KITTEN SHOW!

I've tried three times now to trap the kitty on Third Street with the large tumor on the side of his face.  Nothing.  He just won't budge.  Poor thing.

The other sad thing today is that after making ALL the rounds I did (I am now stopping at three new spots that have no shelters - just feeding under trees or on the side of something), the rain came down just as we finished up.  That means much of the food that would be eaten by feral kitties or the ones that the food was meant for, the food will be soggy, and believe it or not, they won't eat the soggy food.  Its not appealing to them.

Little Wilma and Astrid will go to their new home this weekend.  I will update everyone on these two little darlings!

I forgot to mention little Goldilocks and her seven bears. I went for a visit on Sunday to see them, and OMG...  Cuteness overload.  Goldilocks is also going to make a great companion once adopted.  She is just the SWEETEST.

I have time off until Tuesday.  I have so many things I want to accomplish, but one is that I am showing Fluffy's kittens at Enchanted Rose Garden in Penfield on Saturday from Noon to 2:00 pm.  Just two hours is all the little rascals can take.  They will be oohed and aahed...  and hopefully we will get some applications for these little going on six week old youngsters!  Their mom Fluffy is also the SWEETEST!

Enchanted Rose Garden Boutique is located at 1850 Penfield Road, atop a hill, near the Four Corners.  Its a great shop run by my wonderful friend Eileen Wrona.  The jewelry, clothes, candles, nic-naks are all insanely gorgeous.  I hope this will be a successful two hours for the kittens!

Come see them!

Sara, Eli, Daniel and Donald are all waiting for their forever homes too!

DONALD 

DONALD and ELI

ELI

DANIEL

SARA

Spread the word!

And have a GREAT day!

"The real joy in life 

comes from finding your true purpose 

and aligning it with what you

do every single day."

Happy Monday!

This morning I set a trap on Third Street – there is a cat with a very large red tumor on the side of its face.  Saturday Sheryl spotted it Saturday morning.  Kitty was there with his faithful pal Spot, a white cat with black spots, each rubbing against the other – but he would not go in the trap.  I do believe I’ve had both these cats neutered/spayed years ago.  They were part of the colony behind Paul’s house, one street over, many years ago, and when I packed up that colony due to rats, they moved over to the colony on Third Street.  They actually found their way after many early morning kissing noises to get them to find the trail over.  I will set another trap tomorrow.  I hate to see these animals out there suffering.  The last cat I rescued sick there was Chance.  Now Tobin.  And that is one lucky cat.  He is now living his days in luxury in his new home.  Thank God for people like Jennifer and her husband that will adopt an older cat, and with issues to boot.  He had many gross worms, and was severely malnourished. 

Another incident on Saturday was on Niagara Street.  There was a small yellow Jeep Hummer driving slowly past when we were feeding the six or seven cats there on the side of the building.  These are the cats that have been here for YEARS.  They have been displaced so many times from the property owner of this VACANT building.  And I used to feed them across the street inside the apartment complex.  Had shelters there but they were trashed all the time.  We figured the cats were staying alive only because they could scale the small crevice between two buildings and get inside the laundromat and get heat.  Not INSIDE the laundromat, but somewhere up there…  Plus the food I would leave on the ground on a towel.  I then spent many mornings calling them across the street to that vacant lot and set up shelters, only to have them destroyed many times over. This is also where the large man that lived in the apartment complex had an issue with me feeding them, which is why we wound up moving their food across the street.  Too many police calls (by me) because this man became very abusive toward me.  Now, I have a new jerk to deal with.  I was in the car, and we wound up across from each other and I called out ‘can I help you.’ And he said you can stop feeding these cats, they are a nuisance, my mother lives near and they make a lot of noise.’  He said ‘I’ve talked to the police and they said to get your license plate’ and I said go ahead, I will sit here while you get it.. and I told him that these cats have lived here for seven or so years now and that I wasn’t going to stop doing what I do just because of him.  I drove off after he stopped listening to me, and he had the license plate number – he didn’t have paper so he was trying to memorized it…  I drove around the block, came back, he was still there, so I pulled up in front of him and yelled out, now I am going to get YOUR license plate number.  He drove off, and I discovered that he had thrown the food out and threw the board that covered it.  I replaced all,  continued on my rounds, kept checking back to see if he had come back, and today, Monday, he still had not come around to throw out the food or trash anything.  Who does he think he is, heartless bastard.  He’s going to have a long fight on his hands – I will never stop feeding these hungry cats because of jerks like him!  They are all spayed and neutered and just trying to survive their last days on earth.  They have nothing but the food I leave them each morning.  I have not set up winter camp for them yet as the shelters will be destroyed, AGAIN.

Another incident that morning was the shelters on Melville #2.  Someone is up to their old shenanigans and destroying shelters.  We replaced and built as best as we could, for now, but if they do it again, I will whip out my old report number and call 911 again, and ask for Officer Corrado (Corridi?)!  He is the one that went to the family house that we know was doing it, spoke to the mother of these juvenile delinquents, and they haven’t done it since.

THIS IS WHAT I HAVE TO DEAL WITH, TRYING TO HELP WITH THE CITY’S PROBLEMS!!!!! 

Good news?  Halona was delivered to her new home Saturday morning.  And what a great home!  I am so happy – they are really good people, and live in an awesome corner of our world.  Country.  I am a country girl at heart.  So peaceful, quiet, with wide open land.  Halona, how HAVA, joins two other adult cats, and a baby cat that was dropped off, with a bot fly.  Can you imagine?  And what a sweet little thing.  New Mom is working on New Dad to keep the new kitten.  J

ARCHIE Was delivered to his new home right after!!!  He has wonderful new mom and dad, and a very big big brother!  

And the BEST NEWS?  Astrid and Wilma are going to be adopted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I have never been happier!  They are SO SICK of living on my porch.  Just WAIT when they get to explore a new WHOLE house together!  This woman from heaven I think saw them and said I WANT THEM BOTH!  Actually, she wrote:  “I am looking to adopt siblings to keep the kittens together for life and avoid separating litter mates.  I enjoy different personalities in cats but want ones that are or can become people-friendly/cuddly.  I am willing to work with kittens who may be shy, timid, scared and need time to trust and acclimate to their new home and owner.  My cat of 17.5 years passed in June and she was quite skittish and withdrawn when first adopted but was a wonderful family cat for all those years after.  I am interested in adopting these two immediately, or as soon as they are available."  I am SO thrilled.  I had someone come to see Astrid and Wilma twice – knowing she only wanted one, and boy and I glad that didn’t work out – it wouldn’t have because after re-reading her application she put down that she would not agree to a home visit.  So that put the kibosh on that!  What is she hiding?  These animals are like my ‘children’ and I won’t have them go to anyone’s house that might be questionable or could be in danger.

All in all, a crazy weekend.

Have a great day!

TGIF & Happy Endings!

When I first started to rescue cats, since WAY back, its always been adult cats living on the streets that needed rescuing.  Lately, its kittens.  I've had some setbacks this week, and most of them are from kittens.  I actually had a meltdown last night because of it.  I've got some sick kittens, and I feel bad that I didn't do more, although I don't know how I could do more - there are so many what ifs...  and then it comes down to money.  Right now I am facing $2K in vet bills.  AND no fundraisers this year.  People just don't understand, you can't test them all for everything, and still ask for a measly $120 in adoption fees.  So much money comes out of my own pocket before you get your little one.  For myself, I just have to trust that visibly, they are ok, and get them combo tested, first worm treatment, and deflead.  You can't run blood tests, fecal tests, etc. on each kitten you take in, I just couldn't rescue all that I have already if I did that.  I'm doing the best that I can.  With my own cats, and the ones I foster.  I thank God for the fosters I have - luckily they have not had very sick kittens!  Somehow, I get them all!  It started with Junebug!  Junebug came from very bad situation, she had a gazillion worms.  When you don't know the history of the mother cat, you just can't know. 

So, I am doing the best I can.

On a happier note to end a very bad week for me, my little Steve, who I fed in a shelter for close to two years on Seventh Street, was recently rescued, fostered and adopted.  Here are the latest pictures of a very very happy ending...  his new mom and dad love him very much.

"He's turned into the sweetest little snuggle bug, exploring everywhere Mom and Dad are.  He loves to climb in bed and snuggle up on the couches.  He's quickly taken over our household, that's for sure... - After long deliberation, we've decided to call him Captain, as he's quickly become the captain of our little household.  He took a couple of hours to hide but he's been walking about and snuggling up since then.  Thank you so much for bringing him to us, he's won over both of mine and Allen's hearts for sure."

Have a great day!

“Take life day by day

and be grateful

for the little things.

Don’t get caught up

in what you can’t control. 

Accept it and make the best of it.”

Kitten Health

Every once in a while I get an adopter contacting me saying that their new kitten is sick.  It doesn't happen often, thank God, but it does.  When I take in kittens, most are from the streets.  I treat them with a dose of Pyrantel, and if they are infested with fleas, they get a bath, and a dose of flea medicine.  I then schedule their appointment for spay/neuter for when they are age and weight appropriate.  This appointment will include another dose of dewormer, another flea med and their vaccines.  Most often, I do take kittens in to be checked.  At that point I will learn the sex of the kitten, get a combo test right off the bat, and have them dewormed.  Other times, they are with their mom nursing, so they are too young for a vet visit, unless obviously sick.

In reality, most kittens need some sort of treatment which I am not equipped to handle.  Take for instance little Wilma recently.  She had a bout of SUSPECTED calicivirus, and she went to the vet to be diagnosed, and sent home with meds.  This little trip cost $100+.  She actually lost a ton of weight and wasn't eating. I had to syringe feed her.  She recovered.  So why did this happen.  I looked it up and found the following:

Ideally when you adopt a new kitten, the kitten will be healthy and without any medical issues. However, that’s not always the case. Kind-hearted people often take in obviously sick kittens with the intent of nursing them back to health. In other cases, kittens will initially appear to be in good shape but then develop health problems within days or weeks of arriving in their new home.

There are a few problems that occur with relative frequency in young kittens. Knowing what they are will help you plan for the future. Here are five kitten conditions that veterinarians commonly see in their practices.

1. Upper respiratory infections are one of the most common illnesses veterinarians diagnose in young kittens. Characterized by sneezing, runny eyes, runny nose, lack of appetite, and lethargy, upper respiratory infections are extremely contagious and easily passed from one kitten to another. Adult cats may be infected as well, particularly if they are stressed or housed in close contact with one another, but the symptoms are generally most severe in kittens.

Many kittens will recover from an upper respiratory infection within a week or two with good nursing care (rest, encouraging them to eat and drink, wiping discharge from their eyes and nose with a warm damp cloth, etc.). But, if your kitten stops eating or her symptoms fail to improve, make an appointment with your veterinarian.

2. Ear mites are also extremely common in kittens, though cats of any age can be infected. These parasites are contagious to other cats and less frequently to dogs. The most common sign of an ear mite infestation is a black/brown discharge in the ears that appears similar to coffee grounds. The kitten’s ears are usually itchy as well, and there may be sores and inflammation around the head and neck if the kitten has been scratching.

Over-the-counter ear mite treatments are available and work if you closely follow the directions, but your veterinarian can run a simple test to confirm that mites (and not yeast or bacteria) are responsible for your kitten’s symptoms and prescribe medications that will eliminate the mites with just one application. To eradicate ear mites from your home, make sure that all pets receive treatment.

3. Intestinal parasites are common enough in kittens to warrant routine fecal examinations and dewormings. Roundworms and hookworms are the most frequently seen intestinal parasites, and many kittens pick up these worms soon after birth, either through their mother’s milk or through contact with contaminated environments. Other parasites such as tapeworms, Coccidia, and Giardia may also be seen.

To diagnose intestinal worms, your veterinarian will examine a sample of your kitten’s feces under the microscope and then prescribe a deworming medication that will kill the specific type of parasite that your kitten has. Make sure to closely follow the instructions on the medication since multiple doses of dewormer are often necessary.

4. Fleas are not an uncommon finding in kittens either. Naturally, fleas can infest cats of all ages, but flea infestations can be particularly troublesome for young kittens. Because of their small size, tiny kittens heavily infested with fleas may become anemic due to blood loss from flea feeding. Fleas can also spread diseases to infested kittens, including Bartonella and Mycoplasmainfections.

Getting rid of fleas involves the regular (often monthly) use of a flea medication that is approved for use in kittens, treating all other susceptible pets in the household, and environmental controls (vacuuming rugs, upholstery, and floors, laundering pet and human bedding, etc.). Your veterinarian can recommend the safest and most effective type of flea prevention based on your kitten’s needs.

5. Diarrhea can have many causes. In some cases, stress associated with major changes in a kitten’s life contributes to the development of diarrhea. Being separated from mother and littermates, moving to a new home, and meeting new people are all stressful for kittens, though they are a necessary part of kittenhood. In addition, a change in diet can cause diarrhea. When diarrhea is caused by these types of factors, it will generally be short-lived and respond to symptomatic treatment (returning to the previous diet, stress-relief, and probiotic supplements).

However, diarrhea can also be a sign of serious illness in kittens. Intestinal parasites, bacterial and viral infections, immune disorders, and more can all be to blame. Because kittens are not able to withstand the effects of diarrhea very well, it is always best to have your kitten evaluated by a veterinarian when the diarrhea is especially severe or persists for more than a day or two.

This is obviously not an exhaustive list of all of the potential health issues that kittens can face. Veterinarians might not see Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) frequently in their practices, but this is a serious disease and almost always fatal when diagnosed. Feline Leukemia Virus (FELV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) are relatively common viral infections that can cause severe illness and death in some cats. Your veterinarian can run tests for FELV and FIV, and if your kitten is infected, design a management plan that will keep your kitten happy and healthy for as long as possible. Feline Panleukopenia was once commonly diagnosed in kittens. However, with the advent of vaccinations against this disease, veterinarians don’t see it nearly as often anymore. Still, it’s a disease that does arise, especially in young, unvaccinated kittens. Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite, lethargy, and dehydration. Panleukopenia is often fatal, even with treatment.

All newly adopted kittens should be seen by a veterinarian within a day or two of coming home. The doctor will perform a physical exam and possibly run some diagnostic tests, treat any problems that are found, and put together a plan for vaccinations, deworming, diet, and other preventive care measures that will hopefully keep your cat healthy for years to come.

Vanessa

Let me begin with Vanessa.  Vanessa was rescued early September in 2012.  She was sitting in the bushes watching her two wild children romp about catching grasshoppers in the grass.  It took me no time to scoop all three into a carrier from Pennsylvania Avenue that cold fall morning.  Her children went on to their new home together (thank you Jess!), while Vanessa stayed with me.  I tried and tried to get her adopted, but without social media for me back then, I had no luck with just word of mouth.  She became the daughter I never had.  I loved her to pieces.  I called her my brat because as all cats are known for their 'I don't give a shit about you attitude', Vanessa fit right into that category.  But I loved her just the same, and she was also a 'Daddy's girl' wanting to be with Kings more than me. 

I noticed her losing weight recently, but more so the past two mornings, where she wasn't even the first one on the counter any more waiting for her wet food morning treat.  I found her Saturday morning laying on the floor, and I had to check her to see if she was still alive.  She was, but barely.  I had to go out with Saturday Sheryl to feed the millions of cats I feed, and I asked Kings to take her to the emergency vet.  Her heart rate was very low, and she had a very low body temperature.  We did blood testing, but after that, she was going down fast.  We decided that she had a good life, and we didn't want her suffering, so a good bye was said, and Kings gave her a kiss for me, and off Vanessa went to join the rest of the gang that has gone before her.  I miss her so much I called one of the other cats Vanessa this morning.  Its so hard to lose them.  I love you Vanessa, and always will.  xo

REMEMBER TO CLICK ON PICS TO SEE UP CLOSE!

So speaking of Saturday morning, I had no time to grieve, because as we were at the Fourth Street and Bay Street house, at 5 am., this pit bull puppy dog came running up to us (Saturday Sheryl) with its tail wagging, and if she could talk, she would be saying 'hi guys!  whatcha doin?  lets play!'  Just the cutest, sweetest little thing.  I panicked, didn't know what to do with this puppy, which by the nipples, you could tell she was in the breeding business.  I called 911 and they sent animal control over to my house after they opened at 9.  I posted on Facebook, and wrote a local dog rescue, but to no avail.  I told the officer that if I had a place for that dog, I would not have called them. Its breeder owner doesn't deserve to get her back. 

Astrid and Wilma are still waiting for their forever homes!!!!!

Friday morning I pulled up to Fourth Street to place food and water for a few cats, named a black poly dactyl cat that is very friendly and sweet, but realized the street was blocked off.  Apparently there had been a murder the night before and the street was still heavily guarded by police cars.  I made a mental note to go back later and place food down, which I did.  Most crimes in these neighborhoods happen at night.  In all the years doing this in the wee hours of the morning, I've never really had a problem.

I feed under that tree

I went to visit Goldilocks and her kittens at Kristin's this weekend.  They are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO cute!  But we can't seem to get pictures of them. I am going to ask my photographer friend, who just did Fluffy's kittens, to do Goldi's kittens.  We need to show them!

Stevie, the cat I rescued just last week, went to his NEW HOME yesterday!  What a GREAT home it is!  Thanks to his Foster Mom Gaye, he wouldn't have been able to be saved.  Fostering saves lives!!!

Finally, this little grey tabby guy is hopefully going to be the next save.  He is a very mellow, timid of the other cats, little guy on Melville Street.  I am constantly watching these cats scratching themselves to death each morning, so I brought some donated flea stuff and placed it on him.  He was so good letting me squirt it on the back of his neck. 

Niagara Street continues to be a problem.  The property manager is trashing my shelters and boards I had hidden in the very dark corner of this blocked off drive behind the building.  So cruel.  Have some compassion for these seven cats that LIVE here - and long before YOU came along.

Cat Pregnancies.....

A big thank you to Laura, who successfully DROP trapped this beautiful, pregnant Tortie this morning for me from Fourth Street.  She just would not go into a regular Havahart trap, after unsuccessfully trying for two days each week for the past few weeks.  She will be spayed today and returned back to her little red kitten who I TNR'd just the other day.  Sadly.  It must be done.

Pregnant Kitty from Fourth Street

Thanks to Heidi, we are getting this beauty from Melville Street spayed today.  She will not be having any more kittens either.

Pregnant Kitty from Melville Street 

While it is certainly something no rescue likes to do, the truth is that every Spring, the animal shelters and rescues are overloaded with kittens. The sad reality is that many have to be euthanized in shelters because there just aren’t enough homes for them all. Signs for Free Kittens will be posted all over the place, kittens will be given to anyone willing to take them, with little value being placed on their lives. Even worse, people get desperate and will dump kittens on the side of the road, left in dumpsters, drowned in creeks or just left to starve and die alone. We see it every Spring. We know it is happening.

There is a safe, humane and proven solution to the feline overpopulation problem. TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). And while it’s not a fun concept to digest, it is VITAL that we spay/abort a pregnant cat. While no one wants to abort kittens, unfortunately, it is necessary.

Here are the Facts

• When a pregnant cat is allowed to have her kittens, even if good homes are found for them, you can bet that there are that many bright eyed little fluff balls in the local kill shelters that will have to be killed for lack of homes.
• Many kittens born will wind up as Free Kittens. Often these kittens are given away to irresponsible people who allow them to breed, or worse, they are taken for snake food, dog fighting bait or picked up by “bunchers” who sell them to Class B Animal Dealers for use in research. 
• Allowing a feral or stray cat to have her kittens can complicate future trapping in the area. Mom might be nursing her dependent kittens and if taken in by someone this would leave her defenseless offspring to starve and fall prey to predators or cruel individuals.
• Often homeless strays or feral cats don’t get the proper nutrition to have a healthy litter. In Spring of 2016, we had a cat give birth in a garage the night before she was to be taken to be spayed. The yowling during birth was horrifying and the next day we had to bury her still-born kittens.
• A homeless female cat has to care for her kittens until she can ween them and teach them how to fend for themselves in a hazardous environment. She will do anything to care for them, even putting her own life in danger. 

The Big Picture

While no one wants to think about aborting kittens, the alternative is far worse, killing bright eyed kittens because there just aren’t any homes left for them. By humanely aborting kittens in-utero, you are helping to find homes for kittens that already exist. It is imperative that we look at the big picture.

We must fix every cat we can, even if the cat is pregnant.

And believe me, I hate it.  I go through a lot of feelings of guilt.  But, it must be done!  This is why its so vital to fix them BEFORE they are pregnant.  The males too!  We all must do our part!

Have a nice day.

Bobbie

It is with a heavy heart I write this post.  Yesterday, one of the kittens in my foster care, Bobbie, was brought in for neutering, and died after while under anesthesia, and before his actual surgery.  He never knew what hit him.  I received a call from the doctor mid day at work, and just lost it.  Poor little boy.  We won’t ever really know what happened, but he was very much loved while he was alive.  His foster mom Sue wrote a beautiful eulogy for Bobbie, even though she isn’t aware of it, after I had asked her where exactly he came from.  Sue took in a few kittens this summer on her own, with my blessing, into the rescue.

Here is what Momma Sue had to say about Bobbie:

Bobbie was trapped in a barn in Oakfield NY, Genesee County by a family friend who has trapped 15 of their own spayed/neutered barn cats. New cats are often drop offs or wander from other farms. She was trying to trap Daniel (sibling to Donald and Davey) but caught older Bobbie from another litter instead. He was not happy about it. The next day she caught Daniel and delivered them together to rescue. Bobbie and I got off on a rocky start. He was very hissy and spitting. I wanted him to have a bath to check for fleas... it did not happen. I settled for some Frontline and crated for 24 hours. At first Bobbie tried to hide. I would approach when he was sleepy and touch his ears or back. More hissing. (I laughed). Later, he would roam about the room as long as I did not look at him. Eye contact and he ran. Eventually he let me stroke him while eating, touch him while laying down then finally hold him and kiss him. Every little victory for me was one step closer to being adoptable. He was a handsome fella. Soft grey fur with white feet and chest and gorgeous green eyes. He got along with all the other fosters and loved to play, especially things with feathers.

Fly free sweet pea…  Fly free….. 

Killer!

The name I would call this little cutie, but won't because its not a cutesy name, and everyone knows I like a cutesy name!  He looks like he would bite my head off though.  This is the kitten I've been seeing for weeks now on Short Street - first spotted on a porch of a boarded up house on corner of Central Avenue and Seventh Street.  He was just a wee little thing, who got spooked, jumped off the porch, not to be seen again until two weeks later on Short Street.  We've been trying to trap him for a week now, to no avail.  Got him this morning! 

IF LOOKS COULD KILL...

I'm figuring he is about 5-6 weeks old.  I am praying Momma Sue - my fab foster - can get past that initial phase of him wanting to bite you - to feeling trust to be comforted by a human.  This is, after all, his first human contact.  He is frightened.  He needs to be treated for fleas, ear mites, worms, etc., even if he doesn't have anything going on. 

We also had to let the older kitten back on the street this morning.  Back he went, neutered, to the same spot where the very pregnant tortie cat is, on Fourth Street, who I believe is his mother.   As soon as he left the trap, it was baited, and set again for Mom.  Again, no luck.  I'm hoping someone with a drop trap can help out.  And fast.

Here is my next rescue, hopefully, if I can find a foster or adopter:  He is PRECIOUS.  Very docile, timid.  The others scare him, but he comes to me knowing he is safe with me.  I am dying to rescue him.

I got a very sweet picture of little Willie, who went to his new home over the past weekend.  Love these updates!

Have a great day!

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly."

The Lion King!

It seems there are a lot of reds in my life these days!  Kristin (a red head) met me over at the Dake Street property that belongs to Community Place.  We went to speak to the woman that complained about me feeding cats there.  She did not answer our door, even though we knew she was there.  I prepared a note, and left it in her mailbox.  I had asked her to call me.  Nothing.  We did, however, meet the only other person living on that street. LEX.  Lex was sitting out front and before getting back in the car, we decided to stop and talk to him.  What a pleasant man.  He was just sitting outside, and we told him what we were doing.  He told us it was a good thing what I was trying to do, in keeping the population down, and helping these cats survive on the streets by providing them shelter from the storms.  He mentioned that his neighbor complained about a lot of things. 

And then red cats!  

Look at Goldilocks and her babies!

And take a look at the cat I trapped this morning on Fourth Street, hoping to get a very pregnant mom, but I got her six month old son instead.  I feel terrible.  Mom is very very pregnant, ready to give birth.  I looked at the shelters we have set up in the driveway, with a board over the food dishes to shield from the rain, and the entrances are not big enough, nor is the space inside, for this mom to give birth in.  I must figure out a replacement for tomorrow, as we try to trap the mom again.  I am pretty certain she is not going to be trappable, and more kittens will be born on the street.

And take a look at the cat that I just rescued on Saturday morning from Parsells!  This itty bitty kitty ran up under the bush as Saturday Sheryl was pouring food down at 4:30 am.  Starving!  She came back to the window of the truck and told me about it.  I went to take a look, and immediately grabbed him.  He was not a happy rider for the remainder of the route, but once back in my bathroom, he gobbled up the food I prepared for him, and then happily sat on my lap, for as long as he could.  He spent the night in bed with me!  He's a real cuddler!

After spending a cozy night with me, "Simba" went directly to Foster Max's house, where Ollie the Dalmation, and five beautiful birdies share his space.  We did not know Simba's reaction to Ollie, but as you can see, they made fast friends!

There is a kitten on Ferndale Crescent, behind a house that I have shelters at.  There were four born, unnoticed until they were old enough to run run run!  One of these kittens is a little black tiny thing with its eyes crusted over.  While my heart sank and its depressing enough knowing this, we've been trying to trap a teeny weeny white with orange spots kitten on Short Street.  She is teeny.  I am sick over it. She won't go in the kitten trap I've been setting each morning.  She is FAST.  The crusted eye kitten hasn't been seen since Saturday, when Sheryl spotted it.

I see so much sadness.  

On a better note, five cats went to new homes this weekend.  First delivery was George and Charlotte.  Their new parents are just good, earthy people.  I clicked with them right away.  The kittens were scared at first, but I am told they are coming around.  They join a tiny little barking dog as their sister.  Poor beautiful all white Archie, the kitten, is alone now at with his foster moms – Shannon and Kathleen.  But they give him lots of love, and he has a few house buddies of his own…  a cat an four dogs!  We must get him adopted soon though!

Next delivery was to another great couple!  This is the daughter of a woman I’ve worked on and off at the hospital, and her fiancé.  They welcomed tiny Willie into their new home.  Willie joins an older feline sister and last report was having a ton of fun with her.  Next delivery was the next morning – Foster Mom Sue drove her charges, Uncle Charlie, and little kitten Davey, to their new home.  Sue’s cousin and her son – sweet, and funny.  They will also be adopting baby Cairo when he is old enough!  IThis morning's update on them:  "Little guy has decided hiding is finished. I heard a rumpus so I came down for an early breakfast. I am retired. All 3 of us have eaten. I think I will see if I can get back to sleep now that I know the house is still standing. BTW, the little guy's purring is bigger than he is."

Uncle Charlie and Davey

After Sunday’s deliveries, I went to visit Fluffy’s babies.  Foster Mom Estelle is doing a fabulous job with them.  Kittens were all tagged with colored collars and are now named!

DOZER

We have:  Lex, Eloise, Dozer, Tallulah and Milo.  I took pictures while friend Maree held them, but I wasn’t able to get very good ones, upon reviewing them.  But here are a few.  I must ask a friend to photograph them and add names.  They are adorable regardless!  And Fluffy, what a great mom she is!

I have not seen Goldilocks and her kittens in weeks.  I have not seen Sue’s kitties she is fostering for me, nor have I gone to say hello to Steve, whom Gaye is fostering.  It seems my weekends are now spent delivering kittens, and choosing which fosters house to visit kitties at.  I try not to complain, but I could use a break!   But when you are solely responsible for all these cats, its my duty to get them to their new homes personally – to make sure the homes are clean and safe.  So this takes up a good portion of my day, which starts at 3 am., and ends at 6.  I like to schedule deliveries, and visits, in the mornings, so that leaves me with the afternoons to do all the things I need to do.  I am STILL waiting to clean out my junk drawer.

So that’s it.  Another busy weekend.

Have a great day!

"Gratitude is riches, 

complaint is poverty."