I need a lactating mama cat in CT...

[moosmom]

Okay, I know I said never again. But this precious baby was found in the gutter in the ghetto of Hartford. People just kept walking by looking at it. If these two boys hadn't brought her home to their mother, she would have died. Miracle (that's what I call her) is a beautiful tortie, approximately 3-7 days old. Diana, the woman whose boys took her in, had been getting up every 2 hours feeding Miracle with a syringe.

She's very beautiful and feisty as hell. I am so torn. I told Diana I'd take her home, get up with her every two hours, make her strong and get her spayed before returning her. The neighborhood is a slum and they already have a dog, fish and parakeets. I'm so afraid that one of the kids will accidentally let the cat out. It's not the kind of neighborhood I'd want her in.

I'll try and get some pictures. She's the size of my hand.

You can say "I told you so" now.

[lvpets2002]

Nope Donna this is all I can see is in your bigg heart.. Keep us posted & of course pics please..

[Catty1]

With it being "kitten season" the shelters may have many lactating moms with other kits...maybe check with them, or your vet.

[Husky_mom]

what I see is another tortie giving you a chance to spread the love...awwww.. she sounds like a real cutie.. and she happened to "land" in your hand for a reason

[Queen of Poop]

You know, those Bridge kitties of yours sure have a way of directing the needy ones to you don't they? They know that you won't say "NO" and that you'll do your best by these ones in need. You ROCK Donna!!!

[Freedom]

Sorry I didn't see this earlier in the day. I too think phoning around to the vets in the area will in you a momma cat. Check with the ER vets too.


No way I can say "told you so," not with my track record!

[pomtzu]

Well Donna - we're waiting for an update here.......( impatiently drumming fingers on desk)

What's the scoop??? Is you "is" or is you "ain't"??? taking care of a new little furball?

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh boy, I'm just seeing this. I am also curious about how the little one is doing.

[moosmom]

Little Miracle Phoenix is one week old today!!!!! She is doing fabulously! A real fighter with a voracious appetite.

I took her to the vet this morning because she hadn't pooped since Saturday. The last poo she did was 2" long!!!! It was painful for her because she cried out when it came out. The vet gave me some paste to put into her bottle that will dissolve in warm water to help keep her regular.

They checked her out and gave her an enema. Poor little girl had 9 little "marbles" of poo that were hard. She's eating more and sleeping more since. I'm feeding her every 4 hours up till I go to bed. Then we both sleep through the night. Her eyes are just starting to open up, about a couple more days. She's going to be fine.

HAPPY ONE WEEK BIRTHDAY BEAUTIFUL MIRACLE PHOENIX!!!!!

I'll try and get some pictures tomorrow. She's already down for the night. It's like having a baby all over again.


Oh Ellie,

By now you've figured out I IS feeding a lil furbaby. The next question is, " Am I or Ain't I keeping her??" No comment.

[pomtzu]

Oh Ellie,

By now you've figured out I IS feeding a lil furbaby. The next question is, " Am I or Ain't I keeping her??" No comment.

Hmmmm - I didn't ask that - but let me guess..... Do I get the old 3 guesses and the first 2 don't count???

Seriously tho - glad to hear that she appears to be thriving.

[momtomany]

Oh, I can't wait until we can see pictures. She is so lucky to have you. You are her momma now.