When my boyfriend let the dogs into the backyard this afternoon, he found a baby kitten on the porch. We think the kitten's maybe three weeks old? We can't even tell the sex, to be honest. We're calling the baby Summer right now since this teensy tiny creature survived a hot Texas afternoon with no food or water while covered in feces.

So Summer has had a bath and a heaping helping of kitten formula. My boyfriend fashioned a comfy house with a litter box built into the side. Summer's already purring and loving belly rubs.

The only thing I haven't been able to do is clean the ears and check for mites. Our vet is gone until Monday, so we really have no way to determine how healthy Summer is. We're just keeping her/him as cozy and safe as possible.

My biggest issue right now is air conditioning. Summer gets cold easily while Erik and Eva start panting as soon as the energy saver function kicks on. I mean . . . it's Texas in July.

Other than keeping a plush towel and a snuggly t-shirt in her house, what else can I do for her?