The other day, the girls heard a loud meowing come from the back of the shop. It didn't take long to discover it was not coming from any of our cats, but a very small kitten. They tried to catch it, but with all the poison ivy, it was a limited access sort of thing.
The next morning, the girls and Al put out a small animal trap with food in it and by afternoon, we were able to catch the poor little guy.
He was terrified! He was crying so loudly. We set up the cage for him with a litter box and bowls of food, but since it was the sabbath we had to wait until after sundown to go to the store and purchase food and milk for it.
When Al returned, we gave the kitten - named Smokey - some milk in a bowl as well as some soft kitten food. The poor thing was so hungry and did drink the milk as well as eat some solid food. My guess is he is about 4-5 weeks old. How he found his way to our shop, I have no clue.
He is a friendly little guy and purrs quite loudly when you hold him. When he is pet, he lifts up to the hand to enjoy every minute of it. We plan to take the kitten to the vet tomorrow to make sure he is okay and get a verification of approximate age. Then we will take care of him.
The kids know that he could belong to someone else, though they are excited and want to keep him. Remembering Torah principles is at the top of our list. We are taking care of this cat knowing full well someone might be by asking about it.
A friend told me that animals like kittens, especially unintentional ones, are not searched out when they disappear. It makes sense. We have noticed that a neighbor up the road has kittens but I have not seen any this small. How he came this distance as young as he is baffles us.
But he is safe and will be loved here...except by the other cats. LOL
He is really a cute little guy! Such a nice color! (It is a male, correct?)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time in Kentucky! ~Aunt M
I've heard about people who drop unwanted pets near homes, hoping that the owners will rescue the pets.
ReplyDeleteAgree.
DeleteI was thinking the same thing anonymous just commented. Thanks for caring for it!
ReplyDeleteSo many Anonymous comments. I have no clue who is who.
DeleteHis belly is swollen. They will treat for worms and parasites. He’s adorable otherwise. I like his markings.
ReplyDeleteHe saw the vet today. They gave him dewormer. He is about 6 weeks old.
DeleteHe’s tiny! 6 weeks is just before all the fun playfulness.
Deleteare your other cats fixed? Probably want to get him fixed if he stays.
ReplyDeleteYes. We have them all fixed.
DeleteAwe poor baby.. all of our cats here in Montana came to us .. pretty sure people just drop them off.
ReplyDeleteMy thinking too.
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