Not Ready To Go Back to the Mothership

Little orange reacting to my attempt to put him back in the bed.

cute

Mom, new toy iz cute. Can we keepz it?

Eponine and Rue Cuddle

Rue got a new toy, and little Eponine has a buddy.

Lancelot wanted to get in the donation Jar

To all the paranoid people who were concerned, please hold your comments.  Lance would have put himself head-first into this jar if he was allowed.  Instead a volunteer helped him into the jar in a more comfortable position.  Lance was proud of his special seat and that let him "hide" from the adoption event, just like he would do in one of his boxes.  NO KITTENS WERE HURT, ENDANGERED OR OTHERWISE INCONVENIENCED. 

Merlyn's New Family

Merlyn is going to be one spoiled kitty and have another kitty to play with.  Here she is with her new family, who we assume she will conquer on her path to world domination.

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Our Newest Mom

The pregnant Torbie (tabby-tortie) had 6 kittens. A perfect birth so far and and equally perfect mom.

Very Pregnant Mom Didn't Want To Be in a Box

On the way home, carrier- free, from the shelter.

Babies after surgery

Babies all done with surgery and recovering.

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Momma Mila to the Rescue

It has been a rough day for one of our foster moms, who has the Maine Coon momma from Louisianna who recently gave birth to 4 kittens. Yesterday 2 came down with intestinal infections and passed away, and another one is struggling.  The mother cat is young and inexperienced, and hadn't been tending to her cleaning duties very well.  Like other young moms, she just does not know what she is supposed to do.

Since it was clear the momma cat was not very effective, the foster mom brought home the momma she had previously, Mila. Mila instantly went to work cleaning the kittens while the other mom nurses them. Then Mila started bathing the momma, too!

We are hoping for the best for the remaining two, but understand that fading kitten syndrome is quite common in young mothers, who often pass viruses and ailments to their kittens that older cats with stronger immune systems do not carry.

Update:  We are down to just one kitten from four, but Mila (right) is not leaving the side of the other mommy and the baby. These two mommies seem happy to help each other and keep each other company. A ginger alliance to keep the remaining baby warm, fed, and well cleaned.

Kitten Camelot Pics

From the kittens second disco party. 

Morgan, Gwen, Lancelot and Arthur (left to right)

What is that spinning thing and lights?

The disco ball was scary to Rue at first.  She finally came over to see what it was about.

Rue climbing on the very sophisticated technical equipment camera stand. She wanted to play and party, too!

Morgan and Arthur

Arthur looking coy

Gwen and Lance

This one isn't from the party, but Arthur got some time on the couch and my two former kitten cam stars, Rue and Viola, accepted him into their cuddle club.

Orange Themed Maternity Week at ASC

Two cats just rescued gave birth to kittens this week.  Its an orange and tortie fest!

And this fluffy Maine Coon mommy from Louisiana gave birth to her babies within a 2 hours of arriving at her foster home.  She held out during her long trip to safety as long as she could!

Four Kittens on Castle Lookout Duty

Arthur is out of the tent, getting a special treat. The other 4 got up from their naps to see what was going on.

Thanks Chuck, for the great screenshot!