Tiffany is not the bravest. The boys come right over to mom for attention but Tiffany was always been reluctant and mom would have to catch her for everything.
So on Sunday mom turned Tiffany into a purrito.
At first Tiffany was NOT impressed. However, she finally relaxed. And the she sighed. And then she purred.
She still needs a few days but it was a big break through.
The kittens were making quite the racket and mom saw this video when she checked the camera:
Chanel (and Ivy and Daiquiri) got a pawdicure and then had to inspect the job:
They are all doing well. Meds are over and their colds are gone. The boys are super friendly and seek out attention. Tiffany is not so convinced.
Mom broke out the squeeze ups though. Norman loves them and would have eaten the wrapper on Sunday. So yesterday mom put some on a plate. Then she can pet Tiffany and make a positive association. Norman had to be picked up to keep him from eating all of it.
Good news - Ash went back to the shelter on Tuesday and was ADOPTED that evening!!
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The shelter had 2 groups of cats and kittens that were left at their doors. Some of the kittens have colds and need to be on medication. Since Ash was ready, he went back and three new kittens came here. They are about 6 weeks old.
Ash is having a good time. We think he goes back to the shelter on Friday. The girls may be happy to see him go. Chanel has been caught grooming him,but his favorite game is jumping on the back of the closest cat.
Mom was busy this weekend and interesting enough he was kind of clingy when she got home after being gone for several hours.
He's a good boy though probably could use another active young cat in his forever home.
He's clearly living a tough life. Haha
The shelter asked mom if we could take a single kitten for a couple of weeks. He's had a cold and they want to give him a chance to really get over it.
Since he is by himself, mom put him in the foster room the first night. And he was BORED. So, knowing he's been on meds for several days and it should be fine, mom let him out.
Plus let's be honest - we don't like kittens enough to let him get that close.
Meet Ash. 9 week old gray tabby with white toys. He's very sweet once he wears himself out.
The girls did well and mom got to see them last night. Also turns out Buttercup's name is actually Butterfly. Oh well
We suspect they will be adopted by the end of the weekend.
Mom goes in to volunteer every other week and met some other great cats too:
Well the girls go for their spay today and then to the adoption floor at the shelter. They have berm sweet girls and it's always nice to have easy kittens here. They've been friendly and outgoing and fun.
They are doing well. They love to play with the toys and fortunately haven't discovered the covers on the doors are probably too low and they could escape if they wanted. Jasmine (the orange tabby) continues to be a little shy but doesn't struggle once she is caught. The torbie girls are very outgoing and friendly.
Mom did get another cabinet for the room and rehung some of the decorations so for now it is done. It seems to be working well.
Mike is still hanging out with Miss Heather. She is having a good time with more space and mom is learning more about Mike's habits for anyone who adopts her.
The shelter names kittens when they come in so it's not up to mom. But - she got to see their paperwork at the shelter so we know which kitten is which.
All the girls have purred for mom now. Jasmine seemed very displeased by it but settled in. They love all the toys especially the springs.
Mom had thought maybe she could store canned food on the shelf in the new cabinet. Clearly the kittens have other ideas. As they always do.
The shelter where mom has volunteered for years needed fosters so mom sent an email and Monday night picked up a 4 pack of girls. The shelter does do the naming though so mom may lose her game of themes.
These four are Jasmine, Katniss, Primrose and Buttercup. However, it was a rush getting their paperwork so mom isn't sure exactly who is who in the group. But they are easy to tell apart: one orange, one orange and white, one torbie who is more brown and one torbie with front orange tabby leggings.
We don't know anything about their backgrounds. They are curious but a little timid except for the tabby with orange socks. We will have them at least a couple of weeks.
Welcome girls!!
Mom redid the foster room. She bought a cabinet for the corner. That open space isn't meant to be a kitten sleeping spot, but we all know how that goes.
Mike is our responsibility. She was never signed over to the new rescue so mom will continue to look for Mike's forever family on her own for as long as it takes.
a post by the mom
If you hang out in rescue long enough, you will eventually hear someone say "I get into animal rescue because I don't like people". And others will snicker or whatever.
But in fact the opposite it true - animal rescue is still a PEOPLE oriented service group. Very few aspects of rescue will keep you away from people, though some will allow you to avoid the general public (and maybe that is more what they mean when they say that).
However, I think with that general mindset, some forget that people - the general public - are our most important audience. They share our posts on social media, they are donors, they are adopters. I think sometimes rescues act like they are doing the public a favor.
Of course, I've had people from the public act that way with me - as though I need to be even more grateful for their attention or ignore things on applications because "they are doing us a favor by adopting". Yeah - not how that works.
But recently I've seen a couple of instances where adoptions could have gone very wrong or not happened at all because of things that were handled badly. Rescues need to remember they can live or die by their reputation - and bad word of mouth spreads much farther and faster then good. I can't begin to tell you the number of people who have told me "bad" rescue stories.
Don't get me wrong - rescue is hard and sometimes you are catching people on a bad day. I've had it happen. But I think we all need to step back and remember that we are ALL human and we ALL need to get along and take a breath.
So if you are in rescue remember the public sees cute animals not the work that got them ready for adoption. If you are the public remember that rescue is hard and heartbreaking. Let's meet somewhere in the middle.
Mike is 1 year old!!! Break out the treats!
If you would have asked when she came here as a foster, we wouldn't have thought she would celebrate here. But we are glad she is happy and healthy.
We are still looking to get her into her forever home. Mom's friend Heather actually has Mike right now for a couple of weeks. She gets more space and is around other cats all day. She is doing really well but was happy to see mom last night.
Winslow and Sedona were adopted TOGETHER! The family has kids and we are optimistic it's a great fit.
Bisbee was also adopted separately.
Just 3 Arizona kittens to get adopted.
Laredo has a friend. Mom borrowed a kitten from another foster so he can learn to kitten.
Harvey is at the pet store. Garibaldi is still here and having fun playing with Blueberry who is taking a break from the store. Since they are older they are loose in the house and having a good time.
And Mike is still here doing Mike things.
Stay cool and safe!!
