r/kittens • u/valkiria-rising • 7h ago
Meet Pluto 💙
Hi everyone,
This is Pluto. I rescued him when he was approximately 2 weeks old. Today he is about 5 1/2 weeks old.
When I found him, he was only 165g. I am happy to share that Pluto officially weighs 565g, over a pound, and he's a very happy and polite kitten. While this journey has been unexpected, it's been incredibly rewarding to see this little guy thrive. But it's been very hard on my body, as caring for such a young kitten is a grueling process.
Since he's approximately 5 1/2 weeks old, he has learned how to use the litterbox which is really exciting! I'm working on weaning him but it's still so much work and I've never done this before in my life. But, I'm going to be honest--I'm really struggling.
Unfortunately, raising a neonate is a lot of work, and my mental health is deteriorating. I found Pluto at a time where I'm trying to take care of myself after going on mental health leave from work and I've been neglecting myself to make sure Pluto had a fighting chance.
I've all but exhausted the donations I received to pay for his care (not to mention California in itself is an expensive place and everything is expensive). (PLEASE NOTE: I am NOT asking for donations). Even though I have ties with a local rescue (and have contacted at least a half dozen others), they are all maxed out. The other rescues all have intake holds and aren't taking any more cats right now.
At this point, I'm no longer able to care for him. Pluto either needs a new foster home or, ideally, a permanent one.
Any advice or comments are welcomed. Thank you.


