i was outside and my neighbors 1 year old and 6 year old were outside and i realized they were something real tiny and fury in the 1 year olds hand so i went over to check it out and she had a newborn kitten in her hand and u know how 1 year olds are not very careful so i took the newborn kitten and gave it back to the kittens mom which was under the porch (she was not very happy at that moment) went to the porch to tell the mother about it and i got yelled at! saying that her 1 year old would have never hurt that kitten and that she always holds it which made me concerned bout both the baby and the kitten because that momma cat could have hurt her really badly if she thought her kitten was being hurt and she could have dropped or fell on the kitten
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did i do the right thing?
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Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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You ABSOLUTELY did the right thing. This woman sounds pretty ignorant on cat etiquette (and sorely lacking in common sense). Sometimes it's hard to speak up, particularly if the reaction is hostile, but you totally did the right thing.
Posted 6 months ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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yeah and im thinking bout reporting her those kittens are maybe 4 days old (could be wrong) and they are covered and dirt and fleas if it wasnt considered stealing i would have taken the momma cat and all 4 kittens
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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u should report her, momma cats can be very aggressive about their babies and the child and kitten could have been hurt. u did a good thing, and if she couldnt see that than she's dumb.
Posted 6 months ago by sweetamy189 #
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oh and nice picture =]
Posted 6 months ago by sweetamy189 #
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exzactly what i was thinking and im going to that just irrates me soo bad
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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thanxs :)
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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no prob
Posted 6 months ago by sweetamy189 #
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Yes, report her if they were in such a bad condition. Honestly, some people...
Posted 6 months ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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i kno right i just omggg i get so torn up bout this how can some1 do this to a precious animal who only wants to be loved and taken care of! i already feel my blood presure rising
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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those who dont want to take good care of their animals shouldnt even get an animal.
Posted 6 months ago by sweetamy189 #
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for real!
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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yes you did the right thing! thanks for rescueing that kitten and taking it back to its mother :D
Posted 6 months ago by furryfriends50 #
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ok her husband came over to see what all was going on and he asked me if i would keep them until i can find a new home i asked my mom she said yes and so i have them for now lol she is very timid doesnt want anyone near her babies which is understandable ok now i have a question should i give them a bath? or like wipe them down with baby wipes? i understand she grooms them but they are so dirty i dont think she can get them clean enough and shes very skinny scooby is doing real well hes just curious bout those babies!
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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I'm pretty certain I've read it's not a good idea to actually bathe them that young, so I'd stick to giving them a good wipe down. Good result ILCF, well done you!
Posted 6 months ago by MadcatwomanintheUK #
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yeah now that i have them i'll be able to sleep good tonight and ok i'll TRY that that lol shes detremid to stay with them which is really good!
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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You have fleas to deal with ASAP. While bathing is not a good idea, get some FOOD grade Diatomaceous Earth and dust mom, her babies, and Scooby as well as treating any carpets.
Posted 6 months ago by ailuromaniac #
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ok i will do that as soon as my mom gets home in about a hour or actually i can call and have her pick it up on her way home.. but as far as feeding the mom is verrrryyy skinny and i've heard if u feed them too much too quikly it could make them sick and advice on that? im sorry lol i just want the best for them and im unprepared but i wasnt bout to say no to him
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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thats awsome that u have the momma and babies. im sure u can take good care of them and make them feel loved =]
Posted 6 months ago by sweetamy189 #
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Just a note. If possible, keep them away from Scooby. Having been outside so long they may have something infectious that doesn't show up immediately.
Posted 6 months ago by GizzysAuntie #
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yeah i thought that would be better
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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plus i just found out shes 2 years old never seen by vet and apparently no shots
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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wow was that the neighbor's cat or a stray?
Posted 6 months ago by sweetamy189 #
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the neighbors cat
Posted 6 months ago by ilovecatsforever #
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