This is not a healthy or safe idea for your mama cat, who has just been through quite an ordeal herself. Random matings can spread diseases, some of them deadly. You also don't know her medical history or if she is healthy herself. If you want to be around kittens, I suggest you foster. Let this poor mama enjoy the rest of her life as a cherished pet.
Momma seems to be doing alright. She's been super sweet and following me around the house and insisting she sleeps in the bed with me. She's eating and drinking and hopefully she will gain some weight back. She's still got some blood on her fur and I know she needs a bath but I don't want to stress her out so soon.
I understand that. The good news is that cats don't have dreams of parenting like humans might, or plans for a family. Once her hormones subside and she's spayed she'll feel much better. You're doing a wonderful thing for her.
As the kitten was low weight and thin, it was a fight uphill even with very good care. Its not sure at all it would be any difference in the long run if you took her back this morning... Kittens in such bad shape have very thin margins, or even none margins at all, it doesnt takes much to die for them.
StefanZ is absolutely right, If I am not mistaken, that baby was born way below normal weight, 59oz if I remember correctly and a normal kitten should be at least 90??? I think I recall Sarthur stating that. I really should go back and check my facts first, but I am going to make and exception and comment before fact checking this time. I apologize if I am wrong. Anyway, if that is the case, the likely hood of survival is next to nil. You did a wonderful job in your endeavor!! The fact that you got online with TCS speaks volumes!!! Good job.
