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We introduced Callie to Kiki's kittens today. She sniffed them all for a very long time; I was worried she didn't like them and kept a close eye on her. After about 5 minutes though, she started bathing them all one at time. Then when she was done with that she laid down and let them suckle her, even though she obviously has no milk to give them. Meanwhile, Kiki left the room for the first time since the kittens were born and went to visit the other cats. It's like Kiki said to Callie, "Hey, could ya take over for a little while? Me and Mira got some catchin' up to do."



And Missy (who is Callie's mother) does the same thing with Mira's kittens.

It's super cute...but so WEIRD.
 

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Is Callie spayed, or, ever had a litter before?

The reason I asked is that I think it's possible for humans - when they've nursed before - to re-start their milk supply. This is something that I've heard, and actually haven't researched.

It would be curious to find out that - if the conditions were right - if Callie's body would respond to the kittens' call for nourishment. ??


Loved the tender pics.
 
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Originally Posted by GloriaJH

Is Callie spayed, or, ever had a litter before?

The reason I asked is that I think it's possible for humans - when they've nursed before - to re-start their milk supply. This is something that I've heard, and actually haven't researched.

It would be curious to find out that - if the conditions were right - if Callie's body would respond to the kittens' call for nourishment. ??


Loved the tender pics.
I don't THINK she is spayed and I don't THINK she has ever had her own litter. I could be wrong about both though.
I've only had her and Missy for about 3 months and don't know much of their background, other than they were severely mistreated. That would be pretty cool if she started lactating out of nowhere. I'm sure all the kittens would love having 3 all-you-can-eat buffets handy.

I just looked in the room and she is still with the kittens. Kiki is back and one of the girls is with her but the other 2 are still curled up against Callie.
 

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I can picture what you're describing and I smile thinking about how cute that's got to be, and, - thinking that you are privileged to be able to watch their endearing behavior -- do you journal?
 
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