Miniatures

No.  I still do not have the third kitten.  I know so many of you are hoping WITH ME that I can get that last little sweetheart.  I’ll say here what I said in a couple of emails yesterday.  I know there is a good chance that something might have happened to the third kitten.  But because I don’t absolutely KNOW that, I can’t give up and stop going out there.  However, the time and gasoline are killing me.  I’m spending four hours a day doing this because it is so far away from home.  I know I have to stop going out there at some point, but I don’t know when that will be.  I don’t know at what point to let go and decide the kitten is no longer there.

As far as Truly and Autumn, there’s a oddity to report.  We are able to touch Autumn now.  So Older Daughter examined both of these girls and one of the things she did was to look at teeth.  I saw a sort of shocked look on her face when she peeked into Autumn’s mouth.  Sort of under her breath, she said - Well, that can’t be right.  No way.  This girl has her adult teeth - all of them.  That would mean she’s at least seven months old.  She set Autumn down and examined Truly’s teeth next.  Hmmm.  This is odd.  Truly is just getting her adult teeth.  I mean, they are there, just some are not all the way through.  That would put her at the older end of the four to six month range.  Apparently, from four to six months, the canines, pre-molars, and molars come in.  By seven months, all of the adult teeth are fully in.   

So there were two surprises here.  One - neither of these two look to be that old.  I mean, they are  small in terms of body stature.  Neither one looks physically big enough to be six or seven months old.  Two - they appear to be of different ages.  We thought all along that they were littermates, but a couple of days ago when we saw the two side by side for the first time, it was obvious that Autumn was bigger than Truly.  So what’s going on?  A difference in size alone wouldn’t necessarily mean they weren’t sisters.  Maybe Truly was the runt.  But their teeth suggest that they are of different ages!  AND - their teeth tell us they are much older than they look.  I know that malnutrition and undernourishment can stunt growth.  To look weeks, even months, younger than they are, however, is odd to say the least.  I guess we will see if they grow rapidly now that they are here.  Maybe Truly and Autumn are miniature cats.   No matter.  Here are two more little darlings who will need amazing forever homes.    :-)

Petting Truly

Autumn NOT hiding

Have a Truly wonderful Autumn weekend!

Comments

[Random Felines]

well huh.....that is interesting. :) And if they are that old, it makes me think they may have been dumped since ferals of that age have NO reason to trust people. Oh well - another mystery we may never solve. At least they are safe and loved.

[Kara]

Is it possible that Autumn is Truly's mother? I saw over at the itty bitty kitties that she currently has a litter of fosters that were born of a possibly 6 month old mother. Perhaps Autumn had a litter when she was still a baby herself. Keep up the great work, you're an inspiration!

[ginny& the Fur Family]

I tend to agree with Kara -maybe Autumn is Truly's mother. strange - some one out there knows this story. Some one who didn't spay their very young cat. Ha'pennys mother didn't look old enought to have her but she had two and the boy got killed before we could catch him. NOW- AFTER MONTHS the same cat is lots larger and older. She still eats on my front porch. She is beautiful and sleek and well fed - just wild as a buck... keep looking a while longer if you can Chrystal - maybe the other kittie was a litter mate of Autumn and not of Truly. The weather is nice for a few days just cool. We hope you can get the other one. -Ginny & The Fur Family prayers for the other kittie..

[Jan (Milo and Alfie's mom)]

It's lovely to know Autumn and Truly are settling in. At least they can now have the life they deserve. Thank you. xx

[Connie]

I thought Autumn might be Truly's mom too :)

[Andrea and the Celestial Kitties]

Wow, how odd! But they obviously love each other and know each other. I wonder what their story is? Dang, it's times like this you really wish they could talk, no? lol

Two more babies need homes, hopefully three soon, fingers and paws crossed! And a full cathouse, still looking for homes. We've got to seriously make an effort to get these kitties their forever home, and fast!

While you're still looking, don't forget about upcoming bricks, donations, books, and yes, the FUNdraiser is going on for another 10 days! Please do all you can to help!

[Mindy Slimmer]

That is so interesting. I sometimes think that Percy and Luna might be related...their meows are so familiar. I sometimes wonder why Percy has a short tail. I love it on him...but I wonder if the hoarding situation he was rescued from caused him malnourshment and his tail didn't grow or from a birth defect. Either way, love my fur babies. I hope that you find that little kitten. :) (Crossed fingers and prayers being sent) If not, I hope that you realize what an amazing thing it is that you are spending the time (that I know you have so little of) devoting yourself to this special remaining kitty...and if nothing else results, I'm very proud of you.

You know what my most scariest dream is...
Going on vacation and being away from my babies. :)
Isn't that silly?

Much Love,
Mindy :)

[Cat's Cats]

Can you tell if Autumn has had kittens? Maybe Truly is her daughter??? Have you spotted the third kitten at all during your trips out to the site where they were trapped?

[Kat & the Teenage Mutant Ninja Kitty Horde]

Purrs & prayers from the Horde & their Feeders that you find the third kitten soonest!! We're also of the mind that Autumn might be Truly's mom. We're all thinking positive Forever Home thoughts for everycat up there!! Our newest rescues seem to be settling in nicely. Even Audrey seems to be adjusting to them!! Rose came into the bathroom where Audrey and I were playing catch the hair band and she didn't even hiss!!

[Sweet Purrfections]

It looks like they are starting to adjust well. We also wondered if Autumn could be Truly's mom.

[Lee County Clowder]

If Autumn really was Truly's mother, that might explain why Truly was so upset when they got separated.

Is there anyone around closer to the area where you are looking for that elusive (mythical?) third kitten? If there was, it could save you all a lot of time, driving, and gas.

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