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Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?

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softplayfail · 20/10/2022 16:21

We've had a female cat visiting in the garden for about 7 months. We actually thought she belonged to someone but we discovered she had no home and was a stray. We were planning on catching her a couple of months ago but she disappeared. Anyway she reappeared and had a litter in my garden. Well I say litter. One kitten. Numerous attempts to catch her have all failed. She was happy to take food from anyone but would never let us touch her

Mum cat was found dead on the side of the road this morning. I feel so guilty as it is.

Anyway I've got the kitten inside. It's pissing it down. He's soaked. At a guess I'd say he's at most 6 weeks. He's been eating the food we've left for mum. He fits in the palm of my hand. I know nothing about cats really. Especially one this small

So I've booked him into the vets tomorrow. Earliest appointment

I have a 2 year old and a husband in bed from an appendicitis emergency.
So I'm on my own really

So questions
What do I do?
What do I feed him?
I've dried him with a towel and he's now all fuzzy but he's screaming murder

My 2 year old won't leave him alone but I can't split them cos she can't be left alone and he's like a tiny little thing. Any suggestions? Could I put him in a box for now? Just so he can sleep without being poked

Ok I don't know what to do.

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softplayfail · 30/10/2022 15:27

@LeMoo a very angry foot twitch with exaggerated cleaning while glaring at the general world. I did try explaining that if I hadn't have taken him outside he'd be a lot wetter and probably not getting bigger. Didn't seem to help much

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LeMoo · 30/10/2022 15:24

They're hilarious when they fall in the bath. Did he do the cross foot twitch as he stalked off? S

Sorry Toddler is unwell :( hope she recovers soon - am sure Peppa will help.

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softplayfail · 30/10/2022 15:22

He fell in the bath yesterday when my toddler was having a bath. She was absolutely thrilled. He was absolutely fuming and knocked over everything on his way out

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OrangePumpkinLobelia · 30/10/2022 15:20

Of which I am one. Smile

OrangePumpkinLobelia · 30/10/2022 15:13

That ear screams 'Another picture? Enough Already!!'.

And no, there will never be enough for Peppa's adoring fans. :)

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softplayfail · 30/10/2022 15:11

Sorry guys! Daughter has been sick and is very angry at the entire world. Peppa is doing fine. He woke me up by sneezing into my eye so not too different from my toddler

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
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Blowyourowntrumpet · 30/10/2022 13:57

Toddlerteaplease · 30/10/2022 13:55

Err OP, we haven't had a Peppa pic for almost 48 hours. It's unacceptable!

I agree. Totally unacceptable 🐾

LeMoo · 30/10/2022 13:56

Getting withdrawal symptoms not having heard about her adventures

Toddlerteaplease · 30/10/2022 13:55

Err OP, we haven't had a Peppa pic for almost 48 hours. It's unacceptable!

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 30/10/2022 09:54

Pelo

Looks like your cat has been "immortalised" on a TShirt Halloween Shock

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
Toddlerteaplease · 30/10/2022 04:24

@PeloFondo but he has important things to watch.

PeloFondo · 30/10/2022 00:27

This is my ancient boy who I just had to remove from pulling back the blinds to do his neighbourhood watch Angry

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
Toddlerteaplease · 29/10/2022 21:01

My friend was adamant he wasn't having cats despite my best efforts. That didn't last long. He's besotted by his pair!

NeverDropYourMooncup · 29/10/2022 10:08

softplayfail · 28/10/2022 20:48

What do you mean you caught me climbing the curtains for the 1230405 time today

I have to say that this new remake of The Lion King doesn't have the greatest cinematography...

Fundays12 · 29/10/2022 07:11

Peppa is very cute 😍😍. My husband wasn't a cat person and now has 2. We had 3 till the old boy passed recently.

He who wasn't a cat person picks up our kitten for a snuggle the minute she miaows for his attention and carries her round like a baby. Her elder sister only likes head scratches and takes a right huff if she gets picked up unless she is frightened by another cat then she dive bombs into my arms.

Toddlerteaplease · 28/10/2022 22:10

This sums it up

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
Toddlerteaplease · 28/10/2022 22:07

Hope the curtains weren't expensive!

BrilliantGreenFlamingo · 28/10/2022 21:52

So lovely. Cats climbing the curtains is fun! Has he done the thing where he tries to climb up your legs and digs needle claws into them?

Soubriquet · 28/10/2022 20:51

So cute!!! And he wasn’t climbing curtains. He was stretching his muscles

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softplayfail · 28/10/2022 20:48

What do you mean you caught me climbing the curtains for the 1230405 time today

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
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LeMoo · 28/10/2022 20:15

🤣 how dare you muss up her grooming?!

Soubriquet · 28/10/2022 20:13

Fucking ungrateful cat. She was asleep on my bed looking all cute so I gently stroked her.

The fucker woke up, glared at me and then aggressively washed her fur where I touched her. I feel insulted

Sueskatflap · 28/10/2022 16:47

Came to this late and I haven't read all the posts so don't know if anyone else has suggested it. Have you checked for other kittens in case the mother was moving her litter? Maybe post on an appropriate local site asking others to check? And do you k now what happened to the mother after she died? I mention it cos she could be /have been checked for a microchip. Just in case....no I've never found a stray with a microchip but I always live in hope that it will happ en. And thank you for bothering to make sure the little one would be safe and cared for as it sounds as if you had a lot going on in the family at the time. As well as being a newbie cat person. But it sounds as if you are already getting to k now the joys of having a cat....🐱

LeMoo · 28/10/2022 12:06

softplayfail · 27/10/2022 19:33

@LeMoo she's been a lot better. We put Peppa away in his house, also known as a dog crate but it's officially Peppas house. We tell her when she's too rough it hurts Peppa and she can't play until she's gentle. She now asks to hold him and I think it was you who said cats need their back feet holding. Didn't know that so I've taught her the same but again not to pick up without mummy or daddy being in the room.
Credit where its due for an almost 3 year old she's doing very well. And I think Peppa appreciates having somewhere where she can't get him.

Husband has been told he can resume normal activities within reason. He apparently doesn't think washing up is in that but we will see.

I love the way you write about them lol

Your toddler is going to have the most wonderful relationship with Peppa growing up :)

So, who's the favourite - you or your dh? And does peppa still sleep on your pillow?

PerrinAybara · 28/10/2022 11:39

Loving this thread. I'm delighted that Peppa has found such a caring home after his rocky start.

Not wishing to derail, but when he is a month or so older he might love a kitten playmate to join him in his zoomies.

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