So You Found a Stray Kitten. Now What?

Last week, I found a tiny, shivering kitten under my car. Cue panic. Do I take it in? Is mom coming back? (Spoiler: She didn’t.) Here’s what I learned the hard way: Wait and watch. Mom cats sometimes leave for hours. If she doesn’t come back, it’s go-time. Age check: Eyes closed = newborn. Eyes open, wobbly = 2-3 weeks. Running = 4+ weeks. Age matters for care! Warmth first, food second. I made a nest in a box with towels and a heating pad (half-covered so she could escape the heat). No cow’s milk! Kitten formula only. If you’re desperate, Google emergency recipes but get the real stuff ASAP. Feed every 2-4 hours, burp, and (yep) help them pee with a warm cotton ball. Vet ASAP for fleas, worms, and shots. Raising a stray kitten is exhausting, expensive, and weirdly rewarding. Would I do it again? Absolutely. #KittenRescue #StrayCat #PetCare #Pets #Cats