Found baby

I looked outside Wednesday morning and saw what I thought was a large squirrel in our pool. Our pool is currently solid ice and connects to our deck. We also have a way for animals to exit if they jump in. So, I watched for a moment and watched it jump to get out. At this point, I realized it was a cat. The only thing is, it couldn't jump out. I got my coat and boots on and walked back there. It was a tiny cat, looks to be 3 to 4 months old. It kept trying to jump out, but couldn't do it. I tried giving it an additional way to climb out, but it was too scared. Finally, it gave up. I walked over, grabbed it by the scruff and lifted it out. To put it in perspective, I could easily touch the ice while standing outside the pool.

Once put of the pool, it buried itself into me. It was about 17° F outside. And this kitty was severely emaciated. I brought it inside, because with the condition it was in, there would be no way it would survive. Checked to see if it was male or female. SHE couldn't even stand. In the meantime, we've been giving her water which she takes well on her own, and wet kitten food that I add water to and then feed her with a syringe. Her skin is no longer tenting and her third eyelids are opening all the way now. She's also standing and taking steps on her own! We have given her some dewormer as well. She's very sweet and cuddly.

I just wanted to share this little girl and her road to good health! It'll be a journey, but we're here for her.