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What to do with a rescued kitten?

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Latest post on 04 February 2011 - 23:31

We now have a tiny kitten in our guest bathroom that my dd rescued today. It's eating well and exploring a bit, though dirty and scared.

We have two mean cats, so we can't keep it.

Can I call myself a Feline Friends fosterer, and get it on their roster of cats needing adoption? How else can I help find it a home?

Is there anything I need to be doing or need to know while we we try to find it a home?

TIA

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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 14:15
The warmed up towels is a brilliant idea! I don't have a dryer but I imagine you could achieve something similar with a hair dryer? (I've used that trick to warm up the sheets before getting into bed in Canada in the winter!)
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 13:10
It takes me less than 5 min to wash a kitten. Lots of practise with ringworm kittens :(....I put a couple of towels in the dryer while the wash is happening then gently rub down then pop into the warm towels with the hot water bottle. Change towels every 10 minutes, they usually go to sleep with all the warmth and I keep them warm most of the day until they are dry. A less dirty cat does get the warm cloth rub down so they clean themselves, but if this fella is filthy, it might be the only way.
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 12:22
I don't know if it's a good idea to give her a full "dunk" in the water bath - I've used a washcloth dipped in warm water (no soap) and wiped down various strays - it takes a while for a fully wet cat to dry off again, even when they are small. If he's really dirty, wipe him down a few times a day and give him a bit of a rub dry with a dry cloth. Agree about the heating pad - or use a hot water bottle padded by a towel - so he doesn't get burned. HTH <em>edited by marycatherine on 05/02/2011</em>
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Latest post on 05 February 2011 - 05:43
give FF a ring and leave a message. I am sure they will help you out if you are going to rehome her and foster her yourself. Keep her in the room in a warm place in a cat carrier covered with a towel and heating bottle/pad or what you have. It all depends on how old she is but if very tiny and stressed she will be cold, so keep her warm with towels in the cage (door off) where she can nuzzle. Do not give her milk though unless it is warm kitten milk. The vets have baby mouse if she is very young or just wet kitten food, and dry kitten....get some pet shampoo and give her a bath, of course she wont like it but if she is dirty you should. Take her to the vet for a checkup and worming. After her wash, take pictures and put the link on here ;) You shoul..d not let it mingle with the other cats until it has had its 1st shots then at least a week after. You can put her in the cage and bring her into the rest of the family so she has company and the cats will see her and bring her in the kitchen when you are cooking etc. It will get her used to house noise and she will be safe from the meanies lol. Make sure you wash your hands after handling her and before you pet your cats just in case she has ringworm ;)....so, thats about it...I am sure someone else will add something ;) <em>edited by SueB on 05/02/2011</em>
 
 

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