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Happy Feral Cat Day

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Yep, today is Feral Cat Day.  Not a holiday recognized here in Canada, but it’s a declared “national” day in the US.  I don’t know what other people are doing to mark the day, but the kitties around here are getting extra special rations today.  There’s enough turkey left from the Thanksgiving bird to give them all a royal feast, so that’s what they’ll be getting.  The outdoor cats will be getting some, too.  Then the carcas is going into the stock pot so that I can have some comfort food.  Who would ever have thought that one lowly little bird could make so many so happy ;)

A Kendle of Kittens

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Several kendles, actually.  15 kittens call Craig Street Cats home, right now.

It’s been quite awhile since I introduced you to any of the babies around here, so I thought I should probably do that ;)

The Big House

The Big House

This is the big kitten pen, front and center in my living room.  It is currently home to 9 kittens, from 4 different litters.  The babies have lots of toys and hammocks in their big house, and they get “walk about” time twice a day.  They really need homes so that they can walk about all day.

Sitting in the Corner

Sitting in the Corner

This little guy has claimed the curly toy as his own.  He sits on the base so that nobody else can play with it — until he gets bored and moves onto the next toy.  He was found, abandoned with his mother, when new owners took possession of a house in the north end.

Dumpster Baby

Dumpster Baby

This little calico and her sister were found in a dumpster in August.

The Tinies

The Tinies

The Tinies are the last 2 of a litter of 5 from the Clayton colony.  These two are about 8 weeks old, and weigh less than a pound apiece.  They are not out of the woods, yet.  Both of these babies are seriously under weight.  By 8 weeks they should weigh close to 2 pounds each.  Although they are eating well, and getting the best care we can give them, the Tinies may not make it.

Fun in the Hammock

Fun in the Hammock

More Fun in the Hammock

More Fun in the Hammock

Of course, walk about time is all about play, and the hammocks are a favorite place to cuddle and wrestle.

In addition to the 11 kittens shown here, there are 3 special needs babies with cerebellar hypoplasia.  That’s the cat equivalent of cerebral palsy.  They are great, cuddly kittens, but they have trouble walking.  All 3 are able to get around just fine, but they sometimes fall over on their sides, or do face plants when they try to do things quickly.  They will make great pets for people who can understand how special they are.


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