Cathouse Kittens (and a Special Request)

It was a productive weekend.  Thursday, the four boys (Trex, Bagheera, Monkey, and Elfin) were neutered.  Waggles went for her cancer follow-up.  There will be a third treatment (tomorrow).  The two little dogs we took in during our bout with the stomach flu went back to the shelter.  I will tell their story this week.  We took in a puppy with pneumonia on Saturday, to keep her from being alone at night at the shelter.  Her prognosis is poor, but she still deserves to be cared for and loved.  Brazzle, Dazzle, Thelma, and Louise had their vaccinations while still with us, and after assuring no complications, we returned them to the shelter on Friday.  With all males neutered, we released the Formerly Feral Four and Survivor kitties Trex and Frosting into the expanse of the cathouse. 

As you all know, I am hoping beyond hope that somebody out there is considering adopting a Winnie’s Wish kitty.  This week, I will highlight more cats and kittens to make sure every one has been adequately described.  Today, I want to talk about the dynamics of the cathouse since releasing the six new kittens.  Even though it has been wonderful to watch these guys explore and play and bounce and run, a problem has developed.  I remember when we were having our problem with Sparkles (now Lady Audrey, living with Kat and the Teenage Mutant Ninjas), I did a special post to get help from the Blogosphere.  I’m hoping my special request today will net similar results.

Frosting is being picked on.  There is no way to predict the relationships that will develop amongst cats.  Frosting has a great, easy-going personality so I know the other cats don’t see her as a threat.  She is the smallest of the kittens so maybe that has something to do with it.  I don’t know.  But she can hardly walk across the floor without being hissed at or smacked.  We can’t figure it out.  Several of the adult female cats have chosen to bully little Frosting.  If she tries to run at a toy or join one of the other kittens in a tunnel game, she only needs to get a little too close to one of the attackers to elicit a pop or a growl.  I would say that it was just part of the adjustment period.  But it has gone on all weekend long.  Yesterday, I noticed that she is now nervous about running to me when I first walk in for fear that someone will attack her.  It’s breaking my heart.

Frosting is the kitten who used to leap from the washing machine in the storage room to our shoulders nearly every time we walked into that room.  She then starts making her way around the front of you until she is hanging on your chest.  She wraps her two little front legs around your neck and starts giving nose bumps, nibbles, and kisses.  She is an absolute little doll.  When one of the cats growls or hisses at her in my presence, I race to her and pick her up.  Immediately, she hugs me.  I’ve started carrying her around with me while I’m in the cathouse; she hangs on and rides there for as long as I will hold her.  I’m desperately hoping that someone out there would love for a Frosting kitten to join their family.  She gets along with all of the other kittens, so if you’re thinking of two, any of the others would do well with her.  I REALLY hope there is someone out there who would consider adopting the sweet little Frosting.  THIS IS MY SPECIAL REQUEST - A HOME FOR FROSTING.






The girls and I have compared stories from being in and out of the cathouse all throughout the weekend.  We’ve had some of the same experiences.  To begin with, when any of us enters the building, seven kittens come running from wherever they are to meet us.  You just can’t imagine what that looks like.  They start scampering from all locations and fill the floor with their colorfulness.  They stop whatever they are doing when they hear the door open, and they race towards whoever is entering.  What a joy that is.  The biggest surprise here is Bagheera.  At first, we thought he was just running towards us because he got caught up in some kind of mob mentality.  But that isn’t it.  Bagheera has decided people are OK.  He usually busies himself playing, but over the weekend, each and every time one of us was in that building, Bagheera made his way over for some attention.  I can now say with confidence that every kitten down there is completely ready for a human of his or her own.




I’m sure I’ve felt this way about every kitten I’ve ever known.  But I can say honestly that we have an amazing group right now.  You just can’t go wrong with ANY of these darlings.  Golden has lost her need to stay with Luna.  She is enjoying the company of others her age.  She does seem to be a bit of a loner, though.  She plays with some of the new youngsters, but she also seems quite willing to hang out by herself.  I don’t know if this is a personality characteristic, or if it is because she has been without others her age for quite a while now.  It appears that she would do fine being adopted with another kitten (as a pair), or as a single.



 
Trex is having loads of fun and seems to be past his intense neediness and sensitivity.  People, he is such a little chirper.  I know some day he will be a grown mancat, but I’m betting he will still have that tiny little mew.



                                                                                Frosting and Trex

Charms is extremely busy now.  There is just so much to do in that cathouse.  She especially likes the little sparkly ball toys and can often be seen just carrying one around.  She has a face so cute it won’t let you go.




Elfin is becoming absolutely stunning.  He is not an average-looking cat.  He is becoming long and lanky, with long legs that end in absolutely giant feet.  His face is longer than the faces of his siblings, and he still has those elf ears.  White eye liner sets it off.  He is gorgeous.  But he is not just a beauty.  He has an amazing personality - playful, but also desiring human contact.  I guess he is about the perfect blend of the two characteristics.  And Elfin is a silent meower.  I love it.  He opens his mouth to speak to me, and nothing comes out.  Over and over and over.




Monkey is 100% lover.  If anyone out there is looking for a cat that will shower them with constant love and affection, this is the cat for you.  He walks around beside us when we’re working; he would be content to be held 24 hours a day.  He plays with the other kittens when we watch him through the window.  But the minute one of us goes into the building, there is no other goal than to get us for himself.  He does not quit.  He needs a human.  Of all of the kittens, Monkey is the one who definitely WOULD NOT need another kitten in order to be happy.  Just a human - a human who is ready to shower him with love.  (It’s impossible to get a picture of Monkey just sitting.  If he’s looking at you, he is at your feet begging to be held.  With patience, I caught him playing a couple of times.)




PLEASE let me know if you are interested in any of these kittens.  I would love for them to go to a home of their own before they become adults.  It would be great if they could find their homes now, as youngsters, and get to grow up with their forever families.

Leave a comment or email me with any interest you may have.  As I’ve said (and the CB has proven), we can get kitties to nearly anywhere you might be.  There’s a kitten here who needs you.  Please jumpstart our Winnie’s Wish anniversary adoptions.

See you tomorrow.      

 

Comments

[Random Felines]

all we can say is: awwwwww

[Fuzzy Tales]

Paws crossed for wonderful homes for them, Chrystal, most especially for Frosting right now.

[ginny wells]

Today is a wonderful-" picture a cat at my house," day - Chrystal does a great job describing personalities and habits. Some talk and some don't- some love you and some want to be drawn out to play. Each and every one needs a home with their own human parents all their own. It is thanks to the wonderful family at the kennel home they will have love and care while they are waiting for some lucky person to adopt them - Furry ones always do more for us than we ever can do for them. Love for the Furry ones comes back to us enriched and magnified and forever. Let's hear it for Winnies adoption week and I feel sure she knows and is looking down up on us all.. love goes on and on and death does not stop love. Warm wishes - Ginny & The Fur
family - looking good Waggles and prayers for you.

[Abby]

We know any of these beautiful kitties would make a great addition to someone looking to add a loving baby to their home. We hope they ALL find their forever homes, but ESP Frosting. Our sister Boo is picked on, and Mom had never thought of it as bullying but I bet Boo does. That makes our Mom a bit sad. But we are purrin hard for all the kitties!
Love and purrs
Abby and Mom Debra

[Cat's Cats]

It's heartbreaking to hear that Frosting is being picked on, just when it seems like she was blossoming!!! I hope the adults tire of this behaviour, it would be a shame if she was permanently effected by this! I am praying that she finds her forever home soon!!!

All of the kittens sound just wonderful Chrystal :-)

[Jan (Milo and Alfie's mom)]

Such beautiful kits ~ I hope with all my heart you can find them ALL loving forever homes.

We will continue purring and praying for Waggles ~ and so hoping the cancer treatment buys more quality time. How does Waggles seem at the moment?

Also sending love and purrs for the puppy with pneumonia ~ I would so like to hear this little one beat the odds and made it. Can we see a pic? Would you give the pup a little kiss from me.

[Pam and the Califurrrrrnia5]

Oh please, please, please someone adopt one of these marvelous creatures! I will be praying extra hard for homes!!!

[Andrea & the Celestial Kitties]

Ditto, ditto, ditto! Please please adopt a kitty!
Listen, don't just think and hope someone else will.. Seriously look over the kitties with the thought that YOU can help THEM, not thinking about if you NEED another kitty! These kitties need you! Yes, YOU!
Seriously consider giving one of them a home with you, and if you absolutly cannot, then please, seriously consider everyone you know with an eye toward a good home for one or more of these sweeties. Please, dont just think, aw, I hope someone does. Be the someone!

Ok, I'm done now. :)
You see, I'm one of the extremely happy kitty adopters. I didn't need another kitty. My kitty didn't really want another kitty. But my heart caught at Leo and I had to get him. Things couldn't have worked out better. He's my heart kitty, he's my best buddy, he's more than I ever expected. My Leo is going to be a year old at the end of this week. He's in a happy home. His sister Trixie is in a happy home. But his four other sisters are still in the cat house. And it's getting more crowded. Ok, maybe I wasn't done... Those girls need a happy home too. So do all the other long timers and all the new kittens. People, stop thinkin' and start adoptin'!! Please?

Ok, NOW I'm done, lol.

Chrystal, we're praying for Waggles here! And for Frosting, poor little baby.

[ginny wells]

Andrea said it so right and so clear and with love for all kitties. leo was a beautiful cat and the Fur Family is so happy he is in your kittie loving kind wonderful forever home. Hello to Leo - we share your prayers for Frosting to get a home soon with a forever mom who will love dearly -and forever-- warm wishes to all in the blog world... Ginny & The Fur Family

[Kat and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Kitty Horde]

Audrey says, "Hi Foster Mom!! If dad hadn't said we had to wait to have another Forever Friend we would want Bagheera to come live with US!! We all know what great kitties live at your house so daddy said that we can adopt from you when it's time to have someone(s) new come to live with us! Mom helped me put up something on our blog about the cathouses being full! ::kitty kisses to all of the Feeders!!::"