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Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 04:20 PM Oct 2022

MANY steps forward were taken with the kittens, today (pics)

Since coming inside, Eira, who yesterday escaped, hid, and nailed me when I found her, has always been very, very timid. When I did pick her up she was like a little statue. She just sat and stared ahead. Today she curled up on my lap, gave me an abundance of kisses on the face and arm, and started purring up a storm. She spent well over an hour on my lap either grooming or sleeping or giving me kisses.

Carys, who escaped today, has been doing better and made great strides at being socialized. Gwyn has been there, almost from the start.

So maybe tomorrow I'll see how things go if they are allowed to be outside of the playpen. I know they won't be here much longer. Well, maybe Carys, for a little while but I think she now has a forever home like up, too.



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MANY steps forward were taken with the kittens, today (pics) (Original Post) Siwsan Oct 2022 OP
Pretty! Bayard Oct 2022 #1
You've brought them along so quickly! Quakerfriend Oct 2022 #2
Gorgeous kittens! SoBlueInFL Oct 2022 #3
Welcome to our DU family. You pickked THE best group to start when one's niyad Oct 2022 #5
Thank you. I've been a long-time lurker who finally decided to join. SoBlueInFL Oct 2022 #30
So glad that you finally came in from the cold! niyad Oct 2022 #32
Welcome to DU! Tanuki Oct 2022 #15
Thank you! SoBlueInFL Oct 2022 #31
That face!!! QED Oct 2022 #4
Agree, what a beautiful kitty. but all of these kitties are special. Paper Roses Oct 2022 #6
Are you in any position to foster? niyad Oct 2022 #9
Wish I could foster but health issues prevail. Paper Roses Oct 2022 #12
Such little sweeties. Thank you for the update. And look at the ears and niyad Oct 2022 #7
They are Rebl2 Oct 2022 #8
Going to a friend so I'll still get pics Siwsan Oct 2022 #10
We will too Rebl2 Oct 2022 #18
We are. Thanks! Siwsan Oct 2022 #20
You have made amazing progress. brer cat Oct 2022 #11
The eyeliner!! Karadeniz Oct 2022 #13
So good to see their progress. wnylib Oct 2022 #14
Eeerah? Eyerah? Aussie105 Oct 2022 #16
The e is pronounced like the e in pet. Siwsan Oct 2022 #17
I was thinking it was like Ira and looked it up. wnylib Oct 2022 #24
I forget, how old are they now? BigmanPigman Oct 2022 #19
We THINK between 6 and 7 weeks old. It's hard to get a weight because the wiggle Siwsan Oct 2022 #21
Wow, they'll be very big cats. BigmanPigman Oct 2022 #22
The dad is a very big and stocky tom. Siwsan Oct 2022 #23
How is Scooter doing? Still coming around for feedings? wnylib Oct 2022 #25
She is back to greeting me, every morning Siwsan Oct 2022 #26
They are close to weaning age, aren't they? wnylib Oct 2022 #27
Definitely. They have been eating kibble for a couple of weeks. I think the weaning was about over. Siwsan Oct 2022 #29
She is beautiful! AuntieKatie Oct 2022 #28

Quakerfriend

(5,655 posts)
2. You've brought them along so quickly!
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 04:25 PM
Oct 2022

They are just gorgeous & look so content!!

And, Hope you and your friend are feeling well following the Covid scare.

SoBlueInFL

(191 posts)
3. Gorgeous kittens!
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 04:25 PM
Oct 2022

I had to make my first post about kittens. I'm so worn out from today's hearing; kittens it is. One of my best friends is a cat rescuer so, kudos to you for caring for the little ones. =^..^=

niyad

(119,930 posts)
5. Welcome to our DU family. You pickked THE best group to start when one's
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 04:44 PM
Oct 2022

nerves are frazzled. Many of us seek comfort and joy here. Be sure to check out SundayLOLCats every Sunday in the Lounge as well. Great antidotes to the really distressing stuff!

Paper Roses

(7,506 posts)
6. Agree, what a beautiful kitty. but all of these kitties are special.
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 04:45 PM
Oct 2022

Wish I could adopt a new kitty but I worry about my health and ability to care for a new cat. About a month gone now since my special friend had to be euthanized. I can't get over it. All of her stuff is now gone. I'm too old and worry about caring for a new kitty. Also, in my neck of the woods, it costs $250 to adopt a shelter kitty. I have no money.

For the past 40 years or so, we had wonderful furry kitties as friends and companions. I'm now too old and alone. Caring for a pet is a responsibility and I can't take it on now. Sure miss my special friend. She had been with me since my husband died. There is a great void in the house now.

niyad

(119,930 posts)
7. Such little sweeties. Thank you for the update. And look at the ears and
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 04:46 PM
Oct 2022

paws. . so much like Arthur!

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
20. We are. Thanks!
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 05:53 PM
Oct 2022

I think her breakthrough case is a really mild one. Still not even running a temp.

I got my booster and flu shot so I was running a low grade and was pretty tired, today. I take it again, tomorrow, but I'm pretty sure I'll be ok.

wnylib

(24,405 posts)
24. I was thinking it was like Ira and looked it up.
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 07:37 PM
Oct 2022

Turns out that Ira, or eyera is correct. It means "snow" in Welsh.

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
21. We THINK between 6 and 7 weeks old. It's hard to get a weight because the wiggle
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 05:55 PM
Oct 2022

but we think they are about 4 lbs.

Scooter was still occasionally nursing them about a week ago. They are definitely bigger than the other two litters I rescued and they were 3 and 4 weeks old.

BigmanPigman

(52,258 posts)
22. Wow, they'll be very big cats.
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 06:01 PM
Oct 2022

However, I am no judge of cats' size since I only fostered 1 kitten and the rest were adult dogs and puppies. My Chihuahua puppy was 2 1/2 pounds at 8 weeks and 7 pounds full grown.

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
23. The dad is a very big and stocky tom.
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 06:17 PM
Oct 2022

It wouldn't surprise me if Gwyn doesn't grow the same.

I thought Madoc would be a smaller cat because he was SO small when I brought him in. I was wrong. Really, really wrong.

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
26. She is back to greeting me, every morning
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 07:48 PM
Oct 2022

Racing back and forth in front of me. I haven't seen her sitting on the deck, looking for her babies.

I've moved them into the den, now. Tomorrow I will give them a little play time outside of the playpen.

wnylib

(24,405 posts)
27. They are close to weaning age, aren't they?
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 07:54 PM
Oct 2022

So, I think it wouldn't be a big adjustment for her to not have them. I wonder how much she knows or understands about you taking them inside.

If she saw the previous litters going inside, it didn't stop her from bringing her own around for food. She trusts you with her babies, I think.

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
29. Definitely. They have been eating kibble for a couple of weeks. I think the weaning was about over.
Thu Oct 13, 2022, 08:50 PM
Oct 2022

Now they are getting pate and they are LOVING it.

I can't wait for tomorrow because today was such a success.

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