The dog crate should work fine. I used them before I found cages to be easier to deal with as far as cleaning went. Maybe you can get the kitten a cozy bed to sleep in. The tricky part will be getting the kitten into the crate now. A large blanket over him/her could be used to grab up the little 'pit viper', and then it can be contained. I'd let the kitten be for a day or so after the big scare! Laura, I'm hoping Wally's not feral....he's such a handsome kitten.