Orphan kitten a few days old - what to do?
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Orphan kitten a few days old - what to do?
I found a newborn dead kitten on my porch today and then just spotted a weak, cold kitten in the middle of the back yard crawling in the grass - no sign of mother.
So.. I bought it in (it was very cold in the wind) but have no idea what to do with it.
Suggestions?
So.. I bought it in (it was very cold in the wind) but have no idea what to do with it.
Suggestions?
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Re: Orphan kitten a few days old - what to do?
Keep it warm, bottle feed it. Call the vets to ask what to feed it.
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Hope you've had a good one.
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Re: Orphan kitten a few days old - what to do?
I have it in a box with a blanket (after cuddling it to warm it up a bit).. have called a cat rescue place and hope they will take it (if it survives the night).
Noooooo I don't want it! (though it is awfully cute)
Yes thank you - and going for dinner shortly!
Yes thank you - and going for dinner shortly!
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Re: Orphan kitten a few days old - what to do?
Call the local animal shelter/humane society. They will help you with the situation. Good luck.
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Re: Orphan kitten a few days old - what to do?
I just spotted what 'could' be the mother in the back garden so have taken the kitten and put it in a sheltered spot (in a low box) and will see if she rescues it.
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Good luck. I wasn't suggesting that you take the kitten to them. I have always found the Humane Society to be very helpful when needing advice in a situation like yours.
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Grill, bake or boil, so many choices, did you pick one, or are u still trying to use it as bait to catch the bigger one?
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VOKRA are good, they'll be more than happy to helphttp://www.orphankittenrescue.com/contact_us
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Re: Orphan kitten a few days old - what to do?
Panic over, kitten no longer in box (though I could hear it crying) and black cat was under hedge so I think she must have taken it - I just hope that was it's mother!
Thanks for all the advice.. much appreciated.
Thanks for all the advice.. much appreciated.