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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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MidnightConstellation · 22/10/2022 11:25

TheMadGardener · 22/10/2022 11:19

I have been loving following this thread as Peppa takes over OP's house.

I used to have a lovely mellow ginger boy who would let me do anything to him - clip claws, comb out mats, give pills, anything.

Was a bit of a shock when current DCat Queen of the House arrived (rescued as kitten dumped by horrid ex-neighbours, has lots of tortitude). She has to be pinned down by 2 people for any procedures and vets are scared of her. Next door's cat flees when he sees her. However she will sleep purring on your lap but only on her terms.

Haha! I had exactly the same experience. Passive ginger cat followed by neurotic female who will not tolerate ANY interference at all. I have to take her to the vet to be wormed etc!

EmmaH2022 · 22/10/2022 11:22

I hope Toulouse and Peppa are having a lovely morning.

Toulouse asleep....honestly, I'd never get anything done if I had a cat.

TheMadGardener · 22/10/2022 11:19

I have been loving following this thread as Peppa takes over OP's house.

I used to have a lovely mellow ginger boy who would let me do anything to him - clip claws, comb out mats, give pills, anything.

Was a bit of a shock when current DCat Queen of the House arrived (rescued as kitten dumped by horrid ex-neighbours, has lots of tortitude). She has to be pinned down by 2 people for any procedures and vets are scared of her. Next door's cat flees when he sees her. However she will sleep purring on your lap but only on her terms.

EmmaH2022 · 22/10/2022 11:19

LeMoo · 22/10/2022 11:14

Oh he's ginger!!

Beautiful! What's he called?

Ginger Spice. 😂

EvilHerbivore · 22/10/2022 11:17

LeMoo · 22/10/2022 11:14

Oh he's ginger!!

Beautiful! What's he called?

He's a she!
Vet confirmed on Friday but even he had an extra through check as apparently it's unusual for a ginger to be a girl
She's called Toulouse (after the ginger one in Aristocats!)

EmmaH2022 · 22/10/2022 11:17

OrangePumpkinLobelia · 22/10/2022 11:14

[WAILS] why do kittens never get dumped in MY garden??!!

All we get is dog toys and tennis balls that the fox cubs bring in to play with.

I don't even have a garden.

OrangePumpkinLobelia · 22/10/2022 11:14

[WAILS] why do kittens never get dumped in MY garden??!!

All we get is dog toys and tennis balls that the fox cubs bring in to play with.

vodkaredbullgirl · 22/10/2022 11:14

EvilHerbivore · 22/10/2022 11:13

😂
My new little terror!

Makes me want a cat

LeMoo · 22/10/2022 11:14

Oh he's ginger!!

Beautiful! What's he called?

EvilHerbivore · 22/10/2022 11:13

LeMoo · 22/10/2022 11:09

@EvilHerbivore

ahem

Cat tax

😂
My new little terror!

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
LeMoo · 22/10/2022 11:09

@EvilHerbivore

ahem

Cat tax

EvilHerbivore · 22/10/2022 11:01

Just come across this thread - really odd as last weekend I found a really young kitten dumped in my garden
She's now moved in and is ruling the roost, much to the dismay of my old boy cat!

MsMiaWallace · 22/10/2022 09:51

I absolutely love this thread!
Your amazing OP!

Soubriquet · 22/10/2022 09:12

I got pink toe beans

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 22/10/2022 09:11

@RoachTheHorse

Black toe beans here (that cat has grey) - I don't think it would be ethical to put Tippex on the felines !

I have just stealthed up while they were asleep and dosed them with flea-drops .
I am getting The Look now Halloween Wink

Fuckallthetories · 22/10/2022 07:37

<runs off to the rescue to find a kitten>

I would do that but unfortunately I have been roped into painting dds room pink. With flu. And a fucking annoying daughter who will probably step in the paint. Wish me luck.

RoachTheHorse · 22/10/2022 06:22

Oh I could manage that @70isaLimitNotaTarget , but he has black pads. He is however like a big soft teddy bear when it come to me 🤣

@softplayfail I love this thread. You've shared kitten photos, saved a life, and made a new best friend. Perfect mumsnetting. Thank you

Also now I want kittens

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 21/10/2022 23:05

I could try this with my lovely black cats but I'd need an urgent A&E visit for stitches .

It looks like your DD has drawn in Devil Horns so you're streets ahead Halloween Grin

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
Fuckallthetories · 21/10/2022 21:40
Grin
Heronatemygoldfish · 21/10/2022 21:39

😂

EmmaH2022 · 21/10/2022 21:38

Heronatemygoldfish · 21/10/2022 21:09

He's utterly gorgeous. I am a little worried though - ginger, black and white? Er... might he be a girl after all? Unless of course the vet found pompoms!

(I have one ginger, black and white naughty tortie on the back of the sofa and a black and white bandit on a chair. I wouldn't have it any other way.)

Sorry, did you think he's a secret sixth Spice Girl?

Ludo19 · 21/10/2022 21:30

This thread has warmed my heart. Bless you OP, you're a lovely human. May you have many wonderful years with that handsome wee chap xx

Heronatemygoldfish · 21/10/2022 21:09

He's utterly gorgeous. I am a little worried though - ginger, black and white? Er... might he be a girl after all? Unless of course the vet found pompoms!

(I have one ginger, black and white naughty tortie on the back of the sofa and a black and white bandit on a chair. I wouldn't have it any other way.)

Pudmyboy · 21/10/2022 20:22

What a lovely thread! Congratulations @softplayfail for rescuing Peppa, he is a gorgeous kitten and I bet he will be a very handsome cat 😺

MidnightConstellation · 21/10/2022 20:22

Your kitten is beautiful. It’s the start of many years of happiness.