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Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
Fri May 13, 2022, 09:28 PM May 2022

I gave the kittens a snack of some plain pate - no slurry - just to see how they'd do

- and they chowed down! So, more pate in their 11pm feeding. Well, and going forward.

Gryff was out in the hallway so I picked up Bronwyn and held her out for him to see. All of a sudden he started doing rollies. Now, I'm not sure if he was telling Bronwyn he can't wait to play with her OR if he was trying to convince me that he's still a cute kitten, too.

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I gave the kittens a snack of some plain pate - no slurry - just to see how they'd do (Original Post) Siwsan May 2022 OP
I have to thank you for all the pleasure you have brought with the kittens asiliveandbreathe May 2022 #1
It's my pleasure! Siwsan May 2022 #2
😻😻 blm May 2022 #5
You don't Rebl2 May 2022 #6
You are most welcomed. Siwsan May 2022 #8
❤️❤️❤️. I look for updates everyday. onecaliberal May 2022 #7
Yes it DOES offer a welcome break from the chaotic state of the world! calimary May 2022 #9
What an interesting response. 2naSalit May 2022 #3
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ we can do it May 2022 #4
Great! It's so nice when they transition off the bottle! CaptainTruth May 2022 #10
I had no idea what I was doing with Madoc and his siblings. I tried bottle feeding for far too long Siwsan May 2022 #12
You just have to learn as you go. That's what everyone does. CaptainTruth May 2022 #15
He was showing off. Letting Bronwyn know Polly Hennessey May 2022 #11
Could be! Siwsan May 2022 #13
When cats reach the age of 18 months Butterflylady May 2022 #14

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
1. I have to thank you for all the pleasure you have brought with the kittens
Fri May 13, 2022, 09:36 PM
May 2022

You have taken such good care of Gryff and Madoc..and now 4 new babies.. - and the pictures..just priceless..Thank you for sharing..

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
2. It's my pleasure!
Fri May 13, 2022, 09:42 PM
May 2022

I was just thinking, today, that in the past 9 months I've taken in and socialized 8 feral kittens and adopted one abandoned kitten. Something I never, ever saw myself doing. It's one of the most fun and rewarding things I've ever done.

And I hope that sharing this journey and pictures with people gives them a break from the chaotic state of the world.

Rebl2

(13,311 posts)
6. You don't
Fri May 13, 2022, 10:14 PM
May 2022

know how much I look forward to your posts about your kittens. It gives me a little respite from what’s going on in the world today. Thank you!

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
8. You are most welcomed.
Fri May 13, 2022, 10:21 PM
May 2022

Caring for these angels has done so much to ease my anxiety problems. No matter how clenched my teeth may be, just the sight of them running up to greet me never fails to make me smile, take a deep breath and relax.

calimary

(80,699 posts)
9. Yes it DOES offer a welcome break from the chaotic state of the world!
Fri May 13, 2022, 11:45 PM
May 2022

LOVE those little biddies!

2naSalit

(86,057 posts)
3. What an interesting response.
Fri May 13, 2022, 09:47 PM
May 2022

I think all the kitties will have fun when they all get to play together.

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
12. I had no idea what I was doing with Madoc and his siblings. I tried bottle feeding for far too long
Sat May 14, 2022, 06:49 AM
May 2022

Same with stimulating them to help them eliminate. I was SO nervous because I just stumbled upon them so I had no time to get my research done, no supplies were at hand so I had no preparation, at all. Most importantly, I'd never raised kittens, before.

I'm no pro, by any means, but I am so much more comfortable and confident with these four sugar fluffs.

CaptainTruth

(6,546 posts)
15. You just have to learn as you go. That's what everyone does.
Thu May 19, 2022, 12:07 AM
May 2022

I knew nothing about fostering kittens until I talked to my local shelter & got my first batch.

YOU DO A WONDERFUL JOB!!!

I'm so proud of you, the world needs more people like you.

Siwsan

(26,177 posts)
13. Could be!
Sat May 14, 2022, 06:50 AM
May 2022

He has been extra needy of affection, lately. Especially when I'm trying to fall asleep. But, that's OK. If I stress, he'll stress and that's no good for anyone.

Butterflylady

(3,523 posts)
14. When cats reach the age of 18 months
Sat May 14, 2022, 08:49 AM
May 2022

They are considered full grown. Your boys have a way to go till they reach 18 months.

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