Found a sweet stray cat, but I'm allergic and have dogs. What should I do?

Ask friends, neighbors or family members if they can provide a new home for her. If this is not possible, contact your local humane society and inquire about foster homes or a new permanent home for her.

Oh dear, poor little cat! Since you already have the cat in a cage, I recommend taking the cat to a vet immediately for evaluation. Try to avoid handling the cat further since you do not know if he has been vaccinated for rabies and animals in pain can become quite aggressive. The vet will also be able to scan the cat to determine if a microchip is present because this would allow them to find the cat's owners. If you cannot take him to a vet, look for a local shelter because most have veterinary care available. I hope that all goes well!

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The best thing you can do to help this family of cats would be to have your parents contact a local animal control officer, who can rescue these cats and bring them to a shelter so they can get any necessary treatment (deworming, flea treatment, and appropriate food), and be put up for adoption. These cats, especially as strays, are likely not vaccinated and can be dangerous to handle, and can spread diseases amongst themselves but also to humans. I hope this is helpful! Thank you for taking the time to help these cats.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mishmush. If you are able to catch her, it would be best to take her with you when you move. This way you can ensure that she continues to have access to food and water. She sounds like she needs veterinary care as well. If you cannot catch her or cannot afford to treat her, then I would contact a rescue group or humane society to alert them to her situation. I hope this information helps!

Congratulations on your new cat! The things you need to do are get all the vaccines (boosters included), a Feline Leukemia and FIV test, treatment for fleas and worms, and have his feces checked for parasites. Other potential actions are a microchip and a dental cleaning. Your veterinarian will do a physical exam and then let you know what else may need to be done. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

From what you are describing, lethargy and a reduced appetite I would advise taking the stray into see a veterinarian. It could have an underlying medical condition, could have suffered an injury, or may be microchipped and belong to someone.

That is terrible that Kitty Kitty was left behind, especially since she is declawed. She has no way to protect herself against predators and other cats in the area. Can you put her in the garage for now? Or maybe put her into her own room in your house where the other cats cannot contact her? She should be brought inside to protect her from the rain and other animals. If you truly can't keep her, maybe you can put an ad on social media for a cat that needs a new home. You are very lovely for looking after her, but please do bring her inside somewhere so she can have protection and shelter. I hope this helps!