Posted by Auntie Debbie |
- I think there is some kind of paper collars in different colors.............msg
Posted by DianeM
on 8/21/2009, 10:38 am, in reply to "Introducing the Coffee kittens...msg/pic"that dog breeders put on puppies when they are all the same color. I don't know if they would work on kittens or not. I wonder if you could use edible paint in different colors and paint a letter or number on the back of their necks or something. THis can be difficult when they all look alike and aren't old enough to be showing their personalities. Hey, I have 3 black shorthairs and sometimes can't tell who is who!! - Just too cute...msg
Posted by tucats
on 8/20/2009, 6:51 pm, in reply to "Introducing the Coffee kittens...msg/pic"5 black kittens...that is just too much cuteness to stand. Thanks for the wonderful photos! - awww they are precious....nm
Posted by Viv
on 8/20/2009, 5:04 pm, in reply to "Introducing the Coffee kittens...msg/pic"ff
Our animals shepherd us through certain eras of our lives.
When we are ready to turn the corner and make it on our own...they let us go. - OMG, lookit the all-black kitties! Too adorable! nm
Posted by Owen'sMom
on 8/20/2009, 12:16 am, in reply to "Introducing the Coffee kittens...msg/pic"sf - Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Hissers are doing well...msg/pic
Posted by Auntie Debbie
on 8/19/2009, 8:34 am, in reply to "Introducing the Coffee kittens...msg/pic"And are now referred to as the Brewskies since they are no longer hissing. Even Bud Lite is becoming a bit more friendly. Paulie Girl, the gray one is the friendliest and most active of the group.
"Those you shelter on earth will be your treasures in Heaven." Victor Hugo, I think - What beautiful markings on the dark orangie! Gorgeous! nm
Posted by Lisa
on 8/20/2009, 12:49 pm, in reply to "Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Hissers are doing well...msg/pic"l - What kittens!!!
Posted by Mushcat
on 8/19/2009, 9:24 am, in reply to "Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Hissers are doing well...msg/pic"They are all sooooooo cute! How old is each set? - I'm told the Coffees are 8 weeks...msg
Posted by Auntie Debbie
on 8/19/2009, 9:34 am, in reply to "What kittens!!!"and i was told that the Brewskies were 6/7 weeks about 1-1/2 weeks ago when I took them in. At the time they were so much smaller than the original black kitten crew. But that would put them now about the same age as the coffees who are much smaller. So i'm guessing that the Brewskies are 9/10 weeks or the Coffees or 6/7. The only ones I can maybe verify would be the Coffees at 8 weeks.
They are all so much fun!
"Those you shelter on earth will be your treasures in Heaven." Victor Hugo, I think - You must be having a blast with them...
Posted by Mushcat
on 8/19/2009, 1:33 pm, in reply to "I'm told the Coffees are 8 weeks...msg"All soooo cute. 
- Yes I am!...There is some work involved though...msg
Posted by Auntie Debbie
on 8/19/2009, 1:49 pm, in reply to "You must be having a blast with them..."keeping up with the litter, cleaning the crate, sweeping the floor, looking out for things they can get into trouble with, medications where needed, etc...But playtime and snuggle time makes it all worth it!
"Those you shelter on earth will be your treasures in Heaven." Victor Hugo, I think - For how long have you fostered kittens?
Posted by Mushcat
on 8/19/2009, 4:51 pm, in reply to "Yes I am!...There is some work involved though...msg"I wish I had the room to do it! - Actually I started a few years back without meaning to....msg
Posted by Auntie Debbie
on 8/20/2009, 6:00 am, in reply to "For how long have you fostered kittens?"There was a calizo (Cali-Co and and orange cat (Morris) that kept showing up in my backyard. Cali-Co went missing for a while, but I didn't think too much of it because I always thought they belonged to someones (they always looked like they were a meal or two short of being well fed and very cleann looking). Cali-Co eventually showed up with a black and white kitten...long story short I trapped him and took him in and contacted numerous rescue groups to see if anyone would take him. Nope. I did get the group I work with to have him vetted and let me bring him to Petco on adoption day. He was adopted in 2 hours of me being there.
They worked with me with getting Morris (who I eventually took in( and Cali-Co (eventually hit by a car) s/n'd.
From there I started to work with the business of tnr'ing the cats in the neighborhood. I knew others were feeding them, but no one was snipping them. I took in preggers Smokey and she had her kittens...got them all adopted, her spayed and adopted.
Took a bit of a break, while trying to get the remaining cats to get to know me...I resumed and got Missy who fit in too well here to be put back out or adopted, then got Mr. Orange...meant to have him adopted, but could never pick him up.
At that time the Board of Health, answering a complaint about me feeding wildlife sent me a letter telling me to stop. I could even face jail time as well as a huge fine if I'm caught so much as feeding a squirrel.
So now I just foster, and since I have so many of my own adult cats I'll only do kittens or prego moms that have some place to go once they're done nursing and being spayed.
I have had a pretty steady supply of kittens since last October. And now with the ac and a crate in the spare room I can do doubles!!!
If you have room for a large crate 48X36x33" you coulod do it too, or a room that you can keep them in most of the time with a closing door. Kittens will move alot faster than adults, though they can go quick too..it's a crap shoot.
"Those you shelter on earth will be your treasures in Heaven." Victor Hugo, I think - jail time for feeding squirrels?
Posted by Bendy Kitty
on 8/20/2009, 6:36 pm, in reply to "Actually I started a few years back without meaning to....msg"like we don't have any real criminals to put in the jails?????
that is insane.
esp since i see squirrel feeders and squirrel food sold all the time. some people liek the little buggers! mom would like them more if they'd stop stealing her flower bulbs.
but jail time for feeding wildlife, wow.
heck, if they are concerned about teh health (rabies) risk they could talk to you about using your feeding stations as a place to put the oral vaccine (its a vaccine left in food for the raccoons around here, i don't know the specifics but it helps with disease control).
sighs.
do you live in NJ by chance?
bendy
meet the crew here at www.alittletlc.com - Yep, Jersey it is!...And as the ordinance read...msg
Posted by Auntie Debbie
on 8/21/2009, 8:58 am, in reply to "jail time for feeding squirrels?"there's a large fine (I forget how much) and a "possible jail term" for feeding any wildlife. You can however hang bird feeders (for birds only) and they must be 5 feet above ground, which means the pole in which they hang will be much taller and I can't reach. Plus since my freak-a$$ landlord has the entire backyard paved there is no place to put one!
Jersey is called the "Garden State". Hmph! The only things that flourish here are land developers (eminent domain reigns high here), crooked politicians, criminals and alot of general garden variety dirt bags.
"Those you shelter on earth will be your treasures in Heaven." Victor Hugo, I think - P.S....look around your home and see if you...msg
Posted by Auntie Debbie
on 8/20/2009, 6:03 am, in reply to "Actually I started a few years back without meaning to....msg"can do a little rearanging. I've since transformed my spare room into the "kitten room". It was never used as a second bedroom anyway...maybe start with one or two kittens or an adult....one adult can even stay in your bathroom, even a small bathroom will do. I've had all the adults, except the prego moms in the bathroom.
Try it; it's fun...and addicting!!!!
"Those you shelter on earth will be your treasures in Heaven." Victor Hugo, I think
