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Found kittens -- what next?

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DaniJude
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Found kittens -- what next?

My boyfriend found a little ball of cuteness on his front porch the other night - he was walking me out around 1am and spotted about five or six brand new kittens rolled up sleeping. Not sure where mama is but he thinks she is in the picture - just leaves them in the corner of the porch late at night while she goes and gets food for herself? Not sure.

Anyway, tried to get them to bring them to a vet but they are feral - hissing, spitting, trying to bite, the works. What should we do? I know there are some gals on here who trap and spay them. We want to help them but aren't sure how. They were there again this am when he left for work.

I have a pic I can post when I get to my desktop. They are ADORABLE.

Posted 7/15/15 10:05 AM
 
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DaniJude
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Posted 7/15/15 10:49 AM
 

ANewDayHasCome
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Found kittens -- what next?

So cute! You could call a kitten rescue, NO KILL. I'm sure there have been posts about it on here before with contacts. Let me check

Posted 7/15/15 10:51 AM
 

ANewDayHasCome
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Found kittens -- what next?

Courageous Cats of LI and Bobbi & the Strays,

Posted 7/15/15 10:53 AM
 

sunnyflies
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Found kittens -- what next?

If you catch them, at their age, they will gentle easily and quickly. That will make them more adoptable. I have done that with my kids.

Check with your local shelter - no kill - or Cat Rescue group to see if either will come get them from your porch. Any veterinarian's office should be able tell you how to contact both.

Posted 7/15/15 10:56 AM
 

LuckyStar
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Found kittens -- what next?

Bobbi and the Strays for sure!

And I'm not big on cats but they're pretty damn adorable!

Posted 7/15/15 12:20 PM
 

WannaBeAMom11
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Found kittens -- what next?

Unfortunately so many of the rescue groups are filled to capacity. I would try trapping momma and kittens and see if you can adopt the kittens out on your own via here. Fb, friends and family. If you can get mama spayed that would be great. There are many free avenues if you want to go that route for free spaying.

Posted 7/15/15 12:47 PM
 
 

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