If I have foster kittens, then it must be Spring *pics updated 5/6*

clixpix

TCS Member
Thread starter
Veteran
Joined
Dec 9, 2004
Messages
14,540
Purraise
2
Here are some pics of my newest foster kittens. Like some of last year's, these came from a hoarding situation. They're still trying to get the last kitten...big vibes for her capture! These poor babes are terrified, and underweight...their spines are sticking out, and I can feel all their ribs. They're the best example of why it is so important to spay and neuter!

Here's the group. They've never been handled, so they're feral at this point. Since they're probably around 6 weeks, we have high hopes that they socialize nicely. The orange one is handle-able, but the other two have to be wrapped in a towel for handling. I learned that the hard way.




Here they are after they pulled themselves together a bit.



Here's the cream boy (we think it's a boy anyway)



And the tortie girl (who managed to cut me up pretty good so far!
)



And here's the little orange/white girl. I think that gray splooch on her head is oil or grease. I don't believe an orange cat can have a gray spot. I guess time will tell.
 

rosiemac

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Dec 3, 2003
Messages
54,358
Purraise
100
Location
ENGLAND... LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY!
Awwww bless their little cotton socks, their so sweet and fragile looking


Jack was socialised from being found outside at 6 weeks Kelly so they'll be fine.

Lots of that the other baby is found though
 

AbbysMom

At Abby's beck and call
Staff Member
Moderator
Joined
May 18, 2005
Messages
78,398
Purraise
19,517
Location
Massachusetts
They are just impossibly cute!


I love the cranky tortie girl.
 

mrblanche

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Jan 28, 2008
Messages
12,578
Purraise
119
Location
Texas
Yes, Dottie and I have been transporting kittens, in some cases with their moms, to rescues for several weeks now.
 

eilcon

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Mar 22, 2005
Messages
11,094
Purraise
1
Location
Cincinnati
They're adorable!


At just six weeks, I suspect they'll "give in" pretty quick.
 

addiebee

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Oct 30, 2007
Messages
7,724
Purraise
17
Location
Michigan
Awwwwww!!!!
of course give them kisses AFTER they like people! LOL!!
 

rahma

TCS Member
Alpha Cat
Joined
Nov 3, 2008
Messages
603
Purraise
1
Location
minne-snow-da
Look at those faces! Who would imagine that faces like that could be dangerous?
 

white cat lover

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Nov 17, 2005
Messages
22,206
Purraise
35
Takes me back to (not so fond) memories of Gumby eating me alive....


Many for catching the fourth one!
 

katiemae1277

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Nov 28, 2005
Messages
20,445
Purraise
17
Location
NE OH
oh my goodness, how precious are they
leave it to the girl to be the terror!
 

pami

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Jun 16, 2006
Messages
17,482
Purraise
17
Location
Birmingham
You always do so good with socializing, I have no doubt they will all be calm and ready for some love.

They are precious. I love that little tortie, too, she has "strong personality" radiating out of her eyes.


Poor little kitty that couldnt be caught, yet... vibes that that happens soon
 

cutekittenkat

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Mar 1, 2009
Messages
1,562
Purraise
3
Location
Canada
Aww
Bless the poor little things! I must say, they're beautiful colours! Since they're so young, it shouldn't take too long for them to warm up to you
 

russian blue

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Aug 30, 2002
Messages
5,017
Purraise
4
Location
Where emerald eyes are smiling
Yay! It's spring at Kelly's house!
6 weeks old? Like Eileen said, I think they'll melt pretty fast and be crawling all over you soon.


Originally Posted by clixpix

........And here's the little orange/white girl. I think that gray splooch on her head is oil or grease. I don't believe an orange cat can have a gray spot. I guess time will tell.
Actually, when we brought Steve home he had a black smudge like spot on this back foot. I also thought it was some type of dirt, but no, it's his fur! You may have the same situation.

Originally Posted by AbbysMom

.......
I love the cranky tortie girl.
I bet that's what Gigi was like when she was young.
 
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #15

clixpix

TCS Member
Thread starter
Veteran
Joined
Dec 9, 2004
Messages
14,540
Purraise
2
Originally Posted by Rosiemac

Awwww bless their little cotton socks, their so sweet and fragile looking


Jack was socialised from being found outside at 6 weeks Kelly so they'll be fine.

Lots of that the other baby is found though
I think they'll do fine, they're just really terrified right now, poor babies!

Originally Posted by AbbysMom

They are just impossibly cute!


I love the cranky tortie girl.
I'll weigh her for postage in the morning.

Originally Posted by mrblanche

Yes, Dottie and I have been transporting kittens, in some cases with their moms, to rescues for several weeks now.
...so you're saying you like the kittens...or...

Originally Posted by eilcon

They're adorable!


At just six weeks, I suspect they'll "give in" pretty quick.
A fourth kitten was found. She's not in good shape at all...she's incredibly emaciated, has an upper resp., eye infection, ear mites, and had fleas. She got fluids, and does eat some. She's on three different meds. She's just skin and bones...she's absolutely heartbreaking!
The vet thinks they're closer to 8 weeks, but really underweight. The new one (dark tortie w/white) only weighed 1.6lbs.
She needs strong TCS vibes and prayers!
 
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #16

clixpix

TCS Member
Thread starter
Veteran
Joined
Dec 9, 2004
Messages
14,540
Purraise
2
Originally Posted by AddieBee

Awwwwww!!!!
of course give them kisses AFTER they like people! LOL!!
Yeah, they're going to have to be way more socialized for that.
I think I could sneak a kiss on the orange one, but certainly not the rest of them.

Originally Posted by rahma

Look at those faces! Who would imagine that faces like that could be dangerous?
Believe it!

Originally Posted by DarkMavis

Poor things... best of luck with them!!
Originally Posted by white cat lover

Takes me back to (not so fond) memories of Gumby eating me alive....


Many for catching the fourth one!
Times 4!
Actually, times 5 if they can catch the last kitten!
Oh wait, did I forget to say that a 5th kitten has been confirmed?
You've got to love hoarders who have no stinkin' idea about what kittens they have, and how many.
 
  • Thread Starter Thread Starter
  • #17

clixpix

TCS Member
Thread starter
Veteran
Joined
Dec 9, 2004
Messages
14,540
Purraise
2
Originally Posted by katiemae1277

oh my goodness, how precious are they
leave it to the girl to be the terror!
Of the 5 (counting the one still to be trapped), 4 of them are girls, and three of those torties. God help me!

Originally Posted by Pami

You always do so good with socializing, I have no doubt they will all be calm and ready for some love.

They are precious. I love that little tortie, too, she has "strong personality" radiating out of her eyes.


Poor little kitty that couldnt be caught, yet... vibes that that happens soon
"Strong personality" is such a lovely euphemism!


Yes, we need vibes! Considering the shape the others were in, especially the latest one, that last baby can't be gotten out of there fast enough!

Originally Posted by Ruthyb

Awwww
they are just gorgeous, I love the face on the little tortie girl.xx
Thanks!

Originally Posted by CuteKittenKat

Aww
Bless the poor little things! I must say, they're beautiful colours! Since they're so young, it shouldn't take too long for them to warm up to you
I hope you're right!

Originally Posted by Russian Blue

Yay! It's spring at Kelly's house!
6 weeks old? Like Eileen said, I think they'll melt pretty fast and be crawling all over you soon.




Actually, when we brought Steve home he had a black smudge like spot on this back foot. I also thought it was some type of dirt, but no, it's his fur! You may have the same situation.



I bet that's what Gigi was like when she was young.
I hope she keeps her mark...it's so distinctive and cute!
So Steve still has a dark mark on his foot?

I'll bet Gigi was like that too...those torties are tough nuts!
 

pami

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Jun 16, 2006
Messages
17,482
Purraise
17
Location
Birmingham
Hopefully with that baby being in good hands now, she will be able to be nursed back to health. That is soooo skinny for an 8 week old

So many vibes for her
No matter what, thank goodness she is with people who can help her now, instead of slowing dying alone.
 

salsero71

TCS Member
Young Cat
Joined
Jun 30, 2009
Messages
52
Purraise
0
Location
Ireland
God, it never fails to be heartbreaking that people can be so stupid, selfish and ignorant, leaving such defenseless kittens without adequate care!! Aghhh!

Zillions of vibes that they'll all do well, and that u manage to get #5 out safely.

Please keep us posted on their progress.
 

mrblanche

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Jan 28, 2008
Messages
12,578
Purraise
119
Location
Texas
The ones we've been transporting to rescues are kittens who are orphans, or moms with kittens who had some sort of problem, or very young kittens. They're from the shelter where I volunteer, and I also volunteer to do transports for them.

We have about 7 cages of kittens at the shelter right now.
 
Top