Abandoned newborn kitten on my doorstep

padfoot

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I have tons of ferral cats around my apartment complex and today, I found a newborn kitten right by my door. The vet it closed, the Humane Society, surprisingly was no help at all and I am out of my element. I'm a dog person. I love all animals, but mostly I'm a dog person. I don't know what to do. I bought cat formula, I know you're supposed to clean it's genitals with a warm cotton ball so it will go to the bathroom. But I don't trust myself to take care of it and I don't know what to do.
 

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You'll find lots of experts here. And you should look at this site:

Kitten Care

Some important points are to keep the kitten warm. It can't eat if it's cold. And warm up its milk.

It's a tough job. Maybe tomorrow you can contact the vet or a rescue organization who may have a surrogate mom available.
 

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The above sites are helpful and I would also call your vet if you have one or a vet. They may be able to help you.
 
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