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Our new kittehs! (Original Post) riqster Dec 2014 OP
well done! oldandhappy Dec 2014 #1
The names came about thus: riqster Dec 2014 #3
Oohhhhhhh! 3catwoman3 Dec 2014 #2
The mug belongs to some friends. It is awesome. riqster Dec 2014 #14
so cute! KMOD Dec 2014 #4
Thanks. riqster Dec 2014 #13
Wear sweatpants with a belt around the house for the next three months jmowreader Dec 2014 #5
Oh my, yes. I am thinking gauntlets and chain mail. riqster Dec 2014 #9
But you can't feel their tiny little needle claws LoveMyCali Dec 2014 #21
Climbing your leg is such a formative time in kitteh's life jmowreader Jan 2015 #22
Awww, li'l baby meezers! Mega-squee! The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2014 #6
If you please, please. riqster Dec 2014 #11
Just adorable! Archae Dec 2014 #7
They are strays that a friend rescued. Best kinda fur persons. riqster Dec 2014 #12
They're gorgeous, riqster! SalmonChantedEvening Dec 2014 #8
Thanks, Sal! riqster Dec 2014 #10
We have two that showed up on our property at about 5-6 weeks of age auntAgonist Dec 2014 #15
I grew up with Siamesese. It is a rare privilege to adopt these two. riqster Dec 2014 #16
Squee! shenmue Dec 2014 #17
The adult dog and cat are in for some real fun! riqster Dec 2014 #18
awwwwwwww. how lucky all of you are to have each other!! may you share many happy, niyad Dec 2014 #19
Thanks. My own research proves that kittehs are good for heart health. riqster Dec 2014 #20
*Envious* Arugula Latte Jan 2015 #23
Feeling very lucky indeed. riqster Jan 2015 #25
We will need photos! Lots and lots of them! The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2015 #26
Photos shall be provided. riqster Jan 2015 #30
cute Liberal_in_LA Jan 2015 #24
Thanks. riqster Jan 2015 #34
I think those will be air cats The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2015 #27
Love the phrase! riqster Jan 2015 #33
You ever see a newborn Siamese? jmowreader Jan 2015 #28
Yes, indeed we did. As these are not purebreds, they were more beige. riqster Jan 2015 #31
good for you! Ramses Jan 2015 #29
It is true, at least for me. riqster Jan 2015 #32
They are beautiful! Congrats! joeybee12 Jan 2015 #35
Thanks. Out getting supplies now. riqster Jan 2015 #36
Home! riqster Jan 2015 #37
awwww, KMOD Jan 2015 #39
They are very good looking, that for sure. LisaL Jan 2015 #44
The only thing more fun than a new kitten... 3catwoman3 Jan 2015 #38
They're adorable! OrwellwasRight Jan 2015 #40
Already using it. riqster Jan 2015 #41
Beautiful...congratulations! Tripper11 Jan 2015 #42
They certainly have! riqster Jan 2015 #43

riqster

(13,986 posts)
3. The names came about thus:
Sun Dec 28, 2014, 03:55 PM
Dec 2014

Bjorn for "bear", and Martigan was part of "Madmartigan".

Sun-Tzu in honor of Art of War and Spock for the eyebrows.

jmowreader

(50,566 posts)
5. Wear sweatpants with a belt around the house for the next three months
Sun Dec 28, 2014, 10:08 PM
Dec 2014

Those little cuties look like they're at the transition point between "attacking your fingers every chance they get" and "climbing up your leg every chance they get," and it's easier for kittens to climb sweatpants than jeans.

jmowreader

(50,566 posts)
22. Climbing your leg is such a formative time in kitteh's life
Fri Jan 2, 2015, 06:58 AM
Jan 2015

I wouldn't want to spoil it by making it difficult for them.

auntAgonist

(17,252 posts)
15. We have two that showed up on our property at about 5-6 weeks of age
Mon Dec 29, 2014, 07:57 AM
Dec 2014

You won't regret rescuing these adorable babies.

talk talk talk LOL

Congrats on the twins

aA

niyad

(113,587 posts)
19. awwwwwwww. how lucky all of you are to have each other!! may you share many happy,
Mon Dec 29, 2014, 12:18 PM
Dec 2014

healthy and loving years.

riqster

(13,986 posts)
20. Thanks. My own research proves that kittehs are good for heart health.
Mon Dec 29, 2014, 12:49 PM
Dec 2014

Certainly, they make my heart feel good.

riqster

(13,986 posts)
25. Feeling very lucky indeed.
Fri Jan 2, 2015, 10:26 PM
Jan 2015

Setting up the second litter box tomorrow, as well as a separate feeding place for the young 'uns. We get them in the early evening. Squeefest 2015 shall soon commence!

riqster

(13,986 posts)
30. Photos shall be provided.
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 10:53 AM
Jan 2015

Here's the whole litter we picked our two from:

My lovely spouse midwifed the births, so she got first pick.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,874 posts)
27. I think those will be air cats
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 12:41 AM
Jan 2015

as opposed to floor cats. While floor cats are mostly content to stay on or near the floor, rarely getting higher than a couch or a bed, air cats are the ones that are always up high, walking across the tops of doors, sleeping on the refrigerator, climbing curtains and watching you from the valence. Meezers tend to be air cats. They can do startling things.

 

Ramses

(721 posts)
29. good for you!
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 02:56 AM
Jan 2015

Always appreciate people who love their animals,especially cats friends.

They say is lowers blood pressure and elevates mood when petting and caring for animals.

I believe this to be true

riqster

(13,986 posts)
32. It is true, at least for me.
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 10:57 AM
Jan 2015

On the other paw, new kittens can raise blood pressure as well, especially with those needle claws.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
39. awwww,
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 09:35 PM
Jan 2015

much too cute!

Thanks for the pics, riqster, and congrats on welcoming your kitties home.

riqster

(13,986 posts)
41. Already using it.
Sun Jan 4, 2015, 09:46 AM
Jan 2015

They love to climb up onto daddy's shoulders, but then get freaked out by the heights.

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