I've missed TCS!
I've been too busy the past few days to visit, as I have had to rescue kitten after kitten from the humane society, who calls me when kittens come in and they are going to be sent up to the local shelter and be euthanized. Seeing kitten season is definitely in FULL SWING, they are keeping me very busy!
My latest rescues were wednesday, an orphaned newborn, eyes only partially opened, and a 5-6 week old kitten, then thursday it was another litter of 3, approx. 6 weeks old, then friday it was a litter of 3 approx 5-6 weeks, a litter of 2 feral kittens, approx 6 weeks old, and not 5 minutes after I left, not 2 miles away, was called back for 2 more brand new babies, still had their cords intact, etc.
Whew! Is all I can say.
Most everyone is doing great, the feral kids are so fun to tame at this age, they hiss and spit but are so darn small and tame super fast, I actually enjoy turning them around
Sadly one of the newborns got his angel wings the next morning, he just didn't have the fight in him the way his sister does...I could see this from the start, but hopinghoping...RIP little sweet puddin baby.
The little girl I picked up wednesday, the 5-6 week old I named Tippy because I noticed she had weaker hind legs so she would tip over alot.
My question is about her. It seems her hind legs are weaker and her feet are turned out a bit. From the little info I read when I googled this, it's likely caused by lack of space in utero. (??)
I'm hoping she will get stronger in time and they may straighten out on their own, I would love to figure out a way to bungee her feet with rubberbands or some creative devise so that she has room enough to walk but it will put slight tension on them if they start to spread like a frog.
At this point she is under observation to see if nutrition and growth will help her, but if anyone knows some info about this condition of hers, please shed some light if you will.
In all the kittens I have rescued, I don't believe I have ever seen such a young kitten be so incredibly affectionate and loving to human contact.
She is definitely special.
Thanks for any help.
I've been too busy the past few days to visit, as I have had to rescue kitten after kitten from the humane society, who calls me when kittens come in and they are going to be sent up to the local shelter and be euthanized. Seeing kitten season is definitely in FULL SWING, they are keeping me very busy!
My latest rescues were wednesday, an orphaned newborn, eyes only partially opened, and a 5-6 week old kitten, then thursday it was another litter of 3, approx. 6 weeks old, then friday it was a litter of 3 approx 5-6 weeks, a litter of 2 feral kittens, approx 6 weeks old, and not 5 minutes after I left, not 2 miles away, was called back for 2 more brand new babies, still had their cords intact, etc.
Whew! Is all I can say.
Most everyone is doing great, the feral kids are so fun to tame at this age, they hiss and spit but are so darn small and tame super fast, I actually enjoy turning them around
Sadly one of the newborns got his angel wings the next morning, he just didn't have the fight in him the way his sister does...I could see this from the start, but hopinghoping...RIP little sweet puddin baby.
The little girl I picked up wednesday, the 5-6 week old I named Tippy because I noticed she had weaker hind legs so she would tip over alot.
My question is about her. It seems her hind legs are weaker and her feet are turned out a bit. From the little info I read when I googled this, it's likely caused by lack of space in utero. (??)
I'm hoping she will get stronger in time and they may straighten out on their own, I would love to figure out a way to bungee her feet with rubberbands or some creative devise so that she has room enough to walk but it will put slight tension on them if they start to spread like a frog.
At this point she is under observation to see if nutrition and growth will help her, but if anyone knows some info about this condition of hers, please shed some light if you will.
In all the kittens I have rescued, I don't believe I have ever seen such a young kitten be so incredibly affectionate and loving to human contact.
She is definitely special.
Thanks for any help.
