Need advice- not yorkie related- from one of the rescue people

[Rhetts_mama]

My daughter nearly ran over a very, very small kitten. I'm guessing it is about 5-6 weeks old. We can't get in to our vet's until 5, but I'm wondering if it would be ok to give her/him some of the goats milk formula. She has zero interest in water. She's very thin and looks dehydrated (it's quite hot here today). We are sitting with her in a box in the garage because she has fleas- we've already picked out a ton with tweezers and the comb.

I have no plans to keep her, my dd's boy friend may take her if she checks out with the vet.

I just want to make her as comfortable as possible while we are waiting.

Thanks.

[Rhetts_mama]

Back from the vet. Dr. Candace estimates this little girl to be about 5 weeks old. She appears to have been recently dumped. She was a little dehydrated, so she got some subcutaneous fluids. Feline leukemia test was negative. We were able to bathe her and get the fleas off- the vet also put a dose of front line on her. She's taking canned food and gobbling it all up.

She is a sweet heart, but there is no way I can possibly keep her. My daughter's boyfriend wanted to , but his mom said no. I'm not sure what I can do. I did put up a note on FB and have emailed a couple rescues.

This is breaking my heart

Any suggestions?

[capt_noonie]

Awww poor thing, she's precious. I would just think that if you can't personally find anyone to take her, contact your local petco, they always cat adoptions there, and the kittens always go fast.

[mojo]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

Back from the vet. Dr. Candace estimates this little girl to be about 5 weeks old. She appears to have been recently dumped. She was a little dehydrated, so she got some subcutaneous fluids. Feline leukemia test was negative. We were able to bathe her and get the fleas off- the vet also put a dose of front line on her. She's taking canned food and gobbling it all up.

She is a sweet heart, but there is no way I can possibly keep her. My daughter's boyfriend wanted to , but his mom said no. I'm not sure what I can do. I did put up a note on FB and have emailed a couple rescues.

This is breaking my heart

Any suggestions?

People are just sick! I'm so glad you took care of her. I'm hoping she finds a great home!

[Yorkiedaze]

Put her picture with bio up at all the Vet. offices. Kittens really do go fast.

[ArmaniMan]

cute little thing... hope you find a home for her fast!

[kjc]

Oh! I've always wanted a white kitty! Let me see if my SIL is still in town...

[DvlshAngel985]

What a cute little kitty! I'm disappointed with some humans. How could they do that to such a cute little baby?
I hope you find a good home for her. Have you given her a name yet?

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I'm disappointed with some humans. How could they do that to such a cute little baby?

it happens more then you know.

This is how I got my cat... someone dumped a whole litter outside in the dead of winter at 6 weeks old, because you know cats can fend for themselves

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

it happens more then you know.

This is how I got my cat... someone dumped a whole litter outside in the dead of winter at 6 weeks old, because you know cats can fend for themselves

I know it does. The kitty houses at the Spca, where I volunteer are full with kittens.

[mojo]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I know it does. The kitty houses at the Spca, where I volunteer are full with kittens.

Gee, if there were only some way of preventing animals from getting pregnant

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by mojo

Gee, if there were only some way of preventing animals from getting pregnant

If only right.

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by mojo

Gee, if there were only some way of preventing animals from getting pregnant

Unfortunately, that requires having an owner that gives a damn in the first place...

The little one is quite playful this evening. She's eating and drinking well and using her litter box like a champ. My daughter is calling her Juno.

I'm worried about everyone becoming to attached to her if she stays for any length of time. Rhett and Scarlett are definitely bent out of shape right now. Scarlett has been very growly all afternoon. Guess she's telling me that she plans on staying the baby around here

I haven't heard back from the rescues yet. But I will go back to the Vet in the a.m. and put up a sign there. One of my mom's co-workers is married to a petsmart trainer, so I will ask him what their procedure is as a back up. I'd hate to see her get put in a cage, even temporarily. She really is a little cuddle bug and deserves to go right in to a loving home.

[DvlshAngel985]

You could offer to foster her and ask shelters or Petsmart if they could do a courtesy posting for you.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by kjc

Oh! I've always wanted a white kitty! Let me see if my SIL is still in town...

I haven't heard back from my SIL, she's either in Georgia or on her way home. I'll try her again tomorrow.