freethefly 6 #1 October 19, 2007 Seems the momma cat outside has abandoned the runt of her liter. She stuck it in the back of my El camino this morning and it laid out there all day in the sun and through a storm. I couldn't take it any longer and had to bring it in. I was told to get baby formula and a little baby bottle but it doesn't seem to want to eat. I would hate to see it die. Any suggestions?"...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #2 October 19, 2007 Is it crying, moving around a lot or just laying there?Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #3 October 19, 2007 it's been crying a lot and searching for a nipple. eyes are still closed. I did get it to feed for about 15 seconds. It's quiet down some "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #4 October 19, 2007 Quote it's been crying a lot and searching for a nipple. eyes are still closed. I did get it to feed for about 15 seconds. It's quiet down some excellent !! http://www.kittenrescue.org/handbook.htm might answer some more stuff for you but keep it warm and stimulate it to urinate/defecate because they cant on their own when first born. (detailed explanation in the orphan kitten reading if you don't know how to do this) good luck Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #5 October 19, 2007 Thanks "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #6 October 19, 2007 good luck with your new kitten. Good Karma either way, take care of it, nurse it to go health and keep it for yourself or find it a good home!!!Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #7 October 19, 2007 Post a pic please. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #8 October 19, 2007 doing the whole mommakat thing. Even the stimulation to make it go potty LOL"...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #9 October 19, 2007 Thanks for taking the time and having the heart to try to save such a tiny, helpless creature. You've just shown a great side of yourself. Again, thanks and bless you. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #10 October 19, 2007 Awww Mark, I'm so glad you decided to bring it in. Congrats on your new family member. If it suvives, it's now an indoor cat. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #11 October 19, 2007 I bring it with me when I come out that way. I'm sure it rather live in Southern Cal... "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #12 October 19, 2007 Quote I bring it with me when I come out that way. I'm sure it rather live in Southern Cal... Ohhhh noooo, I already have 3. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969912 0 #13 October 19, 2007 I have 3 kittens living under my porch that were born last winter. The no-kill shelter won't take them because they're wild. I have got one of them fairly well used to me. I can pick her up and stuff, so maybe the shelter will take her after a while. Not sure about the other two. "Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ." -NickDG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #14 October 19, 2007 it's so cute. I'll have to take some stills and post them"...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #15 October 19, 2007 QuoteI have 3 kittens living under my porch that were born last winter. The no-kill shelter won't take them because they're wild. I have got one of them fairly well used to me. I can pick her up and stuff, so maybe the shelter will take her after a while. Not sure about the other two. Cats come through here each year but normally dissappear for one reason or another. Last winter a momma cat moved in and had a litter and they are all still here. one just had this litter about a week ago."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 789 #16 October 19, 2007 Good show on taking it in. I'll keep from touching myself just in case your kitten is next on the list. I got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,412 #17 October 19, 2007 Quote it's been crying a lot and searching for a nipple. I know just how it feels."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #18 October 19, 2007 Quote Quote it's been crying a lot and searching for a nipple. I know just how it feels. Same here."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #19 October 19, 2007 You're gonna have a busy night! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #20 October 19, 2007 Quote You're gonna have a busy night! Busy nights for many weeks. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #21 October 19, 2007 just gave little Gaucho (his new name) his 1:30 feeding and the stimulation thing to make him do his job. Not easy being a mommacat."...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #22 October 19, 2007 still waiting for pics of your new friend......Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #23 October 19, 2007 Quote still waiting for pics of your new friend...... All I have is my DVC. I'll have to grab some video and download it to grab a still. I'll post a couple of the little fella tomorrow"...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl1 0 #24 October 19, 2007 Thats a really good thing you did for that kitten. It is a huge responsibility that not many people would have been willing to take on. I have huge respect for you for that and I'm a sucker for a good cat story Fly like a girl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #25 October 19, 2007 That's a VERY good thing you have done. A lot of people would have said "it's just a cat", and left it alone or done worse. Sounds like you're a great cat momma! "...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
