Thursday, April 3, 2014

New Kittens!!

Yesterday I said goodbye to these little cuties. I was so sad that I cried. I told myself that I wouldn't cry and I didn't until mum said 'awww I almost don't want them to go' Good one mum.... I started tearing up. Sniff sniff "Neither do I "
I wanted to keep Bun-Bun mostly cause I felt like I bonded with him the most and he was so cuddly. I was meant to leave home at 9am so that I could get the kittens to the SPCA then have time to get to Tec before class. Well... that didn't happen. Mum told me that if I really wanted to keep Bun-Bun then she would leave the decision up to me and that I knew the right decision/ I should take them back. It took 20 minutes for me to finally pick up the cage and walk to my car. Tears in my eyes as I started the car and reversed out the drive. I had to avoid eye contact with the kittens otherwise I would start crying again. It took me almost the whole way to Hamilton before I told myself to stop it and that I was doing the right thing taking the kittens back, I couldnt afford three kittens and its not safe at our place, too many road incidents... but thats a sensitive topic for another post later on.
I has composed myself by the time I got to the SPCA but I kept my sunglasses on as a safety net. Luckily the attendant was waiting for me so she took the cage and I told her I would be back later to pick up more. And that was it, I didn't say anything to the kittens, I had said my goodbyes in the car. Now to someone who is not a cat lover, this may sound really silly, crying over three kittens that weren't mine to keep. But when you spend so much time with them and put all your energy into keeping them happy and healthy, saying goodbye is hard. I absolutely love cats, they are my favourite animal just slightly ahead of sheep. So it may seem utterly absurd that I would get so attached to three small animals, but thats me, CRAZY.CAT.LADY.  and I'm proud of it.
So now for the introductions again.......
Meet kitty #1
This little cutie doesnt have a name yet but she is ADORABLE. I haven't been able to get a full facing photo yet but she is really fluffy and has a gorgeous silvery tone to her.
So far I have found that she like to whack me in the eye. I'm not even joking, I will be looking at something and then next thing she hits me in the eye with her paw, I think maybe she sees me blink and thinks she can catch my lashes hahaha.
She is a real sweety though, loves cuddles and follows me around or calls out to me when she can't find me.



Meet kitty #2 or  black kitty.
Also does not have an official name, but I'm sure they will both get names soon enough.
This kitty is a real smoocher. She also calls out to me all the time, sometimes she is right beside me and she starts mewing at me. She has finally fallen asleep so I can actually type this post as she was constantly walking on my keyboard and making a mess.
I don't think black kitty likes our dog very much, she hides around the corner from the dog and mews and me cause she doesn't want to walk past the dog. Hes a big softie though, just wants to play.


I didn't get told what these kittens 'story' is but Mum and I think that they are unwanted pets. That they have been raised in a house and are now no longer wanted.
Reasons for this is :

  • They were very comfortable in the cage in the car
  • they are super friendly and love cuddles
  • They were eager to get out of their bedroom and explore the house. 
  • They scratch the furniture all the time and have no boundaries.
So thats our theory haha.
I caught kitty #2 drinking my coffee this morning. Just stuck her head in my mug and had a wee drink. She seemed to like it too, I will have to keep an eye on my drinks to make sure she doesnt do THAT again. Don't think coffee will go well in her little tummy haha.

I have these kittens for two weeks. They just need to be up to weight so that they can be desexed. 
Hopefully I don't get as attached this time, kind of hard when they are all in my face and being so CUTE!.



Here Kitty #2 is exercising her brain by playing 'cat fishing' on my tablet. Its part of the Kitty curriculum... hehehe. I love the games made for cats by Friskies. I think they're brilliant, kittens seems to really love it and it keeps them occupied for atleast 10 minutes haha.
I'm so glad I have a screen protector on my tablet, otherwise there would be scratch marks ALL over my screen. I think one day I'll need to replace the protector cause it is starting to look scratched up, but its cheaper to buy a protector than replace the screen.

So thats it for the introduction to the new foster kittens. I am hoping to post daily or every couple of days updates, Tomorrow I am trying my home made muesli so I am excited to see how it goes.

Tortie

2 comments:

  1. Aw they're just so adorable! I would love to be able to do what you're doing, but like you, I'd get way too attached! You're doing such a great job though! Imagine if they could talk, they'd get to their new home and tell heaps of stories of how you looked after them and how lucky they were to have somebody to love - even if only for a couple weeks :) I honestly don't know how cute little fluffballs could be unwantable though, especially when you look into their big eyes and see such adoration in them :)

    Looking forward to more posts :)

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    1. Naaaw thanks. Yes they are very adorable. If I had my way I would have all the unwanted kittens I could care for haha. I don't understand how anyone could NOT love cats and kittens, but then not everyone is as cat crazy as we are haha, however people should still do they right thing and prevent all the unwanted kittens rather than dumping them at the SPCA who are already way overloaded with fluff balls. Its definitely a rewarding experience and I feel good knowing that I have given some kittens a good start.

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