And then there was one .... 10/19/09

Another graduation day. Arrow, Angus, and Gracie - all neutered & spayed - are off to find their forever homes. Poor little Ash is now left to get all the cuddles & attention for herself! Well, not quite all to herself because we're 'kitten-sitting' for a couple of days - two new boys just recovering from their 'nip/tuck'. Mac & Teddy will be visiting for a short stay, then everyone gets to move on because I'll be at the No More Homeless Pets conference this weekend. More from Vegas....

Breakthrough! Angus purrs! 10/11/09

Hurray, hurray! Angus purred today! It took so long for him to settle down and learn to be a kitten. I'm so excited. As I sit here today (actually 10/13) he is purring on my lap (who ever thought he'd be a lap-cat?) and 'making biscuits' - kneading his happiness into my knees (acutally his nails are a little long, but that's OK). I think the kitten massage finally won him over - who doesn't like a good massage?

Oh, and did I mention he's a big flirt?

Angus - 9/29/09

Oh that Angus... he's such a flirt! He's fallen in love with the lovely Lorenza (much too old for him, by the way). As cute as he is, she's not impressed. I'd add a picture of the two of them, but she's a bit camera shy.

Kittens update 9/28/09

Delays, delays. This weekend was busy with a charity event raising funds for the local shelter. Much fun was had by all. I'll try to post some pics if anything good comes out.

The kittens continue to grow & play. They are well mannered now and spend more time outside of their kitten-nursery, allowed to play in the rest of the house as long as they can find the litter-box when needed!

Little Angus is still playing the shy-guy card, but he's joining the other kittens more as he sees what fun they have. He's just not too sure about me yet.

Corky will be 'graduating' this week. He's reached the 2 lb mark that signifies readiness to move to the next stage. He's a big boy now and ready to be snipped, get his kitten shots, and find a forever home.

The rest of the gang is making headway in the weight department, but still need between 3-5 oz to make the cutoff. More cute kitten pics soon!

Yea.... it's Deworming Day! 9/21/09

Wow, that stuff is yucky! We thought you loved us... but you make us take this icky medicine ... ble-e-e-e-ck

Cecily 9/17/09

The kittens have done well the last couple of days, playing together while my left hand heals from carpal tunnel surgery. Cecily sits here with me tonight, though, as she has lost an ounce or so since the last weigh-in on Sunday. Must be all the playing, but may be too much competition now with the boys getting bigger. She'll get some a/d and a little extra TLC tonight.

Gracie is now first out the door in the morning. A big explorer. Angus still hides until he thinks I'm not watching.

Angus 9/12/09

Sweet little Angus, weighing in at 1# 2oz today. He still hides a lot, but Cecily is working to get him in with the rest of the bunch. She's very kind to him - playing gently and encouraging him to come out of his corner.

Many happy purrs

Today is a good day. Gracie has decided to TRY liking people! She's started venturing out of her hiding spot while the rest of the gang is playing, she's sniffing my fingers & toes, and finally she's purring and letting me rub her belly... yea!

Not so much for Angus. He's still watching cautiously from behind the door... just great big eyes, so unsure of what's going on.

China is feeling better, playing with Cecily & the boys (Ernest & Corky). Corky is a 'corker' - always trying to be king of the hill, climbing whatever he can find (even if it's me).

Angus 9/9/09

Angus is still the biggest scaredy-cat of the group, but he's just a little kid, so he'll come around.

6 kittens 9/8/09

So the 6 little kitties are settling in just fine, playing & napping in the sunbeams. Ernest is the wildest of the bunch; ready to bound out the door as soon as I approach the nursery room (that's the upstairs bathroom - totally taken over as kitten kingdom now).

I'm watching China-girl closely. She is the quietest of the crew, might be bordering on lethargic. She eats pretty well, but I'm feeding her separately to make sure she gets enough. Almost seems to be favoring one of her front legs slightly. She'll get some baby food and A/D in addition to the regular kitten food the others are eating.

Ernest & Corky are great playmates. Angus & Gracie are still a little stand-offish; seem OK with the other kittens but they don't like me much yet. Another couple of days will change their minds! Cecily is making little chirping noises while she eats... must really like it!

Angus & Gracie 9/7/09

The second pair of siblings I picked up today (9/7/09) was another brother and sister, Angus and Gracie. These two are scaredy-cats right now; just a little shy. Each weighs in at about 1 lb. They came to the shelter on 8/30/09. Now that they have room to play and other kittens to learn from, they will turn around quickly and learn to have fun.

Angus is a male orange & white tabby. Gracie is a little female tortie (a different type of calico). They came in as strays, so not sure how old they are. At about 1 lb, they are probably around 5 weeks, maybe older if they were not well-nurished. Best guess, they were born around the first part of August.

The other kittens are kind & friendly to these two, so I'm sure they will all be great friends by tomorrow.