#A to Z Challenge Letter K is for kitten

Have you ever been responsible for a litter of kittens? 

One October I heard lots of high pitched crying so I investigated. 

I located the source in an old car. I found 6 newly born kittens. 

They hissed at me, but quit when I picked them up. 

I searched for their mom only to find 

her lifeless body in the floorboard. I gathered up 

6 kittens and realized I had to feed them. 

I found an old toy baby bottle, mixed up 

Some milk and grabbed one by one. They hungrily sucked 

As I held them. When I tried to take turns

They crawled up my leg

They ran all over

I figured out, put the one who just ate in a box. 

I did this every 4 hours.

It was demanding.

After the second night I kept them in my house

Because one wandered off.

I called my friend to ask for guidance

She gave me a new formula and more specific information

I was their mom, I had to teach them everything.

I had to stimulate their most basic needs.

She explained when I could make gruel.

I was ecstatic when they began eating on their own.

When it was time to find them a new home,

My friend took the litter to the Humane Society.

Young kittens are highly sought after. 

They were gorgeous!

I really wanted to keep one it didn't have a good place.

I gave them up for adoption.

I donated money for their keep.

It was an experience I will never forget.