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Siwsan

(27,419 posts)
3. It was a massive leap of faith
Wed Aug 23, 2023, 07:59 AM
Aug 2023

During the pandemic. I found a litter of 4 kittens and took them in. I had zero idea what I was doing so I relied on others for help, and not only those I personally know, but the great people on DU. I kept 2 and a friend took 2. A year later, another litter. All have homes. Same thing with another litter, a year later. All adopted and Arthur stayed with me.

Now I think the word is out on the kitty cat telegraph that food and a baby sitter are available at that corner house. It's getting harder to find people to adopt the kittens so I'm HOPING to get them spayed/neutered and let them stay in the shelters I'm gathering. The kittens will be easy but it's the older, trap shy cats that are a problem.

I'm not the only one in the neighborhood who feeds them. I might be the only kitten day care.

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Did you just jump into this one day? ggma Aug 2023 #1
It was a massive leap of faith Siwsan Aug 2023 #3
Wow. That's impressive. You are all in for the kitties. Raven123 Aug 2023 #9
I think that mom's objections to you wnylib Aug 2023 #2
I think that's the situation Siwsan Aug 2023 #4
Try terramycin Bayard Aug 2023 #5
That's what I bought. Siwsan Aug 2023 #7
About the mom: AverageOldGuy Aug 2023 #6
Hopefully trap. Siwsan Aug 2023 #8
If you ever decide to monetize and start your own rescue I'd happily donate. littlemissmartypants Aug 2023 #13
I was told by our local humane society the best bait are Vienna sausages TexLaProgressive Aug 2023 #14
some info Jean Genie Aug 2023 #10
Thanks! Siwsan Aug 2023 #11
Blessings to you and the kittehs!!! Goddessartist Aug 2023 #12
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