A stray with kittens?

[luvmykitty]

I had a cat show up in my yard yesterday, and I didnt do anything I figured she would go on her her own, but she was still there this morning and that is when I realized she has been nursing kittens, I dont know where they are, but she didnt go home last night, should I feed her in case she is actually lost, been dropped off etc? just in case? I realize if I feed her she may end up staying, but if she has kittens she is feeding, I dont like the idea of her going hungry as it is, then with babies to take care of.

[orion]

Well, this is going to be a tough decision for you. My own opinion is that with stray (feral) cats, it may be best to let nature take it's course, ie; don't feed her.

Unless, that is, you are willing to try to "adopt" her (which will be hard to do with a feral cat) and run the risk of her abandoning kittens hidden somewhere. Not an easy question, eh? Good luck.

[Runsnwalken]

Good luck. I think at the very least you should Spay/Neuter them all and then release outdoors. They will probably have an impossible time finding proper homes anyway at our overloaded shelters.