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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / November 2007Five new kittens ... (and I said I didn't want any more cats... LOL!)
Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't been around much. I've been very busy with five new kitties. Yes that's right - NEW KITTIES! I'll only be keeping two of them though... Firstly, earlier in the year my neighbour got two kittens - 1 boy, 1 girl, littermates, and well to make a long story short, the two kittens are now living with me. They are called Cricket (boy) and Gin Gin (girl). They are about 10 months old now - and complete and utter HOOLIKITTENS! Cricket is already 5.5kg and still growing. Gin Gin is smaller and petite, but climbs around like a hooligan. Cricket is Mia's cat and she is teaching him to do tricks. Gin Gin is a nervous, shy cat and she is my cat. (I have avoided posting anything about them because my neighbour could find my posts on the internet.) Second, two days ago the local vet nurse called to ask if I know anyone who can hand-raise three 3-day-old kittens. I know two people - one of them is due to have a baby any day now. The other is getting married in a few days. Sooo, it is left to me to hand-raise the babies. I am severely sleep-deprived and absolutely EXHAUSTED from getting up every two hours to feed them. I weighed them for the first time today - Ginger kitten is 75g, White kitten is 75g, Calico kitten is 60g. They are eating more than they were two days ago. I gave them a bath today and now they smell as lovely as they look. This is the first time I am hand-raising, so wish me luck! Anyway, I promise to organise pictures of the new ones really soon - all FIVE of them! Purrs to all, Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com Wow, good for you, Flippy! Sounds like you have your hands full. Sending lots of support and purrs and some virtual sleep ... please send piccies link when you can. Also, major congrats on winning the cat yawn contest! I loved Tiffany's photo and immediately forwarded it on to a few cat-loving friends for them to enjoy, too. regards! Christine > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > Anyway, I promise to organise pictures of the new ones really soon - all > FIVE of them! Ooh, congratulations on the new family members. Are you sure you'll be able to give up the three smaller ones? ;) I'm guessing Ginger and white are boys and Calico is obviously a girl. She does sound a bit too small compared to the boys, though. Good luck with the feeding. That's a tough job you've taken on.  SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com In addition to luck I wish you nerves of steel. The really tiny ones scare the living daylights out of me. You always feel like they aren't going to get enough or the right thing to eat, or that you will drown them while feeding them etc. The reward is from two weeks to seven weeks they are the most fun and the most entertaining thing on earth. A special privilege and pleasure to those who devote so much time and energy to them. Jo On Nov 4, 9:51 pm, "Flippy" <fli...@TAKEOUTTHELITTERflippyscatpage.com> wrote: > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage:http://www.flippyscatpage.com Awww, Flippy, they sound adorable. In the long run they will be so worth it and you know you didn't have a choice in whether you wanted another cat or not. Can't wait to see the pictures. Congratulations on the Best Yawn award too. I liked the webpage you made to announce the win. What kind of tricks is Mia teaching Cricket? Purrs and Headbutts, Julie, Hobbes, Lacey, Sam and Barnabus On Nov 4, 9:51 pm, "Flippy" <fli...@TAKEOUTTHELITTERflippyscatpage.com> wrote: > Second, two days ago the local vet nurse called to ask if I know anyone who > can hand-raise three 3-day-old kittens. I know two people - one of them is [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Anyway, I promise to organise pictures of the new ones really soon - all > FIVE of them! Good on you Flippy and Mia. Those kitties couldn't be in better hands and are going to be a credit to you both. Good luck with the bitties, I hope they become charming little hoolikittens too and that you will find bare families worthy of them. Pam S >Hi everyone, > >Sorry I haven't been around much. I've been very busy with five new kitties. >Yes that's right - NEW KITTIES! I'll only be keeping two of them though... G'Day from England Flippy! Yes it is day with 3 babies to feed you must need someone to tell you whether it is day or night but I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job! And Cricket and Gin Gin are very happy to have you as slaves Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs wow. > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Anyway, I promise to organise pictures of the new ones really soon - all > FIVE of them! Looking forward to that! OOOOoo. I can't wait for pictures! > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com Wow, you certainly have your hands full!!! I have read on numerous occasions about people hand raising kittens who are only a few days old. All I can say is that I doubt if I could do it. I would be scared to death, every second, that I would do something horribly wrong. I'm sure for those who have done it several times it becomes somewhat routine, but the idea of handling, feeding, etc. kittens (3 of them!!!) who are only a few days old scares the bejesus out of me! And of course, assuming I managed to successfully raise them, I would never, ever, be able to part with them. Congratulations on your new 'adoptions': Cricket and Gin-gin. I hope everything goes well with the tiny bitties! Looking forward to pictures, when you have the time and energy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Life without cats would be only marginally worth living." -TC, and the unmercifully, relentlessly, sweet calico kitty, Kenzie. How you behave towards cats here below determines your status in Heaven. - Robert Heinlein Life is very difficult. Once you understand that, life becomes easier. -Buddha >Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. >Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com Thank you everyone, for welcoming my two new kittens, Cricket and Gin Gin. Thanks also for your kind words of encouragement about the little bitties. The kittens have been well, until today. Now two of them are lethargic and not wanting to eat. Mia and I are doing the best we can to keep them warm but not too hot, feed enough but not too much, burping and helping them to eliminate. It is physically and mentally exhausting and I am severely sleep-deprived. I just hope that they are strong enough to make it. I will keep you posted. Purrs to all, Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com >Thank you everyone, for welcoming my two new kittens, Cricket and Gin Gin. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >sleep-deprived. I just hope that they are strong enough to make it. I will >keep you posted. Everyone get purring for the kitties now! Dunzi and Sarsi are starting right now! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs > Thank you everyone, for welcoming my two new kittens, Cricket and Gin Gin. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com Flippy, we're sending purrs for the little bitties, and for you and Mia. Dan Not to be depressing but I've heard kittens can get ill and go downhill very quickly; you might need to take them to a vet. Purrs for them and for you and Mia. Christine > Thank you everyone, for welcoming my two new kittens, Cricket and Gin Gin. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com I am having the pack send their loudest purrs for the little bitties > Thank you everyone, for welcoming my two new kittens, Cricket and Gin Gin. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com > Thank you everyone, for welcoming my two new kittens, Cricket and Gin Gin. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com Sending heartfelt purrs for all to come out happily. MLB > Thank you everyone, for welcoming my two new kittens, Cricket and Gin Gin. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > sleep-deprived. I just hope that they are strong enough to make it. I will > keep you posted. Lots of purrs on the way for the wee mites. Please let us know. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. > Thank you everyone, for welcoming my two new kittens, Cricket and Gin Gin. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com ((((((((Flippy and Mia))))))))) Purrs for the kittens, and for you. Joy Good luck with the bitties. I know it is hard work, but you are doing a wonderful thing. Sending purrs for growth and health for the kittens, and purrs of rest for you. Debbie On Nov 4, 9:51 pm, "Flippy" <fli...@TAKEOUTTHELITTERflippyscatpage.com> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Sorry I haven't been around much. I've been very busy with five new kitties. > Yes that's right - NEW KITTIES! I'll only be keeping two of them though... > >snip.... > Hi everyone, > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Flippy in Melbourne, Australia. > Catpage: http://www.flippyscatpage.com Awwww, that is great! And bless you, Flippy, for handraising those little ones. 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