My Feral And Rescued Cats

[Norachan]

I'm so happy to hear little Whistle is eating again. He's lucky to have his big sister to take care of him.

 

[maggiedemi]

That's so sweet that Banjo is helping you take care of Whistle! I love that photo.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Hmmmm...a thought. If his sister is "Banjo," perhaps his full name is "Penny Whistle," another little musical instrument.

 

[Jcatbird]

Hmmmm...a thought. If his sister is "Banjo," perhaps his full name is "Penny Whistle," another little musical instrument.

You must be right. Lol I love it. I hadn’t thought of that when I named them Funny how kitty names just seem to evolve but that really fits.
Whistle is eating better. Meat baby food has worked well along with a high protein/calorie dry food. He is sleeping a lot but I would expect that. Banjo is taking extra good care of her brother. She is staying with him at all times. If he is laying down she is cuddled up with him. If he gets up, she follows. It’s really touching to see how lose they are. Tonight I watched as she bathed him. He became totally relaxed. She groomed him from head to toe! This is tender loving care! Kitties are so great!

 

[Jcatbird]

Going to post my grind early today. Spending very late nights working with the kitties. Mitsy is a very good Mom. Her babies are full of personality. Here is what feeding time is like now. I kind of imagine the kitty thoughts go something like this...... Time to eat!

Nimbus doesn’t want to eat with siblings!

They are greedy!

Nimbus wants his own plate!

Mom rules with, come eat!

Hungry kitten obeys Mom and .....

Joins the feeding frenzy under Mom’s watchful eye.

Little sister thinks Nimbus finally got his come uppance and goes...... Naaaaaah!

I suppose he got payback for scaring her at bedtime a few nights ago! Just like a bunch of kids. Lol Observing kitty behavior is soooo funny. I think we may have gone from feral to a little spoiled.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

I think we may have gone from feral to a little spoiled.

Ya THINK??? Oh, I'd say so, but goodness gracious, don't they all deserve it? The kittens for being so stinking cute, and Misty for taking such good care of them under horrible conditions. I'll bet she's breathing easy for the first time in her life...or at least, since she was so cruelly dumped, if that's what happened to her.

 

[maggiedemi]

I love the pic of Banjo giving Whistle a bath. I love your funny captions too.

 

[Jcatbird]

Ya THINK??? Oh, I'd say so, but goodness gracious, don't they all deserve it? The kittens for being so stinking cute, and Misty for taking such good care of them under horrible conditions. I'll bet she's breathing easy for the first time in her life...or at least, since she was so cruelly dumped, if that's what happened to her.

You are so great to point out that they do deserve it...... poor kitties. They went through a lot before I got them. Terrified and half starved. Watching them fill their tummies is a pleasure. They used to eat a little and run. Now they can feast undisturbed, and they do.
They run towards me now when I bring the food. They get sooooo happy. I laugh with every dish. This is the kind of look I get. Anticipation! Food?

Whistle was a little more active today. He followed me around a bit. Wanted to be held too. He even purred again. Yay!
He and Banjo have been melting my heart tonight. Watching them together, sharing time and snuggles. Lots of smiles from me. I hope you have lots of smiles too! M maggiedemi I hope you enjoy these. Banjo made sure that Whistle is clean as a whistle! Lol

My favorite is this hug!

 

[maggiedemi]

Awww, I sure did enjoy the pics. Thank you.

 

[Jcatbird]

We have a cooler night. Banjo and the kittens are a little frisky. I am tired but wanted to give a great update on Thrasher. She let me touch her today. That is a first. It inspires hope for catching!
Whistle is sleeping in my lap. He was playing with my hair but then drifted off. Such a gentle little kitten. My old Smokey took a turn in my lap earlier. It seems to be a snuggle night. Bonjure got into a bag of doughnuts. The sugar on his black face made me laugh instead of fussing at him.
A content Smokey.

A naughty Bonjure with dounut sugar on his face.

My cuddly Whistle.

 

[maggiedemi]

Ha! Love the pic of your little donut stealer. I'm so glad that Thrasher is coming around. I remember the first time I was able to pet Demi. He was a baby though, so it only took 3 days.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

I am tired but wanted to give a great update on Thrasher. She let me touch her today. That is a first. It inspires hope for catching!

Now, that really warms my heart! You are on you way to having that girl and her babies safe!

You know, I keep reading that cats can't taste sweet. I don't want to call the experts wrong, but I've known a LOT of cats with sweet toothes!

 

[maggiedemi]

Maggie likes jelly. I bet she would steal a jelly donut.

 

[Jcatbird]

For anyone who feels like giving up on trapping a cat because they , just won’t be trapped, don’t stop trying! It took me almost three months but, Thrasher has finally decided to allow me to catch her! She is the cat that was trap shy! She and one kitten walked into a carrier today and I shut the door. She is now with a foster who will take her to be spayed and then return her to me. If she can socialize the kitten it will go for adoption, if not it comes back to me. She specializes in kittens so I think it will be okay. More news later. Late feeding the crew and have more kittens to catch. The pic below is Thrasher and the Tortie is the kitten that came with her. ( although it is larger than it was in that pic) Yay! I am smiling. More news later.

 

[maggiedemi]

Yay Thrasher!

 

[rubysmama]

Yay Thrasher!

 

[Jcatbird]

No signs of Thrashers other kittens. I am sure they are scared but hoping they will show up. I will continue to do all I can for them. They did not eat tonight so tomorrow I will try to lure them with something yummy.
My other news is good but harder for me. Two of the kittens I have been showing to you all every night have left my home. They have gone to foster care in preparation for adoption. Cloud and Stratus are considered tame now and ready to go. Nimbus remains here for two reasons. One is that he still needs more socialization and the other is that Mitsy has not responded well to being away from her kittens and I am trying to ease her into the adjustment. She had not weaned them yet. ( She is very upset even with Nimbus still here) I have always waited for the Mom kitties to do that naturally but in this case there is an unfortunate need for this to be hurried up. Adoptions are best done here with younger kittens. There is a lack of homes to adopt and the competition is tough. We are in kitten season and these kittens are already at 9 weeks. If we wait much longer they may not get adopted. I would love to keep them. It broke my heart to let them go but they need a home where they will get undivided attention. I love them and desire the best for them rather than selfishly holding on. I just hope that I did a good job socializing them enough to get adopted quickly after they have the required vet checks. I will miss sending you all the daily grins they gave me but will keep posting the pics I have stored up and new ones of Nimbus. I will be posting pics of Mom Mitsy as well. Hopefully she will come out of her depressed state in order to become more socialized. I really want to have a chance to get her a good home as well. Spayed first of course. It’s going to be a little rough for a bit but it is worth all the effort put forth to help them all. I am telling myself that I also have to make room for the next kittens to come in for help. Assuming that I catch them, there are two more Thrasher kittens and a Calico Mom showed up recently with three sweet babies. They need homes too. If I don’t bring them in their, futures don’t look too bright. So.......I must say goodbye to Cloud and Stratus. Good luck my little ones. Make another human fall for you just like I did. I know you can! As always, my love for you will go on and so will the smiles you have given.
Now for our awwww moment. My advice to the kittens.
Don’t be scared to meet new friends

It’s going to be okay.

Someone great will reach out when you to you when you least expect it.

There are new places to explore,

New things to see

I know it’s hard to let go but don’t cry. It’s not a sad ending......

It’s a happy new beginning!

So laugh!

And take my love wherever you go. Ready?

I’ll miss you but we’ll see each other in our dreams!

 

[rubysmama]

Just reading your bon voyage narrative to Cloud and Stratus made my eyes tear up a little, so I can only imagine how hard it is for you to send them onto their new happy lives. But there are families waiting to adopt them, and other kitties waiting for your help, so just just like a teacher, your "students" are graduating and going on to bigger things.

 

[Norachan]

They're going to be fine. They're going to be absolutely fine and they're going to have the best life a kitten possibly can have, because you saved them.

I know it's always hard to see them go, but there are others out there waiting for their chance. Now you have more time and space to bring those ones indoors.

 

[Jcatbird]

Just reading your bon voyage narrative to Cloud and Stratus made my eyes tear up a little, so I can only imagine how hard it is for you to send them onto their new happy lives. But there are families waiting to adopt them, and other kitties waiting for your help, so just just like a teacher, your "students" are graduating and going on to bigger things.

They're going to be fine. They're going to be absolutely fine and they're going to have the best life a kitten possibly can have, because you saved them.

I know it's always hard to see them go, but there are others out there waiting for their chance. Now you have more time and space to bring those ones indoors.

It is hard. Every single time. Lol You would think we would develop a hard shell, but I guess if we didn’t put our hearts into it then they wouldn’t adjust as well. It is always worth it. Thank you for the reminders rubysmama and Norachan . I always have to give myself a good kick in the pants because I know letting them go is best for them! They are probably getting spoiled already! Lol I have already started the next rescues. I found Thrasher’s other two kittens and fed them well. I will be pursuing them. I also got to pet two of the kittens that Flowers left here. Totally feral and were taught to run from me but when I call for them, they come running. I call them the little ducks because they proceed in a line like baby ducks. I suppose names will come soon. I also had more time to work with Mitsy and the last baby of hers, Nimbus. I have to get them ready by the end of the week. One last note on kittens, Kelly, the Calico Mom is one I am also getting to know. A recent arrival who has three gorgeous babies. The babies run but Mom comes out when I call. It’s a start. Rescuing means I keep moving forward, always in anticipation of holding the next cat or kitten.