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EverHopeful

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6. Wish you guys a happy journey together

Wed Oct 2, 2024, 08:39 AM

Oct 2

Once "fostered" (yes, he was a failed foster) a little lost kitten about Merlin's age and it took him a long time to figure out how to eat. It wasn't until he pulled so hard on the formula nipple that all the formula spilled onto his face that he said, okay, let's see about that Gerber meat stuff you always offer on your fingers.

He was found in the woods with his deceased mom and another deceased litter mate. The vet said he had every parasite known to felines and he was so malnourished and dehydrated that he really didn't think he'd make it but we took shifts to medicate and bottle feed and he was with us for many happy years.

Always look forward to your stories about the kitties.

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Merlin just had his first vet visit [View all] Siwsan Oct 2 OP

How in the world do you feed a 3 week old kitten? I apologize if it's a dumb question. Diamond_Dog Oct 2 #1

I use an eye dropper and a bottle Siwsan Oct 2 #5

What excellent and welcome news! 3catwoman3 Oct 2 #2

I wonder why he was all alone? biophile Oct 2 #3

Aww, it's wonderful to start the day out with such great news. TexasTowelie Oct 2 #4

Wish you guys a happy journey together EverHopeful Oct 2 #6

I am excited about going on this journey with you and Merlin. Polly Hennessey Oct 2 #7

Glad to hear he's healthy! CaptainTruth Oct 2 #8

Merlin Jean Genie Oct 2 #9

my dad dropped off a 4 week old kitten on his parents. he was weened i guess. cutest little baby. pansypoo53219 Oct 2 #10

The story of another Merlin... PatrickforB Oct 2 #11

What a brave kitten! Dear_Prudence Oct 2 #13

I'm thrilled to hear Merlin is healthy! ShazzieB Oct 2 #12

I have so much love and respect for you. scarletlib Oct 2 #14