Sunday, 9 August 2009
We let them out of the pen yesterday and they were just delighted. After carefully sniffing around and checking out the room, they then started running and playing. They had such a great time. A kind neighbour has given me a play tunnel which they just love, and they've been hiding in it and popping out to surprise each other. After 4 hours non stop fun, they finally flopped into a heap, asleep.
Today, Bailey, my big cat, came in to make friends with them. They had rather freaked him out yesterday when he came into say hello and they set up a chorus of growling, which made him change his mind about being friendly and back himself out of the room. Today he had a better reception and they have all been rubbing up against him.
There is one pair who play a lot together, so it would be best if they can be homed together. Then there is one who is more on her own. She is very sweet, and she is the one who comes up wanting a cuddle first. I've fallen in love with her and will find it very hard to let her go.
The pair are a boy and girl, and they play constantly with each other, rolling over and play fighting. They are very funny to watch, one invents a new game and the other joins in straight away. The boy is very friendly and the girl more timid. She is coming round quickly though, and came to sit by me today. At the moment she is less happy to be stroked than he is. She was very intrigued by the computer and sat on the keyboard to help.
Its all gone quiet now as they are all asleep in a pile. I'd best get a cup of tea before they wake up again.
Today, Bailey, my big cat, came in to make friends with them. They had rather freaked him out yesterday when he came into say hello and they set up a chorus of growling, which made him change his mind about being friendly and back himself out of the room. Today he had a better reception and they have all been rubbing up against him.
There is one pair who play a lot together, so it would be best if they can be homed together. Then there is one who is more on her own. She is very sweet, and she is the one who comes up wanting a cuddle first. I've fallen in love with her and will find it very hard to let her go.
The pair are a boy and girl, and they play constantly with each other, rolling over and play fighting. They are very funny to watch, one invents a new game and the other joins in straight away. The boy is very friendly and the girl more timid. She is coming round quickly though, and came to sit by me today. At the moment she is less happy to be stroked than he is. She was very intrigued by the computer and sat on the keyboard to help.
Its all gone quiet now as they are all asleep in a pile. I'd best get a cup of tea before they wake up again.
Friday, 7 August 2009
Ginger Kittens
Well they've arrived. Apparently the mother turned up in someone's outbuilding, and then produced four kittens. The people have been looking after them ever since. Only 3 have come here as they have decided to keep the mother and one kitten.
They look to be between 8 and 10 weeks old. One is a little more timid than the rest, but they are all very playful. They've just had a totally mad hour, playing with all the toys and leaping around the pen. They are all using the litter tray, and eating and drinking.
We wormed them yesterday, which often makes them loose for a day or two. Oh lovely.
It looks like we have two girls and one boy. One is all ginger, and the others are ginger with white paws and tummy. They are very sweet.
I'll keep them in the pen for a day or so. This will make sure they use the litter tray. Also, as one is quite shy, if I let them out now, she would just disappear behind the sofa and it would be very difficult to get her friendly and used to being stroked. In the pen, I can get in with them, so they get used to being close to a person.
They look to be between 8 and 10 weeks old. One is a little more timid than the rest, but they are all very playful. They've just had a totally mad hour, playing with all the toys and leaping around the pen. They are all using the litter tray, and eating and drinking.
We wormed them yesterday, which often makes them loose for a day or two. Oh lovely.
It looks like we have two girls and one boy. One is all ginger, and the others are ginger with white paws and tummy. They are very sweet.
I'll keep them in the pen for a day or so. This will make sure they use the litter tray. Also, as one is quite shy, if I let them out now, she would just disappear behind the sofa and it would be very difficult to get her friendly and used to being stroked. In the pen, I can get in with them, so they get used to being close to a person.
Thursday, 6 August 2009
New Kittens
Well its a long time since I fostered and we are about to be inundated with 4 ginger kittens. They were found by a couple locally, who have been looking after mum and kittens. The kittens are a little timid, so will come to live with us for a while to get them used to being handled. Then then will be ready for their new homes.
I'm going to get the large pen set up today, and will pick them up this evening. Apparently they are about 8 weeks old, so will be ready to home fairly soon. I don't suppose they will be here for long, as they sound very cute.
I'm going to get the large pen set up today, and will pick them up this evening. Apparently they are about 8 weeks old, so will be ready to home fairly soon. I don't suppose they will be here for long, as they sound very cute.
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