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Siwsan

(27,851 posts)
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:42 PM Apr 2

Guess what just happened

I was out taking a stroll and found 3 kittens. Two had already crossed the Rainbow Bridge and one is still alive. I know YOU know what happened. I gave the two siblings a safe burial and brought the remaining angel inside. I am 99% sure it's a girl and seems to be healthy. I'm guessing she's maybe 3 weeks old. Fortunately I always have replacement milk on hand and will let her try a taste of pate, just to see how it goes. Meanwhile I'll check on/feed her about every 4 hours. Right now she's snoozing over my heart and Merlin is perched behind us. He seems very cool with this baby but I already know the others won't be so accepting.

For now I'm just going to concentrate on the present. Hopefully I can find her a good home. If not, well, guess I'll be adding to the family.

As for the two who didn't make it - we've had a very cold and heavy rain day. I did my utmost to see if there was any chance there was still a chance to revive them. I knew for sure that the smallest one was already gone and after much effort I accepted the other was, too.

Anyway, here's a photo of Gwenllian (Gwen, for short). It's (pronounced [ɡwenˈɬi.an)

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Guess what just happened (Original Post) Siwsan Apr 2 OP
Thank you for saving her! Ocelot II Apr 2 #1
Ty for helping her and giving the other 2 dignified burials SheltieLover Apr 2 #2
Thank you for saving her, my dear Siwsan. Welcome to our family, niyad Apr 2 #3
ah, Gwen..locks like she really needs you. Thankyou. riversedge Apr 2 #4
Thank you, and bless you always, in you kindness toward needy kitties wendyb-NC Apr 2 #5
What an adodrable baby! You are an angel to take care of the little ones brer cat Apr 2 #6
She is adorable Keepthesoulalive Apr 2 #7
As ever... 2naSalit Apr 2 #8
You saved her, Siwsan. calimary Apr 2 #9
Thank you for rescuing her. gademocrat7 Apr 2 #10
You are absolutely amazing. AltairIV Apr 2 #11
I wish we were closer... bleedingulcers Apr 2 #12
That was a supremely awesome good human thing to do! benfranklin1776 Apr 2 #13
How cute, I pray she brings energy and joy to the others. JMCKUSICK Apr 2 #14
You don't already have a grey one do you? Figarosmom Apr 2 #15
The sometimes elusive Carys is gray and white. 3catwoman3 Apr 2 #32
"" AllaN01Bear Apr 2 #16
Awwwww EuterpeThelo Apr 2 #17
You are truly a human angel. That poor baby won't look so sad soon under your care. LoisB Apr 2 #18
May your kindness be returned ten fold. hamsterjill Apr 2 #19
How sweet KT2000 Apr 2 #20
Lady Bast clearly loves and relies on you, Siwsan! n/t TygrBright Apr 2 #21
How lucky that you found this sweet little treasure! FakeNoose Apr 2 #22
What a little sweetheart! MIButterfly Apr 2 #23
Bless you, Siwsan judesedit Apr 2 #24
Look at those big beautiful eyes moonbeam23 Apr 2 #25
Gwen, welcome into our lives. We will treasure you. Polly Hennessey Apr 2 #26
Thank you for your deep kindness Wild blueberry Apr 2 #27
Oh that poor sweet little thing. NH Ethylene Apr 2 #28
I'm going to see if I she might be around Siwsan Apr 2 #29
You're an angel Siwsan. In the right place at the right time to at least save one of them. patphil Apr 2 #30
She looks alert and vigorous in this picture. 3catwoman3 Apr 2 #31
Aww... I'm so glad she's in your capable and loving hands. liberalla Apr 2 #33
Oh honey Unwind Your Mind Apr 2 #34
Bless you, Siwsan. Diamond_Dog Apr 2 #35
What a little sweetie pie! Good job Walleye Apr 2 #36
What a beautiful story from a kind and loving person. debsy Apr 2 #37
Thanks for saving Gwen I_UndergroundPanther Apr 3 #38
Thank you for saving that little baby 💙 she's adorable and so lucky you found her TommieMommy Apr 3 #39
Aaawww, what a cutie. 💓 mwmisses4289 Apr 3 #40
Thank you for helping them. This little one will soon know she is safe. NoSheep Apr 3 #41
Awwww. Thank you for saving that little angel! CousinIT Apr 3 #42
Aw so sad looking 😿 You will have Gwen cheered up in no time Clouds Passing Apr 3 #43
Good job Nigrum Cattus Apr 3 #44

SheltieLover

(81,053 posts)
2. Ty for helping her and giving the other 2 dignified burials
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:48 PM
Apr 2

Hoping you keep her! Look at that sweet face!!!

brer cat

(27,613 posts)
6. What an adodrable baby! You are an angel to take care of the little ones
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:05 PM
Apr 2

who come your way. Good luck with her and have fun!

2naSalit

(103,162 posts)
8. As ever...
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:16 PM
Apr 2

You've done the right thing and I thank you for your efforts.


Hope she is healthy enough to grow up and be a beautiful cat. We're here cheering for both of you!

bleedingulcers

(85 posts)
12. I wish we were closer...
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:33 PM
Apr 2

I've wanted a kitty for a while, although it makes NO sense for our life. But if it was THIS particular kitty, I might have to figure out how to sort it out...
You're my hero, by the way!

EuterpeThelo

(395 posts)
17. Awwwww
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 06:13 PM
Apr 2

Beautiful baby Gwen. You don't even know how lucky you are, little girl, with who it was that found you. Wishing you a lifetime of love and a furever home, whether that ends up being with Siwsan or someone else.

hamsterjill

(17,640 posts)
19. May your kindness be returned ten fold.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 06:42 PM
Apr 2

From a cat rescuer - thank you so much. I'm sorry about the ones who didn't make it, and I wish only good things for this little one. She's obviously in good hands!

Sending hugs!

KT2000

(22,168 posts)
20. How sweet
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 06:43 PM
Apr 2

You are amazing with these kitties. Is she gray? Love those gray kitties. Sending good wishes for you both.

MIButterfly

(2,859 posts)
23. What a little sweetheart!
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 06:49 PM
Apr 2

Dear Siwsan:
Thank you so much for everything you do for the precious babies you've found. I know how hard you work to save every single one of them. You are truly a beautiful soul with a heart of gold. The world is a much better place with people like you in it.

Please keep us posted on Gwen's progress. I live in a condo and can only have two pets; otherwise, I'd take her in a heartbeat.

Polly Hennessey

(8,874 posts)
26. Gwen, welcome into our lives. We will treasure you.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:17 PM
Apr 2

Merlin 🧙 will keep a steady watch over our tiny Gwen.

NH Ethylene

(31,371 posts)
28. Oh that poor sweet little thing.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:29 PM
Apr 2

I'm so glad you happened along and saved her. I wonder what happened to their mother. Maybe one of your kitties will take to mothering her.

Siwsan

(27,851 posts)
29. I'm going to see if I she might be around
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:37 PM
Apr 2

We're in for thunderstorms tonight so I couldn't risk leaving her to chance.

She's very content, right now, just sitting and watching me type about her.

3catwoman3

(29,531 posts)
31. She looks alert and vigorous in this picture.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 08:08 PM
Apr 2

Tell her all her DU aunties and uncles are rooting for her, and looking forward to lots more pictures.

Hang in there, little Gwen!

debsy

(981 posts)
37. What a beautiful story from a kind and loving person.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 09:54 PM
Apr 2

We need more people like you on this planet! Sending best wishes to you and your family!

I_UndergroundPanther

(13,373 posts)
38. Thanks for saving Gwen
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 03:08 AM
Apr 3

And giving her siblings respectful burials.


Gwen is a cutie pie little grey wonder kitten she is.

Gwen may Lady Bast walk with you and keep you close.

NoSheep

(8,354 posts)
41. Thank you for helping them. This little one will soon know she is safe.
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 12:48 PM
Apr 3

She looks so concerned right now. It must be very hard to see your siblings not make it.

Nigrum Cattus

(1,337 posts)
44. Good job
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 03:42 PM
Apr 3

keep the kitten warm
the last kitten I rescued, I kept on a heating pad for about a month.
her other siblings, all 3, didn't make it sadly
best of luck and +++ vibes for you & the kitten

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