10/21/2026
TNR #7...this equals containment. We know that there are still kittens hidden in the barn/shed somewhere, but she hasn't let them out yet. We will see them soon, but she'll be home with them in short order.
Making a decision to trap a fertile female after giving birth is not one for the light hearted. It's a balanced decision of knowing how old the kittens are, whether they're safely tucked into a space where they will be warm and safe from predators, and knowing when momma can be back with them.
It's a risk. Every time. Unless you know exactly where they are. We chose to take the risk because we have a GREAT caretaker that will be keeping their ears to the ground while momma is having her "spa"y day.
When she gets home, she'll continue raising and weaning them, and then they'll come forward. If we have the luck of finding them, we'll lean into rescue partners to see if we can get them into rescue. If not, we'll wait until they're big enough for TNR and we'll go back from them.
This is what we do. We wait. We watch. We count - the cats, the days, the amount of rain coming, the temperatures, everything. It all plays a factor in what we do.
Hearing the relief in our caretaker's voice is the thanks we need. It's the difference we make. Knowing that they don't have to keep looking for kittens after this last litter is something that they are looking forward to - and watching their mousers keep mousing!!
Don't forget! After today, she'll be TIPPED & TERRIFIC! Thanks to United Spay Alliance all donations are matched 100% up to $2000! Help us keep tipping!!
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