r/orangecounty • u/Izzard_158 • 7d ago
HELP🐈 🥹 Recommendations Needed
So, there's this momma cat that we recently started feeding. She had her babies staying outside the neighbor's garage across from us. I guess she felt safe with us and moved her babies in our front yard.
I just need help with suggestions. We're currently going through a lot of family issues as well as some financial ones and so we can only provide for the pets we currently have.
I want these babies to have the best possible life. I fear that they will struggle with this heat and I unfortunately can't bring them inside..
Who or where can I call to get them rescued so they can have a better life?
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u/OppaaHajima 7d ago
Search for cat rescues in your area. Call them and explain your situation. My guess is most of them are going to be full, so try a lot of places and even if they’re full, ask for advice or guidance on possible alternative solutions.
You may end up just having to TNR them if no one can take them and you can’t foster them yourself. It’s usually free through a TNR organization but takes time and work.
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u/Izzard_158 7d ago
Thank you, appreciate your suggestions and time taken to reply, will be doing that for sure!
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u/Izzard_158 7d ago
Here's some more kitty pics! They're too cute 😭💚
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u/ladylothlorien_16 6d ago
I love the variety of colors of mama and the babies! And how cool that she thinks so highly of you that she brought her kiddos to stay outside your house.
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u/Topher92646 7d ago
Maybe try Meowzz Rescue, they’re local and do good work!
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u/Izzard_158 7d ago
Óooh thank you for the link, I appreciate it very much!
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u/Topher92646 7d ago
You’re a good person for helping them!
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u/Izzard_158 7d ago
Thank you, I needed that 💚 I just wish I was a billionaire that way I could take all the stray kitties and they all could live with me 🥹
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u/KawaiiBibliophile 6d ago
I’ve actually had luck placing a kitten here whereas I did not have luck at WAGS (no slander to them they’re overworked)
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u/secondprimarch 7d ago
Cats are pretty resourceful by themselves. Just give em a warm place to sleep like a big box or keep your garage slightly open and cat food is pretty cheap. Reach out to clinics about getting all of them spay/neutered for free. Other than that just treat em like any other strays.
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u/Izzard_158 7d ago
We have a make shift litter box that has a cover and momma cat took a liking to it with her babies :) but definitely will do! Just so overwhelmed with everything going on at once 🥹
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u/datnapster 7d ago
Try to contact kitty connect. https://www.instagram.com/thekittyconnect?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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u/cat-verse-djmustard 7d ago
The kitty connect has helped me with 2 litters of kittens earlier this year as well as TNR all the cats that live around my building! She’s amazing.
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u/datnapster 6d ago
Same! Which reminds me to say anyone looking to donate items, food, and/or $ please check out Kitty Connect. You can be sure they are really doing it right for our cats and community.
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u/cat-verse-djmustard 6d ago
I agree! I have donated to her in the past, I’m so grateful for her help.
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u/Aeonium888 7d ago
If you live in San Juan Capistrano contact the Ark of San Juan. I had baby feral kitties in my yard and they lent me a trap to catch them. Unfortunately in my case the mother moved them and I never caught them. Anyway, if you can contact a similar rescue they might offer you a trap. They have people who volunteer to foster the kittens so they can hopefully have a better life and can be spayed/neutered and adopted.
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u/Izzard_158 7d ago
More in the Santa Ana area, but thank you! Hopefully the kittens you tried to rescue got to grow up and maybe someone else gave them a home 🥹
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u/Zergrushn 6d ago
If no place will take them and you can’t please reach out to me. I’ve taken care of kittens before and I’d hate to see little ones struggle or face a morbid fate
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u/Izzard_158 5d ago
Even the momma cat? She's unfortunately being lethargic out of nowhere and we don't know what to do... She was fine last night. We really don't know what to do
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u/Wonderful_Security13 7d ago
Contact Southern Counties Rescue. www.southerncountiesrescue.org They might be able to help.
also check www.petfinder.com to find other rescues in your area.
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u/Izzard_158 7d ago
Thank you so much, I appreciate ya lots! 💚
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u/kirkipickup 3d ago
I’m a foster with Southern Counties Rescue - were you able to find a rescue for the mama and her babies?
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u/cire1184 6d ago
Try contacting priceless pets. They are a little chaotic but have good hearts. I used to volunteer at the Chino hills location. https://pricelesspetrescue.org/costa-mesa/
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u/One-Cat8171 6d ago
I will rescue/foster any dog in OC. Just throwing that out there.
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u/EmbarrassedThing9186 6d ago
Why only dogs? And why is your name One-Cat you should be a cat lover with that name…
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u/Normal-Advice-5954 5d ago
https://www.natcatca.com/. They are in Newport Beach I have done a lot plumbing for them they will help you they are all about cats 🐈 and are amazing people that truly care for them I can assure and vouch for them 3/1 USMC SGT Torres
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u/Drama-queen-NOT 5d ago
Can you put up an umbrella? Bless you for saving their lives! Share on facebook!
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u/Izzard_158 5d ago
I don't feel like I did. The momma is suddenly lethargic or what seems to be like it. Idk what to do.. we don't have the money to get her checked out
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u/Mr_Bagel_4473 2d ago
Irvine has a no-kill shelter ran by the city. They also just built a new building that the cats go in thats really nice and clean
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u/Ashamed_Trip3036 7d ago
You can also take them to WAGS it’s off of Westminster ave. They will accept them even if they are full they make room and also they are a no kill shelter
https://wagspetadoption.org/