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Kittens at 8 weeks

All the kittens are now in their forever homes.  This has been such an amazing experience.  All good things must come to an end and now these babies are starting their own lives in the best homes. 

I would like to thank the staff at The Cat Doctor who not only saved the lives of momma and the kittens, but who also helped with the marketing and finding homes.  These kittens actually developed their own following on Facebook!

This video is of the last night they were all together...............

 

They went in pairs which makes me feel better.  Momma is still here with us and dealing with some ongoing health issues.  The theory is that she will thrive now that she won't have those huge babies to nurse.  They were over 2 pounds each at the 7 week mark - sheesh - she fed them a lot !

 OK - now for life to get back to normal.  so much chaos with the little ones around.

Kittens at 7 weeks

 I don't know how they to it - but these babies keep getting cuter and cuter.  They are big enough now they just run and jump onto us.  So much play happening.  Our time with them is ending as they will be going to their forever homes before long.  But for now - enjoy the photos -

 These 2 get to grow up together - they will be going to the same forever home -

 This little orange boy sure does love his momma -- and I think he's her favorite too.
 
These 2 also get to grow up together in the same forever home.

 BITE!
Lazy sunny afternoon.  This little girl is pure cat.  and oh my is she fiesty.

This little guy carries toys all over the place.  This toy has been at the nursing station frequently.

Tastes like.....cat tail............ 

Kittens at 6 weeks

The kittens are 6 weeks old now and continue to amaze us.  They had their first vaccines and the vet said she would have pegged them at 8 weeks because they are so .....um....."plump".  That's momma cat - she's such a good momma.  Some are eating solid food.  And all are completely expert at climbing.  More kitten proofing has been required because their imaginations are much better than mine.

Just 2 more weeks now before they go to their forever homes.  They will be going in pairs to two lovely couples who were referred from my vet.   Enjoy these too cute photos of the babies at 6 weeks ...... they grow so fast !

Do you still sleep with a teddy bear ?  This little girl does.............

 See the kitten updide down in the middle ?

They all love toys!
   
 

Kittens at 5 weeks

We are now at the 5 week mark and I continue to be amazed.  These babies are growing and learning and trying new things each and every day still.  It is truly an incredible thing to see. 

They have been climbing everything they can find - including our legs - so we make sure to wear long pants in there because they don't seem to mind if it's bare flesh they are climbing on!  Have you ever had 4 baby cats dangling from your legs?  

This is Number 4.  He is going to be a good looking tom cat. 

Number 1 and Number 4.  Very cute brothers.

Number 2 (the only girl) loving on momma.  She is so precious.

Number 2 getting momma.  "What would happen if I put my claws ...here?"

Momma loving Number 2.

Number 3 and Number 4 chasing a toy.  They are very interested in toys already!

Number 1 biting Number 4 foot.  There is so much biting going on while they are testing teeth.

Number 4 getting a toy.  He was carrying this thing across the room.  Too cute.

Number 3 telling a story to the rest of the litter.  "I swear, it was THIS big".

 Number 2 getting Number 3 after hearing his story.

Number 3 trying to get away from Number 2...... But Number 2 is too fast.........
Number 3 trying to get Number 2.   "I.....think......I ......can.....take.....her......"
 

Kittens at 4 weeks

The time is flying by - We are at the 4 week mark and these babies are still getting bigger each and every day.  It is so amazing.  Serious play is going on - there is much swatting and biting and tackling.  And momma cat is even joining in which is too precious to see.

This is Number 2.  She is the only girl (we think).  She is so sweet but can still hold her own with the boys when they wrestle – and she is also the first climber.  Precious.

And here she is trying to get my finger – Playtime!
 

Number 1 is pure Tom Cat.  Here he is sleeping on momma.

 

And biting his sister's nose..... 

Here's Number 4 winning a wrestling match with Number 3.
Number 3 is tattling to mom (I think he's momma's favorite).......
 She loves him..............

And they all love each other............

 

 

Kittens at 3 weeks

I've been slow in posting - but these photos were taken at 3 weeks.  The eyes are open and the wrestling has begun!  They have even started grooming themselves - so cute to watch them clean their own little paws.  And they have outgrown their play area so we had to expand. 

Seriously - these kittens are getting cuter each and every day!   Don't those eyes just get you ?

   
 


 

Kittens at 2 weeks

Oh my goodness these kittens have grown so quickly.  Every single day they are getting stronger and bigger.  Today is the 2 week mark.  We've had some milestones - eyes opened yesterday and today - we had our first escapee from the box - and play time is starting to happen !   
 
 People talk about how good Val & I are for taking in this very pregnant stray - but we feel truly blessed to be a part of this little family - it is so amazing to witness.  Enjoy the photos - aren't they precious ?? 
  
 

New Kittens

Here they are - this is what we call a kitten pile.  Aren't they precious ?  

 

We have two white-footed girls, one grey tabby boy, and one orange tabby boy.  We had some trouble getting them all in the world, and mommy Sasha ended up having a C section.  She has been amazing through this and is happily taking care of her babies now.

I've got to tell you the girls are the most active and they are so cute crawling over each other. 

This one is my favorite - look next to momma's face - under her arm.

 

We're Expecting!

Val and I are expecting......... KITTENS!

This beautiful stray has been hanging around our place and we both decided we liked her and wanted to help her.  Then we realized she was pregnant.  Our guest room is now the nursery as we wait for the new arrivals.  

Sasha is a very well mannered little girl that has been lost or abandoned.  And she seems very grateful for the help we are giving her.  She rolls over on her back and gives us that belly to rub every chance she gets.

Kimba is goo-eyed when he sees her, he's so cute.  Smokey Jo-Ella is not so enchanted and doesn't quite understand why we like this other cat. 

Our new addition has been searching every corner of the guest room for a good hiding place for her new additions..... shouldn't be too long now !   Anybody want a kitten ??

 

Kitty Toy Drama

This is my little Smokey Jo-Ella with her favorite toy.  It's crinkly, like a plastic bag.  This toy distracts her enough that she will let me pet her while I squish it.  (she was a feral baby and doesn't like contact).

I bought her another one of these toys since she likes the first one so well.  She took one look at the new toy - and sped upstairs to check to make sure her old one was ok.  She won't have anything to do with the new one.   It's been labeled as an imposter !

Pretty sure it's going to get taken out in the night.