 10:25:32 · answer #1 · answered by water9094 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not really a good idea to take in a stray cat when you have cats of your own without first having it tested for the prevalent feline diseases such as FIV and feline leukemia. And that would be an expense to you.
Also with two female cats already another female could be a disaster. If you can keep her in a separate room, using separate feeding bowls, water dishes, litterbox etc for a few days while you investigate possible "placements" for her, checking on the policies of humane societies or animal control in your area. Some communities have rescue organisations that have newspaper ads to promote the adoption of their kitties. They might consider taking the cat if they have a temporary foster home for her. If they, or AC or humane society deem her healthy and she is young there is a good chance of her finding a home.
You might find someone at your workplace who would be interested in her. So take some pictures quickly and "promote" her as much as you can.
The landlord will be far to busy depositing those first of the month rent checks to care if you have an extra cat for a few days or a week.
You should do something for her. If she is not spayed now is the time that cats will soon be mating for births in the spring. That is a tragedy for a homeless cat.
2006-12-01 10:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The softie I am I would keep it. I just recently adopted a 6 month old kitten that was thrown from a moving car in front of my brothers house. Took him to the vet and he's healed and doing fine now.
It's been stated in a couple of answers to take her to a NO KILL animal shelter. I agree, they will find her a good home. Until you figure out what to do, I suggest maybe putting a box outside with something like torn up newspapers or a blanket for her to curl up and stay warm. I would figure your landlord couldn't complain about the kitten in a box outside your door until you can get it to a shelter or find it a home. At least she'll be warm.
If I lived near you I would take her. My little guy needs a friend to play with other than my feet.
Good luck! Hope you can find somewhere for her to call home.
2006-12-01 10:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Ann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call some local vets. I am sure they could tell you of some places that take in cats or kittens. My mother in law used to be one of those people and many vets would recommend her to people that had a cat they did not know what to do with. You have nothing to lose by calling. I hate to think of the poor little thing out in the cold weather as well.
2006-12-01 10:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by Janine E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would take her to the pound. It sounds heartless, I know, but they will be able to feed her and keep her warm, and it looks like you aren't able to do that right now. Plus, if I was the owner of the cat and couldn't find her, the first place I would check would be the pound. Barring that, if she's as cute as you say she is, she'll have no problem being adopted, especially now that it's christmas time and many people are picking them up as gifts.
2006-12-01 10:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by Jack S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring her in, take her to a vet, and make her a stunning "Catster" page, listing her as adoptable. Post everywhere you can think of -- www.craigslist.org, www.petfinder.com, etc, as well.
She should be gone soonishly, you'll feel better, and if your landlord happens to burst in and do a furry head count, point out that your lease says you may _have_ only two cats, and that it makes no mention of fostering a kitten. That'd be one hard-hearted landlord who'd make problems over a stray coming in temporarily at this time of year. We have had freezing rain and snow all day today; at this point, I'd take even the worst sort of moggy.
If that's absolutely not an option, search for "(your area) cat rescue." You should be able to find people willing and able to foster her.
2006-12-01 11:21:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take the poor thing inside and list her in the paper. Its not like your landlord is going to bust in the house and look for cats!! I am sure if you put her in the classifieds, she'd be gone in a few days. Imagine all the kids asking for kitties for christmas this year.
2006-12-01 10:23:12 · answer #7 · answered by TrixyLoo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are stray (Ferrel) cat groups across the country that look in on and feed wild cats. Perhaps you can relocate her into one of these groups.
Otherwise, adopt her as your own. Be certain to put out food for her regularly as she will come to rely upon you.
2006-12-01 10:22:46 · answer #8 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep her inside & risk upsetting your landlord until you find a home for her....poor thing. Try the local pet store or a mill if you have one in your town, sometimes they will let you drop them off there during business hours. Whatever you do don't leave it outside in the cold!!!
2006-12-01 10:25:57 · answer #9 · answered by Feeling Froggy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would avoid taking it to a shelter--even the humane society. I would find a close friend or family member who knows he or she can take care of a cat responsibly.
Good luck for you and the kitty
2006-12-01 10:23:53 · answer #10 · answered by . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋