A New Rescuer�s First Day With Her Kitten (Lilian Tong�s)

Thanks for the reply. The links were of great help! I vaguely remember reading those but forgot about it. The two kitties in the picture look like the Blueys!

Before I read your email I went out to get some stuff for kitty; feeding bottle, kitty litter and milk powder at a nearby pet shop (it wasn’t Pets Own or Toplife because I read your email a little later, and if my poor memory could recall, the shop didn’t have those brands so I bought something called Nicki)

I tried to feed her by putting a towel on my lap and stroking her back gently to try and encourage her to drink. Alas, she only drank about 10 drops and then refused to drink any more. I’m not sure if it’s my feeding technique or the milk isn’t tasty enough or she’s just not that hungry. I then tuck her back into the box. I checked if she had teeth..AND SHE DOES! I don’t know why I didn’t think of checking it earlier. That would mean I’ve underestimated her age I think..yikes!) I also gave her some water, but like the milk, she only took 3 reluctant slurps.

So now she’s back in the box, sleeping like the baby she is. Perhaps she’s just tired after all so maybe I should wait till she mews a little more to give a clear indication that she’s hungry.

Thanks for the kind offer on�subsidizing, however, I do think I can handle it at the moment. I’m just worried for the kitty should Monday come and I won’t be in the apartment. Will she be able to handle a few hours alone? Perhaps I need to get a toy..

As for tomorrow, I thought of bringing her to the vet in Jalan Gasing. I stay in Ara Damansara and that’s the only vet I know because a friend of mine used to bring her doggie there. Would there be any other vets you can recommend for her? I want to keep all alternatives in mind.

I’ve attached three pictures of the yet-to-be-named kitty. I’ve put her in a box with a little lamp next to her to give her warmth. Added the hot water bottle and gloves just now, she’s been asleep since 10.20pm, cuddling up to my old pair of trousers and shirts.

Phew, it’s such a long email..It’s been ages since I last typed something like that other than work

P/S. Just before I sent this email I checked on her again. She seemed to be weak/tired? and I’m worried about the fact that she’s not eating.. I woke her up just now because she seemed to be dazed and not moving but when I took her out she was able to walk. Now she’s back in the box again, eyes semi closed.

I really appreciate the time you will take to read this email, I’m terribly sorry if it’s so long and windy! I need to learn to summarize

Lilian