Kitten won't stop crying

Well I think it's great that you took the little one in CatLady. I get so aggravated at people that just dump them out and hope nobody sees them. They should be caught and taken to a dessert and dropped out to fend for themselves! A few months ago I took in a stray that was being used as a chew toy by the neighbors dog. She cried for a few days and soon enough she adapted quite well! LOL Here is a picture of her. Now she hangs right with me everywhere I go in the house. I couldn't get rid of her now for anyhting! I know, I know ,I've officially been SUCKERED!

People dump kittens like that hoping that a kind person with take them in and give them a home. It's the most unkind thing to do, as so many of them die from disease, predators or lack of care. I've never understood why people just don't get their pets spayed and neutered, so that there are no unwanted pets. I wish these people could be prosecuted and required to work in animal shelters as a penalty. Maybe that would open their eyes...and heart...but then again, some people are just stupid and unkind.

DOnt know but saddly they do! Good luck with placing it in a home!

poor kitten. I am glad you took her in. You are a true friend of cats. I glad there are people like you out there. People are so mean to cats and I don't know why. I love mine and they are so precious. I hope your kitten stops crying so much soon. I wish I was closer, I would take the little tyke. I am about ready for a kitten. lol.

Living out in the country, I have discovered that people are total IDIOTS when it comes to animals. I think if you were to meet the people that dump animals; they are self absorbed, self centered, egotistical jerks. These are the people that get an animal and either let it get pregnant because it would be cute to have puppies or kittens; or they could care less about that problem and just let the animal run around the neighborhood because it takes money and time to take the animal in to get spayed or neutered. Another hint for the kitten. If you have a hand held electric massager, plug it in and place it on low and set it in the bed with the kitten. It will mimic the "purr" of the mama cat and sooth the poor kitten's nerves and help it to sleep. Sometimes you can find the seats that vibrate at the thrift shop and that would be perfect! I know with the babies that I fostered that helped a LOT. Also if you can find a piece of fur to stretch over the thing along with the water bottle it should help stop the crying. You ARE NOT a fool! I find that the animal people in my life are loving, giving, caring people that won't let anyone suffer-including another animal! I am personally grateful that there are people in the world like you!!! It is the hard road, but it is the most gratifying road a person can take. And, if it makes you feel better, I have taken license plate numbers of people I have observed dumping animals...and turned the suckers in. I have had to testify in court and give depositions but it is worth the time and effort. The people have ended up with huge fines, probation, community service and an order to NEVER own another animal depending on the severity of the crime and how many times they have done the dumping.

You're so kind.You have done things for God.If everyone reveals his kindness what a marvelous world it will be.

Poor little thing. Wonder what happened to her mom? I'm glad you took her in though. You have a real kind heart and no wonder you call yourself CatLady OH!! You know what is good. I had this experience with a newborn kitten only about two or three days old (yes, was dumped on me)....I fixed up a rather large pet traveling case and lined it with a towel...since she, Sachiko was SO small, I placed a cardboard box into the traveling case and lined that with a towel as well...but to simulate the sound of the heartbeat of a mother cat, I read that placing a clock works...sort of like a calming effect on a kitten..it worked wonders Here's a picture of Sachiko when she was 17 days old...one of my favorites.

awwwww ! im glad that u keep her TheCatLady, im very glad =D i dont know why they did that, but they will pay for what they've done. as for u, i think its ur destiny to meet with her, u will never know if she might will become a great cat and could be one of the most u really love from ur other cats. coz somehow, i believe that we have a special love with our animals, and somehow i believe that there is a destiny for us to be their owner. like me n my cat, Puku..i would regretted it if i didnt take her 7 years ago. i found her in the ditch, couldnt get out of it coz she was too small, her age was about a week or two. she was trapped in the ditch for a whole day long, from morning to night without any1 was trying to save her. i was accidently accross near that street and i heard a baby cat was crying. i looked for her, trying to find her and yes i found her ! i have a good ears for a cat's crying gratefully..there i found her at the ditch, i cleaned her body and made her warm inside a box with a lamp in it..im very glad and grateful to Allah that i accrosed that street where i found her that time..she's one of the best for me now, she will always be the best because i love her so much..

My heart is breaking hearing this. I don't know what kind of people would do something like this. I consider myself to be the biggest cat lover in the world and I despise people that do this. You are doing a good thing by taking her in. I wish I could have done that. Hold her by your tummy while laying down. They love that. It is the warmth of your body that they feel it reminds them of their momma. I did that with my cat boots when he was a baby. They go right to sleep. Good luck!

That is terrible that someone would just dump such a young kitten. So people can be very cruel indeed. Just thank God there are people like you in the world that have a heart of gold. I love animals and we own three cats and two dogs. You are right the poor little thing would never have survived on its own at that age. It might be an idea to put an old teddybear in the kittens bed for company and I also read someehere that putting a small ticking clock in the bed as well, will help the kitten not feel as lonely. I don't know if this works but the ticking of the clock is supposed to make the kitten think it is another heartbeat. It is worth a try as I would say the kitten is missing its mother and brothers and sisters.

Try putting a warm bottle of water, or whatever you have that is warm in with the kitten. Mom's are warm. A little blanket. Maybe a toy. Also some people will put a ticking alarm clock in with the pet, it helps too. People dump animals because the don't want them, or can't afford them. 4 weeks is too soon to be away from the mother. Is the kitten drinking on her own? Just keep her warm. Sometimes taking them and wrapping them in a towel will help keep them warm too. Good luck, let us know how it goes.

I was just thinking about something I did with a tiny kitty I had once... I put her in a fanny pack and fastened it to me so she could be everywhere I was. She was cute.. showing her little head out of the open fanny pack.

Thank you for saving that poor little kitten. If all people are like you, no one will ever do such things as dumping a kitten. I know how hard to take care a 4 weeks old but I know, you will do anything to save her till you find her new home. What you're giving the kitten right now will never be forgotten, I know somehow, those kitten feels the same.

At four weeks she is lonely. You can try putting a shirt that you have worn in with her. There is a KMG Second step powder, that is much less expensive, but offers transitional nutrition. You can mix it with warm water and soften dry kitten food with it. We used to mix up about a 3/4 of a cup of food at a time. Mix up the KMR Second Step with nearly boiling water, then make a slurry with the dry food in a sealable container. Once it has soaked up the liquid and become a mush, you can seal it and refrigerate it. You can them portion out a few spoonfuls at a time and warm them on a plate for 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave, then offer it to the kitten. If you have leftover Second Step, you can offer it in place of water. Any extra nutrition at this point is gravy!

I've heard that with puppies they put an old fashion alarm clock with them, the ticking sounds like a heartbeat and it soothes them. Be sure to put some nice fluffy thing like a big plush animal or some soft blanket on top of it so they don't snuggle up to something cold and metallic. It's horrible that people dump kittens! I once had a little abondend kitty too, she was older though as someone had nursed her aswell. She was a college student and someone had put a bunch of newborn kitties on her doorstep. They must have known her for the catlover she as and she took them in. With the little funds and lots of love and effort she managed to save two of them. We took in one and even though she didn't want any money we did give her some and told her to use it for college and as a thank you for all the money, love and effort she had put into nursing her. She was a lovely cat and we had her for 10 years; not very old unforunatly but I am thankfull that I was able to give her 10 pleasent years.

Oh, poor baby. Everyone needs their mommy, and at 4 weeks, she probably still needed to be taught to use the litter box. Will none of your other cats foster her?

She's lonely and afraid! I used to breed cats and I've done my fair share of 'rescuing' so I hope I can help. I used to have an old teddy bear that I took some of the stuffing out of and replaced with a hot water bottle. I used it as a comforter for orphaned or rejected kittens. Nowadays they sell hot water bottles with furry covers or microwaveable heat pads or bags. I used to keep the kittens in a den-like box, inside a crate or carrier. Somewhere quiet where I thought a cat would choose. If it was a loner I'd put another kitten sized soft toy in. Usually an old cloth cat. If very young I'd groom them with a damp cloth to stimulate them after I'd fed them and when older if putting them to the litter box I'd lift them by the scruff of the neck just as their mum would carry them. When nursing them I'd hold them to my chest so that they could hear my heart-beat. I've even carried a kitten around in a shoulder bag with warm teddy to snuggle up to if I've been very busy. However that was one I had no intention of parting with, so I wanted her to bond with me. As I've always got more than one animal, I often found they'd 'adopt' the baby even if it was another species. Depending how young a kitten or litter was I used to stroke the kitten and then stroke the other animals to get them used to the scent, then I'd carefully introduce them. Often the sound of the kittens would attract them so the crate made sure they couldn't attack them. One of my German Shepherds was Mum to 5 abandoned kittens, without her help I'm sure we'd have lost them. Good luck with her, you are really great taking her in. I wish I knew why people are cruel enough to abandon an animal in this way, but I don't! and we are the ones who are supposed to be 'humane'

I've never understood why anyone would do that to a kitten or why, if you don't want kittens, why they don't get their cat fixed before it's too late.

I adopted one of my cats when he was only 4 weeks old. Now, I had to soak the food thoroughly by then, the other one was only 6 weeks old. So they couldn't eat normal hard cat food. Plus, the younger one got sick with some viral/eye infection. Eye herpes pretty much. And he had no appetite and I had to feed him every 1 1/2-2hrs all day everyday! I understand what you're going through, it's tough but she'll be fine. As long as you make sure that she eats at least 2x a day and does her business in the kitty litter.

It is not Okay to dump a kitten. Why not take the kitties to the Humane Society, or animal shelter? That is what I would do, they have people there that take very good care of kitties, and actively search for new homes for them:)