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Siwsan

(27,836 posts)
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:42 PM 7 hrs ago

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 7 hrs ago OP
Thank you for saving her! Ocelot II 7 hrs ago #1
Ty for helping her and giving the other 2 dignified burials SheltieLover 7 hrs ago #2
Thank you for saving her, my dear Siwsan. Welcome to our family, niyad 7 hrs ago #3
ah, Gwen..locks like she really needs you. Thankyou. riversedge 7 hrs ago #4
Thank you, and bless you always, in you kindness toward needy kitties wendyb-NC 7 hrs ago #5
What an adodrable baby! You are an angel to take care of the little ones brer cat 7 hrs ago #6
She is adorable Keepthesoulalive 7 hrs ago #7
As ever... 2naSalit 7 hrs ago #8
You saved her, Siwsan. calimary 7 hrs ago #9
Thank you for rescuing her. gademocrat7 7 hrs ago #10
You are absolutely amazing. AltairIV 7 hrs ago #11
I wish we were closer... bleedingulcers 6 hrs ago #12
That was a supremely awesome good human thing to do! benfranklin1776 6 hrs ago #13
How cute, I pray she brings energy and joy to the others. JMCKUSICK 6 hrs ago #14
You don't already have a grey one do you? Figarosmom 6 hrs ago #15
The sometimes elusive Carys is gray and white. 3catwoman3 3 hrs ago #32
"" AllaN01Bear 6 hrs ago #16
Awwwww EuterpeThelo 6 hrs ago #17
You are truly a human angel. That poor baby won't look so sad soon under your care. LoisB 6 hrs ago #18
May your kindness be returned ten fold. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #19
How sweet KT2000 5 hrs ago #20
Lady Bast clearly loves and relies on you, Siwsan! n/t TygrBright 5 hrs ago #21
How lucky that you found this sweet little treasure! FakeNoose 5 hrs ago #22
What a little sweetheart! MIButterfly 5 hrs ago #23
Bless you, Siwsan judesedit 5 hrs ago #24
Look at those big beautiful eyes moonbeam23 5 hrs ago #25
Gwen, welcome into our lives. We will treasure you. Polly Hennessey 5 hrs ago #26
Thank you for your deep kindness Wild blueberry 5 hrs ago #27
Oh that poor sweet little thing. NH Ethylene 5 hrs ago #28
I'm going to see if I she might be around Siwsan 4 hrs ago #29
You're an angel Siwsan. In the right place at the right time to at least save one of them. patphil 4 hrs ago #30
She looks alert and vigorous in this picture. 3catwoman3 4 hrs ago #31
Aww... I'm so glad she's in your capable and loving hands. liberalla 3 hrs ago #33
Oh honey Unwind Your Mind 3 hrs ago #34
Bless you, Siwsan. Diamond_Dog 3 hrs ago #35
What a little sweetie pie! Good job Walleye 3 hrs ago #36
What a beautiful story from a kind and loving person. debsy 2 hrs ago #37

SheltieLover

(80,508 posts)
2. Ty for helping her and giving the other 2 dignified burials
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 04:48 PM
7 hrs ago

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

brer cat

(27,597 posts)
6. What an adodrable baby! You are an angel to take care of the little ones
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:05 PM
7 hrs ago

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

2naSalit

(102,831 posts)
8. As ever...
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:16 PM
7 hrs ago

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

(83 posts)
12. I wish we were closer...
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 05:33 PM
6 hrs ago

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

(364 posts)
17. Awwwww
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 06:13 PM
6 hrs ago

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

(17,581 posts)
19. May your kindness be returned ten fold.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 06:42 PM
5 hrs ago

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

(22,153 posts)
20. How sweet
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 06:43 PM
5 hrs ago

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

MIButterfly

(2,698 posts)
23. What a little sweetheart!
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 06:49 PM
5 hrs ago

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.

moonbeam23

(420 posts)
25. Look at those big beautiful eyes
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
5 hrs ago

Such sadness...you KNOW you're going to be keeping her lol

Polly Hennessey

(8,836 posts)
26. Gwen, welcome into our lives. We will treasure you.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:17 PM
5 hrs ago

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

NH Ethylene

(31,351 posts)
28. Oh that poor sweet little thing.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:29 PM
5 hrs ago

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

(27,836 posts)
29. I'm going to see if I she might be around
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 07:37 PM
4 hrs ago

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.

patphil

(9,079 posts)
30. You're an angel Siwsan. In the right place at the right time to at least save one of them.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 08:04 PM
4 hrs ago

3catwoman3

(29,421 posts)
31. She looks alert and vigorous in this picture.
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 08:08 PM
4 hrs ago

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

Hang in there, little Gwen!

Unwind Your Mind

(2,349 posts)
34. Oh honey
Thu Apr 2, 2026, 08:46 PM
3 hrs ago

What has happened to you baby girl?

Your life is going to be wonderful from now on 💕

debsy

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

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

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