I've been too busy (on-line training course and preparing for a completely new kitchen) to keep up with all the happenings on this thread. Just let me say, I hope that everybody facing crises at the moment soon find some way out of the present situation and can begin to look forward to happier times. My very small "crisis" is having to say goodbye to another foster, Tiffany - though I am happy that she will be an only cat - at least until she's learnt to accept other cats (there are quite a number of friendly outdoor cats in her new neighbourhood.
An update: Tiffany will be leaving for her forever-home tomorrow! I will certainly miss her though my own cats will be pleased and relieved. She prefers her own company and growls whenever she comes across another feline. She continues to eat only in the room she occupied with her kittens and nothing will persuade her to eat with the other cats or share their food. She spends most of her time in the living room stretched out on the couch (so that no-one can join her) and even Emily, my most aggressive cat, doesn't dare go near her.
Goodbye Tiffany - you were an excellent mama, your children were the easiest, cleanest kittens I've ever rescued from the streets. You've put on weight but only to become extremely muscular; you'll soon be able to run around outdoors and perfect your hunting skills. I know you are good at that but please don't kill too many birds, it won't be necessary - you'll be fed!
gilmargl Of course we are interested!!!! This is fantastic news! We always want to hear about lives saved. She is beautiful. Thank you for saving her and the babies. Funny you should ask about names. @strider rose started a thread of A to Z cats names as a game.......There are lots of names listed there. Tiffany is one that might fit since she has beautiful colors like a Tiffany glass window.
An update: Tiffany will be leaving for her forever-home tomorrow! I will certainly miss her though my own cats will be pleased and relieved. She prefers her own company and growls whenever she comes across another feline. She continues to eat only in the room she occupied with her kittens and nothing will persuade her to eat with the other cats or share their food. She spends most of her time in the living room stretched out on the couch (so that no-one can join her) and even Emily, my most aggressive cat, doesn't dare go near her.
Goodbye Tiffany - you were an excellent mama, your children were the easiest, cleanest kittens I've ever rescued from the streets. You've put on weight but only to become extremely muscular; you'll soon be able to run around outdoors and perfect your hunting skills. I know you are good at that but please don't kill too many birds, it won't be necessary - you'll be fed!