Look at this little face. I believe he's about 6-ish days old in this photo. He came into my care when he was about 2 days old, his umbilical cord was still soggy and attached to his body. A good sam (GS) brought him into our clinic because he was left in the GS's garage when the queen moved the kittens. This kitten was ice-cold and barely moving. I spent the first 4 hours gently warming him to a point that his internal temp could handle KMR. I didn't think he'd survive but he made it through the first night demanding formula every 1.5 hours.
I know the world doesn't need more kittens. I really do know this and acknowledge it every time we have to euthanize part or a whole litter because of URIs or various medical issues. I hear the stories from the local shelters and no-kill facilities brimming full of kittens that few people want. I hear "everyone wants a kitten!" from those who have let their intact females out, coming back bulging with babies. The truth? Too many pets are euthanized. There aren't enough good homes that won't return them to the shelter as soon as they tire of the cat.
I had a hard time saying no to this little face, so he's getting a chance. His name is Ice Cube.
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