Baby kitten help
Tourney3p0
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I just found a newborn kitten while walking to the gym. It was meowing very loudly, but eventually I was able to trace it to a discarded couch next to the community dumpster. It was stuck inside a spring, so I had to tear the couch open and do some disassembly to get it out.
I don't know how old it is, but it seems very unsteady on its legs. It won't stop shaking even though it's not all that cold. Is this normal for a newborn cat?
More importantly, I can't keep it. I don't know anyone who would want it. Should I put it back out next to the dumpster (but not inside the couch!) in case its mother comes back?
Not really sure what to do here.
I don't know how old it is, but it seems very unsteady on its legs. It won't stop shaking even though it's not all that cold. Is this normal for a newborn cat?
More importantly, I can't keep it. I don't know anyone who would want it. Should I put it back out next to the dumpster (but not inside the couch!) in case its mother comes back?
Not really sure what to do here.
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Take it to a vet or a shelter!0
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if you can't keep it take to the shelter...the mother probably moved the others, not likely she will come back...0
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Get it to a vet, asap! They can care for it and often will take it in and get it adopted at no charge. For now keep it warm.0
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2nd vote for vet or shelter. There should be a number in the phone book or check online.0
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take it to a shelter, they have what it may need if the mother isnt around anymore, mikl, shots,etc. Please.0
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Take it to a vet or a shelter!
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do not put it back there it may die
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Agreed. Vet or shelter. The vet can tell you how old it is and with any luck guide you to a shelter. I wouldn't put it back near the dumpster especially if it's a baby. If momma wasn't hanging around the couch when you heard it crying chances are good she's not there and the baby will just die.0
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Unfortunately now that you've handled it, it's unlikely its mother would take it back.
I would take it straight to the shelter.. they have people equipped to handle this type of situation.
Good for you for rescuing the little guy!0 -
Im a little late seeing this post but yes it would have needed vet attention immediately Often vets ate affiliated with shelters as well so you should never have to worry about not taking an animal there for fear of cost. Hope the kitten made it!0
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A vet will take it in and give it the care it needs. They know pet lovers and will likely find it a home.0
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Well, it looks like we only have one shelter even remotely close by. At the top of their website it says "** HARPS does NOT operate an adoption program **
We CANNOT take your pet"0 -
Unfortunatly if the kitten is too young the shelter may destroy it. My mother in law found kittens in her backyard and she called animal services and they said "we'll come and get them but if they are too young and need their mother we have to destroy them" she told them thanks but no thanks fed them and they eventually left on their own.0
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Well, it looks like we only have one shelter even remotely close by. At the top of their website it says "** HARPS does NOT operate an adoption program **
We CANNOT take your pet"
Put some milk in a zip-lock baggy and then tear a small hole at one of the corners and let it drink from there. I'm sure some will say you shouldn't give it cow milk, but what else can you do?
I guess do this until you can find someone to adopt it?0 -
We had one like that, she ended up dying on us sad to say but we fed her and loved her as much as we could. Her umbelical cord was still attached and my male cat didn't like her. I think she was sick. Poor baby.0
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Tourney - that is sad....but perhaps they could help out as it's not technically your pet. I don't know where you are but I know in my area (Eastern time) most vets would be closed.....maybe you could find an emergency vet clinic in your area? I know it seems you're doing so much for this kitten, but you're saving a little life! It's a great thing!0
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Yes, it's normal for them to shake... they're just scared... bring it to a vet right away if you don't want to keep it. Mother cats usually move their babies a couple of places so if you bring the kitten back the mother may have already came and went. Bring it to a vet or a shelter that isn't going to harm it
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We had one like that, she ended up dying on us sad to say but we fed her and loved her as much as we could. Her umbelical cord was still attached and my male cat didn't like her. I think she was sick. Poor baby.
Yeah, my cat is freaking out. I've only heard him hiss once in his entire life. Now he's making a constant distress yowl and hissing at me if I get close.0 -
Well, it looks like we only have one shelter even remotely close by. At the top of their website it says "** HARPS does NOT operate an adoption program **
We CANNOT take your pet"
It isn't your pet. It is an abandoned animal. What is a shelter for if not to help abandoned animals?0 -
Also, it is absolute myth that after handling newborn or young dogs or cats causes the mother to disown them. Often if the mother leaves them behind its because she knows (through instinct) that it is the runt and wants to be sure that the healthier kittens stay healthy. This too does not mean runts are helpless if the mother cant care for them. Vets, most NO KILL shelters and even devoted people have the ability to help through bottle feeding. Source: in college for bachelors in vet med!0
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Well, it looks like we only have one shelter even remotely close by. At the top of their website it says "** HARPS does NOT operate an adoption program **
We CANNOT take your pet"
Wait, I don't understand. How can a shelter not take an animal?0 -
Well, it looks like we only have one shelter even remotely close by. At the top of their website it says "** HARPS does NOT operate an adoption program **
We CANNOT take your pet"
Then just get them to evaluate the kitten to make sure it's not full of fleas or has any contagious/fatal diseases, then ask them what you need to feed it for the time being, maybe ask if they could give you some kitten formula and a bottle or syringe to feed it with, then just keep it warm and watch over it for the night. In the morning find a shelter or vet clinic that will take in stray animals and bring it there. If it's under a month old it needs serious care either by a foster mom or a vet tech/someone who is trained for this.0 -
if you're unable to look after the kitten or know anybody who can, take it to a vet. they should be able to look after it.0
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Tourney - that is sad....but perhaps they could help out as it's not technically your pet. I don't know where you are but I know in my area (Eastern time) most vets would be closed.....maybe you could find an emergency vet clinic in your area? I know it seems you're doing so much for this kitten, but you're saving a little life! It's a great thing!0
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Still worth a call to them. They may know of another organization that will take it. Or call a veterinarian and ask them. A vet may take it and care for it so that it doesn't die.0
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I just found a newborn kitten while walking to the gym. It was meowing very loudly, but eventually I was able to trace it to a discarded couch next to the community dumpster. It was stuck inside a spring, so I had to tear the couch open and do some disassembly to get it out.
I don't know how old it is, but it seems very unsteady on its legs. It won't stop shaking even though it's not all that cold. Is this normal for a newborn cat?
More importantly, I can't keep it. I don't know anyone who would want it. Should I put it back out next to the dumpster (but not inside the couch!) in case its mother comes back?
Not really sure what to do here.
Please don't just put it back out there, alone!!! Kittens need to be kept warm, very warm!! Even in warm weather. Back in Sept, I rescued an abandoned feral kitten. She was so sick...infested with fleas, dehydrated, had diahrrea (sp?). She took a turn for the worse in a matter of an hour and was almost dead by the time I got her to the vet. She had severe flea anemia and was near death from that alone. Can you take it to a vet? I understand that you can't keep the kitten, but maybe if you could take it to a vet, they would take it from you and give it medical attention. My little "feral" kitten is now a healthy, beautiful little girl.0 -
Feed it baby formula and keep it warm. Do you know anyone who might be able to care for it?0
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Wal Mart sells cat milk on their pat food aisle.Well, it looks like we only have one shelter even remotely close by. At the top of their website it says "** HARPS does NOT operate an adoption program **
We CANNOT take your pet"
Put some milk in a zip-lock baggy and then tear a small hole at one of the corners and let it drink from there. I'm sure some will say you shouldn't give it cow milk, but what else can you do?
I guess do this until you can find someone to adopt it?0 -
You can take it to a vet. The should take the kitten or direct you to someone that can. You may be able to call at 24 hour emergency vets office who is open 24 hours a day and drop the kitten off there.0
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You could also call animal control as a last resort. They drop animals off at my shelter a lot.0
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Please do something for this poor baby.0
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