People make me sick
04/05/05 01:40 PM |
Animals
Okay some of you have probably heard the kitten
story, but for those who haven't here it is:
This little guy was discovered in a plastic bag inside of a paper bag by the garbage can behind Mike and Amy's house in North Minneapolis. So I volunteered to take care of him.
He seems to be doing well but has been reluctant to eat despite being very hungry (he was try to nurse from Pika who was more than willing but unable). But after a trip to the vet we are now eating a bit better. He seems to be okay with formula from a little syringe (like what you get wormer in). We're guessing he's probably about 2-3 weeks old, but as I said seems to be in good shape all things considered. The girl at the vet thinks he'll do just fine.
That was the story as of Sunday night. I took Monday off to feed and take care of the little bugger and he seems to be doing quite well. He's been eating much better now that he (and I) have the hang of the syringe. I'm a bit worried about leaving him alone for so long today, but I'm leaving work at 2 to go home and check on him. Tomorrow my aunt has volunteered to stop and check on him since she doesn't work. We'll have to see what Thursday and Friday bring.
Yesterday was an interesting experience for me. I must say that after yesterday I don't think I'll have any problem changing baby diapers. You would not believe the crap that came out of that kitten yesterday. And the stuff will not come out of fur.
But he seems much stronger already. You should see him walking around the bathroom rug. There's a general consensus that it is a boy. So his name is most likely going to be Rocky because he's a little fighter.
Check back later for updates and hopefully some more pictures and maybe video.
This little guy was discovered in a plastic bag inside of a paper bag by the garbage can behind Mike and Amy's house in North Minneapolis. So I volunteered to take care of him.
He seems to be doing well but has been reluctant to eat despite being very hungry (he was try to nurse from Pika who was more than willing but unable). But after a trip to the vet we are now eating a bit better. He seems to be okay with formula from a little syringe (like what you get wormer in). We're guessing he's probably about 2-3 weeks old, but as I said seems to be in good shape all things considered. The girl at the vet thinks he'll do just fine.
That was the story as of Sunday night. I took Monday off to feed and take care of the little bugger and he seems to be doing quite well. He's been eating much better now that he (and I) have the hang of the syringe. I'm a bit worried about leaving him alone for so long today, but I'm leaving work at 2 to go home and check on him. Tomorrow my aunt has volunteered to stop and check on him since she doesn't work. We'll have to see what Thursday and Friday bring.
Yesterday was an interesting experience for me. I must say that after yesterday I don't think I'll have any problem changing baby diapers. You would not believe the crap that came out of that kitten yesterday. And the stuff will not come out of fur.
But he seems much stronger already. You should see him walking around the bathroom rug. There's a general consensus that it is a boy. So his name is most likely going to be Rocky because he's a little fighter.
Check back later for updates and hopefully some more pictures and maybe video.
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