Found a kitten! should be happy.

Lamb

Lamb

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I was feeling pretty lousy today. My anxiety and depression have increased due to a medication I'm taking. I decided to stop taking it today and was heading outside when a family member alerted me they heard meowing in the bushes.

I love animals, I'd jump in freezing ice water to save one. Naturally all of my attention was soon directed on this cute little kitten.

It cheered me right up and got me out of my funk. Looks to be about 7+ weeks old. I can't keep her, as I have a rabbit and can't afford another body to care for.

I've been looking around trying to find a no-kill shelter. I'm trying to get her out of my house as early as possible tomorrow morning. Every place opens later on Sundays. I have a feeling I'm going to have to take her to an animal shelter that does put animals to sleep.


I know this may sound crazy, but this kitten cheered me up, saved me in a way, and I feel like I owe it to her to protect her.

I keep thinking that if I take her to a non no kill shelter she'll contract an illness like an upper respiratory infection and they'll put her down. :sad: There's no way for me to know her outcome.

She has a higher chance of being adopted since she's still very young but my mind isn't rationalizing that piece. I just feel really down and needed to post this.
 
hidwell

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Unwanted kittens are a blot on society, tough decision to be in not sure what I would do. I already have two cats.
 
this_portrait

this_portrait

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Poor baby. :( Maybe you could ask people you know? That's what we did with these kittens born on our doorstep back when I was 14.
 
Lamb

Lamb

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hidwell said:
Unwanted kittens are a blot on society, tough decision to be in not sure what I would do. I already have two cats.
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Yep. Rabbit sniffed her and freaked out. Upset with me, bringing this intruder in the house.
 
Lamb

Lamb

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this_portrait said:
Poor baby. :( Maybe you could ask people you know? That's what we did with these kittens born on our doorstep back when I was 14.
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Most of the people I know (which isn't many) already have pets. I've never owned a cat. She's meowing up a storm because I secured her in a carrier for the night. Thinking of getting up every 3 hours to let her out. Feel guilty but I have to sleep. Don't know much about handling cats.
 
razzle dazzle rose

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That is how I ended up with four cats! It was a rush at first, but then reality hit and realized it was a lot of responsibility. I still kept the cats though.

Taking care of a cat is not that difficult. And they do provide a lot of comfort and company. Two of mine are sleeping in my room right now and it is just so nice to see them.

BTW, she is not gonna be very happy in a carrier. Can she be kept in the bathroom? Does she have a litter box? If not, get a box, and shred some paper in it. Place her in it. She will know what to do. That will do meanwhile.

Pets can learn to get along with time. Each of my cats would throw a fit each time a new cat was brought in.

Whatever I do now, I try not to look at the cats on the street (and there are quite a few). I just cannot bring another cat in. Good luck!
 
Lamb

Lamb

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razzle dazzle rose said:
That is how I ended up with four cats! It was a rush at first, but then reality hit and realized it was a lot of responsibility. I still kept the cats though.

Taking care of a cat is not that difficult. And they do provide a lot of comfort and company. Two of mine are sleeping in my room right now and it is just so nice to see them.

BTW, she is not gonna be very happy in a carrier. Can she be kept in the bathroom? Does she have a litter box? If not, get a box, and shred some paper in it. Place her in it. She will know what to do. That will do meanwhile.

Pets can learn to get along with time. Each of my cats would throw a fit each time a new cat was brought in.

Whatever I do now, I try not to look at the cats on the street (and there are quite a few). I just cannot bring another cat in. Good luck!
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The bathroom is pretty small and I'm a bit paranoid of parasites in general. I've been trying to allow her to have run of the hallway as much as I can. Realistically speaking, I don't think I could handle her jumping onto counters and getting into my stuff. I've already witnessed that in action. She's only been here for a couple of hours so no torture for her yet I hope. She does have a litterbox, she went in it and I thought she was brilliant for it, lol.

I know, but I think my rabbit may be too old and resilient. Also, some people in the house claim to have allergies. Luckily, I don't run into strays very often anymore around here. The stray population has decreased drastically.

Btw, would you happen to know if she should still be given kitten formula or weaning off of it? and thank you!
 
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Lamb

Lamb

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Ended up taking her to a kill shelter. Good news. The receptionist was very reassuring, I didn't sense any dishonesty. Kittens find homes fast. A mom and her son in the waiting room were interested in her. They're potential adopters, but if not that I'm sure someone else will scoop her up. I also gave her a unique name to help her stand out. I can receive an update on her status by writing a letter, so I'll do that in a couple of days. yay :)
 
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