April 5, 2007

On my way home just now,

WP called to tell me that she saw this very young and weak-looking kitten who'd appeared out of the blue at her void deck, what should we do with it, lest some ignorant folks get hold of it and possibly abuse it?

So I met up with WP when I got home but the kitten had disappeared from where it was last seen. We walked around the area for a while and suddenly WP spotted it! She was huddled up, right smack in the middle of the road which leads into a multi-storey carpark, with cars plying to and fro. She was just huddled there in a small furry ball, seemingly too weak to move anymore. Our hearts almost missed a few beats .... if WP didn't spot her and she stayed there just a few more minutes longer, the next car will surely drive right over her...

So we scooped her up and once again, were left standing with the question - what do we do now?? After looking around for her mom and then thinking it over, we walked her to this part of our neighbourhood where this auntie feeds her group of stray cats, all of them sterilised. We were hoping we meet auntie there but we were told she had already come and could have gone off to another area.

Our little kitten looked weak, so we got a packet of wet food and started to feed her. Initially she refused but soon after, with little morsels placed into her teeny mouth, she bucked up and started nibbling on her own. We then gave her water and it was obvious it must have been a long while since she last drank. She just huddled over the water bowl and drank her fill.



After awhile, we brought her nearer to the other adult cats who were snoozing at their corner and placed her on the ground near them. They were curious. 2 came near and sniffed her out, while one looked from a distance. All seemed neutral if not friendly, no signs of hostility. Maybe they know that she is unwell and they welcome her into their presence. We will check on her tomorrow.

I know there are many kittens and cats out there for adoption, but if you can take welcome this kitten into your home and care for her, do email us at projectjkteam@yahoo.com.sg



Btw, Ruby is currently now at her new foster home, possible her forever home. We will update more on her very soon. Thank you A for passing on the appeal for Ruby and thank you R for all the time you've taken to make the arrangements for Ruby and for linking us up with Ak. And thank you so much Ak for welcoming Ruby into your home!

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