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Other shelters will spay her. They’ve got a good reason for that. The kitten population is astronomical and last an animal shelter wants is put five more homeless cats in this world.
But maybe you have objections against spaying a pregnant cat – after all, it’s abortion at same time. Then a far better idea is bringing a pregnant stray to a local rescue group. In US alone dozens of rescue groups are active. Not all of them, but many let queen have her kittens, and search a home for them.
But in end, perhaps most satisfying alternative is to keep cat yourself and let her give birth. Take good care of her. Have her examined by a vet to see if she’s in good health. And get right information so you are prepared for complications.
And remember: strays are used to go wherever they want. So keep your doors closed. Otherwise she’ll adopt someone else.
Marc de Jong runs an acclaimed web site on cats and is the author of the book How To Take Care Of Your Pregnant Cat, available through http://www.cat-pregnancy-report.com/pregnant-cat.html The book is filled with insider tips and tells you how your cat can deliver and raise a healthy litter.