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Posted: 8/22/2018 9:53:55 AM EDT

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Chase—thank you.

We’ve had to do this once with a tiny stray & like others experienced, she was amazing.

Good job—please keep us posted.

Posted: 8/22/2018 10:44:25 AM EDT

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I figure the first time it downed the bottle it was actually hungry. The other times not so much.

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Sleeping 90% of the time and eating is pretty much all they do until their eyes open. The eyes should be opening any day.

Here is a good guide on Kitten Progression https://www.alleycat.org/resources/kitten-progression/

Posted: 8/22/2018 10:47:07 AM EDT

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you now have a cat.

they are ferocious killers

Posted: 8/22/2018 11:18:40 AM EDT

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I feel bad

I missed another one in a stack of rims right next to the one I found. I even looked but I didnt see it

I dont think that ones going to make it. Not moving much at all when we found it. I left it for the shop foreman to deal with.

Momma cat was a cunt to drop them in basically an enclosure waist high

Posted: 8/22/2018 1:43:35 PM EDT

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I feel bad

I missed another one in a stack of rims right next to the one I found. I even looked but I didnt see it

I dont think that ones going to make it. Not moving much at all when we found it. I left it for the shop foreman to deal with.

Momma cat was a cunt to drop them in basically an enclosure waist high

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You did everything you could given the information you had at the time. And you are still trying to help with the new discovery. Keep following the advice you are following already and even the new one can pull through.

Posted: 8/22/2018 1:45:38 PM EDT

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You did everything you could given the information you had at the time. And you are still trying to help with the new discovery. Keep following the advice you are following already and even the new one can pull through.

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Secretary snatched that one up

I gave her in the info I had and wished her good luck

Id imagine that one hasn't been fed much if at all.

Posted: 8/22/2018 3:48:31 PM EDT

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Secretary snatched that one up

I gave her in the info I had and wished her good luck

Id imagine that one hasn't been fed much if at all.

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Liquid and warmth is what one will need ASAP. Warmth being the biggest since it is already moving slow, if the body temp drops below 100 degrees they consider it hypothermic.

Is it possible the mother cat had the kittens in that enclosed space and maybe something happened to her? They seek out dark holes just big enough for the mother cat and away from everything else. Then once the kittens are big enough they will move them. They do this to protect the kittens as other tom cats will kill the kittens if they find them. It isn't likely that the mother cat dropped to kittens and just left them. If that is where she had them then there may be others. They will have litters of 4 to 6.

Posted: 8/22/2018 3:52:24 PM EDT

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Liquid and warmth is what one will need ASAP. Warmth being the biggest since it is already moving slow, if the body temp drops below 100 degrees they consider it hypothermic.

Is it possible the mother cat had the kittens in that enclosed space and maybe something happened to her? They seek out dark holes just big enough for the mother cat and away from everything else. Then once the kittens are big enough they will move them. They do this to protect the kittens as other tom cats will kill the kittens if they find them. It isn't likely that the mother cat dropped to kittens and just left them. If that is where she had them then there may be others. They will have litters of 4 to 6.

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We searched pretty good after finding the 2nd and didnt find any additional ones

These were in tractor rim stack separately, about waist high. No way to get out but going back up and out which I would be surprised if that were possible.

Almost as if the momma cat dumped them in separate stacks with quite a fall. Ive never seen momma cat around and Ive been keeping an eye out especially since finding them.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:06:54 PM EDT

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How's the one at home doing?

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:08:36 PM EDT

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Good

Gf is off today and taking care of it

Tmw we both work though. So I guess Ill come home from lunch and feed it and then again when whoever arrives first.

I figure that's still got to be better than what it had

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:12:07 PM EDT

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Sounds like you have a project on your hands if it really is that young

http://www.animalalliancenyc.org/wordpress/2013/05/what-to-do-and-not-do-if-you-find-a-newborn-kitten/

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I found two stray kittens when I was in 8th grade. The stray mother had been creamed by a car about 20 feet away. We raised them by hand and they were probably the coolest cats we ever had.

OP if you like cats and have the time it could be worth your while.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:25:09 PM EDT

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MYOB

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:28:25 PM EDT

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I just rubbed his belly and balls and he poo and peed at the same time

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Remember you have to lick his butthole to get him to poop!

I just rubbed his belly and balls and he poo and peed at the same time

Didn't even need to try any BBQ sliders.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:28:52 PM EDT

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Looks like you have a new helper for your next build.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:31:37 PM EDT

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Kitty will love you long time....

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:38:09 PM EDT

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Good on you op, but if some animal can't figure out how to shit with out me rubbing it's ass it's going to get pretty damn bloated before it croaks.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:39:57 PM EDT

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Good on you op, but if some animal can't figure out how to shit with out me rubbing it's ass it's going to get pretty damn bloated before it croaks.

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It's a survival strategy to keep predators from finding the kittens. Once they get a few weeks on them they shit just fine on their own.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:40:21 PM EDT

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Name him first thing, first. That will ensure he is yours. God sent him to you. Don't you live in an apartment? Shop and work kittah too. Perfect!

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:40:50 PM EDT

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Hopefully yours and the gal's new kittens turn out okay.

Feed him, keep him nice and warm, and make sure you help him go to the bathroom. He'll do good.

The secretary needs to keep her lil' guy warm asap. Food second, warm now.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:41:18 PM EDT

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Good on you op, but if some animal can't figure out how to shit with out me rubbing it's ass it's going to get pretty damn bloated before it croaks.

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Its actually not as bad as it sounds

He hasn't shit much at all

Hes def peed more. Its still a small amount

Hes the size of my hand or so, and my hands aren't big

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:41:20 PM EDT

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Momma dropped this one 3 rim stacks deep

makes me feel bad to leave something that young crying all day just to wait for its inevitable death since it couldn't get out

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You did right and know it. Keep him.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:42:22 PM EDT

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Chase45 you sir, are a mensch.

You saw what needed doing and you did it. That it involved intervening in the fate of a helpless being and hopefully saving it from the terrible fate of dying alone, hungry, thirsty, and terrified makes your action all the more notable.

I am rooting for the little one to make it.

And I will ask God to bestow on you and yours a special blessing.

Well done sir, well done indeed.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:43:23 PM EDT

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Good luck Chase.

Good on you for trying to help.

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Hey @WhiskersTheCat

I think this may be the cosmic karma equivalent of @EatWorkSleep Thor thread. We gotta an Arfdog. Gotta have an Arf kittah right? Get my drift?

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:44:56 PM EDT

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So Im trying not to name it just in case the worst happens

But yeah

How about some name suggestions

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:45:51 PM EDT

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Black cats are best cats.

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:46:58 PM EDT

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You have been chosen. Ceiling cat says you are worth.

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Posted: 8/22/2018 4:53:07 PM EDT

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Only one name for that kitten.

Rimz

Posted: 8/22/2018 4:53:11 PM EDT

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So Im trying not to name it just in case the worst happens

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Well, it's obvious he has touched your heart and you likely keep him. Show his little spirit respect. He DESERVES a name. That will get him familiar with you and him. You know, like a reason to fight!

Yeah I liked the earlier suggestion of "Steve" or a normal name as he said. Those are the funniest and most applicable names.

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:02:03 PM EDT

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Get replacement formula from the vet and follow instructions. Don’t use cow milk.

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:02:29 PM EDT

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Well, it's obvious he has touched your heart and you likely keep him. Show his little spirit respect. He DESERVES a name. That will get him familiar with you and him. You know, like a reason to fight!

Yeah I liked the earlier suggestion of "Steve" or a normal name as he said. Those are the funniest and most applicable names.

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Exactly. We called our little stray after the snail in Spongebob...Gary. He's a hoot.
Despite the ribbing you are getting, the underlying message in this thread is that you are a good guy for doing this, Chase45.

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:03:38 PM EDT

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Only one name for that kitten.

Rimz

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Lol that's not bad actually

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:09:04 PM EDT

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medicine dropper and warm milk, often.
Congratulations. Looks like a keeper.

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This, but not people milk. Kitten formula or goat milk in a pinch.

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:11:42 PM EDT

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hope kitteh is doing good. the picture of him sleeping is so cute.

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:12:40 PM EDT

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So Im trying not to name it just in case the worst happens

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Keep in mind he needs to be warm to hot, think north of 80 degrees F, if you can get him into the 90s he'll thank you.

Also, he'll be needing to eat every hour or two. This will slow down as he gets older, but expect him to be constantly hungry for the first few weeks.

After he eats, he needs his rear end stimulated. A warm wet wash rag will do the job well enough.

Kittens sleep a lot, grown cats do too. It's OK to wake him up to feed him on schedule. If you can't keep to the feeding every hour or two, you'll need some help. It's bad for them to miss more than a meal or two at that age.

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:13:06 PM EDT

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Lol that's not bad actually

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Only one name for that kitten.

Rimz

Lol that's not bad actually

Thjs is a Chase45 thread. The proper name would be Rimz Job

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:15:34 PM EDT

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Lol that's not bad actually

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Only one name for that kitten.

Rimz

Lol that's not bad actually

great name, especially since you gave it a rim job.

Good on you for helping it!!!

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:18:45 PM EDT

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Hoopty

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:24:29 PM EDT

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If going to give my cats extra treats and pets today in your honor. I'm glad their existence angers you so.

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Use it for target practice. Out of all the worthless animals on the planet, the cat is number one.

If going to give my cats extra treats and pets today in your honor. I'm glad their existence angers you so.

I join you Brandon in really spoiling my four rescue cats tonight in his honor as well. Hopefully, my four kitties will geometrically increase his anger too.

Certain threads really skyline the edgy Internet tough guys and ones involving kittehs are among them. The guy saved a kitten and I'm glad the overwhelming majority of the members here, like me, think that's a great thing.

You guys don't like cats, cool. There's a lot of other threads out there to be dicks. Shut your pie hole here and go find one. It's easy.

Shooting or drowning cats. Wow, what men.

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:26:22 PM EDT

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Hope it all goes well with the little one, Chase.

Posted: 8/22/2018 5:36:30 PM EDT

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Hey @WhiskersTheCat

I think this may be the cosmic karma equivalent of @EatWorkSleep Thor thread. We gotta an Arfdog. Gotta have an Arf kittah right? Get my drift?

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Good luck Chase.

Good on you for trying to help.

Hey @WhiskersTheCat

I think this may be the cosmic karma equivalent of @EatWorkSleep Thor thread. We gotta an Arfdog. Gotta have an Arf kittah right? Get my drift?

Definitely.