Several weeks ago some boys in my sister's neighborhood built up a huge stack of wood for a bonfire. They never got around to setting the fire until tonight. Sadly, a momma cat had nested in the woodpile with her kittens. The momma cat escaped, but the two kittens could not get away. My nephew and the other boys heard the kittens crying and managed to rescue both of them. Luckily, both were only singed -- the vet found no burns and said their breathing was okay. The vet thinks she is about 3 weeks old. The family of one of the boys has taken one kitten and my nephew brought home the second. She is a black kitten with longish fur and blue eyes. Her ears are folded and she is a sweet little baby. Unfortunately, my sister just returned home from a double mastectomy (breast cancer) and reconstructive surgery and is simply unable to take care of such a young kitten (she already has two large dogs and an adult cat). My nephew is doing all of the feedings, but he will be leaving for college in a couple of weeks.
So...we're desperately looking for a foster (or permanent) home in the Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, North Carolina area. Is there anyone here who can help or does anyone know of a shelter that could take such a young baby?
So...we're desperately looking for a foster (or permanent) home in the Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Durham, North Carolina area. Is there anyone here who can help or does anyone know of a shelter that could take such a young baby?