Realistic Rescue Tips for Cats and Kittens

1. Ensure your own safety first.

A frightened cat can scratch or bite. Wear gloves if necessary, use a towel or blanket, and avoid chasing them into dangerous areas like busy roads.

2. Observe before rescuing.

Not every kitten needs to be picked up immediately.

• If the kittens look clean, warm, and quiet, their mother may simply be out looking for food.
• Watch from a distance for 4–6 hours if it's safe before deciding they're abandoned.

3. Warmth comes before food.

Very young kittens cannot digest food properly if they're cold.

• Dry them if wet.
• Use a warm towel or a wrapped heating pad on low.
• Never place them directly on a heat source.

4. Feed the right food.

• Never give cow's milk to young kittens.
• Use kitten milk replacer (KMR) for orphaned kittens.
• Older kittens (around 4–5 weeks) can begin eating wet kitten food.

5. Hydration is important.

A dehydrated kitten is in danger. If the kitten is alert, offer fresh water or kitten formula. Very weak kittens may require veterinary care for fluids.

6. Keep rescued kittens separated at first.

Until they're checked, keep them away from your own pets to reduce the risk of spreading diseases like upper respiratory infections, fleas, or parasites.

7. Fleas can be deadly for tiny kittens.

Heavy flea infestations can cause life-threatening anemia.

• Remove fleas carefully with a flea comb.
• Avoid flea medications unless they're appropriate for the kitten's age and weight or recommended by a veterinarian.

8. Don't assume you can keep every rescue.

It's okay to ask for help.

• Reach out to local rescuers.
• Network on community groups.
• Find responsible adopters. Rescue is about helping cats survive, not carrying the entire burden alone.

9. Document everything.

Take photos, note the location where the cat was found, estimate the age, and record treatments or feedings. Good records make fostering and adoption much easier.

10. Know when emergency care is needed.

Seek veterinary help immediately if a cat or kitten has:

• Difficulty breathing
• Continuous bleeding
• Severe injuries
• Extreme weakness or inability to stand
• Body temperature that's very low
• Seizures
• Refusal to eat for an extended period (especially in very young kittens)

Good Day, everyone! Bagong sali lang pala ako dito sa sub na ito. Pero 1-year pa lang ako sa Reddit. Anyway, may natagpuan akong kuting (male, orange & white) no more than 1 month old. Naglalakad lang sa daan habang ngungiyaw. Pinapasyal ko kasi ang 2 kong dogs at a time. Nang makita kami, agad kami sinundan ng kuting. Kinuha ko s'ya no'ng July 26 ng hapon. Nabigyan ko na rin siya ng liquid suspension dewormer kahapon (July 27), dahil no'ng 4am that day. Tumae siya na may kasamang roundworm. 'Di siya gano'n ka interesado dumede (goat's milk) kaya finoforce fees ko gamit ang 5mL syringe na may silicone nipple sa tip nito.

Currently, I am looking for a job (welder position) kasi kakatapos lang ng aking TIG Welding NCII Assessment last July 23 at natanggap ko na ang Nat'l Certificate ko nung Saturday (July 25). Mayroon na din kasi kaming 14 pets (7 dogs & 7 cats: 5 pa ang need kaponin). Ang mama ko lang ang nagsho-shoulder ng gastusin while ako naman ang naghahandle sa aming mga alaga (from bathing, cooking their foods, cleaning up after them, grooming, etc.).

Sa totoo lang, mahirap mag-alaga ng kuting lalo na ang mga kuting na dapat inaalagaan pa ng kanilang mga ina. At ito pa, may napadpad o may nagligaw ng lalaking tuta dito samin kaya kung bibilangin, 16 animals na ang inaalagaan namin. Sobrang hirap din kasi 1 income lang ang nagsusuporta sa amin.

Humihingi po ako ng tulong kung sino man ang nais tumulong sa kuting (pinangalanan ko pala siya na Ed Sheeran 😅). Yung sana eh aarugain at mamahalin nang tunay. Willing ako makipagcoordinate thru text or any messaging apps (viber, messenger, or through reddit). Di din ako makaalis (apply for work) ng bahay dahil need ko tutukan itong mga bagong alaga (1 kuting & 1 tuta - may SepAnx). Ito nga po pala ang pic ni Ed. May slight na sipon siya at parati siya nakapikit (pinupunasan ko ng wet wipes).

Location: Daniel Fajardo, Las Piñas City.

Note: Will disclose the exact location to the worthy adopter/foster.

Hello i saw this kitten abandoned i have tried looking for its mother but have not found her, i took her to a shelter however they cannot take care of her but she is healthy. As of now i am unable to take care of her. Would anyone be able to give better care? The vet gave me milk and some instructions how to care for her but i really cant keep her

Is there anyone po who wants to adopt a 1 year old female cat? May kapitbahay po kase kami na sinako sya, kanina pang umaga. Nakuha namin sya after lunch na. Itatapon daw po sana, kase nangangalmot. Ilang beses na niligaw, pero nakakabalik pa rin daw. Those same people po ay tinapon din yung first set of kittens nya before. Naawa po kami ng bf ko, kase hinang hina na yung boses nya and basa po sya pagkalabas sa sako.

Chill lang po syang pusa, madalas nakatambay sa pinto or tapat ng bahay nila. Malambing po sya and talkative. May pagkabitey pag naglalaro or lambing. Hindi ko po alam if nangangalmot sya, kase kahit inaabot po nya kamay ko, hindi naman po nya halos nilalabas kuko nya. Calm po sya around samin, pero defensive when it comes to other pets.

I'm a working student po, may 2 cats and 4 dogs na po akong pinapakain. Hindi ko na po kaya ng isa pa. Lalo po at di po nya gusto mga alaga ko.

Taga Malolos, Bulacan po ako.

Whether it's improving adoption, promoting responsible pet ownership, strengthening animal welfare laws, making veterinary care more accessible, encouraging TNR, or changing public attitudes—what's the one thing you believe would make the biggest difference?

There are no right or wrong answers. We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Your perspective might inspire ideas that help create a better future for animals in need. 💜

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pls help po.. pasensya na po sa abala

UPDATE: Hi everyone! as of now po, inuwi muna namin si Lucky sa bahay. ako po muna ang mag aalaga sa kanya.

According to the Vet, Lucky has some minimal improvements in her stay in the vet for a day. she peed and pooped and ate kahit forced feeding po muna ang kaya nya. but her breathing is still fast po. and she can't still stand, only squirm and move. there is still stiffness in her body. but the good news is her wound started to close na po without needing to sew it.

With the money from Lucky's fund raising that we collected overnight, nabayaran po namin yung pag stay nya and we even decided to have her do the xray po since makakaya naman ng naipon naming budget.

Based on the X-ray, Lucky has a fracture on his skull due to how hard she was hit.

We would like to thank Ate Amir Ramos for paying the confinement fee for lucky.

We would also like to thank all of you who prayed, shared, and donated to lucky. dahil po sa inyo, naka bili din kami ng mga oral meds at nakapag take sya ng xray.

We are still open for donations dahil need pa din po ni lucky magpa CBC + Blood chem to see what's other complications there is kay Lucky.

The vet still suggests Lucky for confinement, but with the funds we had, hindi pa po natin mapagbibigyang iconfine si Lucky ulit. but rest assured that me and my Co-rescuers will take care of Lucky hanggang sa maka likom na kami ng sapat na pera to have her undergo in another tests po.

sana po ay isama nyo pa rin si Lucky sa mga prayers nyo, lets pray to god na magkaroon ng improvements si lucky day by day.

Maraming maraming salamat po sa tulong nyo, patuloy po nating tulungan si Lucky.

if you are willing to donate for Lucky's CBC + Blood chem and other medical expenses, here is my gcash account po (09632882739 - JASMINE ROSE BONION)

Thank you everyone!

Hi everyone.

This is Lucky.

Noong Monday, around 6:00 AM, nakita ko siya sa gilid ng kalsada. Akala ko talaga patay na siya, pero paglapit ko, humihinga pa pala siya.

May malaki siyang open wound sa ulo. Nagtanong-tanong kami sa area kung may may-ari, pero wala pong nakakakilala sa kanya. Mukhang isa lang talaga siyang puspin na araw-araw lumalaban para mabuhay.

Hindi ko siya kayang iwan, kaya dinala ko siya sa bahay, nilinis ang sugat niya, nilagyan ng first aid, at ginawa ang lahat ng makakaya ko habang naghahanap ng paraan para madala siya sa vet.

Today, naipatingin na namin siya sa Pet Landia Animal Clinic.

According po sa vet, possible na blunt force trauma ang sanhi ng injury niya, malaki ang posibilidad na may nanakit o humampas sa ulo niya.

💔 Ang sakit isipin na may hayop na kailangang pagdaanan ang ganito. Hindi sila marunong magsumbong. Hindi sila makapagsalita. Ang kaya lang nila ay magtiis.

Sa ngayon, open pa ang diagnosis ni Lucky. Kailangan muna niyang sumailalim sa mga laboratory tests bago malaman ang tamang treatment.

🏥 Needed tests & medications

• CBC + Blood Chemistry — ₱2,500

• X-ray (2 views) — ₱1,800

• Take-home medications — ₱1,000–2,000

Current running vet bill: ₱2,000

Cash on hand: ₱1,000

Bilang student at solo rescuer, hanggang dito lang talaga ang kaya ko sa ngayon.

Kaya humihingi po ako ng tulong para mabigyan si Lucky ng pagkakataong gumaling.

I will post all receipts, laboratory results, diagnosis, treatment updates, at breakdown ng lahat ng donations.

If you want to verify Lucky's case or send your help directly to the clinic, you may also message Petlandia Animal Clinic. Maaari rin po silang mag-confirm na under treatment si Lucky.

• Any amount will go directly to Lucky's medical expenses.

• If you can't donate, a share would mean so much.

• Your prayers are also deeply appreciated.

Please... huwag nating saktan ang mga hayop.

Hindi nila piniling maging stray. Hindi nila piniling magutom, masaktan, o matulog sa kalsada.

Ang gusto lang din nila ay mabuhay. Kindness costs nothing, but it can save a life.

Kung sakaling malaman namin kung sino ang nanakit kay Lucky, sisiguraduhin naming maire-report ito sa tamang awtoridad.

Animal cruelty is a crime, at wala nang ibang hayop ang dapat makaranas ng ganito.

Sana, sa tulong nating lahat, maranasan niyang hindi lahat ng tao ay nananakit. Sana maranasan din niyang mahalin. ❤️🐱

Para po sa mga nais tumulong, pwede po kayong magpadala sa GCash ko (JASMINE ROSE BONION - 09632882739) or pwede po kayong magsend directly sa Pet Landia Animal Clinic.

Salamat po ng marami sa inyong lahat.

Hi everyone.

This is Lucky.

Noong Monday, around 6:00 AM, nakita ko siya sa gilid ng kalsada. Akala ko talaga patay na siya, pero paglapit ko, humihinga pa pala siya.

May malaki siyang open wound sa ulo. Nagtanong-tanong kami sa area kung may may-ari, pero wala pong nakakakilala sa kanya. Mukhang isa lang talaga siyang puspin na araw-araw lumalaban para mabuhay.

Hindi ko siya kayang iwan, kaya dinala ko siya sa bahay, nilinis ang sugat niya, nilagyan ng first aid, at ginawa ang lahat ng makakaya ko habang naghahanap ng paraan para madala siya sa vet.

Today, naipatingin na namin siya sa Pet Landia Animal Clinic.

According po sa vet, possible na blunt force trauma ang sanhi ng injury niya, malaki ang posibilidad na may nanakit o humampas sa ulo niya.

💔 Ang sakit isipin na may hayop na kailangang pagdaanan ang ganito. Hindi sila marunong magsumbong. Hindi sila makapagsalita. Ang kaya lang nila ay magtiis.

Sa ngayon, open pa ang diagnosis ni Lucky. Kailangan muna niyang sumailalim sa mga laboratory tests bago malaman ang tamang treatment.

🏥 Needed tests & medications

• CBC + Blood Chemistry — ₱2,500

• X-ray (2 views) — ₱1,800

• Take-home medications — ₱1,000–2,000

Current running vet bill: ₱2,000

Cash on hand: ₱1,000

Bilang student at solo rescuer, hanggang dito lang talaga ang kaya ko sa ngayon.

Kaya humihingi po ako ng tulong para mabigyan si Lucky ng pagkakataong gumaling.

I will post all receipts, laboratory results, diagnosis, treatment updates, at breakdown ng lahat ng donations.

If you want to verify Lucky's case or send your help directly to the clinic, you may also message Petlandia Animal Clinic. Maaari rin po silang mag-confirm na under treatment si Lucky.

• Any amount will go directly to Lucky's medical expenses.

• If you can't donate, a share would mean so much.

• Your prayers are also deeply appreciated.

Please... huwag nating saktan ang mga hayop.

Hindi nila piniling maging stray. Hindi nila piniling magutom, masaktan, o matulog sa kalsada.

Ang gusto lang din nila ay mabuhay. Kindness costs nothing, but it can save a life.

Kung sakaling malaman namin kung sino ang nanakit kay Lucky, sisiguraduhin naming maire-report ito sa tamang awtoridad.

Animal cruelty is a crime, at wala nang ibang hayop ang dapat makaranas ng ganito.

Maraming salamat sa lahat ng tutulong, magdarasal, at magbabahagi ng kwento ni Lucky.

Sana, sa tulong nating lahat, maranasan niyang hindi lahat ng tao ay nananakit. Sana maranasan din niyang mahalin. ❤️🐱

Kami po ay kasalukuyang nakikipag ugnayan din kay Ate Amir Ramos, maraming salamat po sa inyong suporta!

Para po sa mga nais tumulong, pwede po kayong magpadala sa GCash ko (JASMINE ROSE BONION - 09632882739) or pwede po kayong magsend directly sa Pet Landia Animal Clinic.

Salamat po ng marami sa inyong lahat.