Three females and one male. Now what do we do? They are 12 weeks old now.

We can get within an inch of them but they don't let us touch them. I was going to call the one animal shelter because I thought they would help us but was told they'll kill them immediately. That's exactly why I wouldn't go to our area's SPCA. They have stolen animals, lied about some being euthanized from other people. There is a lawsuit against the SPCA now with over a stolen pet which was found but someone had adopted it at the SPCA.

I don't need a thousand kittens running around but I don't want them to die at the hands of "animal lovers" who will euthanize them. What can I do? Any ideas?

P.S. My photo is of Runt (the male).

You do have some options.

1. Take them to an animal shelter that is a no kill shelter. If you are not sure of where they are,
you can call around, do a search online, contact any no kill shelter to help you.

2. Take them to a busy area such as a Walmart parking lot, and put a sign Free Kittens, and as
people go in and out of the store, you might find someone that is wanting a kitten. This isn't the
greatest idea of course but it is an option. You just never know when someone has a child birthday
and was planning on getting a kitten. Just not the best idea due to 'weird people' that may have
ruthless ideas.

3. Contact the local vet office. They usually have bulletin boards in which you can post a picture.
Also the local vet might have some contacts/help for you.

4. Ask the local vet if they will 'fix' the kittens for you or at the very least, give you a special deal
to have them 'fixed'. This is very important. Not having cats spade/neuter just adds to the unwanted
problem.

5. Keep them.

I have three outside cats and all three of them, adopted me. Having a male cat is not a bad idea
because the male cats tend to keep other cats away, especially male cats. The first cat that adopted
me is 'Miss Lucy'. She came around one day crying like crazy and wouldn't leave. She happen to be
pregnant at the time too. She had the kittens and all were male but one. The males were wild and
drove each other away. I've had Miss Lucy for at least 5 years and her one female 'Miss Cookie' almost
as long. Last summer 'Mr KiKi' came along. He was in rather bad shape with a bad leg. He looks
like the kind of cat that should be a housecat, long haired. Every cat that comes onto my property
that sticks around, I take to have spayed or neutered. I only feed them dry cat food. They feed them
first thing in the morning when I get up. I feed them again at 5pm. I feed them again at 10 pm.
They get dry food 3 times a day. They really don't eat a whole lot because they are here on over
7 acres and they hunt, eat mice and such.

I have a home made house for them. I keep straw and heating pads inside.

They actually earn their keep, you could say. They kill moles and mice. They even catch small
snakes. They're actually very good cats.

I have one inside cat.... Mr Kitty aka Boogie. He was a stray cat too and I have had him about
ten years.

Thanks Valerie but some options wouldn't work since we can't touch them. They run. I may not have a problem now because they aren't here. Momma was very skittish this morning and wouldn't even let us near her (she can be touched and petted, but not held). She is now gone looking for her babies I guess.

I had talked to hubby about making them a home because they started out living under a tarp, then moved under a trailer that we keep coal in, then under our porch (very tight squeeze there).

I keep looking out for them because I really do like them and have been trying to get them to trust us. I was able to pet Teaser once and held her once, but can't get near White Face or or the grays (especially Runt). I call the one Teaser because she'll come up to me, flop down and roll on her back, but the minute you reach out to her, she runs away. Teaser is hubby's favorite and she is fascinated by my shiny metal cane.

We feed them twice a day, once at 9 a.m. and once at 7 p.m. They missed their morning feed, but they were here last night for their night feed.

I'm thinking they left because our place was too busy yesterday (even though they were here to eat). One son stopped by on his motorcycle while hubby's friend and our foster son were here making noise.

Well that is all I know to tell you.

Maybe when the kittens get a little bigger, they'll be more use to you.

Get some treats and give to them and then you can keep the treats
in your hand and make them come to you to get the treat.