Found a stray kitten all on her own (sex determined from a friend that knows more then me).
She looks no more then 6 weeks old.
I'm a 20yr old part time worker (girl) and i dont earn that much money, but i'm too worried what will happen if i take her to the pound. She's scruffy and needs some TLC, but otherwise is healthy enough.
Anyone know cheap ways of caring for a kitten while i either - make a home for her, or find one that will take her?
Please help.
-butter
Posted 2 years ago by Butterflyjam #
Hate to bump myself, but I've come here especially to look for help.
I've even signed up for a 'caring for you kitten' help site.
I think i might want to keep her. I had another cat for 9 years, he died last christmas...
Posted 2 years ago by Butterflyjam #
Hi, BFJ, I suspect if you keep this little sweetie for any time at all, you soon won't be able to let her go! Bless you for rescuing her.
She should be fine on a good brand of wet kitten food and water to drink. The expensive things about cats and kittens are the vet bills and, like humans, these tend to come at the beginning and end of their lives. She will need shots and eventually she will need to be spayed (and it's best to get her microchipped).
After that, unless you are very unlucky, you should hopefully have a good few years with just an annual check-up and her food bills. She doesn't need expensive beds (she will decide where she sleeps) or toys (crumpled bits of paper, ping pong balls, bits of string -- don't leave her alone with them in case she eats it -- old socks stuffed with catnip and sewn shut make great cat toys). She will also need a litter tray and litter if you live in the US (too many predators for her to be safe outside).
Some good kitten sites: www.messybeast.com/handrear.htm
http://www.kittenrescue.org/pages.php?pageid=15
http://www.fanciers.com/cat-faqs/orphans.shtml
http://www.feralcat.com/raising.html
Thanks heaps, i'm suddenly less worried.
The kitten is staying at a friends tonight while i kitten-proof my apartment and read as many on-line kitten help books as i can. Hah.
I imagine that I'll become a frequent member here, needing all the help i can get.
thank you again! :)
Posted 2 years ago by Butterflyjam #
No worries at all. You can make a Catster page for your little girl -- click on our avatars to see our pages -- and we tend to hang out and chat on the night shift and morning cafe, just drop by! You can also look up previous threads and get lots of great advice by clicking on the hot topics tags in pink on the main page. We have loads of very experienced kitty mamas (most in the US and getting up about now) so advice is always on tap :)
Welcome to TDK BFJ, I look forward to seeing a picture of your new companion. What do you think you might name her.
Posted 2 years ago by Moonshadow_NZ #
I'm Australian but i'll be keeping her as an indoor cat - there are too many ferals and snakes out there and i'm scared for her. Especially the local Tom - Marlyn Brando.
She does this thing where she twists her head. She reminds me of an owl, i think i might call her Archimedes.
She seems really smart. I miss her already and she's only gone for one night.
Posted 2 years ago by Butterflyjam #
I hadn't planned on getting a new cat after Sylvester got cancer. But this little one's wondered into my life.
Fate maybe? hah.
I just hope i can look after her. There's a vet down the road, i think i'll go and ask their advice. See how much a basic check up is...
Will deff make a page for her. I have a friend that made a facebook for his cat haha.
Posted 2 years ago by Butterflyjam #
Welcome to TDK, BFJ! Bless you for taking in this kitten. Many of us were found by our cats rather than us going out looking for them. It is wonderful to be picked by a cat to be their caretaker. :D
Please click on my avatar to see photos of my three kits, Digit, Furl and Boots.
Posted 2 years ago by Kitten Whisperer #
Welcome! You've been chosen by the Kitten Fairy; she leaves homeless kittens with someone who needs one.
Posted 2 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Raleigh, NC #
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