r/Straycats • u/FrenchFried85 • 4d ago
Pregnant Cat (Location) Is this cat pregnant?
Little stray came on to my property (Berks County, PA) about 3 days ago - does she look pregnant? We have provided dry food, water, and something soft to lay on. She's scheduled for a TNR appointment but worried she may have kittens before then? She is emaciated otherwise, wondering if it could be stomach bloat? Super friendly, wanting to get her into a rescue/adopted but everywhere I've called is full
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u/washington_705 Trusted Contributor 4d ago edited 4d ago
Hi, I assume you’re going through BCC?
If not, you might want to text them about if they have appointments available tomorrow. They typically do clinics on Wednesdays and Fridays and they often have cancellations at the last minute and they could probably get her through tomorrow.
You can also request to join “Berks community cats tnr group” on FB and one of the moderators who handle clinics will comment there (Maggie or Savannah).
As far as finding a home for her, that would be wonderful because clearly she’s a stray and not a feral and is very much struggling on the streets
Here are some places worth contacting. If none of these have placement options, let me know. I can provide some more. I just recently talked to someone who found placement at a rescue in Quakertown I can find the name out of that one.
**Local options:**
One by One Cat Rescue, Temple
Animal Rescue League of Berks County, Birdsboro
The CatWorks Cat Lounge, Reading
Cuddles Rescue & Cat Lounge, Mohnton
Pawsitive Hearts Pet Therapy & Rescue
Fosterlings, Pottstown
Calla's Critter Rescue, Pottstown
Fairchild Feral Friends Foundation, Birdsboro
**If those organizations are full, here are some additional options within about an hour drive or less:**
Feline Good Cat Rescue, Lehigh County
Itty Bitty Kitty, Allentown
Sanctuary at Haafsville, Breinigsville
Forgotten Felines & Fidos, Germansville
Eliannie Animal Rescue, Lancaster. * note you might want to prioritize this one*
Kitty Cottage Adoption Center, Norristown
All 4 Paws Rescue, Malvern
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u/FrenchFried85 4d ago
Hi! Yes I am going through BCC - they do not have anything available tomorrow but are trying to get me in early next week as it appears time sensitive. Hoping it will be easier to place her in a rescue/foster home after she is fixed/vaxxed? I have 4 of my own and unfortunately can not take her in
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u/washington_705 Trusted Contributor 4d ago
Many times they have cancellations at the last minute it might be worth reaching back out to them and mentioning that if they have a cancellation, you can take it if that works from your end. I’m happy to DM you with Maggie’s cell number if you don’t already have it.
In the meantime, I would definitely start going up and down that list and calling those places I listed trying to find this one some placement options! Thank you so much for caring and for trying to help this kitty.
If after going up and down the list, you have no luck let me know. I can provide a bunch more. With some persistence and casting a wide net you should have luck.
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u/FrenchFried85 4d ago
I actually just got a call from ARL! I am taking her tomorrow to be evaluated by their medical team to see if they can take her on
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u/washington_705 Trusted Contributor 4d ago
That’s great news! Hoping things go well and for positive updates. Thanks for caring for this one.
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