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There's this ADORABLE black & white kitten, about 3-4 months old, who's been hanging out behind the library where I work... she (I think it's a she?) has been there for about 2 weeks now, and attached herself to a local homeless man who's been feeding her. He came in the library to use the restroom yesterday, and she waited at the door mewing for him.
I believe she came from a feral litter, but it's obvious she wants a human and a home. Since nobody else is stepping forward to rescue her, and the homeless guy doesn't have anywhere to take her, I've decided to do it. I have been rescued by cats before, but taking them myself is new to me. I almost caught her the other day, but I only had a cardboard box (rather than a carrier), so she kept jumping out - and I didn't want to scare her any further. She is still pretty skittish, especially now that I tried to capture her, but turns into a love-bug pretty easily.
So what is my next step? I'm planning to bring a carrier with me on Thursday, and will try to lure her in with a can of food... she is very food-motivated, so I hope that works! Then I guess I should take her straight to the vet, since I have pets at home & don't want to expose them to diseases. Then should I bring her home, to a rescue/shelter, or what? She is extremely cute and will probably be a good kitty when she settles in, but I don't really need another cat right now. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! And if anyone in the Bay Area (CA) wants a kitten....... LOL.
Please take her home. Once you have one cat, the rest is easy. Since she is so young, she will easily adapt to your home. She chose the library for a reason.
I only wish my stray would have come within twenty feet of me so I could have helped him.
You will be so happy you adopted this little fur baby! My first cat was a stray I found at a park. He was my kitty for almost 18 years and what a lucky day it was finding him.
God bless you for caring.
Alright alright... I'll take the darned kitty home. Guess she did choose the library for a reason, and maybe it was kismet that she arrived right before I gave up Kona (see my thread on that if you don't know the story). Hey, that's a good name, Kismet!! Anyway, I haven't seen her yet today, but I will try to find her tomorrow - will let you all know what happens.
P.S. Should I take her to the vet first, or bring her straight home? I'm just concerned about diseases, even though my cats/dog are vaccinated and up-to-date.
If it were me, I would take her straight to the vet....better to be safe than sorry....Kismet (I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!) will love you for it too! They will probably worm her, check her for parasites, and maybe a Feline Leuk. test...don't want to bring that home to your other furbabes!
I'll be looking for your post tomorrow!
If she's real nervous/skittish, it might be best to take her home first, then the vets. If you think she needs medical care right away or are real worried, take her right to the vets. Either way, she has a home now. I think she probably found you for a reason.
Feline Leuk, which is like feline aids...does not always show! It is rambant in feral kitties...and is the 2nd killer of household cats! The virus is transmitted through saliva..sharing water bowls,food dishes, cat to cat grooming and cat bites...kittens can acquire the virus in utero and through infected milk.
NOT something you want to take a chance with!
I am just not sure if it will show up in a kitten( test wise, I mean)...since it has to be present for something like 12 weeks.
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I'm planning to bring a carrier with me on Thursday, and will try to lure her in with a can of food... she is very food-motivated, so I hope that works! Then I guess I should take her straight to the vet, since I have pets at home & don't want to expose them to diseases. Then should I bring her home, to a rescue/shelter, or what? She is extremely cute and will probably be a good kitty when she settles in, but I don't really need another cat right now. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated! And if anyone in the Bay Area (CA) wants a kitten....... LOL. 
Guess she did choose the library for a reason, and maybe it was kismet that she arrived right before I gave up Kona (see my thread on that if you don't know the story). Hey, that's a good name, Kismet!! 
Anyway, I haven't seen her yet today, but I will try to find her tomorrow - will let you all know what happens.
