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Can I touch feral kittens to move them from a dangerous outdoor spot?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | unspayed

A feral cat & her 4 kittens, which I have been feeding for the last couple of months.I was able to trap all 4 & took them to the Humane Societ. I wanted to trap the momie, because she was pregnant, but know luck. She gave birth Thanksgiving day & had 5 kittens. There in a bush at a church up the street from me where I live. There are water sprinklers come on where she is feeding the kittens.I would like to take them out of there, Are you suppose to touch them. I just want them to be safe.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 26th, 2016

That is very kind of you to want to help this cat and her kittens! Yes, it is fine to touch them, but I would be careful around Momma. Some female cats can be very possessive of their kittens, and she may act aggressive if you try to move them. I would recommend giving the Humane Society a call, they will have the tools to trap her and her kittens safely.

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