I had a forum here before, but after losing a kitten I have decided to continue documenting my kittens' journey as they find their forever homes. I enjoy the community feel of this site and the knowledge of those who have experienced more litters than I have. Along the way I know I am going to have a lot of questions.
In the past few days the kittens have achieved more milestones. All of them can walk on carpet (although still slipping on hardwood floors) and each of them have attempted to climb the couch. All of them have failed. They are starting to play with toys and run across the room to attack one another. Their personalities are coming out. Dublin is a cautious adventurour; if his feet leave the floor then he screams for mom, but he loves running around. Havana is becoming cuddly and loves laying on her back with her paws stretched all the way out. London is still smaller than the others, but she never shys away from a play fight with her big brother. She also has starting running up to greet people when they enter the room. Today the kittens turn four weeks old and I am going to measure London to make sure she is hitting her weight goals.
A big step with mama cat yesterday: she let me pet her. Mom lived on the streets for months before I caught her and is scared of loud noises and human touch. She doesn't run away from people anymore and even lets people put treats by her feet. She has watched me pet and play with her babies and after going around the kitten pile, she let me rub behind her ear. She really likes it and is letting me graduate to full body strokes. She is even starting to play with toys with strangers (I have friends come over to help socialize the kittens and mom).
The family is doing well so far, but now my question arises.... How do I chose a good home for these kittens? The moment they were born, a friend of my mother asked if she could adopt two when the moment was right. She askes for two black kittens, a boy and a girl. She has a 14 year old cat who she believes would benefit from lively siblings. Well, the only boy in the litter is Dublin and he is my gray beauty. Everyone who sees the litter wants to adopt him. The woman is now asking if she can have a black kitten and Dublin. I am leary about the fact that this person wants both genders and I plan on getting everyone neutered/spayed before giving them homes. This world doesn't need more kittens.
Another person is interested in adopting Dublin, a college student who's childhood cat passed away. When the kittens were born she said it was too soon, but that she might be interested in Dublin. I haven't heard from her recently, so I am not counting her offer as serious yet.
However, my grandmother (who lives with me) started showing interest in Dublin. She is 70 years old and her dog passed away two years ago. I know she would be a good home, but we already have a cat and dog here. My cat would need to start socializing with him now if we plan on keeping him. Kitten (I was eight when I named her) came from a large litter and was raised by our Russian Blue until he passed away, however, my cat hates cats. My other concern is that my grandma smokes. She isn't allowed to do it anywhere but in her room with her door closed and window open, but I know that could affect any animal's health if they were to sleep in there. Our animals have free range of our house so this wouldn't be too big of an issue, but I am trying to consider all of the facts before making final decisions on homes.
Who do I give Dublin to? How can I chose a right fit? Who should I ask if they would like the other black kitten instead? What do I do with mom?
In the past few days the kittens have achieved more milestones. All of them can walk on carpet (although still slipping on hardwood floors) and each of them have attempted to climb the couch. All of them have failed. They are starting to play with toys and run across the room to attack one another. Their personalities are coming out. Dublin is a cautious adventurour; if his feet leave the floor then he screams for mom, but he loves running around. Havana is becoming cuddly and loves laying on her back with her paws stretched all the way out. London is still smaller than the others, but she never shys away from a play fight with her big brother. She also has starting running up to greet people when they enter the room. Today the kittens turn four weeks old and I am going to measure London to make sure she is hitting her weight goals.
A big step with mama cat yesterday: she let me pet her. Mom lived on the streets for months before I caught her and is scared of loud noises and human touch. She doesn't run away from people anymore and even lets people put treats by her feet. She has watched me pet and play with her babies and after going around the kitten pile, she let me rub behind her ear. She really likes it and is letting me graduate to full body strokes. She is even starting to play with toys with strangers (I have friends come over to help socialize the kittens and mom).
The family is doing well so far, but now my question arises.... How do I chose a good home for these kittens? The moment they were born, a friend of my mother asked if she could adopt two when the moment was right. She askes for two black kittens, a boy and a girl. She has a 14 year old cat who she believes would benefit from lively siblings. Well, the only boy in the litter is Dublin and he is my gray beauty. Everyone who sees the litter wants to adopt him. The woman is now asking if she can have a black kitten and Dublin. I am leary about the fact that this person wants both genders and I plan on getting everyone neutered/spayed before giving them homes. This world doesn't need more kittens.
Another person is interested in adopting Dublin, a college student who's childhood cat passed away. When the kittens were born she said it was too soon, but that she might be interested in Dublin. I haven't heard from her recently, so I am not counting her offer as serious yet.
However, my grandmother (who lives with me) started showing interest in Dublin. She is 70 years old and her dog passed away two years ago. I know she would be a good home, but we already have a cat and dog here. My cat would need to start socializing with him now if we plan on keeping him. Kitten (I was eight when I named her) came from a large litter and was raised by our Russian Blue until he passed away, however, my cat hates cats. My other concern is that my grandma smokes. She isn't allowed to do it anywhere but in her room with her door closed and window open, but I know that could affect any animal's health if they were to sleep in there. Our animals have free range of our house so this wouldn't be too big of an issue, but I am trying to consider all of the facts before making final decisions on homes.
Who do I give Dublin to? How can I chose a right fit? Who should I ask if they would like the other black kitten instead? What do I do with mom?
