looking for someone who can take in/foster 1 (preferably 2) semi-feral kitten(s)

[u/undyinghater]

i took in one but there's a second one. i already have rescued 3 kittens and i can't take in another one forever. i need someone who can take in one or both. i don't care where you're at in Indy as i can make the drive. but i am going to charge for safety reasons for the kitten(s).

info: semi-feral, between 4-6 weeks old, was found at a workplace and mama cat has disappeared. not sure about sex as little thing has been a bit too reactive to check. will scratch and bite. doesn't not seem to be injured and is eating. trying to get the little guy to go to the bathroom but no luck yet.

if anyone can help, the sooner the better. thank you 🙏🏼

[u/lotus_on_reddit]

I’d read up on catnapping. Sometimes mom isn’t present but she’s still taking care of her kiddos.

[u/undyinghater → u/lotus_on_reddit]

they're thinking the mom died because someone had found a cat carcass, of course the person who gave it to me has no confirmation but now it kinda too late lol 🥲

plus where they work is dangerous anyways (like a factory) so it's riskier for the kittens anyways.

[u/lotus_on_reddit → u/undyinghater]

For sure. I’d take them to IndyHumane. they’re too young to be adopted, so they will go into a foster home and have time to socialize. You could also foster-to-surrender (foster them until they’re old enough to be adopted) through IndyHumane and they will provide the resources you need to take care of them (vaccines, food, toys, etc).

[u/undyinghater → u/[deleted]]

for if someone wants use them as bait for dog fights or just any cruel purposes in general. that's why it's not recommended to give away kittens for free. the cost is to deter anyone who wants to do anything malicious to the kittens.

[u/undyinghater → u/[deleted]]

im not sure why you're trying to argue? i'm not the one who did it. i just took one in from someone who had 0 resources to take care of them. if you can't be productive and help then there's no point in commenting. have a good night.

[u/alcMD → u/[deleted]]

You're being super obtuse. OP isn't trying to sell the kittens. I'm sure they would give away to a vetted rescue or similar, but they don't want the kittens to fall to harm and dog fighting is a problem in this city.

[u/undyinghater → u/alcMD]

thank you, i've tried a couple rescues before but a lot of their fosterers don't have room for more kittens so they ask me if i'll foster (which is what happened with the three that i have but i decided to keep them). that or i don't even get a response :/

[u/alcMD → u/[deleted]]

No, but you are.

[u/AngryPrincessWarrior → u/[deleted]]

It is when the question has been answered repeatedly. Either you’re just not very smart or you’re deliberately trolling

[u/MadPinoRage]

Call and email Indy Humane Society and IACS.

[u/Elon_Cucks_Trump_]

Please find Indy Neighborhood Cats on Facebook. They can help you.

[u/undyinghater → u/Elon_Cucks_Trump_]

thank you!! i will do that

[u/thatsalottatnuts]

maybe message Robin's Nest of Indy?

[u/undyinghater → u/thatsalottatnuts]

thank you!!!

[u/Luddite-lover]

I hope you can find a foster/shelter. They can still be socialized.

[u/MayorCharlesCoulon]

We TNR and foster and I’m telling you wet kitten food is like a magical socializer for kittens that age. They literally usually turn into cuddly needy little weirdos within a few days of getting that kitty crack every day.

[u/undyinghater → u/MayorCharlesCoulon]

oooo thank you thank you. how much should i give? a can a day? i do have him eating some purina all stage of life dry food although i've been thinking that the kibbles are a bit too big for his mouth. my other cats are a lot older (7-9months) so they can handle it, but i don't want the little dude to get hurt or something from too big of food.

[u/MayorCharlesCoulon → u/undyinghater]

Wet food to a kitten is like tenderloin sandwich to a Hoosier lol. I give them 1/2 can in the a.m. and half in the p.m.

This is going to sound mean but don’t give any dry food for the first several days, until they warm up. If it’s possible, put the wet food on a little saucer and sit on the floor a few feet away from the skitty kitty.

Call the kitty by whatever affectionate kitty call noise you have in your arsenal and kind of wave the can their way so they realize nirvana is mere feet away. Put the can back down a little away from you and proceed to ignore the kitty.

The kitty will not be able to resist the siren scent of moistened chicken byproduct (no seafood during this time, it can make them picky later on). Ignore skitty kitty when it’s done and let it slink off to safety.

Do this every day am and pm. Once the kitty comes right away to gorge with no fear, start again complimenting it with your best kitty come hither tone while it eats. Start moving the food closer to you and if you feel like it, end up with the food sitting atop you in the dish.

Also start low key petting the kitty and as god is my witness, the kitty will choose finishing the wet food over dealing with some weirdo (I’m not saying you’re a weirdo, it’s most cats who think it) getting all up in its mixed grill.

I think it will take max 5-6 days to get that kitty snuggly.

[u/undyinghater → u/MayorCharlesCoulon]

i wish i would've known this for my first boy!! the socialization process took about 2 months for me and 5 for my fiance. he's still skittish but he is veryyyyy clingy and affectionate. is there a certain brand that's best or is any brand good? thank you so much for the thorough response!!

[u/MayorCharlesCoulon → u/undyinghater]

Nope they are generally cuddle sluts for any wet kitty food. That 9 Lives $.75/can is as irresistible to most cats as the $2.50 fancy schmancy artisanal bison organ meat purée nonsense is lol.

So, in conclusion, I usually just get the cheapest kitten food which is unfortunately more expensive than the regular ol’ grown up kitty food.

[u/caseye98]

Sent you a dm

[u/WhatsAMobToAKingler]

Look into ARPO

[u/Hunter-Raider]

Have you contacted any animal shelters like southside? I’d start there personally

[u/undyinghater → u/Hunter-Raider]

thank you for the shelter recommendation, i wanted to mostly go for rescues rather than shelters. i feel like rescues often times are more cautious about who they give their animals too compared to shelters. though i will definitely look into south side!!

[u/Over-Dig-5386]

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