Kittens for Christmas?

[glynndah]

Apparently, I'll be getting two new kittens in a couple of days. This was posted on my son's Facebook page:


Well, if being snowed in is bad enough. I just found 2 lost kittens in my apartment. I guess bringing that cardboard box in the house was a big mistake.

He sounded a bit panic-stricken in his phone call. He's snowed in with two kittens, no cat food or cat litter and very few options at the moment.

 

[Handley_Page]

and the nearest shop is miles away.
Sympathy.

 

[glynndah]

and the nearest shop is miles away.
Sympathy.

From what he has in his pantry at the moment, I guess the kittens will be dining on bean with bacon soup. He's still working on the litter box issue.

 

[sr71plt]

If you can find them homes, you're likely to remember this as a special Christmas--not the least with the pride at the effort your son is making.

 

[glynndah]

If you can find them homes, you're likely to remember this as a special Christmas--not the least with the pride at the effort your son is making.

He lives in an apartment complex for people with special needs and senior citizens. Pets are allowed and there's a very helpful office staff to assist the residents.

If not, I told him we could take them. I really don't need any more cats.

 

[Cruel2BKind]

try scrambled eggs.

Good digestible protein. I've heard of it done before when no milk or kitty food is available.

 

[glynndah]

try scrambled eggs.

Good digestible protein. I've heard of it done before when no milk or kitty food is available.

No eggs, either, and he's snowed in. The food won't be such a problem. His other opinion is instant oatmeal. Kitten will eat a number of things. The litter will be more of a problem. I suggested a pan of shredded paper if going door to door doesn't yield a kindly soul with cat litter to spare.

 

[3113]

Shredded newspaper is a good idea for the litterbox. And doesn't he have any canned tuna or salmon? Don't know how old the kittens are but they might be able to eat that.

And yeah, I'd knock on all the neighbors doors and see what can be found. One never knows where one might find a spare bag of kitty litter or a can of cat food.

 

[glynndah]

Update: From a phone call a few minutes ago.

"I have good news and bad news".

"What's the good news?"

"I found a home for the black kitten. The one I called Blackie. Someone's going to take it."

"Great. What's the bad news?"

"I can't find the other kitten."

"In your apartment?"

"No. It got loose somewhere in the apartment building."

"Leave it alone."

"Oh."

So, for now, the kitten crisis has been averted.

 

[Handley_Page]

Be sure to tune in later for another episode of

"

Here, Kitty Kitty. . .​

"

 

[glynndah]

Be sure to tune in later for another episode of

"

Here, Kitty Kitty. . .​

"

I am happy to report this little drama has ended. Both kittens have been found and have found homes. My son was much relieved.

 

[JAMESBJOHNSON]

I had a similar problem. A cat got inside my garage and had kittens.

What I did was put food in a pie pan, outside the garage, and leave the garage door raised enough for the cats to come and go. When the kittens were big enough (and outside eating) I lowered the door, then put food out occasionally. Now not at all.

I did the same with my kids. They were welcome to come over on Sundays, to eat and do laundry.

 

[Handley_Page]

I am happy to report this little drama has ended. Both kittens have been found and have found homes. My son was much relieved.

Oh good. I'd hate to think of an animal needlessly hurt.

 

[glynndah]

Oh good. I'd hate to think of an animal needlessly hurt.

That would not have been a problem. I'd already agreed to give them a home here.

 

[3113]

That would not have been a problem. I'd already agreed to give them a home here.

I think Handley was referring to the kitten wandering about on its own in a strange apartment building.

I'm so glad they have safe, warm, loving homes.

 

[glynndah]

I think Handley was referring to the kitten wandering about on its own in a strange apartment building.

I'm so glad they have safe, warm, loving homes.

It's a "pet-friendly" building, but your concern is appreciated.