How do you get a stray kitten to come to you?
Leave out dry kitten food and clean water at all times. Place a transistor radio in the vicinity of the kittens, leaving it on low when you leave, so that the kittens acclimate to the sound of human voices. Allow the kittens to approach you, using the food as a lure, until you are able to reach out and pet one.
Where did Toni and Roger put their kittens?
Toni and Roger placed the kittens in an old dog crate in their kitchen, where Toni spent hours just sitting, allowing them to become accustomed to her voice and the scent of humans. She placed a small box inside the crate to provide them a place to retreat.
Where are the kittens in my back yard?
Toni said. “I have kittens in my back yard!” It’s a sure bet that Toni and her husband, Roger (a “sworn cat hater”), hadn’t listed their backyard shed with any Feline Airbnb, yet a little black-and-white cat had claimed it as a lovely nursery anyway. Since that time they had spotted three tiny kittens frolicking in the snow.
Where can I find a home for a stray kitten?
There are many ways to find the stray kitten a home — check out bestfriends.org for a guide of best practices. Unless, of course, he or she is already home. Kittens are, after all, irresistible!
Why was Toni worried about her kittens outside?
Toni was concerned about kittens living outside in a Midwest winter. Yet these weren’t companion animals. The mama cat was feral and would not allow people near her or her babies. Roger — the “sworn cat hater” — made noises about relocating them.
What should I do if I find a stray kitten in my house?
A dog crate is perfect. To keep him toasty, place a covered heating pad in his crate and keep the room temperature at 75 degrees. The heating pad should cover only half the crate so he can get away from it. Watch for panting — you don’t want him to get overheated either.
What to do if you find kittens with no mom?
If you see kittens and no mom, wait a few hours before trying to rescue them. The kittens have a better chance of survival with their mom. If mom returns, the best thing you can do is place some fresh cat food and water out for her. It is best not to continue to check on them more than once a day as not to disturb the nest.
What should I do if I find a kitten in a crate?
To keep him toasty, place a covered heating pad in his crate and keep the room temperature at 75 degrees. The heating pad should cover only half the crate so he can get away from it. Watch for panting — you don’t want him to get overheated either. A cold or limp kitten indicates a medical emergency.
What should you do if you find a kitten in a nest?
The kittens have a better chance of survival with their mom. If mom returns, the best thing you can do is place some fresh cat food and water out for her. It is best not to continue to check on them more than once a day as not to disturb the nest.