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73. love love love to little sam

Tue May 7, 2013, 09:02 PM

May 2013

we just briefly fostered a found litter of 5 babies about 3 weeks of age. They need a LOT of attention at this age!!

Keep her always with you, if you can, in a pocket or little kitty-body sling. Lots of touching, essential for her development. We bottle fed the babies and I'd recommend it because when they would latch on and suck it seemed to make a huge difference. With five it was hard to exclusively bottle feed but one would be easier. Takes some patience/practice to help them get latched on to the nipple.

Best chance of survival if you mimic as closely as possible the mother-care.

Sorry for all the unsolicited advice ! But we said goodbye to these babies only two days ago and I miss them so much, it's still very fresh. They went to a shelter to be fostered and then adopted (we couldn't keep them here b/c of other animals). Still I keep worrying. Love love love love and belly rubs. Belly rubs good for digestion. Yogurt mixed in formula or w/a little honey also good.

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Need good thoughts for my new 3-week old kitten, Sam [View all] joeybee12 May 2013 OP

good luck to her Enrique May 2013 #1

Hurrah for Sam..and for you. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2013 #2

awwww! bunnies May 2013 #3

You are a sweetheart for rescuing Sam! yellerpup May 2013 #4

Wishing the best for her and a long, alsame May 2013 #5

Awwwr. Keep treating, feeding and loving her... Triana May 2013 #6

Bless you for taking care of the little one. MadrasT May 2013 #7

Strong vibes miss kitty Sam's direction... Tikki May 2013 #8

Goodness and love get the red out May 2013 #9

very strong and loving healing vibes coming to sam from my own little ones, who are wishing her niyad May 2013 #10

All the best to Sam! LancetChick May 2013 #11

She still needs milk at that age. The vets have a kitten formula or if you can't get it Cleita May 2013 #12

I have the kitten milk replacement also... joeybee12 May 2013 #20

Sending healing vibes Sam's way! City Lights May 2013 #13

Sending positive vibes for your kitteh Politicub May 2013 #14

<<>>>> snagglepuss May 2013 #15

Good luck to you both. mgc1961 May 2013 #16

Poor little kitty... Gormy Cuss May 2013 #17

Bless Your Heart titanicdave May 2013 #18

Awww ,.. so cute. polly7 May 2013 #19

Rescue Animals Rock! Gamecock Lefty May 2013 #21

Awww. Sweet baby! Hope she makes it! Arugula Latte May 2013 #22

What I have done that makes sick kittens come back is to act like I'm their mother lunatica May 2013 #23

Awww, what a little sweetie! LadyHawkAZ May 2013 #24

Good thoughts for your kitty and for you...we get attached so easily sunwyn May 2013 #25

more healing vibes to Sam magical thyme May 2013 #26

I have a rescue kitty I was told was a male, even the vet missed it, she was so emaciated. When I Mnemosyne May 2013 #27

What a blurry little cutie matt819 May 2013 #28

you can also try giving her Gerber baby food, the meats ZRT2209 May 2013 #29

make sure it's "baby's first" and not toddler food- they have spices and salt in the toddlers bettyellen May 2013 #65

We love you Sam! Metro135 May 2013 #30

She looks exactly like the 3 week old very sick kitten I once rescued from the middle of the road. MotherPetrie May 2013 #31

May your little Sammie be blessed and healed. meti57b May 2013 #32

Good luck to you and Sam. AnnieK401 May 2013 #33

Female black cats have been favorite companion libodem May 2013 #34

Bless you, Joeybee. I'm sure you're doing this, but hold her as much as you can and lick her often Booster May 2013 #35

Good luck, Sam! bluedigger May 2013 #36

You are good at this Joeybee MuseRider May 2013 #37

good thoughts and wishes for Sam CitizenLeft May 2013 #38

What a sweetie! TuxedoKat May 2013 #39

I was just at the vet last week with one of my kittehs . . . fleur-de-lisa May 2013 #53

I read that TuxedoKat May 2013 #96

White light, going her way! colorado_ufo May 2013 #40

awww get better soon sam! I have two little black kittens of my own :) CarrieLynne May 2013 #41

Good vibes incoming for Sam! Call Me Wesley May 2013 #42

Isn't it awesome how these babies are able to find just the right person? missingthebigdog May 2013 #43

Good vibes for Sam! Faux pas May 2013 #44

Hang in there Sweet Pea! Blue Owl May 2013 #45

Even with in that poor quality pic she looks like she's a cutie. Beacool May 2013 #46

Best wishes to Sam for a long, happy, and healthy life! AndyA May 2013 #47

Keep up the good work! Ednahilda May 2013 #48

Warm fuzzy hugs from my furry kids... a la izquierda May 2013 #49

I have a Sam (Samantha) cat too Freddie May 2013 #50

Vibes, vibes and more vibes . . . fleur-de-lisa May 2013 #51

Thinking good thoughts - really HARD!!! hamsterjill May 2013 #52

Awe! Aerows May 2013 #54

good on ya, joe navarth May 2013 #55

She's a little cutie. Granny M May 2013 #56

Lots of strong DU pet lovers... 99Forever May 2013 #57

(((vibes))) to Samantha and you for being a good hoomin! freshwest May 2013 #58

Vibes{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ The Velveteen Ocelot May 2013 #59

Best wishes for a healthy kitty LoveMyCali May 2013 #60

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl May 2013 #61

I think 4 weeks is a safer bet Warpy May 2013 #62

You & Samatha have all the good thoughts I can muster for you. EV_Ares May 2013 #63

Just a wee little kitty! ellie May 2013 #64

I just love black cats..... Hope Sam pulls through, I think she/he will!!!! secondwind May 2013 #66

On their way in abundance. SalmonChantedEvening May 2013 #67

i'm pulling for ya man, kittehs are man's real best friend :) dionysus May 2013 #68

STRONG Kitty vibes for Sam. If she's eating and purring you're in good shape. nolabear May 2013 #69

my last kitty was a Sammie LittleGirl May 2013 #70

Hang in there, Sam...things are going to get better! Lizzie Poppet May 2013 #71

get well sam Liberal_in_LA May 2013 #72

love love love to little sam Voice for Peace May 2013 #73

My rescues are joining with me to send lots of strength, warmth and love tpsbmam May 2013 #74

Thank God for people like you. 1620rock May 2013 #75

Sending good thoughts for Miss Samantha Tom Ripley May 2013 #76

. blkmusclmachine May 2013 #77

My tiny rescue kitten (found in a dumpster) grew up to be one of the Luminous Animal May 2013 #78

Thank you for rescuing this little creature. dem in texas May 2013 #79

black kitties rule. good speed for both of you, honey. roguevalley May 2013 #80

Her name is Samantha and you call her Sam -- that is so wonderful Samantha May 2013 #81

Good thoughts for Sammy. Brigid May 2013 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author rhett o rick May 2013 #83

People who rescue helpless little creatures Iwillnevergiveup May 2013 #84

Here's hoping you and Sam have many happy years.. agracie May 2013 #85

Awww! lib87 May 2013 #86

All of my kitteh's best to Sam, she will make it just fine DainBramaged May 2013 #87

Best of luck to her! RyanThomas May 2013 #88

Good thoughts on the way! Ferretherder May 2013 #89

lots of loving good vibes for Sam Bertha Venation May 2013 #90

So many good vibes for {{{{{{{{{{Sam}}}}}}}}}}}}}} OneGrassRoot May 2013 #91

I hope Sam's your buddy for many years to come! Greybnk48 May 2013 #92

How's your little girl this morning? Fla Dem May 2013 #93

Hugs!! shenmue May 2013 #94

Best advice (that helped with puppies): Keep Her Warm/Away from Drafts IdaBriggs May 2013 #95

Aww, what a sweetie she is.. virgdem May 2013 #97

((((HUGS)))) warrior1 May 2013 #98