What to do if you think a cat has been abandoned?
Report the cat to your local rescue centres and vets Report to your local rescue centres and vets as many of them will keep a lost and found database. Our Lost Dogs & Cats Line is open seven days a week from 8am until 7pm to receive reports of missing or found animals within the M25 area.
What happens if you find an abandoned kitten?
Abandoned kittens are unfortunately at greater risk for health issues. Photography by Branislav Ostojic/Thinkstock. Not every kitten rescue has a happy ending. Since an abandoned kitten doesn’t get the benefits of the antibodies in the mother’s milk, she’s more vulnerable to problems like infections, hypothermia and anemia.
Why are some kittens rejected by their mom?
Too large a litter can also lead to rejection. If there is not enough milk for all her kittens, mom may reject a few to save milk for the others. A careful observer will probably notice this behavior within the first 24 hours of birth.
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!
How old do kittens have to be to be taken away?
However, kittens born to feral mothers should be taken away, if possible, at about four weeks old. At this age, it is easy to tame them and they have gotten a full four weeks’ worth of the precious antibodies mother’s milk provides. As they get older, it gets increasingly harder to tame them.
Where can I adopt an abandoned cat from?
Autumn was found by one of our staff members abandoned near her home with a tumor on her leg that has since been removed. She is estimated to be born in 2007 and is very calm, sweet, and gentle. To meet Autumn, please fill out an application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org and an APR team member will contact you to make an appointment Declawed?: No
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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!
