rescued kittens

[WhispersOfTheWind]

yesterday upon arrival at petsmart i noticed people standing around a cardboard box. i thought maybe someone was giving away kittens/puppies. when i approached the box i saw 4 screaming/crying maybe 4 week old kittens! (they have no milk teeth)
The rescue organization that was there couldn't take them and said that shelters were likely to euthanize them since they need bottlefeeding and lots of care. Some lady said she ''found'' them and brought them to the store but I'm really questioning her story I think she took them away from the mother. seems unusual for strays to have kittens this time of year. she didnt stick around long either, probably disappeared a minute or two after i said i'd take them. the man from the rescue picked out the formula and bottle that i needed for them. he said he can help find them homes in a few weeks when they are adoptable. his rescue drives about 160 miles to this petsmart location for their adoption events! another lady from the rescue is trying to get me in contact with someone who she says knows vets that will work pro bono. i really hope that comes through!
these poor kittens were wet (from being sat in a box with canned food) and freezing cold. one was lifeless. i got them home right away and dried them off and started feeding them. the little runt bottle feeds but the other three were able to lap up the formula on their own, and then a second one ended up needing to be bottle fed. i've been able to get them all to go potty several times, and just started giving them pedialyte today with the formula because they started to develop diarrhea. they just had canned kitten food which they really loved, even the two who were bottle fed were able to eat this by themselves. a family friend who has hand raised other orphaned animals gave me advice on how to properly care for them. i guess i'm a substitute mommy for now! if any one wants a kitten or two..or four when they are old enough i am located in noVA.

(i filled water bottles with warm water and filled ziploc bags with latex gloves full of uncooked rice warmed until i was able to buy them a heating pad that's under their container now)
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[kamakazee82]

ERMAGERD! the orange creamcicle kitty *huggles* looks like my late cat *pouts*

i'm too far away to help personally (and my current cat is ONE CAT cat to the max and would KILL me lol ) but i'll put the word out to my peeps in your area

[kakenterprise]

I had to go aww out loud.  It's really amazing that you were there at the right time.  Thanks so much for helping out these little kittens. I would have done the same thing if I was you and they look adorable.  I really hope everything works out and your able to find them some great homes.
Is that your kitty behind the kittens?

[kiwimlp]

Aww, they are such sweeties!  That was so nice of you to take them on

[WhispersOfTheWind]

kamakazee82 - thank you.  i appreciate it
kakenterprise - it was meant to be i never go to the petsmart closest to my house but did for some reason yesterday.   that's my 11.5 year old behind the kittens   he hisses at them but is very curious. 

[Eviecorn]

Awww, cute little babies!  So kind of you to take care of them. 

[kaoskat]

That's awesome of you to take them on. Bottle babies can be tons of fun but they are also tons of work. They are ultra lucky you came along willing to take them on!

[Sumire]

How wonderful of you and how fortuitous that you were there!  Those poor babies!  I'm sure they are happy in your loving warm home and I hope they will all find forever homes!  Those pictures make me want to snuggle my kitty but she doesn't like being held... perhaps I'll snuggle my husband's cat as he's always up for cuddles. ^_^

[zabe77]

So glad you were there to step in, terrible that someone would do that... Thank you so much for being there for the kittens, I hope they find good homes quickly once they are ready!

[kittybethy]

So cute!! I love them!!

  I rescued 2 kittens in Arkansas 10 years ago and they are still with me today!

[LunaDehligt]

oh my god they are so cute, but do not understand why you do so because you leave no babies alone and I am a cat lover o_o

[Majesty]

Aww, so cute.  My heart breaks at the thought of someone euthanasing them merely for the fact that there's no place for them.  At least the owner didn't leave them on the side of the road like some heartless people would.  I'm too far away but I do hope you find homes for them.  I love cats. 

[melodys_angel]

Adorable!

Im glad tht those kitties have found a temporary home with you

[Flitter]

D'aww baby kitties! You are so sweet to take care of them.
Lol at the eyes glaring in on your 3rd pic

[TrixieStix]

Cuuuuuuute!!!

It's wonderful that you stepped in for these little ones. It's hard work but my goodness their faces are full of appreciation.  You'll find homes with the right people for these cuties, but congrats on being a substitute mommy.