# \[This\] tiny baby kitten \[is too young to leave her mom\] {edited title} **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 17, 2011, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892 "2011-06-17T23:20:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2011, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/21 "2011-06-18T15:30:27Z")
:(. You’re a good one for trying. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/22 "2011-06-18T16:26:44Z")
aaaawww. i’m so sorry. that is just heartbreaking. it really is difficult to keep the very wee ones going. ---
**Author:** ![shantih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2011, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/23 "2011-06-18T16:34:53Z")
> [@pravnik](#): > > This, seriously. He could have passed on the hard ground in the cold night or in the hot morning sun, but he passed away someplace soft and comfortable while being cared for. You did a good thing. This, all the way. Poor little guy. It could have been so much worse for him, though. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/24 "2011-06-18T17:32:55Z")
Thanks guys. The doctor didn’t think he’d make it at all, so at least he exceeded her expectations. Hopefully we’ll have a better outcome next time. Apparently, they usually get at least a few strays every year. ---
**Author:** ![PandaBear77](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@PandaBear77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PandaBear77)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2011, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/25 "2011-06-18T21:18:36Z")
> [@wheresgeorge04](#): > > I think my head just exploded into candy. > > Joe I snorted. ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2011, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/26 "2011-06-19T01:41:47Z")
Oh dear, I was hoping for good news. Ya done good, you gave him the best chance you could. I’m sorry. I’ve never tried raising a little one but I know the odds aren’t ever good with such young ones. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2011, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/27 "2011-06-19T02:03:25Z")
I’m sorry to hear about the little one, but good for you for trying. At least the kitten passed in warmth and comfort while being cared for. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2011, 7:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/28 "2011-06-19T07:07:07Z")
What a shame. But we still have his wonderful pics. I just looked at them again, and cried a little. ---
**Author:** ![KinkiNipponTourist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e9bcb4/32.png) [@KinkiNipponTourist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KinkiNipponTourist)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2011, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892/29 "2011-06-19T07:13:38Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > What a shame. But we still have his wonderful pics. I just looked at them again, and cried a little. Awww, look what you made me do. I know little ones have the odds against them, and I agree with others who say you gave the little bugger some very happy moments during his time here. Nice warm, full belly, the supreme feeling of contentment when one has pinched off a huge loaf…these are good experiences–oh, and not to mention the affection and caring of someone nice enough to stay up and feed you hourly through the night. As well as the sniffling of countless, faceless internet people. RIP, tiny baby kitten. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-tiny-baby-kitten-is-too-young-to-leave-her-mom-edited-title/585892.md?page=1)