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Fellini is enough of a kitten that his purrsonality, like his body, is still under construction. Check
out his siblings Desi, Hazel, and Kiwi to get a feel for his family.
Fellini and his brother and sisters were born
on University of Iowa property on the west side of the river. They were lucky enough to be picked up and held by students and cat-friendly staff so regularly that they are all well-socialized.
And fortunately, a JCHS cat rescuer was able to capture all but Fellini who had fallen through a metal grate in a nearby High Voltage area. Kudos to the other UI staff person who was able to get him out of there!
Live, Let Live, & Learn—If you happen to find young kittens (or other baby animals) without their mom, please think things through before you act. Bottle babies have very special needs (food, temperature, excretory, etc.) and require expert care. It’s easy to shift into “helping mode.” But momcats do kittencare best!
Unless you are sure mom isn’t coming back, be prepared to quietly observe for awhile. Human intervention is not always what’s best for the animal! To paraphrase Antoine de Sainte-Éxupéry—you become responsible for those you tame.
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