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My Pregnant Cat Has Disappeared. Help!

MARCH 30, 2014
BY: THE PAWS AND EFFECT GANG
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Dear Most Esteemed and Knowledgeable Kitties:

My 2-year-old cat was due to have her second litter of kittens any day now, but about five
days ago she came up missing. The night before she disappeared, she was trying very hard
to get me to let her in the house. I have small children and by the time I got everyone
settled for bed I forgot to let her in. The next morning, there was no sign of her. My
husband and I have a looked for her for hours in every place we can think of. My question
is, how long will a mother cat stay gone after giving birth? And its been extremely cold at
night, would she be able to keep the kittens warm? Its been around 30 degrees at night.
~ Layne
Siouxsie: Okay everyone, before
the claws come out please be
helpful, not judgmental. We know
lots of you humans have strong
feelings about spaying and
neutering, and with good reason.
But sometimes stuff happens, so
please do your best to leave
constructive feedback. Dont make
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me get my claws out!

Thomas: Trust me, you dont want Siouxsie to get her claws out.
Bella: Yeah. Im still smarting from my last swat. *sniffle*
Siouxsie: Okay, now that weve got that out of the way a cat about to go into labor
starts seeking a safe place to give birth a few days before the blessed event happens.
Thomas: If she cant find an indoor space, shell look for the warmest, safest place within
easy reach. What that means is she almost certainly hasnt gone far.
Bella: Have you checked with your neighbors or local animal shelters? If someone found a
heavily pregnant cat or a mama cat with a newborn litter they may have contacted
area vets and rescue groups for help.
Siouxsie: Thats what happened to my kitty-mom: she was a stray, outside and almost
ready to give birth to us, when a kind lady let my kitty-mom in and gave her a home where
she could give birth to my brothers and sister and me.
Thomas: When you and your husband go looking for your cat again, look inside sheds and
barns, under porches or trailer skirting (if you live in a place near mobile homes), inside
truck campers and even in piles of hay like the kittens in the picture above.
Bella: When you do go looking for mom-cat, be ready to pick up the kittens too. Bring a cat
carrier with you. And make sure you have a safe place ready for the little family, too!
Siouxsie: That would be a high-sided box lined with towels and newspapers so mom can
get in and out but the kittens cant get far, which would be in a room with a door that
closes. In that room should also be a litter box, and bowls for food and water.
Thomas: If you dont find her, the odds are good she wont come back before the kittens
are able to move on their own and that could be a while.
Bella: Little kittens eyes and ears dont even start opening before theyre a week old, and
their sight and hearing arent fully functional until about 2 weeks. After that, it takes at
least another two weeks before theyre steady enough on their feet to walk any distance.
Siouxsie: Mama cat isnt going to go far from the kittens before this time. In fact, she
probably wont even leave the nest except to hunt, eat, pee and poop, so if you dont find
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her before then, I wouldnt expect her to show up on your doorstep for at least a month.
Thomas: As to whether she can keep the kittens warm, that depends on where she found
shelter. If she found a dry place thats out of the wind and reasonably sheltered from the
cold, she should do all right.
Bella: Of course, how well the kittens do is going to depend on if she can find enough to
eat to keep her milk flowing so she can feed them.
Siouxsie: Mother cats have huge nutritional needs because theyre eating for themselves
and their kittens, so if you have a suspicion about where she might be, leave food for her.
Trust me, shell find it and eat it!
Thomas: If you do find mom and kittens, check out Catsters guide to kittens, which will
tell you all about the kittens stages of development, nutritional needs, veterinary
considerations and learning.
Bella: And if, heaven forbid, you find the kittens and no sign of Mama, or if you find that
Mamas been fatally injured, you should read up on raising orphaned kittens so you can
give them the best shot at life.
Siouxsie: Once the kittens are weaned, youll want to get mom-cat spayed as soon as
possible. Female cats can go into heat almost immediately after their kittens are weaned,
so dont delay!
Thomas: We know spaying is expensive, and were sure that with little kids and a busy
family, its probably something youve meant to do but havent gotten around to it yet.
Bella: If finances are a factor, there are low-cost spay/neuter clinics all over the U.S., and
some states even offer spay/neuter vouchers for people who meet certain income
guidelines. The ASPCA and Humane Society of the United States have nationwide
directories of low-cost spay/neuter programs, and a web search for low-cost spay/neuter
resources in your area will probably yield a lot of results.
Siouxsie: Good luck, Layne. We hope you find momma and kittens, and everyone is doing
well.
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Rumorasit says
March 30, 2014 at 6:39 pm
Im sure shell show up as soon as shes able to. Thats been my
experience with our barn cats back in the day. Lots of good tips
for finding her too.
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alex white says

March 31, 2014 at 1:52 am
Initially i got furious for what Layne had done. But then i then
remember the fact that i too have sometimes committed
mistakes, though not as big as this one, and her honest feeling of
guilt for her act, brings my anger level down.. please do keep us
posted if you find the mama cat.. hope shes fine
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Laura says
March 31, 2014 at 10:00 am
PUrraying for her safe return and safe kittens.
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Nellie says
March 31, 2014 at 10:50 am
The poor luv. Shell come back, no doubt proud as punch. Keep
us posted x
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christine conte says

March 31, 2014 at 8:34 pm
I am sorry I am sure this situation brings tears to everyones
eyes.BUT FIX YOUR CATS
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christine conte says

March 31, 2014 at 8:36 pm
I am sorry but fix your cat
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Catherine Murdoch says

March 31, 2014 at 10:06 pm
Have you thought of putting up notices (preferably with a
picture) at the places like local community centres, shopping
centres, any vets and pet shops? Perhaps also a notice in your
local newspaper(s)? My thoughts and prayers are with you and I
hope you find your mama-cat soon.
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susan says
April 1, 2014 at 6:58 am
ok, have to get the claws out!!! first, you are contributing the
overwhelming cat population by letting your cat outdoors first,
not spayed, second, dont you care if something happens to your
animal? there is usually a leash law THAT APPLIES TO CATS!! if
you plan to have animals, then, take care of them regardless of your children!!!!
VERY ANGRY!!!
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AnitaB says
April 1, 2014 at 8:04 am
Hate to repeat this but, yes, FIX UR CAT! Why should this poor
baby go through this constantly when, in this day and age, there
are low-cost spay and neuter alternatives. Better to pay the
money for one spay then to try to house hundredths of future
offspring. Also, she needs to be kept indoors. I cant believe in this day and age we
still have people who allow their female cats to run free and get pregnant. Also,
those with barn cats need to do the same thing. I work with a TNR colony at my
local fairground and anytime we find a female we get her spayed. Too many
unwanted cats and kittens in the world. Everyone, wise up!
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Jen says
April 3, 2014 at 1:23 pm
OMG people HAVE A HEART !!!!!!
she is obviously worried about her cat GIVE HER A BREAK and
put your claws away !!!! jeez !!!
i hope your cat comes home soon xxxxxxx
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Holly says
December 12, 2014 at 7:23 am
THANK YOU!!! I too commented to help and was so
embarrassed and felt horrible for her bc of how people
were treating her! Who wants to post questions if this is
how you will be treated? Thanks for you being so respectful
and realistic !
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Multi-Facets says
April 3, 2014 at 2:17 pm
If all else fails, consult a pet psychic. It might be a long shot, but
its something. I recommend Elizabeth Woelfel in Ambler, PA.
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Tommie Ward says

April 3, 2014 at 5:15 pm
This person should not be able to have a cat!!!!!
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Leslie Gratton says

April 20, 2014 at 6:17 pm
Has the mama cat come home? And her kittens? I hope that they
are alright.
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The Paws and Effect Gang says

April 23, 2014 at 10:13 am
We havent heard any updates yet, but as soon as we do
well let you know!
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Holly says
December 12, 2014 at 7:19 am
Im sorry this happened to you, but Im even MORE sorry that
there are so many IGNORANT people on here! I think your
question was how long your cat may be gone or help in ideas
how to find her? I dont think you asked about how pregnancy
happens or comments about putting the cats needs over your own children! I
found this website via google bc I also was having an issue with a new mommy
kitty. But Im not posting my questions for fear of the rude and mean comments
that wi sure come along with it!! So now answers to your original question. Your
cat is probably very close to the house. She wont go far from her kittens yet she
also would probably try to stay close to her home and food source. And idea
coaching her with food like tuna etc and then Maybe set up a video camera that
has the area around the food so you could see where she is coming from. Thats a
little more involved but desperate times desperate measures. I know this original
post is old but I wanted to give an answer for anyone like me who stumbles upon
it and needed real answers not lectures and rude comments!
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Debbie says
January 30, 2015 at 2:33 pm
Thank you Holly for this comment. I am now having the
same situation. Our cat has been an indoor cat and when
we moved she decided to be free for a minute and got
pregnant. We always kept her inside afterwards especially
after finding out she was pregnant and about to pop she somehow sneaked
her way outside and now we cant find her. We are thinking she is under the
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house bc we have heard noise. I was looking for situations like mine and
even thought of posting but not after the other comments. I will try some of
the suggestions you mentioned and hope we catch her and the babies.
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sara says
everyone screaming fix your cat is not helping and just being so
irritating and annoying. STFU.
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Nicole says
January 17, 2015 at 7:51 am
my pregnant cat has been missing for over a week now i dont
know what to do please help !!1
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Debbie says
I am in the same situation and I found this comment and
will be trying it tonight. So now answers to your original
question. Your cat is probably very close to the house. She
wont go far from her kittens yet she also would probably
try to stay close to her home and food source. And idea coaching her with
food like tuna etc and then Maybe set up a video camera that has the area
around the food so you could see where she is coming from. Thats a little
more involved but desperate times desperate measures. I know this original
post is old but I wanted to give an answer for anyone like me who stumbles
upon it and needed real answers not lectures and rude comments!
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Nicole says
January 17, 2015 at 7:52 am
she is heavily pregnant and has probably had kittens already im
realy worried
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EUJEAn yu says
March 23, 2015 at 3:21 am
Im sure momma and kitties are totally fine. Cats evolved from..
bigger cats. They have their ways. :)
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