So I have rescued a kitten

[Smallbutnottinykitten]

I think it was dumped - it was with another kitten that was dead.

It’s small but it’s eyes are open and it’s able to walk around (quite confidently!) so I think maybe 5 weeks or so?

It’s black.

I’ve fed it mushed up food with kitten milk and it has food and water and a blanket and a cuddly toy in an old dog cage.

Also made up a litter tray from an old baking tray and put litter in it.

I will of course take it to the vet tomorrow but do I need to feed it in the middle of the night?

It’s currently trying to climb up the cage and it’s been playing with a cat toy so I think it’s ok in itself.

Ah how lovely of you. We had 5 kittens dumped outside our house 3 years ago still have 3 of them❤.
Best of luck. Send on a picture please Got to love a kitten pic

Oh the poor thing, it's great that you found it. I would say that you should offer it food during the night just in case.

Are it's eyes blue? If yes, then it's definitely still very young.

WE MUST SEE THE KITTEN!

(please)

Oh and word of warning, if the dog cage has bars it might be able to squeeze through them-I had that once with a kitten!

It’s eyes are still very blue

@TheOccupier

WE MUST SEE THE KITTEN!

(please)

Definitely. How can we best judge without visual evidence?

Given that you can't be sure of his age, that he was dumped and has yet to be checked by a vet then I would definitely check him during the night to make sure he's alright.

Well obviously it needs to sleep on your pillow (head)..

The cage is in my bedroom. I’m only worried that I’m going to end up with poo on my bed if I keep him/her in with me

It’s wee eyes are clear. There’s no discharge. It pooed and peed all over the cardboard box it was in earlier 😂.

It’s now asleep on me

It’s gorgeous. I hope it checks out to be in good health. It’s lucky to have found a loving home.

Well I wasn’t planning on a kitten 😂😂😂😂 but hey ho

I'm not a fan of black cats, they scare me for some reason, grew up in a house full of rescued cats since I was a baby, never a black cat though, maybe that's why?

congrats on your new kitty, have you got a name yet? I suggest frank or bert

Aw well done @Smallbutnottinykitten

I hope you'll keep him/her
Looks reasonably healthy but vet tomorrow for deworming and sexing is a good idea. Feed high quality kitten food frequently.

I'd give a small meal just before you go to bed and another early tomorrow. Feed about 4X day
Make sure kitten can't squeeze between cage bars and get stuck between the bars - can cause nasty injuries.

Thanks @Veterinari I think it’s sleeping with me tonight 😂😂😂

It’s had a bath (it stunk) and yeah deworm deflea and sex tomorrow.

And yes. It’s staying.

That is one beautiful kitten 🥰😍 and thank you OP for rescuing the poor little thing ❤️

Please check it’s ok during the night, mine was fine (8 weeks, hand reared before I got her) but I still checked. A lot!

And a gratuitous squeeeeeeee because it’s so adorable!!!

What a dear little thing

@Smallbutnottinykitten

It’s now asleep on me

Ohhh the sleep of the innocent! Its gorgeous!

I wouldn't have it in bed with you until its been deflead and dewormed. Wrap up a hot water bottle in something fleecy, give it plenty of soft blankets or similar to sleep in overnight and check on him during.

@Smallbutnottinykitten

It’s now asleep on me

Oh god, just, squee. Sorry!

Oh the poor little thing, thank goodness you found him/her!! Hope all goes well with the vet trip

Just here for the pics I love kittens

Oh, what a cutie. I am so glad to hear that you are keeping it, OP.

Awwwwww so cute. It lurves you already