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Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
Tue Aug 15, 2023, 07:03 PM Aug 2023

I decided to err on the side of caution and bring Tudor and Bronwyn inside, tonight

Their mom is ignoring them and hasn't even nursed them, all day. I made them some slurry and it was obvious they were VERY hungry. She is taking care of the other two and I have no idea why she's ignoring these babies. I even put their bed right by the shelter, to no avail.

It's going down to the low 50's tonight and both kittens have been leaving the bed I made for them and wandering around the garden and yard, meowing loudly. That just seems like a huge risk. I put so much effort into saving Tudor, today, I don't want to risk something happening to him. They can spend the night in the playpen with a nice warm bed. I'll return to my usual kitten feeding schedule, which means less sleep but more peace of mind.

The weather will be really nice, tomorrow, so I'll take them back outside. If their mom continues to exclude them, I'll just have to take over. They won't be joining the inside kidcats. I'll just have to figure something out.

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I decided to err on the side of caution and bring Tudor and Bronwyn inside, tonight (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 2023 OP
Good luck with your kind effort on their behalf Raven123 Aug 2023 #1
Best wishes MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #2
I think that's a wise decision !! Karadeniz Aug 2023 #3
I am so sorry that their mom is ignoring them, but they are in your loving niyad Aug 2023 #4
What a wonderful thing to do! PittBlue Aug 2023 #5
Thank you republianmushroom Aug 2023 #6
Peace of mind... 2naSalit Aug 2023 #7
Sometimes mamas reject babies chowmama Aug 2023 #8
You are a kind,caring person wendyb-NC Aug 2023 #9
Making every moment count for these little ones. bee_peaceful Aug 2023 #10

chowmama

(508 posts)
8. Sometimes mamas reject babies
Tue Aug 15, 2023, 08:53 PM
Aug 2023

as I know you know.

We'll never know why, but at least we can take over. Thank the gods, you're there.

wendyb-NC

(3,804 posts)
9. You are a kind,caring person
Tue Aug 15, 2023, 09:36 PM
Aug 2023

The little Tudor and Bronwyn, will be safe from the harsher elements, tonight, due to your generous heart. Bravo!

bee_peaceful

(28 posts)
10. Making every moment count for these little ones.
Tue Aug 15, 2023, 09:56 PM
Aug 2023

Be patient. Your love and attention makes all the difference.

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