Is this your cat?

[Yeslovewhatcanigetu]

This friendly, young, female cat has been visiting our garden for a couple of months now. We see her almost daily and if we leave the door open she is not shy to come in the house. We’ve never worried about her as she seems in good condition and has a collar, although she’s always hungry and if any food is left out she will nab it. 

She’s been in heat twice over the last couple of months and we saw her mating last week so she may be pregnant. 
 

She’s turned up today after a week without seeing her a bit bedraggled and smelly, with matted fir so we’re a bit worried she’s not being taken care of. 
 

We’re on Ulverscroft Road at the North Cross Road end and our house backs onto Crystal Palace Road. We’re not feeding her or taking her in, but are keen to know she’s being looked after. 

 

Edited December 3, 2023 by Yeslovewhatcanigetu

[Sue]

Your could put a note on her collar with your phone number or address, saying you are worried and asking the owner to contact you?

A bit hit and miss, I know!

[Froglander]

She could be lost even though she has a collar on. It’s too cold for her to be outside and there are hungry foxes around.  Take her to the vet on Lordship Lane and have her scanned for a microchip.  I hate that she’s wandering around not neutered and might give birth outdoors.  I’d let her stay inside in this weather if she was coming to me.  And don’t anybody try and tell me that foxes don’t kill cats.  I have a neighbour who had two older cats killed in her back garden. 

[Froglander]

Did you have any luck finding this cat’s owner?

[Delainie]

Just love when people give an update! 

[Yeslovewhatcanigetu]

Sorry for late reply! We didn't have any luck but we are much more confident that she at least has a home as she is in much better condition now. She's definitely had her kittens as well as she grew over a period of a couple of months and has now shrunk again. We see her much less often so I'm hoping she's taking care of her offspring!