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12. I am lucky that I could funnel my through the

Sun Jul 14, 2013, 09:53 AM

Jul 2013

local shelter. I knew about the Humane Society's community program ahead of time and made sure that I told the shelter which cats were really good for this program. I only recommended that one cat be put down because I really thought it was best for that one cat. The shelter even recommended funneling the cats through them because the Humane Society takes over financial responsibility for the spay/neuter and keep the cats overnight so that they can be re-released back into the appropriate neighborhood.

We are also fortunate in Oklahoma City because there is actually an Animal Birth Control clinic that will spay/neuter OKC resident's pets for free. It is a little more cumbersome but available.

Kittens have to be at least 2 pounds before they can be spayed/neutered. Weight is more the determinant in figuring out if you can fix an animal.

Socializing the kittens is really important to. One of the strays had a litter in a building in my backyard. As soon as Momma would allow, I started handling them 2-3 times a day which really increased their adopt ability.

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Hey Cat-Savvy Du'ers -- For the Love of a Cat named Nikita -- a continuation (Part 3) UPDATE [View all] Samantha Jul 2013 OP

what a great post, especially tonight. thankyou! Kali Jul 2013 #1

Cat servant! Samantha Jul 2013 #2

I am so glad I live all the way across the country Kali Jul 2013 #3

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thank you for this!! KT2000 Jul 2013 #5

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Thank you trueblue2007 -- amd that's a funny story you have of your own! Samantha Jul 2013 #10

Is there a group near where you live that avebury Jul 2013 #9

There are many homeless animals here as well Samantha Jul 2013 #11

I am lucky that I could funnel my through the avebury Jul 2013 #12

Thank you for that information Samantha Jul 2013 #13

I would handle the kittens a lot. hay rick Jul 2013 #21

Well, I guess if you could get thru that, I can manage this Samantha Jul 2013 #24

Do you happen to know at what age a female must be before she becomes pregnant? Samantha Jul 2013 #35

I am not sure of the age but it is pretty young. avebury Jul 2013 #36

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It can be really hard to determine the sex of kittens. avebury Jul 2013 #38

That would be fine and thank you Samantha Jul 2013 #41

I just caught a break at work. avebury Jul 2013 #42

Thank you so much for this update and the pictures! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2013 #14

Thank you so much Samantha Jul 2013 #15

Recommend! KoKo Jul 2013 #16

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What a surprise! BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #18

You were one of the people that really gave me a lot of moral support when I was coping Samantha Jul 2013 #23

Thanks so much for the kind words BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #27

I am going to write you tomorrow about this scenario Samantha Jul 2013 #31

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Today and tomorrow are going to be very rough days for me and the kids Samantha Jul 2013 #44

Yes, that box will be enough for them for now BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #45

Could you take a look at my post 54 and tell me what you think? n/t leaving soon Samantha Jul 2013 #56

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I have kind of thought we have some quirks in common Samantha Jul 2013 #87

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She cried all last night in the trap and it broke my heart Samantha Jul 2013 #51

So it sounds like Nikita is through surgery and doing well? LoveMyCali Jul 2013 #52

She had the surgery today. I pick her up tomorrow Samantha Jul 2013 #55

It is important to socialize the kittens to make them more adoptable. avebury Jul 2013 #58

That was a really smart move. When I talked with the avebury Jul 2013 #59

I am going soon but it is 97 degrees outside and a temperature alert is going into effect at Noon Samantha Jul 2013 #60

Do you know anybody that could loan you a dog crate that is big enough to keep her contained but avebury Jul 2013 #62

I have only a small carrier for Cheyenne and the shed is packed tight with lawn stuff Samantha Jul 2013 #63

Starting out be keeping her in the crate and the avebury Jul 2013 #64

Thank you - I have been outside now again and I know I can't release her outside for sure Samantha Jul 2013 #67

Just butting in BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #70

What do you mean butt in -- you have helped me to make it to this point Samantha Jul 2013 #72

Sounds better than expected! BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #76

Totally agree! nt avebury Jul 2013 #78

I am going to pick her up today and there is a temperative 97 degrees here in DC; heat index higher Samantha Jul 2013 #57

Looking forward to hearing how Nikita is doing. love_katz Jul 2013 #53

I pick her up after 10:00 am Thursday Samantha Jul 2013 #54

If the kittens are inside with you, put her with them! BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #65

I sent a PM to you as well BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #66

You hit on what is driving me crazy Samantha Jul 2013 #68

The big concern is the surgical wound BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #69

Keep her inside if you can. love_katz Jul 2013 #74

OK, this is how concerned I am for your fur babies. Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #81

This advice means a lot to me Samantha Jul 2013 #82

Give them time to get used to the Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #83

Perhaps you know the answer to this question Samantha Jul 2013 #93

For the pooping where they're not supposed to poop Le Taz Hot Jul 2013 #94

You are really quick Samantha Jul 2013 #95

Le Taz Hot is giving EXCELLENT advice BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #97

Today's shocking developments Samantha Jul 2013 #98

HA HA it's like a brothel in there! BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #99

Our experience PlayFair8888 Jul 2013 #71

Well, for right now (this day) I believe I have accidently done the right thing Samantha Jul 2013 #73

That is a great idea to keep one of the kittens as a companion avebury Jul 2013 #75

One of our neighborhood female had a litter of kittens. avebury Jul 2013 #77

We have kept a kitten PlayFair8888 Jul 2013 #79

If you love her, let her go Samantha Jul 2013 #80

Nikita has come back home Samantha Jul 2013 #84

They are all KC Jul 2013 #85

Thank you so much Samantha Jul 2013 #86

PLEASE LOOK FOR AN IMPORTANT UPDATE MONDAY OR TUESDAY Samantha Jul 2013 #88

Any news on Nikkita LoveMyCali Jul 2013 #89

Nikita is home and thriving -- she is doing very well Samantha Jul 2013 #90

I'm so glad that things seem to be working out LoveMyCali Jul 2013 #91

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I will definitely donate! BrotherIvan Jul 2013 #96

THE THREAD IS UP IN GENERAL DISCUSSION Samantha Jul 2013 #100