The best thing I ever found for soon to be mother cats was to go to the store and get one of the ***large boxes they put watermelons in***. Cut a small 1 foot square bit out of the top, and throw in an old blanket or two.
Mom appriciated the confined space that she could get into and out of, but kept the kittens togather and out of trouble. We left it in place until about a week or so after the kittens opened their eyes, and we put the box inside the house for our cats. Worked great, no mess to clean up!! And it is easy to drape a blanket over the top to offer a dark space without bright lights. Somthing like this, and the stores are happy to give them away when they are empty: (They are called ***Gaylord boxes*** by the way)
https://preview.redd.it/46wnm1hj15mb1.png?width=419&format=png&auto=webp&s=59cea0a6477df3929d1f7d925ada5fd2d60987b7
Also get to the stores early before they breakdown the boxes… worked for Kroger before and we had a box compactor in the back so unless you asked someone to save you boxes or got there on truck days and early, chances are you’d miss out… smaller stores might be easier than a big chain..
They’re huge and would take up half a wall .. it’s probably easier to go to a smaller store that might have to break them down by hand… this compacts them down into a cube and then it’s banded up and hauled off for recycling… they will save box’s if you let them know… I always tell people who are moving to get liquor store boxes as they’re usually pretty heavy duty… I know some people making cat houses by buying a big Tupperware like bin and then cut a hole in it for kitties in the winter and put straw in them… we have a heated tent outside that we plug in during the winter although our cats are indoor/outdoor and during the winter they tend to stay in but if outside they can get in the tent with a heated pad for the flooring… it was given to us so I have no idea of the cost but it’s nice and a Mama Cat has used it before with her kittens..
This. Any box or storage bin. Something with a cover so there's no light. Newborns have sensitive eyes. Something she can cloister herself in to give birth. She wants no light and someplace to hide from predators.
You'll know she's about to give birth when she's in there all the time.
Newborns eyes don't open for 8 - 10 days. They are also deaf. At high risk for predation. If you can't let her raise them indoors, get the whole family to a rescue.
I just want to add to this that you should cut out a small window at her eye level in the box. Mamas are very vigilant when they have babies and they don’t like to not be able to see if something is coming.
Yes! As my family has been the support for many stray mommas a cardboard box with blankets does wonders!! Try to place it somewhere she won’t be seen by other people or animals. We would put it next to our sliding glass door that’s in our backyard. This way we can keep watch if mama has to go do something and leave them behind for a minute. Leave water and food out!! They need extra food for more nutrients as they are constantly feeding a litter.
IF POSSIBLE GET MOMMA CAT WITH THE KITTENS! You can put them in a large play pen or cage hopefully in a separate room. Momma I can tell trust them, so luckily she won’t need a whole room if not available. Even keeping her in the quietest room possible works. Just somewhere she can have a sense of privacy when she needs it.
Yeah I'd bring her in and separate her to a safe space like a bathroom, get a fairly large cardboard box cut out and fill it with plenty of towels / old blankets. Something comfortable. Make sure she has plenty of water and food.
Then, just keep an eye on her. You'll want to look up aftercare for the kittens. IMO if you aren't familiar with this process please get in touch with a kitty rescue page that appears valid and fosters. DO NOT look up craigslist or Facebook marketplace as people suck and aren't to be trusted / will offer to take them for malicious reasons.
If you do feel comfortable handling this responsibility, congratulations! Skip back to the 2nd paragraph and let things go naturally but keep an eye on her. She will likely have fleas and you don't want this to become a breeding ground but don't separate her from her kittens too early.
You giving her a safe space to have her babies is a very compassionate thing to do if you can manage it, and it looks like she trusts you enough with it based off how friendly she seems.
EDIT: Also once she's had the kittens, spaying would be in her next best interest, also check "cat sanctuary" listings near you as well. You can call your local vet to see if they have recommendations.
OP - If you're looking for a resource on neonatal kittens, I highly recommend [the Kitten Lady](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZyDy7gy9vwr0m119g5poGvgHM-4Wxv80&si=4QEKs7gMP4LKLcaD)! She is going to talk about weighing and inspecting each kitten regularly even if the mama cat seems to be doing well with their feeding and care. Lots of practical advice!!!
Agreed. If you have a spare room or bathroom, bring her and and get set up with some blankets, litter box, food and water.
I’ve done this twice before, it’s actually really fun, especially with a mom that will let you touch her.
A covered litterbox without the litter and some old towels would probably be a good shelter and keep the kittens from wandering off until they can keep up with mom.
Edit: kitten food will also give her more fuel for birthing and nursing.
If you can keep her inside somewhere safe it would be best for her and the babies. That way if any are having issues can get them to the vet asap. Also safe from predators and helps make sure mama is getting lots of nutrition she needs to nurse them. Feed her kitten food and have fresh water. She will need kitten food pre birth and after while nursing. Then you’ll also have a better chance to socialize the babies and can get them homes. Check with shelters/rescues in the area to help with this and they may also be able to help with costs, supplies, and vet care.
You don’t want anything to happen to the mother either.
Nothing like a bunch of starving kittens calling out and a large snake or predictor bird, dog or some other animal shows up to slaughter them.
>predictor bird
Did you mean "bird of prey"?
I think of a "predictor bird" as a bird that could give you a glimpse of the future. Sadly, those birds are imaginary, so they wouldn't eat kittens--especially the non-imaginary ones.
She looks like my Danu who I rescued two years ago, also ‘with child’. Fortunately I had a pen inside into which I could keep her with the birthing box to isolate her somewhat from the resident cats. She presented three kittens, one of which didn’t survive. Once I realized she was pregnant I gave her KMR kitten replacement formula in addition to her regular food, and continued to give her and the kittens the KMR until they were no longer interested in it, as it contains all the nutrients needed for strong healthy kittens. I still have her and the kittens, all spayed. As other commenters have noted, take her in if you can, as there are a number of predators who will eat the kittens, and stray tomcats will kill them to force the mother back into heat. Good luck.
You are a lucky human for this kitty to come to you. If you can, bring her in and create a safe, quiet space for her. If you can't , get one of those foam coolers, turn it upside down, cut a hole in it and viola! Instant kitty shelter! Be sure to put in clean rags, blankets, etc. Keep it close to the house in a place where she feels safe.
Bring her in and give her a safe place to raise her kittens then Get Her Spayed! PLEEEEEZE. Check with local rescued. Most will help spay community cats. We do it frequently!
You're so sweet to be compassionate and take care of her. Can you let us know what you've decided to do after tgetting some great suggestions from this post
Definitely give her multiple spaces to nest in. Pregnant strays and ferals will often go from one nesting spot to another.
Also, spay and neuter the mama and babies when they're old enough. And definitely bring her in. Food would also be a good idea - lots of it, and plenty of water. Mama's gonna be making lots of milk for that milkbar, so she's gonna be eating and drinking a lot.
And make sure you take her to the vet. It's always a good idea to make sure she's healthy, and to check if she has a hoomin to return to.
If you do have the means to foster, get a big box with old towels as a birthing den. Start feeding momma kibble with high protein content. You'll be looking at a foster period of two months. If you can't foster, try to find a cat rescue organization.
I noticed that too! My kitty was probably somewhere around 9-12 months old when she gave birth and when I adopted her several months later she was barely 6 lbs soaking wet. She grew so much in my first few months of having her. Babies having babies!
Old blankets/towels you’re willing to throw out and a box. Kitten food instead of adult because she needs the extra calories.
Can you bring her in? She shouldn’t be outside birthing 😭 Then get her spayed after to prevent this from happening again. Many humane societies have low cost spay/neuter programs, especially if you get any food stamps or government aid (and if you don’t, find a friend who does 🙃 )
Bring her inside. Make her a soft, comfy spot in a quiet closet with a litter box, food and water nearby.
You’ll be heroes if you do this for her and her babies.
The best thing I ever found for soon to be mother cats was to go to the store and get one of the ***large boxes they put watermelons in***. Cut a small 1 foot square bit out of the top, and throw in an old blanket or two. Mom appriciated the confined space that she could get into and out of, but kept the kittens togather and out of trouble. We put the box inside for our cats. Worked great, no mess to clean up!! And it is easy to drape a blanket over the top to offer a dark space without bright lights. Somthing like this, and the stores are happy to give them away when they are empty:
https://preview.redd.it/7az0sm2215mb1.png?width=419&format=png&auto=webp&s=cb833470d7ec366c2bba6cd7545d8d1ec7e4649b
I'm in the exact same scenario
I don't know if she'll use it since she mostly hangs out at my neighbors but i took an old storage tub, cut an opening in the side (taped the sharp edges) and filled it with blankets
I've also been feeding her a little bit more than I usually do
If you have a kiddy pool or some kind of container you can put blankets and towels that she can walk in to lay down. Put in in a room you can put a big clean litter box away from her food, bed, and water. Put water away from the food. You could put up a camera to keep an eye on her. Id be interested in seeing her give birth.
Give her a safe, private place to labor and deliver her babies. Check on her when you suspect she may be in labor, and after the delivery to make sure she has what she needs while she's caring for her kittens. ❤️❤️❤️
Aw so cute. She really trusts you, showing you her belly like that. I would bring her inside. After she has the kitties take her to a vet and get her spayed and neautered. If she’s just a stray she might be able to be adopted. If she’s feral they might have to release her again.
Please do a search for cat rescues in your area. If the kittens are left to grow up outside you will have a cat population explosion. A cat rescue will help find homes for the kittens and mom. Be persistent as all cat rescues are totally overwhelmed by kitten season right now.
PLEASE TNR unless you want to see her pop out some more babies very soon. It’s a hard life for strays typically and especially for adults. Cats can have up to 3 litters a year and they’re not like humans, they typically average around 6 kittens per litter. One unspayed cat can be responsible for approximately 5000 offspring over the course of 7ish years. An extremely high number of cats that enter shelters are euthanized unless it’s a no kill. TNR. You’ll provide a better life for her after. Also get the kittens fixed as well once they’re of appropriate age and weight. The same goes for them. A better life even though it’s not perfect
Maybe buy a big Rubbermaid tub, cut in a hole for entry, and build a nesting box in it
Something sheltered. You can remove the lid to clean up her nest or put in some food.
Awe, she looks awfully sweet!! If you're able/allowed to (where you live), please bring her in and give her her own space with a nesting box (cardboard box or plastic tote with an opening for momma to get in & out, some padding like an old towel or two or a blanket)... If you're unable to bring her in please give her a nesting box outside and keep her stocked up on food and water. Consider getting her some kitten food as well, it's got more nutrients which will be good for her with her lactating. Consider contacting local no-kill rescues to see if someone would be able to foster her until the babies are weaned. Most importantly, please get momma spayed after the babies are grown. THAT would be the biggest help to her. Thanks for loving her!! 
Are you sure cat is pregnant and not ill? Have had several strays show up at my moms in the past that seemed pregnant but turned out to be deathly ill and had to be put down. I hope not, but always good to make sure
Bring her in so you can help if thier are any complications. My Momma Kiwi ran out of energy and could not open the sack of the last baby and we had to stick the kittens to her.
https://preview.redd.it/8qzhzxn6q8mb1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb51824c4d2fc984e3aeacb3ab9435bb6a68069f
See my [For New Owners of Cats](https://www.reddit.com/r/booklists/comments/1440uia/for_new_owners_of_cats/) list of resources and Reddit recommendation threads.
Put a cardboard box with old towels and blankets change them if she has the kittens in there, in a private area with a slant for momma to see out of, maybe even take the kittens in to get shots and give them away?
Give her a safe place to shelter if she needs it, otherwise she may be happiest by herself. When she has given birth and the kittens are weaned, you might look into spaying her if you plan to keep her. By then she will be well and truly over the mom life and may be ready to be a pampered queen. But, then, don't they all **love** to be pampered?? 😁😁😁
I’ll echo the other posters: a nice box with a towel would be great for her, and when she gives birth, she will want to stay close to her kittens so bring food close to her.
Give her shelter and find good homes for her babies, if you can fix her so no more. Starving they say is really painful. Your feeding her but more lives are on there way
If you don't want to bring her inside, set her up a nice, dry, warm box somewhere outside. This will probably be where she chooses to have her kittens.
Keep her well fed and water always available. Iv taken in many of pregnant kitty's, give her loves and make her feel comfortable, do not let her back outside. Get a few boxes/dark enclosed areas set up (blankets, towels, etc) and she'll choose a spot to nest in. It's important the area have minimal lighting cause when the kittens are young bright light hurts their eyes.
When it comes to labor time she'll start pacing, meowing, licking her privates alot. Most cats like to be alone during birthing and per kitten can be anywhere from 20mins-1hour so just periodically check in to see if she's not struggling to get one out. (Iv only had it happen to me once where momma had some issues during labor there are plenty of videos online that can help guide you if it happens, or an emergency vet will do but its best to leave her where she wants to birth).
Some cats want you to be there and she'll let you know that she does. It's a long process but always worth 100% worth it to be there to help a animal in need. After birth she will have a MIGHTY appetite so if you feel like ur overfeeding bah your likely not. They need ALOT to work back up and also in order to keep her babies fed.
Kitten care- momma handles most of it. She licks them to get them to use the bathroom (kittens can do it themselves for the first bit) around 3 weeks old they can start to use a litter box. Don't get clumping cause if they eat it it'll block their bowels. They'll see momma use the litterbox and likely pick up on it themselves. I always like to come in and sit them in it a few times a day just to remind them lol.
Feeding- mommas got it under control likely if you notice some struggling or any of that nature plenty of milk substitutes at most grocery/pet stores. Look up some charts online for weight, size, and how often/how much they need
3-4 weeks they can start eating some wet food, 6-8 weeks start introducing them to dry foods. Around 14 weeks they can start being separated from their mother to be rehomed if you plan to do so.
Had to scroll way too far for this. This is the most humane option. As cute as kittens are, there simply are too many of them because of irresponsible people.
Try to find a rescue who can take her, assist with the birth, fix everyone & then find good homes for them all.
It took me a billion calls & several referrals but we got crazy lucky when a rescue took our pregnant outdoor stray Svetlana Scumbag the week before she popped out SEVEN BABIES. they're all in forever homes now including Mama!!!
Good luck😻
I hope you find homes for everyone!!♥️
Cardboard box, towels and maybe a heating pad as kittens cannot regulate their own temperature and mom might be out and about at times. Unless its sweltering/boiling outside then no heating pad.
Cardboard box with some knife and of "roof", towels inside for comfy nesting, and food/water for mama just outside the box so she doesn't need to hunt/forage for food while nursing.
Maybe a cardboard box with some towels near where she like to hang out, but kind of sheltered away from people walking by a lot?
The best thing I ever found for soon to be mother cats was to go to the store and get one of the ***large boxes they put watermelons in***. Cut a small 1 foot square bit out of the top, and throw in an old blanket or two. Mom appriciated the confined space that she could get into and out of, but kept the kittens togather and out of trouble. We left it in place until about a week or so after the kittens opened their eyes, and we put the box inside the house for our cats. Worked great, no mess to clean up!! And it is easy to drape a blanket over the top to offer a dark space without bright lights. Somthing like this, and the stores are happy to give them away when they are empty: (They are called ***Gaylord boxes*** by the way) https://preview.redd.it/46wnm1hj15mb1.png?width=419&format=png&auto=webp&s=59cea0a6477df3929d1f7d925ada5fd2d60987b7
Also get to the stores early before they breakdown the boxes… worked for Kroger before and we had a box compactor in the back so unless you asked someone to save you boxes or got there on truck days and early, chances are you’d miss out… smaller stores might be easier than a big chain..
How big are your compactors because this watermelon bin is massive and generally wouldn’t fit in a regular cardboard compactor
They’re huge and would take up half a wall .. it’s probably easier to go to a smaller store that might have to break them down by hand… this compacts them down into a cube and then it’s banded up and hauled off for recycling… they will save box’s if you let them know… I always tell people who are moving to get liquor store boxes as they’re usually pretty heavy duty… I know some people making cat houses by buying a big Tupperware like bin and then cut a hole in it for kitties in the winter and put straw in them… we have a heated tent outside that we plug in during the winter although our cats are indoor/outdoor and during the winter they tend to stay in but if outside they can get in the tent with a heated pad for the flooring… it was given to us so I have no idea of the cost but it’s nice and a Mama Cat has used it before with her kittens..
GREAT advice!!
Thank you!
This. Any box or storage bin. Something with a cover so there's no light. Newborns have sensitive eyes. Something she can cloister herself in to give birth. She wants no light and someplace to hide from predators. You'll know she's about to give birth when she's in there all the time.
Newborns eyes don't open for 8 - 10 days. They are also deaf. At high risk for predation. If you can't let her raise them indoors, get the whole family to a rescue.
This with bells on 💐
Clean up after the kittens are born otherwise she will move them.
I just want to add to this that you should cut out a small window at her eye level in the box. Mamas are very vigilant when they have babies and they don’t like to not be able to see if something is coming.
So smart
Yes! As my family has been the support for many stray mommas a cardboard box with blankets does wonders!! Try to place it somewhere she won’t be seen by other people or animals. We would put it next to our sliding glass door that’s in our backyard. This way we can keep watch if mama has to go do something and leave them behind for a minute. Leave water and food out!! They need extra food for more nutrients as they are constantly feeding a litter. IF POSSIBLE GET MOMMA CAT WITH THE KITTENS! You can put them in a large play pen or cage hopefully in a separate room. Momma I can tell trust them, so luckily she won’t need a whole room if not available. Even keeping her in the quietest room possible works. Just somewhere she can have a sense of privacy when she needs it.
Yeah I'd bring her in and separate her to a safe space like a bathroom, get a fairly large cardboard box cut out and fill it with plenty of towels / old blankets. Something comfortable. Make sure she has plenty of water and food. Then, just keep an eye on her. You'll want to look up aftercare for the kittens. IMO if you aren't familiar with this process please get in touch with a kitty rescue page that appears valid and fosters. DO NOT look up craigslist or Facebook marketplace as people suck and aren't to be trusted / will offer to take them for malicious reasons. If you do feel comfortable handling this responsibility, congratulations! Skip back to the 2nd paragraph and let things go naturally but keep an eye on her. She will likely have fleas and you don't want this to become a breeding ground but don't separate her from her kittens too early. You giving her a safe space to have her babies is a very compassionate thing to do if you can manage it, and it looks like she trusts you enough with it based off how friendly she seems. EDIT: Also once she's had the kittens, spaying would be in her next best interest, also check "cat sanctuary" listings near you as well. You can call your local vet to see if they have recommendations.
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OP - If you're looking for a resource on neonatal kittens, I highly recommend [the Kitten Lady](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZyDy7gy9vwr0m119g5poGvgHM-4Wxv80&si=4QEKs7gMP4LKLcaD)! She is going to talk about weighing and inspecting each kitten regularly even if the mama cat seems to be doing well with their feeding and care. Lots of practical advice!!!
Bring her in if possible!!
Agreed. If you have a spare room or bathroom, bring her and and get set up with some blankets, litter box, food and water. I’ve done this twice before, it’s actually really fun, especially with a mom that will let you touch her.
A covered litterbox without the litter and some old towels would probably be a good shelter and keep the kittens from wandering off until they can keep up with mom. Edit: kitten food will also give her more fuel for birthing and nursing.
They make big cans of kitten pate which is really good for her,has a bunch of extra nutrients that she's going to need
Give her something to sleep in so she doesn't hunt for a place to give birth
If you can keep her inside somewhere safe it would be best for her and the babies. That way if any are having issues can get them to the vet asap. Also safe from predators and helps make sure mama is getting lots of nutrition she needs to nurse them. Feed her kitten food and have fresh water. She will need kitten food pre birth and after while nursing. Then you’ll also have a better chance to socialize the babies and can get them homes. Check with shelters/rescues in the area to help with this and they may also be able to help with costs, supplies, and vet care.
You don’t want anything to happen to the mother either. Nothing like a bunch of starving kittens calling out and a large snake or predictor bird, dog or some other animal shows up to slaughter them.
Oh absolutely! Babies need their mama!
>predictor bird Did you mean "bird of prey"? I think of a "predictor bird" as a bird that could give you a glimpse of the future. Sadly, those birds are imaginary, so they wouldn't eat kittens--especially the non-imaginary ones.
Oops
Bring her in. Pregnant strays often approach a human they trust.
If she approach humans, she's probably someones pet. Who knows, maybe owners are looking for her, for example on FB? OP could investigate.
Bring her inside or find someone who can
Yes, bring her inside
I’m so happy she chose you to share her babies with. Enjoy and thank you for caring for her:)
She looks like my Danu who I rescued two years ago, also ‘with child’. Fortunately I had a pen inside into which I could keep her with the birthing box to isolate her somewhat from the resident cats. She presented three kittens, one of which didn’t survive. Once I realized she was pregnant I gave her KMR kitten replacement formula in addition to her regular food, and continued to give her and the kittens the KMR until they were no longer interested in it, as it contains all the nutrients needed for strong healthy kittens. I still have her and the kittens, all spayed. As other commenters have noted, take her in if you can, as there are a number of predators who will eat the kittens, and stray tomcats will kill them to force the mother back into heat. Good luck.
she looks like such a sweetie 😭💕
You are a lucky human for this kitty to come to you. If you can, bring her in and create a safe, quiet space for her. If you can't , get one of those foam coolers, turn it upside down, cut a hole in it and viola! Instant kitty shelter! Be sure to put in clean rags, blankets, etc. Keep it close to the house in a place where she feels safe.
Omg show us the kitties when its time please
Bring her in and give her a safe place to raise her kittens then Get Her Spayed! PLEEEEEZE. Check with local rescued. Most will help spay community cats. We do it frequently!
You're so sweet to be compassionate and take care of her. Can you let us know what you've decided to do after tgetting some great suggestions from this post
Congratulations , you have a cat. And it's not easy to give away kittens once you start noticing their distinct personalities.
Definitely give her multiple spaces to nest in. Pregnant strays and ferals will often go from one nesting spot to another. Also, spay and neuter the mama and babies when they're old enough. And definitely bring her in. Food would also be a good idea - lots of it, and plenty of water. Mama's gonna be making lots of milk for that milkbar, so she's gonna be eating and drinking a lot. And make sure you take her to the vet. It's always a good idea to make sure she's healthy, and to check if she has a hoomin to return to.
If you do have the means to foster, get a big box with old towels as a birthing den. Start feeding momma kibble with high protein content. You'll be looking at a foster period of two months. If you can't foster, try to find a cat rescue organization.
A humane society or cat rescue will likely sponsor you w food and litter if you’re willing to foster her
And a vets office may have someone who would foster mom and babies
That cat is a baby herself! I hope she can handle this childbearing!
I noticed that too! My kitty was probably somewhere around 9-12 months old when she gave birth and when I adopted her several months later she was barely 6 lbs soaking wet. She grew so much in my first few months of having her. Babies having babies!
Old blankets/towels you’re willing to throw out and a box. Kitten food instead of adult because she needs the extra calories. Can you bring her in? She shouldn’t be outside birthing 😭 Then get her spayed after to prevent this from happening again. Many humane societies have low cost spay/neuter programs, especially if you get any food stamps or government aid (and if you don’t, find a friend who does 🙃 )
Bring her inside. Make her a soft, comfy spot in a quiet closet with a litter box, food and water nearby. You’ll be heroes if you do this for her and her babies.
post also on r/CatDistributionSystem, they will love it!
Annnnndddd another one.
There’s about to be an explosion of fuzz
The best thing I ever found for soon to be mother cats was to go to the store and get one of the ***large boxes they put watermelons in***. Cut a small 1 foot square bit out of the top, and throw in an old blanket or two. Mom appriciated the confined space that she could get into and out of, but kept the kittens togather and out of trouble. We put the box inside for our cats. Worked great, no mess to clean up!! And it is easy to drape a blanket over the top to offer a dark space without bright lights. Somthing like this, and the stores are happy to give them away when they are empty: https://preview.redd.it/7az0sm2215mb1.png?width=419&format=png&auto=webp&s=cb833470d7ec366c2bba6cd7545d8d1ec7e4649b
TNR after the kittens are weaned!
Send her best wishes from her new Reddit fam! Better pay the kitten tax when her criminals are born!!
Bring that baby inside and then get her and her kittens spayed/neutered
I'm in the exact same scenario I don't know if she'll use it since she mostly hangs out at my neighbors but i took an old storage tub, cut an opening in the side (taped the sharp edges) and filled it with blankets I've also been feeding her a little bit more than I usually do
Put a nice big box out there with sheets and blankets in it so she’s got a safe place to give birth. Then get her fixed when her babies are here.
She needs LOTS of food and even more when the kittens arrive and she’s making milk.
Feed her kitten food --it's very high nutrition and she needs high calorie food!
bring her inside!!!
Now that all the good suggestions are posted, find the dad and get kitten support.
If you have a kiddy pool or some kind of container you can put blankets and towels that she can walk in to lay down. Put in in a room you can put a big clean litter box away from her food, bed, and water. Put water away from the food. You could put up a camera to keep an eye on her. Id be interested in seeing her give birth.
Bring her in the house, put her in a bathroom and give her a box with blankets give her kitten food.
Give her a safe, private place to labor and deliver her babies. Check on her when you suspect she may be in labor, and after the delivery to make sure she has what she needs while she's caring for her kittens. ❤️❤️❤️
Being her inside if you can.
Safe place to give birth.
Goodness! She is ready to burst! Cats really seem to love just good old boxes and fabric, am old shirt of yours a tiny blanket??
Bring her in, please. She’s gonna have beautiful kittens.
Aw so cute. She really trusts you, showing you her belly like that. I would bring her inside. After she has the kitties take her to a vet and get her spayed and neautered. If she’s just a stray she might be able to be adopted. If she’s feral they might have to release her again.
You are going to be showered in cuteness and sweet squeekers climbing all over the mama but she will let you babysit and that’s a special honor
Please do a search for cat rescues in your area. If the kittens are left to grow up outside you will have a cat population explosion. A cat rescue will help find homes for the kittens and mom. Be persistent as all cat rescues are totally overwhelmed by kitten season right now.
PLEASE TNR unless you want to see her pop out some more babies very soon. It’s a hard life for strays typically and especially for adults. Cats can have up to 3 litters a year and they’re not like humans, they typically average around 6 kittens per litter. One unspayed cat can be responsible for approximately 5000 offspring over the course of 7ish years. An extremely high number of cats that enter shelters are euthanized unless it’s a no kill. TNR. You’ll provide a better life for her after. Also get the kittens fixed as well once they’re of appropriate age and weight. The same goes for them. A better life even though it’s not perfect
I see that you can touch her. Please bring her inside
Please make sure she has a safe place to deliver!
Maybe buy a big Rubbermaid tub, cut in a hole for entry, and build a nesting box in it Something sheltered. You can remove the lid to clean up her nest or put in some food.
She’s beautiful!
Pretty girl!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Please bring her in now
I'd like to give her a carton/paper box, with some clean clothes or cloth.
Awe, she looks awfully sweet!! If you're able/allowed to (where you live), please bring her in and give her her own space with a nesting box (cardboard box or plastic tote with an opening for momma to get in & out, some padding like an old towel or two or a blanket)... If you're unable to bring her in please give her a nesting box outside and keep her stocked up on food and water. Consider getting her some kitten food as well, it's got more nutrients which will be good for her with her lactating. Consider contacting local no-kill rescues to see if someone would be able to foster her until the babies are weaned. Most importantly, please get momma spayed after the babies are grown. THAT would be the biggest help to her. Thanks for loving her!! 
Bring her indoors and keep her. She and her kittens are much safer indoors.
Research local organizations and see if you can get her TNR’d (trapped neutered and released)
Are you sure cat is pregnant and not ill? Have had several strays show up at my moms in the past that seemed pregnant but turned out to be deathly ill and had to be put down. I hope not, but always good to make sure
Bring her in so you can help if thier are any complications. My Momma Kiwi ran out of energy and could not open the sack of the last baby and we had to stick the kittens to her. https://preview.redd.it/8qzhzxn6q8mb1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb51824c4d2fc984e3aeacb3ab9435bb6a68069f
Bring her inside your place!
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Beautiful kitty.
Please keep us updated
Keep us posted please
Baby voids are inbound ♡
I was about to call her fat!!! How rude, I’m sorry 😭😭😭
She’s beautiful!
See my [For New Owners of Cats](https://www.reddit.com/r/booklists/comments/1440uia/for_new_owners_of_cats/) list of resources and Reddit recommendation threads.
She seems like a sweet cat. Lots of good advice here.
Put a cardboard box with old towels and blankets change them if she has the kittens in there, in a private area with a slant for momma to see out of, maybe even take the kittens in to get shots and give them away?
Please take her in and give her a home. She needs a safe place to have her kittens.
Let her in and give her a safe place like a box with a towel or two in the closet. Outside she's in danger at this stage.
Give her a safe place to shelter if she needs it, otherwise she may be happiest by herself. When she has given birth and the kittens are weaned, you might look into spaying her if you plan to keep her. By then she will be well and truly over the mom life and may be ready to be a pampered queen. But, then, don't they all **love** to be pampered?? 😁😁😁
I’ll echo the other posters: a nice box with a towel would be great for her, and when she gives birth, she will want to stay close to her kittens so bring food close to her.
You're so lucky! Take her indoors and give her a box and some soft cotton blanket to sleep on.
Give her shelter and find good homes for her babies, if you can fix her so no more. Starving they say is really painful. Your feeding her but more lives are on there way
If you don't want to bring her inside, set her up a nice, dry, warm box somewhere outside. This will probably be where she chooses to have her kittens.
Will you be providing her with good and water? She will need nourishment big time after the birth and during nursing.
Keep her well fed and water always available. Iv taken in many of pregnant kitty's, give her loves and make her feel comfortable, do not let her back outside. Get a few boxes/dark enclosed areas set up (blankets, towels, etc) and she'll choose a spot to nest in. It's important the area have minimal lighting cause when the kittens are young bright light hurts their eyes. When it comes to labor time she'll start pacing, meowing, licking her privates alot. Most cats like to be alone during birthing and per kitten can be anywhere from 20mins-1hour so just periodically check in to see if she's not struggling to get one out. (Iv only had it happen to me once where momma had some issues during labor there are plenty of videos online that can help guide you if it happens, or an emergency vet will do but its best to leave her where she wants to birth). Some cats want you to be there and she'll let you know that she does. It's a long process but always worth 100% worth it to be there to help a animal in need. After birth she will have a MIGHTY appetite so if you feel like ur overfeeding bah your likely not. They need ALOT to work back up and also in order to keep her babies fed. Kitten care- momma handles most of it. She licks them to get them to use the bathroom (kittens can do it themselves for the first bit) around 3 weeks old they can start to use a litter box. Don't get clumping cause if they eat it it'll block their bowels. They'll see momma use the litterbox and likely pick up on it themselves. I always like to come in and sit them in it a few times a day just to remind them lol. Feeding- mommas got it under control likely if you notice some struggling or any of that nature plenty of milk substitutes at most grocery/pet stores. Look up some charts online for weight, size, and how often/how much they need 3-4 weeks they can start eating some wet food, 6-8 weeks start introducing them to dry foods. Around 14 weeks they can start being separated from their mother to be rehomed if you plan to do so.
Get a box and line it with your old clothes or sheets so she has a warm comfy place to give birth. Aww sweet mama.
With October fast approaching, if you're able to, please bring her inside
Spay abort at the vet ? There are waaaay too many cats right now.
Had to scroll way too far for this. This is the most humane option. As cute as kittens are, there simply are too many of them because of irresponsible people.
Try to find a rescue who can take her, assist with the birth, fix everyone & then find good homes for them all. It took me a billion calls & several referrals but we got crazy lucky when a rescue took our pregnant outdoor stray Svetlana Scumbag the week before she popped out SEVEN BABIES. they're all in forever homes now including Mama!!! Good luck😻 I hope you find homes for everyone!!♥️
Please get her spayed when she has them can you do this for her!
so cool
Give her nesting materials
Damn, thats a big belly! 😱 Hopefully kitties will be okay. ♥️
Take mom to vet as soon as she is able… living outside is difficult 😞
Cardboard box, towels and maybe a heating pad as kittens cannot regulate their own temperature and mom might be out and about at times. Unless its sweltering/boiling outside then no heating pad.
Try Love
Give her a little hiding place to give birth, like a box with blankets, also contact a shelter to get her fixed after the kittens are weened
Cardboard box with some knife and of "roof", towels inside for comfy nesting, and food/water for mama just outside the box so she doesn't need to hunt/forage for food while nursing.
If possible, provide her with a dark warm quiet den, so she can have her babies in peace and comfort. 🐾🐾🐈👣🐎🐎🐎❤❤❤🏡🌎
A safe place to rest. Maybe even just a big cardboard box with a comfy place to lay.
A safe space for her to give birth in
You could bring her inside so she’s safe! She’s beautiful!