Yesterday I teased you with this photo
That is because I brought home some new kittens. I knew the time for the girls was coming to an end so I wrote into the shelter and asked for new kittens. I was told there was a mom with three week kittens. My intention was to bring her home and bring the girls back later on this week.
When I got there, I learned that she had been sitting in the shelter since giving birth, so I am glad I could get her out of there. When I held the kittens they felt light for their size and mom felt dehydrated. The shelter gave her some fluids and I brought her home. I set her up in the cage in the kitten room and covered it with a towel. I assumed that since she had been at the shelter she would be okay with that, but it became apparent pretty quickly that she wasn't. So I brought her and the kittens upstairs and put her in my bath tub.
Unfortunately what had ever caused her to be dehydrated was still going strong because she wasn't eating. I gave her some more fluids several times and brought her back to the shelter for a check up on Sunday and they gave her some more. She seems fine, bright eyed and attention seeking, but she isn't eating. Once the girls were back at the shelter I cleaned up the kitten room and brought her down to the kitten room. She spent about an hour examining the room and walking around. I found out she is a nipaholic..
The kittens are a little small for their age. I have started supplementing them. That is going very well for three of the four of them. The fourth, the biggest black male kitten, wants nothing to do with it. That is okay since he feels hefty for his size which leads me to believe that his nipple is still producing a good supply of milk. This, of course, means he has no use for me while the other ones love me and purr easily. I am so going to enjoy these guys. The girl already reminds me of Muffin.
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| Tiger boy |
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| Tiger boy |
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| Tiger girl |
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| Black and white boy |
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| Other black and white boy |
Those faces!
ReplyDeleteThose faces!
ReplyDeleteOMC, how much adorableness can you fit in one blog post? And I love how the mom looks right into the camera. She seems like a sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteAdorable faces. Hang in there mommy kitty.
ReplyDeleteEmma and Buster
so cute,poor mum though,glad you have them,xx Rachel
ReplyDeleteThey are seriously cute - the little black and white with less white on his face is my favorite I think - or maybe tiger girl.
ReplyDeleteOh Lord, they are cute! Can't wait to watch them grow! Best of luck with Mama cat, she'll do fine under your care!
ReplyDeleteThey'll be fine now! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteThey're too cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat adorable faces! They and Mom are lucky to have you looking out for them. How did the crew feel about a strange cat family in their bathroom?
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet
ReplyDeleteThe mom looks quite young and small. The kits are just adorable!
ReplyDeletecome one momma cat....love those tiny faces :)
ReplyDeleteI applaud you heartily, for continually helping the momma and kittens! Your heart is so very big, and you are amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh they awe adowable. Mommy be very purretty too. Weez glad all is goin' well.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Lexi
SQUEEEE! What adorable little baby faces! We hope momma starts eating more and that everykitty stays healthy!
ReplyDeleteOMC! They are so precious. I hope that Mom starts eating more and the kittens flourish. Thanks for taking care of them. ♥
ReplyDeleteOh they are so tiny and so adorable they look like they would fit into one's pocket they are that tiny
ReplyDeleteAdorable!! I say that every time but it is soooo true.
ReplyDeleteThey are all so adorable- even Mama. I hope she feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteAdorable ! They are lucky to have landed at the right place ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteSo tiny. So cute. So awww.
ReplyDelete--Purrs (and wags) from Life with Dogs and Cats