Sad day ... 9/23/09

I'm devastated today. I woke to find that the adorable, lovely, kind Cecily became an angel last night. While it is a fact of life that not all kittens make it to adulthood, it is especially sad when there is no visible cause. I will admit, she was my favorite of the current six-pack of kittens in my care. I'll miss her beautiful face.

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.

Cecily 9/12/09

Sweet, sweet Cecily... she also did not gain weight this week, still at 1# 4oz. It's tough being leader of the pack. She is Miss Popularity. Spends time playing with each of the kittens in turn, always nice, even to the shy kids.

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).

Cecily 9/9/09

The lovely Cecily...

who couldn't fall in love with that face?

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!

Ernest & Cecily 9/7/09

Picked up 4 new fosters today (9/7/09 - Labor Day). Two sets of siblings from different litters that I'm adding to Corky & China at home.

The first pair is Ernest and Cecily, brother & sister. Two brown tabbies, but very different. They arrived as strays on 8/29/09. Best guess at age is about 2 months, so they were probably born in early July.

Ernest is going to be a big cat, if his paws are any indication. A real lady-killer... he's very handsome. Might turn 0ut to be slightly medium-haired or he might 'grow into' his hair-length later on.

Cecily has more delicate features and one of those really sweet little kitten faces that just melt your heart.

Both are really friendly and doing well in their new foster home. They made friends with Corky & China right away. Actually, Corky seemed to fall in love immediately with the lovely Cecily, while she seemed to want to become BFFs with China.

Ernest (I think he'll end up being called Ernie) is the biggest of the crew at 1 lb 7 oz today. He's taking the 'big brother' role well. Cecily is smaller at about 1 lb 4 oz.

Pictures will follow....