stray cat just gave birth, no shelter will take her + babies Tempe, Arizona
hi everyone! i apologize if pregnant cat isnt the right flair to use..but i wasnt sure which one to use in this situation and she was pregnant up until a few hours ago.
so this stray cat that me and my roommates have been feeding just gave birth (2 hours ago as im posting this). it is currently 111 degrees F out and they don’t have a very good area to hide.
we unfortunately cannot bring her inside because one of my roommates is severely allergic to cats, so i called a bunch of shelters, visited websites, etc.
the Arizona Humane Society called me back and essentially said as long as mama and babies aren’t actively dying they cant take them because in Maricopa County stray cats are apparently protected wildlife .
i already gave her some water and food, she ate and drank a little. kittens are all currently vocal and drinking.
how can i best support her and try to ensure her + babies survive? there are other stray cats in the neighborhood and im worried if they dont succumb to heat they may get eaten or something.
(and dont worry i am planning on attempting to TNR all the neighborhood cats that i cant find homes for. i just moved here so havent had much time unfortunately)