Monday, April 23, 2012

the newbies.....

(mom says the new interface may be growing on her - it just looks funny - she did try wordpress for a short time and HATED it, so she is going to make this work.....  MOL)

Mom got a call on Wednesday that the shelter had a mom and kittens that needed to be fostered.

When she got there Thursday night, the leads were holding a little black kitten. Mom thought it was one of the ones she was supposed to pick up. Nope, he had come in by himself. After several phone calls, trying the bottle, they introduced him to our new mom and kittens.

So, Louisa (an 8 month old kitten herself) came in with 6 kittens that are about 2 weeks old now. And came into foster with 6 kittens + 1. The +1 seems to be about the same age. And after 2 days, mom isn't sure which one is the addition. :)

 The problem is that Louisa has roundworms - she came from a place where none of the cats EVER got vet care. She is being treated now, but she has the runs. BADLY!! She just has no control and sometimes doesn't make it to the box. The bottom picture is 3 of the kittens after their first bath on Saturday... the plan was to give everyone a bath on Sunday.

We know that some people would wonder about having Marble and Silver and then taking another mom and kittens. But, Silver is old enough to spend some time on her own. Marble is going back and forth into and out of the pen, so that is fine too. Mom has the experience to deal with different groups and especially since so many groups need fosters and help.

23 comments:

  1. Oh Louisa is only a kitten herself and now she has these gorgeous babies! Awww!! We hope Louisa gets better - big purrs and healing hugs! Take care
    x

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  2. Wow you sure have your hands full!!! But we know you will be able to help the mum and babies :-)

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  3. Bless you for helping these little angels... and momma kitty who is a "little angel" herself!

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  4. Mama kitty...blessings on her, her babies and you. AND the shelter. xox

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  5. A pox on people who allow things like that to happen to helpless animals

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  6. Yes, we agree, a pox on stupid, thoughtless humans.

    Your mom is pretty special, to take them in to foster and to be able to juggle so many at once. Good luck!

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  7. What adorable babies! Tell your mom that when we went to the shelter yesterday, we heard about all the fostering of kittens that is going on now (we only saw a couple in the lobby).

    Thank you so much for your kind words when we lost our Trapper. Mom Julie is getting better day by day, but it's going to take time. We appreciate your caring thoughts and prayers. xx

    (((Hugs)))
    Tom, Mom Julie, Anastasia, Tinker & Mitty

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  8. Your Mom is a star - our Mum says she doesn't know how she manages.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  9. Oh, I feel sorry for Mama Kitteh but I'm glad she and her baby kittehs are in a safe place now. I bet she'll start feeling better real soon.

    Please give your mom some extra cuddles from me. She sure is special!

    Wiggles & Wags,
    Mayzie

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  10. That's a lot of kitties! Mommy is sad that Louisa had her kittens when she was still a baby herself. :(
    Why won't more people neuter their pets?

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  11. Oh my gosh they are just so tiny and cute!! Your mom is an amazing woman to take all this on.

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  12. Yup, your Mom is the very best. She can handle all those kittens and Moms without any trouble. Hope that Louisa gets better soon. You do have your hands full there. Take care.

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  13. Sounds like your Mom has her work cut out for her. Those kitties are lucky to be in her hands.

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  14. So glad they are all safe and taken care of now. Poor baby Louisa... she has a lot to deal with,but she is in good hands now. And what a cute bunch these precious little babies are!

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  15. Oh my.... babies babies babies! I love!!!!!

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  16. he he he, I so totally know the feeling of "Oh I'll so know which one doesn't belong" and then totally losing track..

    nice thing about moms with babies so young is they take up so little time. They basically just want to nurse and have food and a clean litter box... Unlike orphaned or weaned kittens who sole purpose is to get through the day creating as much mayhem as possible, and if it can include an entire roll of paper towels so much the better! :)

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  17. Oh my! You have some work on! Hope littlun gets better soon xx

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  18. Thats a lot of kittehs! You are wunnerfuk to care for them all. An we see what ya mean about the 1 additional kitten - they ALL look identihical ta us...

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  19. Oh, my Louisa is going to have her paws very full! Good thing she has you to help you!

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  20. Good on mom for taking care of these new babes (both human and kitty). Phooey to the careless people who allowed this to happen.
    We hope everyone finds a good home, with loving, responsible pawrents!

    (Mom agrees wholeheartedly!)

    Sasha, Sami, & Saku (Mom Eileen)

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  21. Oh what precious babies! Purrs to everyone.

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  22. Mom is an Angel and you guys are pretty cool, too, for putting up with s many ins and outs. thanks for giving those tiny ones a chance to grow up in a healthy nurturing environment. And for taking on the challenges, too!

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  23. Momma kitties are so amazing when they take in an orphaned baby. So fortunate this orphan is able to have a momma and everyone has a wonderful foster momma.

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