Conflicted about feral

Hello!

So the girls at work found a kitten between 1-2 months old in the underground parking lot. Sadly I wasn't there to look around to see if momma cat was close, but it's doubtful. Guess it got scared and ran inside. So they took it and tried to ask around the staff to see if someone was willing to take it, but no one did. Last year I adopted a stray from the same parking lot and it's living now in my house. So I took this one too.

When I took the kitty last year my mother was very mad at me, but eventually loved the kitty and took it to her floor. Now with this kitty she's furious and refuses to even look at it or help in any way. Not that I've asked that of her, but she even called my sister to call me and nag about it.

When they're being so toxic to me it really weighs me down. Now the question is what to do. I work 6 days a week up to 8pm and even though I can provide food and shelter for the kitten, it won't see much interaction on my flat and since my mother and sister are being so toxic right now, I'm starting to consider if I should have it in my yard, which is pretty big. But the kitten is still so small and I feel conflicted, that I did my best for the previous one and I'm not going to do my best for this one. I'm also worried, because there are many dogs on my street and my neighbours aren't kind people.

For now I'm going to get some stuff from the vet to clean her up, but I'm sad and conflicted on what to do next...

Hi I iffy

I am not expert here but now that you have brought the kitten home, it's best chance of survival is to stay indoors.

About your mom not being comfortable with it, not sure I can comment on this but is there not a way to keep the kitten in a small room where you can place some toys for her and visit her everyday once you are back from work? Even though you spend a lot of time away at work, it should be ok as young kittens typically sleep anywhere between 14-16 hours a day.. she should be ideally awake and in a active state in the evenings.. this way you can spend some time with her in the room once you are back from work.. a good 1-2 hours should be good and it is needed for the kitten to feel the bond with you. You can perhaps along with the toys leave some food, water and litter box for the kitten while you are away. You can then slowly open up the whole house for her and that should be plenty for her to keep herself busy whole you are gone.. also do keep some old worn piece of your clothing so that she can familiarise herself with your scent..

What about your house cat which you adopted? Is she in the same house? If yes make sure you keep the kitten closed up in the small room and take some time before you introduce the two. There are many blogs available on this process..

I am sure your mom will come around like she did the last time. That's the thing about cats, they are super adorable..

Don't be conflicted, the kittens best chance of survival is indoors with you. The yard will be a dangerous place for her

I've let her in my bedroom and hall for now. I don't mind opening my whole house to her, but I've got most rooms cleaned out because a crew of workers will be installing new windows to the rooms this Saturday.

It's very difficult to sleep with her because she wakes up at 6-7 AM and starts to bite me. I'll get through that I guess.

The other cat is on another floor with my parents. It's a big house. I secretly dream of them becoming buddies and playing together, but that's a long shot at this point.

I'm gonna do my best with my limited time to provide a comfy home for her. I've set up a litter box and fed her, she used the box so that's out of the way. At some point I'll have to take her to the vet if I'll be keeping her with me, but I don't know if I should let her get used to her new home or just do it right away.

My mother at this point is speaking down on me at this point. As if she knows better etc. She's a good person at heart, but the kind of person who has a few bad habits(like smoking), especially her daily routine and the state of her house. So every new thing in her life comes with disastrous attitude and worrying about her drapes and couches, stuff that I'm trying to explain to her is not living or in any way more important than the life of a cat.

I'm trying my best for now...

   So sorry that you have to be dealing with the negative feelings of others when this should be a happy time of celebrating this opportunity to save a kitten.  My belief is that Our Creator asks us to do His work, whether simple or complex, and if we have the heart for it, then we need to answer the call. When good persons such as you actually act to solve a problem, the world becomes a better place and others' hearts are influenced by your good deeds. You have set an excellent example for your family and co-workers; seeing your courage and willpower plants a little seed in them that hopefully will take root and give them the heart to become a hero like you.

Not all people view cat rescue like we do but fortunately some real angels created this site, TCS.com, which is a blessing for cat lovers and cat guardians everywhere.  Keep up the good work!!!

Just reading this forum really has improved my mood, which went downhill these days.

Moments like this make me feel really lonely, not that I'm a depressive or needy person, just that I have this baby in my arms and the only reason it's here is me and nobody else around me is willing to acknowledge this as something normal. Like to them I didn't do the normal thing, to them the normal thing was if I let them throw the kitten away.

Knowing there are other good souls out there really brings my spirits up. I only wish there was someone who could talk to and who could be happy about the kitten. I'm surrounded in people too caught up in their daily lives to even care.

That's what this forum is for..

When I started out I turned to this forum and I found so much support here... you are doing a kind thing by giving the little one a chance to survive.. I am sure that your folks will come around and accept the kitten..

If in the near future your schedule does not get any better you can always look for someone else to adopt the little one in a months time..

Cats are great companions.. I don't know what I would be doing without my cat... and without this forum...

I think it's wonderful that you rescued this kitten. She surely would have had a life of misery if you hadn't. I hope you will keep her indoors. She will be happy to be inside, safe and well-fed.  I would advise against putting her outside--outdoor life is especially dangerous for a young kitten on its own. While you're at work, keep a radio on for her in her room at low volume, that can help her feel less lonesome. It would be an ideal situation if she could interact with the older cat--older cats often "adopt" young, scared kittens--but I understand that this isn't possible at this point.  The life you are able to provide for her (even with your being away at work for long hours) is a hundred times better for her than if you had left her on her own in the garage! Hopefully your mother will come around soon.