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Kitten stuck in basement

Asked by dylan45 about 1 year ago, 7 answers.

Hi I have a cat that took one of her kittens in a tiny whole in the basement.she keeps on meowing every day and night and I feel so sorry for her sad we tried getting her out but we cant seem to see her just hear her. Its like impossible to get her out....

we tried putting her mum in there but she still didnt get her out and were scared if she dies of hunger. what should we do?? is there any way we can get her out?? sad who can we call?? does any one know any numbers we can call?? can you please tell us thankyou happy xxx

Answered by mysterywolf on Nov 10, 2008, 03:43AM
2667 answers

Hmm... try the Fire and Rescue department. If they say that they can't help you (highly unlikely), try calling the RSPCA if they know anyone who can help. Good luck!

Answered by matt18091 (Online now) on Nov 10, 2008, 03:46AM
629 answers

Maybe call animal rescue?

http://www.EmergencyAnimalRescue.org

Answered by ichibanarky on Nov 10, 2008, 04:35AM
9061 answers

Is the hole big enough for the mother cat to go into, and does she go in there?

Often, a cat will hide her babies to keep them safe. If she's able to enter the hole to tend to her baby, then it will be fine and come out on it's own when it's strong enough (although cats have a tendency to hide their babies in bad places).

If the mother is not tending to the baby, or the hole is in a dangerous location, then definately call animal rescue.

Answered by irrismith on Nov 10, 2008, 05:57AM
196 answers

you may have to bust a hole in the wall to get it out.. it may have climbed up on a wall joist to get a better perch... act fast.. maybe put some food near the opening and it may try to come to it...other than that , you're going to have to call your local animal control officer..and a carpenter

Answered by trappednwndrland on Nov 10, 2008, 06:16AM
97 answers

like ichibanarky said, if she can get to the kitten, then its probably safe, but if she is ignoring it, then she might sense that there is something wrong with it.
Mother cats {{and other animals}} will sometimes smother or starve the weakest one in the litter. They will also do this if they sense that there could be some sort of deformity or mental disability.
If she isnt tending to the kitten then definitely get it out of the hole. If she is, I wouldnt really worry about it, unless you think that it wont be able to get out.

Answered by puglover on Nov 10, 2008, 02:56PM
686 answers

even if the mother cat can fit in the hole, that doesnt mean she has enough room to nurse the kitten. Call your fire departmenat or animal rescue...if the kitten is too young bribing it out w/ food wont help either.