every shelter i've been to says that they will be put down...i can't care for them right now because i can't give them the 24 hour care that they need but i don't want them to be put down...does anyone know of a place i can take them and care for them....and i'll even adopt them when they`re older?????
2006-10-09 07:21:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
i am in southern california
2006-10-09 07:22:22 · update #1
I've been there. They do need constant care. For now, go to a Walmart and get the powdered kitten formula, they'll need that every two hours from a small bottle.
Contact any veterinarian you can get ahold of. In my area there are a couple of "crazy cat ladies" who will take them in (I say that with respect)
DO NOT under any circumstances put them back where you found them!! The mother cat will smell you on them and will reject them.
Do some research on kitten care. It's been 4 years since I bottle fed mine so I can't remember exactly how often you need to feed them once they're a little older. I know they can be weaned earlier than 6 weeks but the more formula they get, the healthier they'll be
The link below might help you until you've found a foster mom or dad.
2006-10-09 08:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by koral2800 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to start caring for them immediately unless you are going to let them die. Where did you find them...you probably shouldn't have bothered them unless they were in danger...a momma cat is probably stressed now looking for her babies.
You have to keep them very warm, give them kitten formula and you have to piddle them..if you don't know what piddle is, it is where you make them use the bathroom, but you have to know how to do this or you can hurt them....
Call the vets office or ask the shelters if they have foster families that can take them in....but do something quickly because kittens that young will not survive long at all without proper treatment.
2006-10-09 07:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by lunarbuni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put up notices everywhere like outside of grocery stores and at the pet store if they will let you. You may get lucky and find someone who can care for them. Otherwise i'm afraid the outcome will be the alternative. Maybe you could find someone to watch them while you are at work or school and you can care for them when you are at home. Kind of like a babysitter.
2006-10-09 07:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by miso1cat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one week is way too young to be without 24 hour care. Take them to a veterinarians office and see if they can help. My sister helped care for some 2 week olds when she worked at a local vet.
2006-10-09 07:37:22 · answer #4 · answered by Matt W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just found them, and if you've moved them, then put them back where you found them. Chances are that the mommy cat just was off trying to find something to eat so that she could nurse the kittens some more. Just place them back all huddled together just like you found them and they'll stay warm huddled together. Do it quickly though, so that the mommy cat doesn't think they're gone for good.
2006-10-09 07:31:59 · answer #5 · answered by ●Gardener● 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a Cat Retirement Home (I'm not making this up) on PCH in Newport Beach, north of Jamboree, if you're close. I imagine they'd be able to help you out with this...
I tried looking it up on www.yellowpages.com, but got no results. However, there are TONS of cats-only vet clinics. Call one, and ask for more info.
2006-10-09 07:42:58 · answer #6 · answered by Angela M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much, but you could sell them or give them to people you trust that want them so they can look after them and give them back to you when they re old enough to care for themselves.
2006-10-09 07:26:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have been reading and i found kittens to.. they are older but this might help. use kmr kitten powder and you can get this at petsmart or petco. you just have to get a eyedropper or a bottle and feed the kitten. give it lots of atention and warmth.
2006-10-09 07:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by shanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ohh maby u can find the kittens mom or someting. Or u can give it to your unkle or someting like that. Thats all i know.
2006-10-09 07:26:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL GIVE THEM AWAY OR SELL THEM IN LIKE A BOX ON THE STREET OR SOMETHING. I WISH I COULD HAVE THEM i HAVE 1 CAT BUT LIVE ALL THE WAY IN NY. WELL GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-10-09 08:39:21 · answer #10 · answered by rebeandphantom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋