This little kitten was discovered in an old lawn building that belongs to one of my childhood friends. He was found in a cold dark corner alone, his nose was raw from rooting in the dirt, his eyes were still tightly fused, his umbilical cord was still attached, he was clearly a new born, he was hungry, and he had obviously been there for a while, but, he was alive.
I happened to call this old friend about two minutes after the kitten was discovered, at the very instant that she was reaching for the phone to call me, they do not enjoy cats (to say the least!)
We have been known to occasionally bottle feed orphan puppies and kittens at our little family pet rescue that we have here in our home in honor of our precious daughter Emmy’s life work and generous, constant dedication to animal welfare volunteerism. Emmy passed away in 2007. Her short life was one of inspirational compassion, she was selflessly dedicated to saving animals at risk from the time she was a toddler up until her passing at age twenty two from a sudden and devastating illness.
This kitten has thrived and she has given me far more than she has taken~This morning she is two weeks old. She is lapping formula from a saucer now between her bottle feedings. Her weight has gone from 4.3 ounces to 9.5 ounces. She will be adopted to her forever home in mid May. She has a wonderful loving forever home waiting for her.
I love the picture – she looks as if she’s had a bath. She was so lucky to find someone like you to take care of her.
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I was lucky to get her, feeding an infant orphan makes me dizzy with joy~thank you~ 🙂
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Cheering and clapping and lighting candles! – bless you both
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And I thank you for all of that candle lighting from the bottom of my heart! 🙂
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Thank you for caring for the baby!
I love seeing people do this.
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I thank you, this has been such a joy, but I might never have normal sleep patterns again. 🙂
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All the world wouldn’t be worth a plug nickel without the animals, including the kind humans who protect them…
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Awwwwe I enjoy them so much, they bless me sweetly! Thank you.
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Hurray for Kitty and thanks for your selfless devotion and for the new owner’s kindness. Blessed be!
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Awwwe Lil Ralphie, this kitty has been such fun~I am sure the new owner will find her delightful. 🙂
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