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🕑 Added 2015-09-11 22:34:56 +0000 UTC
So, this landed in my lap a few days ago. Not exactly a Lackadaisy post, obvious correlations aside, but I thought some of you might be interested...or maybe even have some experienced advice. My neighbors found her seemingly abandoned near their workplace and, probably knowing that I couldn't say no, they brought her to me.
Right now, I'm just doing my best to keep her alive...which requires a remarkable amount of effort considering she's a squeaky jellybean with legs. She needs formula feedings every 1-2 hours, day and night, needs a lot of monitoring even when sleeping because she can't yet regulate her body temp, and has already been back and forth to the vet numerous times for what may or may not be a coccidia infection. Then there are the fleas, who must be dealt with before they cause anemia, and who must be dealt with manually because she's too little for chemical treatments. It's like a houseflies and chopsticks level challenge.
Anyway, I'm trying to find some sort of experienced foster situation to get her into given that I haven't done this before with unweaned kittens and because the time investment pretty much amounts to "all of it." No luck just yet.
Not holding out a heck of a lot of hope that she'll make it either. They're so fragile at this age, and even moreso when the mother isn't around. I'm doing the best I can, though.
Many thanks to PhoKadat (who happens to be a nearby patron and friend) for coming to the rescue with supplies when I was too tired to drive...and for lending some extra hands toward resolving the near calamitous flea bath situation.
Comments
GracieV
Paw prayers for the little one! No matter what happens you gave her love and care and a chance. <3
Erika Hapke
Oh Tracy - I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll keep sending lots of love and healing energy her (and your!) way, but if she doesn't pull through, just know that you did everything you possibly could. I've had a few heartbreaks trying to save injured and sick animals, but it's always worth the effort, no matter what the outcome.
