Seconded. losing a litter is the best way to go into heat within days. Get her spayed NOW. Also, if she lost some kittens, there might be another one or two still in her.
*nod* Even if she weren't too small to bear a litter safely, I wouldn't be wanting to let a fertile female back outdoors. If I can manage to get her spayed before her next heat (this includes continuing a good-faith attempt to find her previous owner), that'll be a good thing. Otherwise, I'm going to have a spell of annoying yowling to deal with. (But if it comes to that, I'll deal.)
Didn't realize she might still be carrying a kitten or two. I'm hoping the SPCA can point me to a good vet who handles adopted-strays cheaply. (I figure if anyone would have a list of vets like that in the Baltimore area, it's them.)
Glenn, The SPCA in Montgomery county has a list of Vets that you can take your cat to for the price of the voucher you get at there. (thats how I got Aishya spayed) Baltimore county should also. The SPCA might also be able to tell you a Vet or Vet school that will do it for free. (wondering if UofM has a Vet school) You said the cat has a collar. (I think) It might have its shots and be spayed all ready. Most feral cats don't act like the one you are describing except when Mama Kitty was a house cat.
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Didn't realize she might still be carrying a kitten or two. I'm hoping the SPCA can point me to a good vet who handles adopted-strays cheaply. (I figure if anyone would have a list of vets like that in the Baltimore area, it's them.)
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The SPCA in Montgomery county has a list of Vets that you can take your cat to for the price of the voucher you get at there. (thats how I got Aishya spayed) Baltimore county should also. The SPCA might also be able to tell you a Vet or Vet school that will do it for free. (wondering if UofM has a Vet school)
You said the cat has a collar. (I think) It might have its shots and be spayed all ready. Most feral cats don't act like the one you are describing except when Mama Kitty was a house cat.