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Last night there was an accident. I let in the cat, as usual, then was going to bed when I heard a crashing sound. My dog ran to see what it was and I followed. The cat had jumped 5+ feet and knocked over Charlotte's cage. She had just given birth earlier in the day to 10 pups. I freaked out trying to find her - but it was too late. The cat had her mangled her in his mouth and there was no way I could save her. So I ran to the pups which were littered all over the floor along with the bedding, food, etc. Thankfully my two other mommy mice (one gave birth a few days ago and the other is due any second!) accepted the newborns as their own and took them into their nest. I'm pretty upset as Charlotte was my absolute favorite mouse. I'm just sooo glad the other two girls took in the babies!
Now for my questions: Do you guys think the newborns will be alright? When I checked this morning they had milk in their tummies and they looked fine. I'm just so worried as I've never had orphans before! And if anyone is wondering, there are 8 pups from the 6 day old litter they just joined. Will the mommy mouse that's nursing be overwhelmed? My stomach literally hurts from this whole situation, I feel horrible.
The 1 day olds with the 6 day olds
Sorry this is so long! And also, sorry if this is the wrong place to post!
Now for my questions: Do you guys think the newborns will be alright? When I checked this morning they had milk in their tummies and they looked fine. I'm just so worried as I've never had orphans before! And if anyone is wondering, there are 8 pups from the 6 day old litter they just joined. Will the mommy mouse that's nursing be overwhelmed? My stomach literally hurts from this whole situation, I feel horrible.
The 1 day olds with the 6 day olds

Sorry this is so long! And also, sorry if this is the wrong place to post!