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TomSlick

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Sun Jun 29, 2025, 10:26 PM Jun 2025

I need some cat rescue advice. [View all]

On my way home this evening from my office, I saw a little yellow kitten at a neighboring office.

I went back with a cat carrier and a can of kitten food. When I got back, I found the kitten and his momma. Momma has a collar, so she at least has had a home at some point.

I put out the food as bait. They both ate but I couldn't get close enough to touch either. I got within a foot or so of momma but the kitten was much more leery. (I'm not going to take momma home without the kitten. I'm not keen on taking the kitten without the momma.)

I don't think a trap is a good idea because I'm afraid I will catch one but not the other. I'm keeping the carrier in my truck along with more food. I'll see if they are still there tomorrow.

Any tips would be appreciated.

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I need some cat rescue advice. [View all] TomSlick Jun 2025 OP
It would be odd if Mama only had one kitten too Bayard Jun 2025 #1
Thanks. TomSlick Jun 2025 #3
Having a soft spot for animals makes you a worthy human Bayard Jun 2025 #4
I appreciate the kind words but give me a day and I can find a host of witnesses to disagree. TomSlick Jun 2025 #5
But cat lovers do! Bayard Jun 2025 #8
Rescued many SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 2025 #2
Thanks. I'll clear leaving the carrier with the office owner. TomSlick Jun 2025 #6
Carriers SuzyandPuffpuff Jun 2025 #7
You might try and find out justaprogressive Jun 2025 #9
UPDATE TomSlick Jun 2025 #10
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