Penelope and Her Kittens

[maewkaew]

Another idea to get more fluids into her  is you can see if she likes kitten formula.  Or here are some recipes for homemade " kitten glop"  http://www.hdw-inc.com/glop.htm

& speaking of goat's milk , you can use goat's milk instead of evaporated milk in the recipes .

 The mama cat is such a lovely girl,  beautiful delicate blue cream torbie coat.    & I love that little face on the kitten facing the camera in the 2nd picture in Post 7.

 

[karagraaf]

Kittens will be 3 weeks old on Sunday (my how Time flies!) mama and kittens are doing great, all eyes are open, they are starting to walk and are sitting up and looking around and will come to me sometimes now. They are also starting to play with each other and it so cute!I'm really trying to talk my hubby into keeping 2 but I think we will probably only keep one. I'm having a hard time finding people that want these kittens, and it makes me so sad. I'm not sure what I'll do if I can't find homes! My husband's co workers said she would love some for her farm but I don't think I can do that.. But would that be a better option then an animal shelter? I don't kno, I just can't do it! Now that they are getting older I'm asking my kids to ask theirs friends..maybe some one's parent will give in cross your fingers that we find homes and that my husband lets me keep 2 kitties! It looks like I have 3 boys and 3 girls

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• karagraaf
• Nov 29, 2013

(Surprised them with a flash- sorry guys, didn't mean to!

 

[karagraaf]

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• karagraaf
• Nov 29, 2013

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• karagraaf
• Nov 29, 2013

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• karagraaf
• Nov 29, 2013

 

[ktknievel]

Wow, 3 weeks already, that did go quickly! Great to hear that everything is going smoothly. They are so cute and at that age where every day is a new discovery. If you're in western PA I can spread the word (we're in Pittsburgh), never hurts to ask your neighbours if you haven't already or if in a suburban area, ask the local stores and make sure you let the vet offices know, they often have a board for adoptions. Both my house call vet and regular vet use Facebook and will post a picture and contact info.

 

[chasetheblue]

oh my god they are SOOOOOOO CUUUUUTEEEEEEEE. Mail the orange one to me  

Mum cat is very pretty too . 

I know a couple people in PA/NJ though, I can ask them if they know anyone who wants! Where in PA are you?

 

[cprcheetah]

They are so adorable.  What a fun age they are at.

 

[karagraaf]

Hi I am hoping you guys can help me out here..

First off, my kittens are 3 weeks old.
I am wondering when I should really get into socializing them. I am petting them and holding them a lot more but they don't seem To like it, most of them cry like crazyand makes mama very nervous. Should they be more used to me by now and not cry so much when I hold them? How often should I be holding them?

Also, I notice one kitten seems to hiss a lot. Is this a sign that she could be grow up to be mean or is she just testing things out? She does it kind of randomly, like when we are in the middle if petting her. She is the first one to do everything and the bravest, so I'm hoping maybe it just has to do with that

 

[karagraaf]

Oh and when do I start letting them walk around out of their box and when do I introduce a litter box to them?

 

[shunra]

They will learn to use a litter tray by watching mum.  Make sure you have a low-sided one in the room you are keeping them in.

They are ready to start toddling at 3 weeks - possibly more than ready.  If they are in a cardboard box you can replace it with one where the side has been cut down.

They are at an age to socialise - the sensitive period is 2-8 weeks - but as soon as they squeak put them down.  Once they are toddling spend time with them sat on the floor as well, and they will get used to you.  Do all normal household things around them, though be very careful not to step on them - shuffling your feet along the floor helps.  And let friends visit if possible.

Hissing - once a kitten discovers it can, it sometimes does so just because it can!  But put it down if it hisses.  It doesn't mean anything about it growing up 'mean'.

 

[chasetheblue]

I agree with testing out the ability to hiss. When Miami discovered she could, she just went around hissing hissing hissing. It was pretty funny.

 

[karagraaf]

Thank you!

 

[mogfoster]

Oh, the hisses were funny!  Poor little OllieRoger got them the worst, but then he also seemed to have the scaredy cat gene.  Next to 'wire up' will be the growl!  They'll each find it over someething different - a toy, a food treat, something they don't want to share.  This year, the littlest found her growl over a favorite toy - ribbon she treated like a snake - at about 4 weeks.  All the others stopped their play and gathered round to marvel at their sister while she growled and growled and tossed and fought the ribbon!  Over the next couple of weeks they nearly all found their growl - except Freddie, who was well over 7 weeks, and having his first pieces of HAM!  That must NOT be shared!  Grrrr!  Finally.

 

[karagraaf]

MORE PICTURES if anyone cares.. I take way too many pictures of my silly, cute kitties!

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• karagraaf
• Dec 3, 2013

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• karagraaf
• Dec 3, 2013

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• karagraaf
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• karagraaf
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• karagraaf
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• karagraaf
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• karagraaf
• Dec 3, 2013

I forget who asked but I'm in south central PA, I feel like a lot of people act like they want a kitten, and maybe they will speak up when it gets closer but I don't know. It's stressful. I'm so sad to think about giving them away yet stressed because I can't find homes!

And yes, I think my mama cat, Penny is pretty too, thanks! Between the light grey, the Torbie design and no tail, she is interesting !

 

[chasetheblue]

They are SOOOO cute. Eep. I love them. 

 

[shunra]

I wouldn't give them away for free.  They have cost you money to raise, it's reasonable to get at least some of that back.

 

[diegojames]

What breed are they? 

 

[maewkaew]

The kittens are adorable,  and the Blue Torbie mom is GORGEOUS.

I agree,  I would not give them away for free especially if it is not someone you know very well.  You  should at least get the first vaccinations and de-worming done & a vet check up . so you could charge at least to get reimbursed for that.    & it really would be good if you could have them altered.  Otherwise it is almost certain some of them will have bred before this time next year,and there will be more kittens who may not be able to find homes .

Maybe try searching on Petfinder for  Animal Welfare Groups in your area.   Here is the link for that search page.  http://www.petfinder.com/animal-shelters-and-rescues/search/,  then call rescues and ask if they would be willing to list the kittens for you,  they would probably want to make sure the mom is going to be spayed ,  and may also help you find a way to get the kittens done before they go to new homes ( can be done at 2 months if they are 2 pounds .. or some prefer 2.5 pounds for females).

 Of course , rescue groups probably already have cats they are trying to find homes for,  but at least it is not the usual kitten season,  so you actually have LESS competition now. 

I would send them to a friend's farm before I would send to a pound.   But get them neutered  and their vaccinations done first.  that would at least keep them safer from diseases and fighting.

DiegoJames,   they're not exactly a specific breed.   they would be called " Domestic Shorthairs"  which = shorthair cats of no particular breed or unknown ancestry..   If you want to compare to a breed, the closest pedigreed breed would be American Shorthair which came from cats like these.    

 

[diegojames]

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• karagraaf
• Dec 3, 2013

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• karagraaf
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• karagraaf
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• karagraaf
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• karagraaf
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• karagraaf
• Dec 3, 2013

I forget who asked but I'm in south central PA, I feel like a lot of people act like they want a kitten, and maybe they will speak up when it gets closer but I don't know. It's stressful. I'm so sad to think about giving them away yet stressed because I can't find homes!

And yes, I think my mama cat, Penny is pretty too, thanks! Between the light grey, the Torbie design and no tail, she is interesting !

Hopefully someone wants a furry Christmas present!

 

[maewkaew]

 
Hopefully someone wants a furry Christmas present!

 Yes,  if it is a promise of getting the kitten later.   They will still be way too young by Christmas to be separated.   They could probably survive,  but it is a lot better for them to stay longer with their mom and littermates.    Definitely not before 8 weeks,   but really 12 is better for the socialization and behavior.    I know that might be difficult since  you are having a problem finding homes,  and if you find someone who wants a kitten at 6 weeks, it might feel tempting to agree     In that situation,  I would try to give them some info like this -- which has quotes about pedigreed kittens but it is true for regular moggy kittens too   http://www.breedlist.com/faq/young.html

  and if the idea was to have the kitten for the family with kids,  suggest making a big card with pics of the kitten .  then you could allow them to come and play once the kittens have had their first shots.   and then take him/ her home in a few weeks.

 

[diegojames]

 
 Yes,  if it is a promise of getting the kitten later.   They will still be way too young by Christmas to be separated.   They could probably survive,  but it is a lot better for them to stay longer with their mom and littermates.    Definitely not before 8 weeks,   but really 12 is better for the socialization and behavior.    I know that might be difficult since  you are having a problem finding homes,  and if you find someone who wants a kitten at 6 weeks, it might feel tempting to agree     In that situation,  I would try to give them some info like this -- which has quotes about pedigreed kittens but it is true for regular moggy kittens too   http://www.breedlist.com/faq/young.html

  and if the idea was to have the kitten for the family with kids,  suggest making a big card with pics of the kitten .  then you could allow them to come and play once the kittens have had their first shots.   and then take him/ her home in a few weeks.

oh yeah ther no even a month old yet are they sorry forgot but little guys! The orange on reminds me of DIego my Christmas Present!