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mitabtrfly
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Would you take in a stray kitten?
A while back I posted about the stray cats in my area. I tried calling Animal Rescue among other people to try and have them removed, but I was told I would need to do it myself. Seeing as how I'm 8-1/2 months prego now, I didn't see myself doing that.
Fast forward to now...there is the CUTEST striped kitten outside. I REALLY am considering taking him in, but am a little scared. DH tried catching it this morning, but it keeps running. I'd love to take it in, but :
1) don't know if it's wild
2) don't know if it has fleas among other things
3) am expecting and don't know if it's a good idea to bring a cat into the house
4) my dog would lose it!! LOL!
What do you think?
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Goldi0218
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Are you asking if we think YOU should take in a kitten given your situation or are you asking if any of us would rescue a kitten regardless of the situation? Just trying to understand.
Message edited 7/12/2007 11:28:56 AM.
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nov04libride
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
I would if I were you! Kittens are very easily domesticated when they are so young. You can take it to the vet to be spayed/neutered, and they can check for fleas and ear mites. You won't be able to deal with the litter box while PG, but if your DH is willing to help it wouldn't be a problem!
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Shorty
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
nope, 'cause I'm allergic!
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:30 AM |
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Beth
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
I have- and I would again
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:30 AM |
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nixy
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by nov04libride
I would if I were you! Kittens are very easily domesticated when they are so young. You can take it to the vet to be spayed/neutered, and they can check for fleas and ear mites. You won't be able to deal with the litter box while PG, but if your DH is willing to help it wouldn't be a problem!
I agree!
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
This is the story of my life... 
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Right now no.
We already have a cat that is scared of its own shadow... I've barely seen her in days.
I'd be worried she might bring something into the house now that we have little ones.
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LIgrlatheart
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
we took in two stray kittens last year...
just took them to the vet got them checked out and shots..
now they have been ours for over a year.. theyre the best pets ive ever had!
as long as you dont clean out the litter box make ur dh do it.. some cats carry some horomone or something thast inst' good for expecting moms to be around litter box area
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:32 AM |
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by Goldi0218
Are you asking if we think YOU should take in a kitten given your situation or are you asking if any of us would rescue a kitten regardless of the situation? Just trying to understand.
I guess both would apply.
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:33 AM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Many of us on here (and I'm sure this will be moved to pets) do something called Trap/Neuter/Release. You take a stray cat get it tested to see if there's anything wrong with it, and have it fixed. You can choose to keep it or re-release it, but at least it won't go back out and be creating a bigger problem and creating more unwanted kittens.
I personally have taken in 2 strays and they were both fine. I've also taken 16 strays that I have found homes for and others that I just have fixed and re-released where I found them. I currently right this second have a 4 week old kitten I am caring for until it can be fixed. FM me if you want/need any other information!!
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:36 AM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by mitabtrfly
Posted by Goldi0218
Are you asking if we think YOU should take in a kitten given your situation or are you asking if any of us would rescue a kitten regardless of the situation? Just trying to understand.
I guess both would apply.
Then my answer to the first question would be "no." I do not like cats and I am highly allergic.
If you think your family and dog would like it and you and your DH can handle it while caring for an infant, then go for it.
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photoshopbabe
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
i just did last friday-n it was the best thing i ever did....
i cant believe how much i love him already lol
i took him to the vet too-n everythin is okay, except his has something on his leg-which im taking care of 
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SweetTooth
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Yes, I would.
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:42 AM |
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by photoshopbabe
i just did last friday-n it was the best thing i ever did....
i cant believe how much i love him already lol
i took him to the vet too-n everythin is okay, except his has something on his leg-which im taking care of
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It looks just like that but a little older...awwww
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:50 AM |
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mitabtrfly
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by KittyTheStray
Many of us on here (and I'm sure this will be moved to pets) do something called Trap/Neuter/Release. You take a stray cat get it tested to see if there's anything wrong with it, and have it fixed. You can choose to keep it or re-release it, but at least it won't go back out and be creating a bigger problem and creating more unwanted kittens.
I personally have taken in 2 strays and they were both fine. I've also taken 16 strays that I have found homes for and others that I just have fixed and re-released where I found them. I currently right this second have a 4 week old kitten I am caring for until it can be fixed. FM me if you want/need any other information!!
THANKS!! I just noticed your name...LOL! How fitting!! :)
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| Posted 7/12/07 11:51 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by photoshopbabe
i just did last friday-n it was the best thing i ever did....
i cant believe how much i love him already lol
i took him to the vet too-n everythin is okay, except his has something on his leg-which im taking care of
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Ohhh my gosh...that is the cutest kitty!! 
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MrsRivera
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by photoshopbabe
i just did last friday-n it was the best thing i ever did....
i cant believe how much i love him already lol
i took him to the vet too-n everythin is okay, except his has something on his leg-which im taking care of
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SOOOOOOOO cute!!!!!!
I hope he didn't come to you in that Fed Ex box...
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MrsRivera
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
WHOOPS, I forgot to answer the question.
100 TIMES, YES!!!!!!!!!!
I've had about 6 stray cats over the course of my lifetime, and they have made the best pets by far!! My baby, Smudge, was my BEST FRIEND for 19 years, and we found her in the woods.
I say do it! God only knows what will happen to it if you don't! 
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Beth
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Here's Maggie- she is a very happy fun kitten- she is about 3 lbs now
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SweetTooth
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by Beth1210
Here's Maggie- she is a very happy fun kitten- she is about 3 lbs now
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she is such a pretty kitten!
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reggie
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Have you contacted the trappers I fm'd you?
Unless you have the adults trapped and fixed, you will have more kittens running around.
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reggie
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by photoshopbabe
i just did last friday-n it was the best thing i ever did....
i cant believe how much i love him already lol
i took him to the vet too-n everythin is okay, except his has something on his leg-which im taking care of
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Aww....
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Beth
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by SweetTooth
Posted by Beth1210
Here's Maggie- she is a very happy fun kitten- she is about 3 lbs now
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she is such a pretty kitten!
thank you!
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| Posted 7/12/07 2:17 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Would you take in a stray kitten?
Posted by reggie
Posted by photoshopbabe
i just did last friday-n it was the best thing i ever did....
i cant believe how much i love him already lol
i took him to the vet too-n everythin is okay, except his has something on his leg-which im taking care of
eta: pic
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Aww....
this little guy is one of the cutest I have ever seen- how is his leg healing?
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