Craig Street Cats

This week Craig Street Cats moved to a new webserver, and the journey has been a tad traumatic.  I think everything is in its proper place now, but if you find any whoopsies, please be sure to let me know.

It’s a very good thing that this move was completely virtual.  The poor cats have been trying to figure out why things are topsy turvey around here — schedules all out of whack, mom up all night working on the computer, less cuddle time (oh horrors).

We have some new additions around here.  While I’ve been working away on this site, some very caring people have been finding cats and kittens that needed rescuing.  Kathy brought in the 2 kittens that needed vet care, as well as a big, black tom cat that we’re calling Kettle.  The youngest kitten has been adopted already (Kathy couldn’t resist ).  Kettle and the other kitten have appointments for neutering coming up soon.

June called just before Christmas about some kittens she had been feeding for quite awhile.  She was concerned about how they would survive the winter, so we went out and rescued them on Boxing Day.  June was obviously doing a very good job of feeding the babies, because they are incredibly sturdy — tending toward pudgy.  They have appointments with the vet, as well.

Things are starting to get back to normal around here, so I should have some photos of the new arrivals by the end of the week.  I hope.

It seems that kitten season isn’t quite over. Two new babies came in over the weekend, both from the same colony, but different litters. They are beautiful, long haired, black and white cuties, but both babies are very sick. They’ve been to see the doctor, and will be in quarantine for 2 weeks. They’re both on antibiotics and getting subcutaneous fluids several times per day.

This could have been a tragedy if it were not for Friends Fundraising for Animal Shelters, a very generous vet, and help from Darcy’s ARC. Thank you to all of you.

Which brings me to a painful realization. Up to now, Craig Street Cats has been operating on a very thin shoestring. Some very generous people have donated money, food, and supplies, but the vast majority of ongoing expenses has been coming out of my pocket. The arrival of the kittens at a time when I did not have the personal resources to cover their expenses is a wake up call. We need funds on hand at all times. We need an emergency fund. We need a room other than my bathroom to house sick kittens. It’s time to get serious about fundraising.

This beautiful lady is Juliet. She is the sweetest mommy-cat you’d ever want to meet. Juliet and her babies spent the summer over on Lenore, being cared for by a great group of neighbours. Since Juliet has obviously been someone’s pet, she won’t be going back to the street . She’ll be put up for adoption as soon as she’s fully recovered from her surgery and gotten used to being a pampered lady. For the time being, Juliet and her babies are living in my bathroom.

These 2 are happy to cuddle up in a basket.

This one tried to hide from the camera

My bathroom is no longer kitten world. Thanks to the kind people at Pet Traders, the 5 kittens that have been in residence have moved to where they will, no doubt, be snatched up by kitten lovers.

I miss the little guys, terribly, but I’m glad to have my bathroom back. It’s truly wonderful to be able to walk into the room without having to make sure that nothing scoots out between my feet. Taking a shower whenever I want, without having to store kittens in a crate, is a revelation.

I’m enjoying all this while I can, because I’m sure there’ll be another litter before long.