Cats, cats, cats
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picking up a tree today. Probably get it up this coming week. Want to do a little decorating this year. Couldn't do much last year. (Where has the year gone!). I don't use glass ornaments so if kids or cats knock anything down, nothing gets broken. I'll post something with the cats and tree soon
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From Humane Society International (Canadian Animal Rescue Organisation):
Back in October, the Quebec government called on our Animal Rescue team to assist in rescuing cats living in horrible conditions. Most of them were covered in filth and suffering from infections. The mother cats were so malnourished, their fragile bodies couldn't produce enough milk for their kittens.
Smalls was one of those kittens. At just three weeks old, he weighed only 150 grams - his fur was matted over his tiny, weak body, and his eyes were sealed shut with an infection.
Vets gave him only 24 hours to live.
But, despite the odds being stacked against him, Smalls never gave up.
Smalls, just like most of the kittens, needed urgent and intensive care. His foster mom fed him every two hours, cleaned his eyes, and kept him snuggled in warm blankets. Over the next few weeks, he gained weight and his eye infection healed. With lots of care and love, Smalls transformed from a weak and sick kitten to a feisty, healthy cat so full of life!
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What a neat story.
We just took our two 16 year old cats in for their yearly checkup (which they passed with flying colors due to the fact that they are treated in the same manner as their Egyptian Cat God Ancestors of yore!). When I was bringing them in there was an elderly lady leaving who was very teary because she didn't know how she would be able to pay for her cat's care. The receptionist assured her that they would work with her, but I felt so bad that on our way out, I paid her bill too. So now I am feeling very much in the Christmas Spirit because I could help a lady, a cat, & the vet (who has to make a living too).
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that was great Ruth, maybe some day she will pay it forward.
Nice end of story for Smalls
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Lovely action Ruthbru.
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awwww Ruth!! ❤️❤️
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Great thing to do Ruth. I'm sure she really appreciated the help caring for her family member.
Not only did Smalls survive, he's going to be one handsome cat.
I discovered I can do 2 hr feedings for about 3 days before my brain is completely fried.
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well done Ruth!
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How many kitties do you see?
Ruth - that was so sweet of you!!
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CyndiNic 4
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Almost - there is 3......my little white devil about 2 feet up in the tree
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Kitten Inn babies...The black and white one is from a feral mom who the foster mom is taming. The kittens are coming around, but this one was not thrilled with being picked up. And yes, it's fine. All was well once it was put down.
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This baby was all tired out from a hard day of playing.
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For those who have asked if the fostered kittens get out and about....
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Beautiful.
Cyndi still trying to spot the little white devil - left or right as you look at the pic?
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Here's a cute picture I just saw on FaceBook, it's entitled "Mommy's Kiss".
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aaaawwww
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I love the low camera angle. Looks like it was taken by another kitten.
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Lots of kittens!
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Fittens (fosterkittens) in a cuddle puddle. They have multiple beds, but all wanted to be in the basket together.
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Too cute, Marijen!
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Love the Garfield Marijen!
Love the Fittens Kiwi!
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While I love seeing all the kittens, it does sadden me that folks don't spay & neuter... Not saying I don't want to see the pics Terre, because I do. GG
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Dee - it breaks our hearts to have over 270 kittens in-house at Kitten Inn. We all do everything we can to push the spay/neuter message, but people are just stupid. Sorry to sound harsh, but it gets SO frustrating! We offer to take the kittens and momcat, get everyone desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, etc.; give the spayed momcat back at no charge to the owner; and get the kittens adopted out. They charge $140 per kitten. This includes desexing, flea and worm treatment, vaccinations, microchip and registration, and a voucher for a follow up vet visit and second set of shots. The $140 does two things: helps recover some of the costs, and helps assure that the kittens are really wanted and will be well cared for. And the response from a lot of people? "Kitten Inn just takes them and doesn't pay you and then sells them and makes a lot of money!" "I don't believe in selling animals." "I want my kids to see our cat have at least two more litters so they can see babies being born." "You don't know what your'e talking about - my kittens are free to good home but the new owner will desex them." "I want to do something nice for people, so I'm giving them away to people who can't afford to pay for a kitten."
Grrrrrr. It makes me sad, angry, frustrated, and depressed. So I do my best to hang onto the good stuff, like the woman who I'm going to see later today who has a momcat and 3 kittens. She's turning them over to us and I'll take the momcat back to her later this week. The kittens will be adopted out. She truly didn't realise they could get pregnant at six months old and she's horrified that she let it happen. If I could afford it, I'd just about be willing to kidnap every cat in New Zealand and get it desexed. Way way way too many unwanted babies out there. The good news is that we do get them adopted out and many of the owners keep in touch and send updates.
Another good news story from KI; an elderly man had to surrender his 11 year old neutered male cat because he was going into care and they don't allow cats. He was desperate; SPCA said they would recommend putting the cat down because he was "too old". (SPCA here is another story in itself). So KI took the kitty in; basically totally against policy (no males, no elderly cats, etc). A couple showed up 2 hours before adoption gates opened so they could be first in line because they "know exactly what cat we want!" The volunteers cringed a bit; sometimes we get someone who wants one based solely on looks, not on compatibility Oh well, what can you do. When the gates opened, the people rushed in, went straight to the old man cat's cage, and said, "this is the one we want". They got him out and he immediately purred and snuggled. They had just lost their 19 year old cat and wanted an older cat "where we can make a difference and give him lovely senior years."
I've come close to quitting because of the heartbreak and frustration, and then I see this kind of thing happen, and it makes me want to continue.
Ok..I'll climb off my soap box.
Terre
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you are a stronger woman than I.
1. I would want to take them ALLLL home.. or id just move in to Kitten Inn to be with them all
2. I WOULD tell the people ..to their face.. about saying such implications about not desexing the cats etc
I have gotten cats thru various forms...
3rd grade-pound (lived til 18)
jrs hs cat 1- friends cat had a litter .. didnt want it to go to the pound ( got sick at 4)
hs- bf got me a cat ( without my permission.. begging and pleading to parents began) from a little girl who had a box of kittens at the grocery store ( she lived til 23)
pre college- cat from a farm where" they hoped winter would kill some of them off" (Dads favorite cat -hated all the others)
college and lived away from home needed fur- mom and pop pet shop ( shes sitting on my desk right now.. 13 yrs old)
heres my shame--
fell In Love/Head over heels in love- pet store/breeder- was NOT looking for a cat.. had two already. stalked this cat for two weeks ( everyday at lunch, 2 hrs everyday after work) researched the breed etc... bf (later became husband) drove and got the little fluff ball for me ( we lived 3 hrs apart) .. He is 4 yrs old and the most epic cat Ive ever had.
all cats have always been fixed on my dime which to me is par for the course of owning a pet (cat or dog)
I told my husband.. once my grumpy old lady cat passes.. I want to adopt 2 older cats. and maybe become like the retirement home for old kitties. we live off a canyon ( no one is allowed outdoors) which allows amazing bird watching
and we have nice calm house I just know my 13 yr old cat would have NO part of allowing another adult cat in the house. kitten ..sure.. but she is so alpha it wouldnt go well.0 -
Panthrah - good on you! I have eight cats at the moment; foster failure x 3 being the culprit. And yes, I want to adopt them all. Especially the mom cats who's owner's don't want them back. They all get rehomed, which is wonderful, but what a betrayal.
I was friends with a woman who bred Ragdoll cats and she used to give me her rejects that she didn't want to use for breeding. So I had a house full of Ragdolls for many years. The last one was 19 when he passed. Also have a purebred Himmie who was rescued from a disreputable breeder who was shut down. The rest are all adopted/rescued mutts.
Love your idea of an elderly cat sanctuary. I've thought about the same and also about getting an older dog when I retire - maybe a retired farm dog.
I'm currently campaigning for babydoll sheep (google them -they're adorable!) but DH is not having a bar of it.0
