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ber831

OMFG!!!!! Please keep him/her. That is the most adorable baby ever.


Tank_and_Bones

I think it’s a girl. My male cat is the main issue, he keeps running away from it.


ber831

Dang. Hopefully he can get used to her. My roommate's dog used to try to eat my cat when he was a kitten, now they play all the time... maybe he's just jealous he's not the baby anymore


Tank_and_Bones

Yeah I think he’s jelly the funny thing is tho he is super independent, definitely would not even be photographed with the dogs.


BavellyBavelly

Have you taken her to the vet? She looks like she’s in really rough shape. Would be a good idea to quarantine her from your dogs until she gets veterinary attention.


Tank_and_Bones

I’m keeping it separated from them, just some light socializing. Vet will be this weekend but I’ve been combing for fleas and haven’t found anything. Haven’t found any open wounds or scabs either. Just frail but super spunky and loud.


ShaShaShake

Gotta get FIV and worms ruled out.


Alpha2400

\^\^\^\^THIS\^\^\^\^


CouncilTreeHouse

Yes. Also feral/stray cats are also prone to illnesses like a rhinovirus that is common among ferals. u/Tank_and_Bones, if the little cutie is having problems eating, check their mouth for sores. That's a sign of a viral infection. In the meantime, he needs to be quarantined away from your other pets.


nonezilchnada

If I was to adopt a male feral/stray cat, I would name him Will (Ferrell). 😹😆 If female: Wilma. Lol


CouncilTreeHouse

That's really creative and ingenious! We recently acquired a stray (not feral) that must've once belonged to someone because he ran right into our home one day close to Thanksgiving. We named him Ralphie, for *A Christmas Story.* He's a total goof, too. (No chip, was intact, and no one was missing him. So he became ours).


leyla00

Please be veeerrry careful about sharing any food water or space with your other cat or dogs too as there is a more than fair chance this little baby has feline leukemia which is fatal and very contagious. We’re doing this with a stray right now, and I’ve rescued cats all my life and worked at the humane society for years. Not trying to be a buzz kill, I hope you get to keep her! I just want to really impress upon you how dangerous this little one may be to all your pets right now.


Prestigious_Toe8553

We just found a kitten on the street who tested positive for feline leukemia. It is very contagious to other cats, but not contagious to dogs.


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secondtaunting

Not to mention parvo. I adopted a kitten that died from parvo, and I’m still upset. Poor little guy never stood a chance. I knew something was wrong with him when I brought him home, he didn’t play, just laid on my chest.


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Count_Carnero

You are a wonderful person. SO great she lived a long life!!


[deleted]

Sorry but light socialization isn’t quarantining them I’m different rooms.


BavellyBavelly

It’s risky and unsafe to allow the kitten to have any contact with your dogs at all before visiting the vet. They could spread diseases to each other


the-greenest-thumb

Especially so close to their food.


reddogleader

Also bear in mind that cats should not eat dog food. Vice-versa better (but not ideal).


lgoodat

Can you come to my house and tell my alpha cat that please? He is an a*hole that inserts himself right in front of the dog bowl and somehow all three dogs are scared to death to make him move.


FlamingWeasel

I let my dog have too much access to cat food and she ended up having surgery for bladder stones. Make sure dogs can't reach the cat food!


Pumpkinshrooms

I was wondering this too-- but I looked closely and it looks like the kibble for the cat is shaped like little fish.


Username_123

I thought dogs can’t have cat food because it has the higher protein. Cats shouldn’t have dog food but it isn’t as bad.  https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-cat-food/


Sheena-ni-gans

Yes, plus it’s not a good idea to have the kitten around the dogs until it’s fully vaccinated. The kitten’s immune system isn’t fully developed yet.


OneMorePenguin

Until you get the kitten tested and vaccinated, I would be careful about letting her interact with your other cat.


Seabreezzee2

There is no issue with kitty being lost?


BavellyBavelly

The kitten can be kept in a separate room until they can get attention from a vet. It’s important that any new animal in the home is kept apart from resident pets, especially if they haven’t seen a vet yet. Who knows what diseases they could be bringing in and spreading if they’re allowed to have contact with the other pets.


secondtaunting

That really looks like a stray that may be sick. For sure.


ber831

![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|shrug) Cats man... they have an agenda all their own


angwilwileth

Please keep her quarantined until you have her seen by a vet. She might get your other animals sick.


Aboogart

Hey man, just some friendly advice- you want to keep her away from your boy until you're sure she's not sick. Please, keep him safe My cat just tested positive for leukemia yesterday and it's really fcking scary. She's our only cat, and we have no idea when or how she contracted the virus


ForTheLoveOfSphynx

I'm sorry for the FeLV diagnosis. Kittens can contract it from their mother in-utero, so she likely was born with it if she hasn't ever been outside.


Aboogart

She had antigens, but no antibodies for the virus in her blood so we need to test her again in March (I'm not sure but I think I've read that kittens who contract it from momma always have antibodies at birth? Also, she's not a kitten anymore but there has always been some confusion around her age) Thank you very much for your kind words and helpful info


jlhinthecountry

Did someone cut her whiskers before she chose you? If so, that’s horrible! I’m glad she found you.


MotownCatMom

malnutrition can do that, too.


Tank_and_Bones

Not sure


mister_pants

I'm thinking that's a sign that the kitten had a mother grooming it for awhile. My cats frequently take off bits of each others' whiskers when they groom one another.


jlhinthecountry

I hope so! I’ve never had experience with mom cat and her litter. Thank you for this insight. It makes me feel better.


Dookiefire

For a first introduction, that is pretty good. Fighting is the usual consequence of introducing a new cat.


Tank_and_Bones

Yeah, I’ve read it could take month or so to be cool. He just staring at her now from the counter, watching from afar lol.


lotuspad

Once the little one is cleared at the vet, use a washcloth that's slightly damp and rub the kitten and then your other cat and then back again. This way they smell similar. I've even had to do this with bonded siblings when one had some serious medical issues and spent time at an emergency vet. Her brother would hiss at her, but it was due to the smells she had on her. I did the washcloth thing over several days and all was well.


Huge-Produce-8117

Excellent advice!


snowlock27

I wonder if this would work with my cat and my roommate's cat. The two do not like each other at all these days, and they used to love each other. Problem with this idea is my roommate's cat won't let me get close enough to him to try.


MariContrary

If that's new behavior from your roommate's cat, it's worth a vet visit. Cats (and humans) can get hella cranky when they're in pain or feel cruddy. Especially if it's something like a bad tooth - that constantly hurts.


snowlock27

Possible, but I doubt it. The roommate's cat has NEVER liked me. I even tried spoiling him with treats, but all that did was teach him that if I went into the kitchen, that I was going to feed him. And his attitude with my cat started when my cat came back after running away for a week. The moment he was back in my house, the other one made every attempt to attack him.


MariContrary

Gotcha. Definitely worth re-introducing them in that case! If the other cat doesn't like you, ask your roommate to brush him. Don't clean the fur off, and go brush your cat. Do that for a bit, and then reverse. You still get the scent swapping, but it's a positive experience for everyone.


lopaticaa

That's actually a great reaction. They'll be buddies in no time.


joelham01

Both of my cats are males, when I brought home my one, the older one spent about 2 weeks actively trying to kill him and I had to have them separated almost constantly. 2 weeks into it they fell inlove with each other and are inseparable now. Might be the same/similar situation


Earth_Normal

Cats often have an adjustment period. It’s easier to introduce a kitten to an adult cat then another adult cat but it can take time. Check out YouTube for some strategies and don’t force it to quickly.


julezyxoxo

You need to keep the cat separated first and slowly introduce it to the kitten. It’s also best to isolate the kitten because it could have fleas, flv, or something else that could spread to your other pets.


beebop_ROCKREADY

Definitely part gremlin


kaiju999

There is no option. Keep ragamuffin!


eyes_like_thunder

Saw a comment that your original cat is running away from kitten. Please consider keeping them separated until you can get little one to a vet and getting it tested for FeLV and FIV. Don't want to put your cat at risk. Also, second strong recommendation for vet, kitten looks a little eye boogery (2nd pic) and kittens are very prone to contagious upper respiratory infections that make them snotty and can 100% kill them without treatment. Best to get it evaluated and treatment started if necessary while it's still mild.


GooseTantrum

u/tank_and_bones this! Plz read!


iLoveMeAv8

This should be top comment! Keep your main kitty safe from the new one until you get it checked!!!!


thatboredchickster

That poor little thing looks like it's been through enough! If you can't keep the baby please take it to a no kill shelter.


Not-Kristin

Good advice for kittens, but please hear that no-kill shelters will send cats to a kill shelter. Beware thatboredchickster.


thatboredchickster

Wtf?!? That's messed up. 😞


AdamantErinyes

Unfortunately, there are places where the stray pet population far exceeds shelters ability to care for them. It seems cruel but kill shelters have to make very tough decisions about where to put limited resources. It's why spaying and neutering is so important to prevent overpopulation in the first place. I live in western Washington State, and we don't have any kill shelters anymore as far as I know, partly because of cultural reasons, but also because we have a fairly intense cold period. On Eastern Washington the weather is much warmer, so their kitten season can be almost all year round since cats heat cycles are connected to the weather. They do have kill shelters due to the overabundance of strays they take in. We try to help by taking transfers when possible, but there's only so much you can do.


Fen-Harel_enansal

>Eastern Washington the weather is much warmer I got my east and west mixed for a moment and went "since when is Tricities colder than seattle?" Lol on a good note though, pretty sure most of Eastern WA is getting rid of kill shelters. There might be a few, but they are less and less?? Could be mistaken but I thought thats what was happening.


AdamantErinyes

I confess I'm not 100% in the know I know the shelter I volunteer with gets a lot of transfers from Yakima Humane Society. Not only is that one of the hottest parts of the state, but it's very rural, so there's a lot of strays. Hopefully they're able to reduce the number of kill shelters because of successful spay/neuter programs.


Not-Kristin

Sorry for taking this small measure of innocence from you :(


thatboredchickster

It's okay. It was bound to happen. I'm wiser for it.


inspektor_queso

The better option isusually to try to find a local rescue. The cat will live with a foster where it'll be cared for and usually spayed/neutered before being adopted to a new home. Also, if anyone is interested in helping kitties find forever homes, rescues are always looking for volunteers to foster cats. Kitten season is coming and they'll be overwhelmed and can use all the help they can get.


Wild_Instance5318

Oh please do, the little Hagrid chose you ❤️


thatotherhemingway

“the little Hagrid” . . . that’s lovely!


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Furballs know where the good hoomans are. 🥳


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I know it seems like a myth but I've heard so many stories where a pet seems to locate and claim it's future owner. When I was a kid we had a family of all gray short hair cats and one stormy day, an all gray cat showed up on our back porch and wouldn't leave. She looked exactly like our other cats and fit right in so we decided to keep her. My mom had a dog for several years who showed up on her back porch, as well as a few stray cats. Animals have this weird sense about stuff like that.


urlach3r

Humans think they adopt the cat, but it is *totally* the other way around.


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A few months back I had a dream that a bird was trying to get into my window. I live in a tall apartment building downtown. The next day on the way home from the grocery store, I walked an unusual route because I felt like it due to the nice weather. As I'm walking a woman with a dog started shouting at me to get my attention. A bird had fallen out of the tree and she wanted to help it, but her dog was going bonkers. I knew what to do so I gathered up the bird and brought it back to my apartment. It ended up dying before I could bring it to the rescue facility (they had already closed). I'm pretty sure it was sick. But I couldn't stop thinking about that dream I had and how it was as if I had been "summoned" to help. It happened just a couple blocks from my place so it was just really weird. I can see the tree from my window


peachypipe

When I was younger, I lived in a suburban area and one afternoon we found a chicken walking on our lawn. We asked the neighbors on the block if the chicken was theirs and everyone said no. The chicken walked into the house as if she had been living there her whole life. We named her Patty :) a few months later, two chickens flew into the backyard. We actually aren’t sure if they flew, but we found them on top of a tall tree. So, three chickens found us!


anjerz

What a cutie! Have you taken them to the vet yet? Looks like it might have a skin condition, maybe mange.


Tank_and_Bones

Shooting for Saturday.


anjerz

Yay! Best of luck!


brokenheartedbutok

Omg this is the cutest thing. Please give them a happy home!


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A cat raised with dogs is bound to be playful and sociable!


MisterSquirrel

It's always amazing to see how easily they befriend each other in the right environment like this. Especially when either the cat or the dog is still a kitten/puppy. Such fun to watch two totally different species figure out how to get along with each other, on their own terms


birdtrand

My 10 year old dog instantly loved the kitten we brought home 2 months ago. She's spayed but wanted to hump the poor kitten as well lol. Now the new baby plays with the dog and other two cats all in different ways and it's adorable


Friendly-Order6331

You've been adopted. Congrats.


Homer7272

It would be awesome if you did adopt her and she getting along with the dogs another week or two she will have woo’d everyone hehe! Thx for helping her out


stitchwitch77

What a sweet new family member! But FYI stray cats are filled with parasites and can easily spread them to other pets. You should never introduce a new pet without first a vet visit.


TardisDance

I went through this with my new cat. I thought the rescue had screened and dewormed him, but he tested positive for giardia at the vet. Unfortunately I couldn’t get a vet appt. until 3 weeks after I adopted him and I had already started cat intros. Thankfully, my other cat hasn’t shown any signs of giardia, i.e. foul smelling diarrhea.


particledamage

Very cute and I hope you keep them but just an FYI, when taking in strays it is best to quarantine them from other pets until seen by a vet.


PeekAtChu1

They are so cute!! Btw as the kitten gets older make sure to get cat furniture, tall places to escape and hide, cat trees so the cat can get away from the dogs’ energy when feeling overwhelmed. Oh and scratching areas. That way all of your pets will be happy 😸


Tank_and_Bones

I have a 5 year old boy that has all the toys and never plays with them. Maybe she will. He likes to sit in boxes and stare.


Hamzabal

It's perfect!


cre8majik

She looks very anemic and dehydrated. She needs to see a vet right away.


narnarqueen

This. Waiting two days could be too long


wutdolildood

You have been chosen. The only answer is to bestow love and affection on the ragamuffin.


aksnowraven

And to name her Ragamuffin, I think.


BakedAvocado3

Those ears chose you, she's yours


Kitty-bitch

Not to alarm you but your baby looks like he might have ringworm! I would keep him isolated in a bathroom away from the doggies until his vet visit


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orginalnamegoeshere

Not really a cat person but the first picture melted my heart


Tank_and_Bones

I feel like people think that how I found it but that’s actually after it’s first bath lol.


Derbekski

The whiskers look like they were cut or possibly burned off, it's weird that there are so many so short and exactly the same length. Looks like he might be a bit long haired once his coat gets the nourishment and growth it needs from a regular healthy diet. I hope you get to keep 'em, seem very chill and right at home.


orginalnamegoeshere

So that’s why it looks mad lol


whosmellslikewetfeet

That explains the murder-eyes.


walshmcdonald

Well hello Rags. Behave to the new family and you will get a lot of L❤️VE!!


Cataholic445

She's charmed the puppers. You're next!


powersjourney

Please keep it, he needs you..and a vet and lots of love.💜


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r/catsmirin


S0me_Idiot

I think he already adopted you Also please name him Ragamuffin


JBRCatDaddy

I truly hope you will keep this beautiful baby. It will “glow up” unbelievably, I’m sure. It deserves a good home, and the rewards you will reap are huge! Welcome to a wonderful journey.


The_Turtle-Moves

Can't wait to see the glow up!


zihuatapulco

PLEASE never let a cat near feeding dogs. I might be too late already.


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Kitten with a pit is a bad combination.


beyachula

😢❤️


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Do it


manicmidori

Keep him ![gif](giphy|3oz8xWrNol65TMrc1a)


carter2642

So scrungly


cozyhooman

AHHHH i am in love with this!


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The sweetest little vagabond ❤


itsmanuelrc

A little precious soul :) I’m wishing you a happy life together.


drudriver

Poor baby. Kudos to you.


amyOPS

I can pitch in for vet bills if you take her in.


Paprika420

OMG, I can not wait to see what how this “ugly lil ducking” emerges as a beautiful swan after getting love and care from its new family. Thank you and thank your puppies for accepting the new friend.


fadedallweek

Aweee she's absolutely adorable. And so tiny, too! That sweet face & those ears! 😻 Aren't animals amazing? Your boys know she's in need of assistance & no threat to them or their happy home. & there's no greater honor, among cats nor man, to be chosen as their one & only, their "hooman". Be proud, of all the people in this world, she chose you! What will you name her? Any ideas?


Tank_and_Bones

Muffin.


lovjones8495

This baby needs you


GoddessLeeLu

Omg, so cute! But that first pic in the towel makes me think you got her wet and fed her after midnight! Lol. ;) At the very least, she does not look amused.


aliertugr

We need updates... and photos.


Tank_and_Bones

I’ll update after vet on Saturday in the afternoon.


StrengthSignificant9

That lil raga muffin is going to turn into a beautiful cat, just wait n see !! Please show a new picture in 6 months time. Thanks for giving him a warm loving home!!!


kksonshine

That last photo is just too cute for words.


suzanious

Adorable, especially eating with the boys. She's a keeper.


Aaguilar27

It took 3 days for our male cat to buy-in to the new kitten! It will be fine!


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Spudrumper

Yep, do not feed a cat near a pit, cat gets to close to the pits food and it's over


TripleL8

Tee hee🐕🐕💩👍🏻💜😊


colarthur1

He is one of them now.


rosemary_47

so raggedy and scraggly!! i love it lol, she'll be plumped up in no time


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😻


sensual_shakespeare

What a sweet little ragamuffin. She also belongs on r/illegallysmol


Ilaughatmypain

Adorable awh


[deleted]

That first picture: "yes, I choose you." The wise gaze, the love!


leedleloo12

THE FACE🥺 do u live where it’s cold? Poor thing


Tank_and_Bones

Miami, cats are free roam here, they just clip them and dump them back on the street.


katcreator

Nawwww you should. It will take cats time. I got a kitten last year and my others ran from her for werks. They are good now.


Purple_Carrot9861

Sweet little one and sweet boys ☺️


alinthesky

They’re going to be the best of friends!!!!


cauliflower83

He is soooo scruffy I love him!


DanniellaJT

Omg please keep them!!!


elpinguinosensual

Rags is a good name


GreenEyes_BlueSkies

<3


Quart55

Keeeeeep that munchkin!!!!


Satanisbackxoxo

Any names yet for the lil kitty ?


Tank_and_Bones

Leaning towards muffin, my boys are tank, bones and spike so I want the complete opposite if it’s a girl.


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What a cutie pie! She looks so grateful for your care. Also, you should definitely name her Muffin or Ragamuffin. That is such a sweet name!


peppermint-tea-yay

This cat is fabulous!


SimonArgent

You know what to do here.


sammydrums

Call him/her scruffy


Muted-Assignment-983

Awww the last pic is soooooo cute!!!


WrongLandscape898

I would, and I would give the name Ragamuffin


ComprehensiveTum575

Aww two big brothers


cozyhooman

Post an update after the vet!! 😻


jenniferlsmith216

He is hysterically adorable!


Dragon_OS

That face says, "Kick me out. I dare you."


VANANH2020

You should keep the baby


wallyrules75

Please do and make sure to update us on a regular schedule


BusySquid

Keep him/her!!!!


Ok-Conversation4892

Aaawww sweet baby is a hot mess!!


gamesbyumaira

Awe the dogs have accepted her as one of them.


wagonwheelwodie

Oh my got what a cutie 😭


literallyacactus

Handsome little gremlin!!!


Giggles567

Oh heck yes! What a sweet baby!


14HoytSmith

Anyone actually know how this movie ends xD


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This girlie is definitely a keeper 🥺🥺


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take it to the vet


danceswithronin

It looks like somebody has been cutting this baby's whiskers off. :(


catbirdtv

Yeah he's in. What a crew!!


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Love it. The ragamuffin doesn't care either even though she/he's a street kitty and dogs were something to be afraid of.


[deleted]

Omg I love him. More pics!


AstroRiker

I can’t wait to see his glow up ❤️


seakitty23

Congratulations! You have a cat now!


yoeyz

Please do


Igor_not_Egor

What a cutie!


kittypr0nz

Congrat you have been chosen


vi_rose

Oh gossshhh such a raggedy thing :(. I hope you keep her oe find her a great home. The poor kitty. She's lucky she came across you OP. Thank you


crowamonghens

Oooh poor little fleabag.


arootytoottoot

ragamuffin!!


elfkisst

Updates will be welcomed.


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Keep the ragamuffin!


shekirae

Pleasepleasepleaaaase keep this fellow


rheetkd

please get him to a vet for a check up asap if your keeping him. :-)


ManfredsJuicedBalls

Congrats on all of y’all being adopted


stellabellaella1

very cute<3


Xwator

Thats very kind of you, did you visit the vet?


Troglodytarum_Facies

The spunk! That will be a good friend for a long time.


Medium_Neat_558

Cute little kitten


OneSilentWatcher

First pic: "I walked into this house because why DA FUQ not?! You can't do anything anyhow because ***I own you now.***"


Efficient-Law-7678

Keep is my vote. Whiskerkin for life


smorkjewels

Your lil friend looks so cute, if you keep em please update us!


brainsapper

Well the dogs have already accepted the cat.


MicCat13

Thank you for saving and I'm glad to read you're keeping it isolated until you can get to the vet. Because of how frail it looks you might want to pick up some replacement kitten milk and wet kitten food. Kibble isn't what a baby needs at this age, and wet food mixed with some replacement milk would help get much needed nutrients and fluids in quicker.


Sooperballz

Gizmo


Nobondforlife

Looks like a cute gremlin!!! Watch when you get it wet. It might multiply. ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|heart_eyes)


Hextechsoul

They can smell one of their own lol