Help. Newborn Kittens trapped under house.

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~Kane - 30 Apr 2006 03:12 GMT

I went into my laundry room tonight and heard a kitten meowing adamantly. I
went outside and could see under the house (house is in Orlando - older
house raised off of ground) that there was a cat and one kitten I could see
and at least one more meowing that I could not. Can't see if there are
more.

Do I just let the cat take care of them? Are they in danger? I can't get
under there as far as I can see at night. Do I need to find a way? Help!?

Thanks

~K~

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~Kane - 30 Apr 2006 04:23 GMT

Kittens are quiet now. I can still see one of them. he/she is trying to
meow but no sound coming out. The mother is still under there but not with
the kitten. i am worried the kitten is losing strength but I do not know
enough to act. It may be fine and I don't want to take it away from its
mother.

Help.

~K~

> I went into my laundry room tonight and heard a kitten meowing adamantly. I
> went outside and could see under the house (house is in Orlando - older
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>
> ~K~

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The Cat Under the Stairs - 30 Apr 2006 04:55 GMT

> > I went into my laundry room tonight and heard a kitten meowing
> > adamantly. I went outside and could see under the house (house is in
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> > get under there as far as I can see at night. Do I need to find a way?
> > Help!?

The only way out of this terrible situation, Kane - that *I* can see,
anyway - is to dig a series of tunnels straight under your house. Best
strategy is to dig a dozen or so, in parallel formation, in a north-south
direction, and do the same in an east-west direction also. Make them big
enough so you can crawl through them. At regular intervals, punch holes
straight up, and you may be lucky enough to come into contact with the cats
and make them fall down into the holes, whereupon you can drag them to
safety. Should they struggle too much, simply hit them on the head with a
stone just hard enough to stun them for a short time.

> Kittens are quiet now. I can still see one of them. he/she is trying to
> meow but no sound coming out. The mother is still under there but not
> with the kitten. i am worried the kitten is losing strength but I do not
> know enough to act. It may be fine and I don't want to take it away from
> its mother.
> Help.

The situation is getting worse, Kane. I fear more drastic measures are
needed. I suggest the only way out, now, is to set fire to your house, and
hopefully the flames and smoke will force the cats out into the open. Good
luck.

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mlbriggs - 30 Apr 2006 06:05 GMT

> I went into my laundry room tonight and heard a kitten meowing adamantly. I
> went outside and could see under the house (house is in Orlando - older
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> ~K~

Suggestion: Place some food for the mother and also some water. She
needs food now so she will be able to nurse the babies. Best of luck.
MLB

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Ivor Jones - 30 Apr 2006 19:18 GMT

> > I went into my laundry room tonight and heard a kitten
> > meowing adamantly. I went outside and could see under
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> water. She needs food now so she will be able to nurse
> the babies. Best of luck. MLB

Another thing, if you know a vet that does house calls, get them to come
and have a look. Yes it will cost, but consider the cats' welfare.

Ivor

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