So this is my sunday

[Costacoffeeplease]

Request for help hand rearing a litter of 7 dumped kittens, days old, cords still attached. Poor babies

[Costacoffeeplease]

Goodnight

[MrsPawsitive]

Look at those little angels! I remember the sheer joy when I bottle fed a group of three for weeks and then one day one of them started grooming his paw for the first time. I was absolutely entranced, partly because I finally noticed he was polydactyl. He's still with us today, a rather gruff old gentleman now but also very sweet.
You're a hero for taking on seven :-) The reward is the most incredible cuteness on earth. They're beautiful.

[chronicallyawesome]

Oh Looook!! They are adorable and though I am sure the sleep deprivation will be no fun the joy of watching them grow must be amazing!! Is dumping them like that common in Portugal? Do hope mum is ok.

[Costacoffeeplease]

Unfortunately it is common, I bottle fed 3 newborn pups in April, who have now gone to be homed by a local rescue charity. One was adopted on Saturday

I left the kittens at about 1, then went back in about 4 and am going back in now. So far, each time I’ve gone in I’ve had to wake them up, so I’m letting them have a little longer as they don’t drink much if they’re too sleepy

[Costacoffeeplease]

Sadly two of the kittens passed away over the weekend. Hopefully the remaining 5 will stay strong

[itsBritneyBeach]

Oh that's so sad :( how are the others doing?? Pictures pleaaaase!!!

[Aprilshouldhavebeenmyname]

Ah so sad. Rooting for the rest!!

[Costacoffeeplease]

A third one started to deteriorate yesterday so they were all taken into our local Vet hospital last night and put in an incubator. Fingers crossed they’ll be ok

[Aprilshouldhavebeenmyname]

Ah keep us updated, so disheartening when you invest so much love (and time!).
I remember having 7 and staying at my friends-(taking kittens +box +supplies) we went out for a few drinks and came home slightly worse for wear and had to feed them during the night!!
Never did that again!!

[Costacoffeeplease]

The one who was deteriorating died, but the hospital says the other 4 are ok, for now. It’s possible that they have a problem that stops them absorbing the milk. I hope they’ll continue to thrive

[Aprilshouldhavebeenmyname]

Will you get them back if they get over whatever is wrong? Was hoping for pics along the way.....

[Costacoffeeplease]

I think I’m going to hand over to another foster carer, it’s been a rough few days

[Fluffycloudland77]

You’ve done loads for them and it would have been hard watching 3 kittens die like that.

[Costacoffeeplease]

Good news for the kittens, another rescue charity had a Mum cat who had lost her kittens so after 4 days observation in hospital, they have been introduced and she is taking really good care of the 4 remaining kittens ❤️

[Costacoffeeplease]

Here they are with her

[Ofthread]

Awwwwwwwwww

[dudsville]

You have my respect Costa, putting your heart on the line like that.

What a beautiful union of momma cat without her kittens and kittens without their momma cat.

You look after yourself op.

[Ofthread]

Yes, well done Costa, you are the absolute best of the best.

[EarlessToothlessVagabond]

This is lovely. I hope they thrive.

[Costacoffeeplease]

I’m hoping to get some more photos over the weekend - good luck little babies

[Cailleach]

Thanks for the update....they're lovely.

It's hard work but rewarding. Keep us posted!

[IntelligentYetIndecisive]

That mama's death stare!

Awwwww. They'll be well looked after, OP.

I'm sorry for your loss, but you did your very best.