Calvin, Hobbes, Shane, Olivia and Boo
Location: Newark, California, USA
I trapped their feral mom knowing she was about to have babies. We turned the guest bedroom into a nursery and two weeks later she gave birth to this bunch. They are 8 weeks old in this picture. As always, all the girls were adopted, no problem. We now have the boys and their mom who is getting fixed on Thursday. All of them are a delight to have around our blended family.
What a wild looking bunch of kittens!
Max went to his new home last night! Yay!!!
One of his roommates, Trixie, has shown a distinct interest in playing with him. Based on early interactions, I predict they’re going to be best buddies in 2 months or less. Trixie shows patience and complete non-threatening behavior, and Max is insatiably curious about Trixie (while being too anxious to play with him yet).
And yes, I miss Max already. But it appears he’ll be very happy in his new home, once he gets adjusted to his surroundings and his new roommates.
So now I’m working with Amelia and Violet, to help them become accustomed to greater amounts of change in their surroundings. It’s slow going, but they’re getting more comfortable with it.
Anncetra, you are a great person with a big heart. It is so hard to get so attached and then to let them go. I get extremly attached to the scared ones and form such a bond. I know you feel hapy and sad at the same time. You are doing so much good and I am so proud to know you.
Please let us know how Savannah and her kittens’ adoptions go. And you’re right; the extra effort needed for sickly or scared kittens tends to form tighter bonds. That can make it even harder to let them go to their loving homes.
How wonderful that he’s got a good home. *hugs* and congratulations!
He’s got a great home! Not many people I know would rip up all the carpeting from their living rooms (due to past cat urination issues) just to help make sure the new kitten didn’t learn inappropriate elimination habits. But it’s been pulled up, the enzyme cleaner has been liberally applied, and there’s are plenty of well-scooped cat litter boxes in the house. Max will have a great time with Trixie!!
Again, awwww. Love happy endings!
That is great news and I am so glad that Max seems to be happy in his new home. I know how much you will miss him but just like our non furry children, it’s hard to let them go but a great feeling that you gave them the best start you could. Congrats!
what sweet widdle babies!!!
I’ll take them all!!!
Ann, you are such an awesome person.
Even though I got the first comment in?
I didn’t feel awesome last night. I was sorry to be leaving him, but by the time I left, he was playing with a toy held by his new owner, and with his soon-to-be-bosom-buddy only a couple of feet away. I suspect his transition will be a relatively easy one, once we got over the worst of the ‘this-is-a-scary-change’ stage.
Awww, Go Max!
Hey, Great Dane, if you picked one up, did the Bobster play with the Cat Dancer?
Anncetera you are a wonderful person to help the kittes. I bet it is hard to let them go when you learn their personalities and they show you some affection. I couldn’t foster kittens as I would want to keep them all.
Hey Huddy’s Mama, I was thinking of you last night! Why do you ask? Because dinner last night at my kitty corral was BLT’s. I ended up fring up 2 lbs of bacon to feed my hungery bunch. Sorry I couldn’t save any for you but you know how it is, when does bacon EVER make it to the left over section?
Too funny!! 2 Pounds of bacon? Wow, what a snack! lol
Aw, HM, won’t you share some of these babies with me? We’ll keep them for a while, then we’ll give them back to the sharing circle, ok?
Of course I’ll share this bundle of cuteness.
POUNCE
POUNCE!
Pouncepouncepouncepouncepounce
I love these kitties!
I love the orange ones best, of course!
I would take everyone of them! If only I could………Back to the land of fat Elvis
Wow, the one in the front looks a lot like my Perry when he was a kitten… Then his color really lightened up.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
i want to scoop them all up into one big group cuddle!!!!!
A whole bunch of cutness..better have the medicinal chocolate handy today.
thudthudthudthudthud….
Heres the chocolate..moves Cheri to sharing circle with kittens.
Thu-ploof! (lands gently next to the pile of kittens) Hey guys, the sharing circle starts here! Breakfast buffet and coffee are right over there, help yourselves!
Thanks! I think some scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, and a big ol’ endless cup of coffee sounds great right now.
I’m eyeing that scrambled eggs, cream cheese, and crab meat casserole, I don’t know about anybody else….here, lemme give a bit of crab meat to the kittens….YUM, kitties…don’t be grabby, there’s a lot here for everybody…
Aaaaah, was looking for the coffee!
I could use some breakfast this am..no time to pick some up. I have been having a tough time with my current temp job and have decided to find something else. I am going to quit my 6 month temp assignment where I do very little for the people I support to take a six temp assignment back at my old company where I worked back in 2005. The only reason I am going to do this is for the fact that there are permanent job opportunities and if I can wow the VP I will be working for, maybe she will hire me permanently. I don’t know how to tell my husband but I am going to tell him tonight when I get home. He is not going to be happy with me but I need to work where there are job opportunities and where I feel my skills are utilized. Now, if I get a job offer from Nintendo, then none of this has to happen and I can just take perm job offer with the understanding that it will be my job for the next five years no matter how I feel about the job, people or the company.
I meant to say quit the six month temp job to take a six week temp job at my old company. Keyboard gremlins.
I am sure I am doing the right thing by doing this with the understanding that it could all backfire today. I will resign from my current six month assignment today and start the six week tomorrow but if Nintendo comes through with perm offer then that is where I will go. So much in so little time. I have a nasty headache and if it wasn’t going to around 85 degrees today, I would be at home.
I am never satisfied and it is wreaking havoc on my jobs and situation. Could use a hug right now. What a mess I have made.
**Majorly supportive hug**
Big hug!
*ginormous hug for Karin*
If you feel you’re doing the right thing, I’d say you ARE.
I don’t think I’d say you’re ‘never satisfied’ though.
Karin, I wish I was there to hug you and get one back. I’ve got some job problems, too. While I love my job at the funeral home, it’s only part time and being a single person who totally supports myself (and have no retirement), I HAVE to have a full time job. Fortunately, I have a very understanding boss who supports the move (it’s a new business and he can’t afford to put me on full time right now.) But at 63, it’s hard to convince a company that you plan to stay with them for a long enough time to make it worthwhile to them. I know I have to work until I’m 66 to collect my maximum social security, and I really don’t know what I’d do if I retired!! I’ve worked all my life (well, since I was 17).
I don’t believe you’ve made a mess of anything–look at the experience you have! Wishing you relief from your headache, and I’ll keep my fingers crossed for the Nintendo job!
Love ya, Jimmie
Max and Molly’s Mom, I hope you can find a p/t job that pays as well as you would like it to pay and that would work out with the p/t job at the funeral home. It is hard to work two part time jobs. Will think positive thougths that something comes your way.
Big Hug!!
Huge hug for Karin, chin up honey, keep a possitive attitude and all will work out for the best. Don’t forget we are always here for you!
–Karin–
You haven’t made a mess of things. This is just one of many tests given you. God woouldn’t give you what he didn’t think you could handle. I clearly understand when you talk of being an important asset to the company. How can anyone be happy at what they’re doing if they don’t feel they are making a difference.
Hang in there baby
–BTW Karin–
*Here’s a cyber Motrin (if that’s strong enuf) for your headache. Hope it goes away soon. Just curl up w/Sylvester & take a nap when you get home. Then maybe tell the man/friend about the job change. At this point,your welfare comes first.
Great big hugs for you…. {HUS} You have to do what you feel is right for you… hubby will either understand or he won’t. From the sound of things you’ve been down that road with him before. Hang in there sweetie! We are here, and we care.
Thank you for the hugs. I appreciate your support in more ways than one. My husband seems to think, hey you have a nice easy temp job but it isn’t easy as I have to look busy but not look like I am surfing for a perm job or typing on TDK.
I am now suppose to transcribe some meeting notes that were already partially transcribed by someone and I picking up where she left off. Problem is I cannot figure where she left off and the meeting is about dosages, treatments on a drug trial.
Just finish off today and resign at the end of the day. Tomorrow I start a new temp assignment at my old company.
Karin, you have to do what is good for you as far as the job goes…the kitty crew send headbonks and purrs..here have a bowl of Chuck’s “Almost” Famous Taco Soup..cures all ills!
Sounds yummy Chuck! Thank you.
Hi “Crazycatman” Chuck,
What is “Almost” Famous Taco soup, is it anything like my Chuckwagon soup? No pun intended, that is just what it is called. I use chili seasoning, chili powder, onions and tomato sauce. I also use, potatoes, carrots,peas, corn, green beans and red beans or pinto beans, plus hamburger and add some macaroni noodles.
Won’t be taking the temp job at Autodesk. Seems my past has come to bite me. I left the position back in 2005 because my cat was dying but they have decided to put it as a negative in my employee file. So basically am going to write that company off to history and move onwards and upwards. To tell you the truth, that lightens my load immensley. I do have an appt in SF tomorrow and SJ for a seven month temp assignment at Adobe. Think positive for that as well as the hopes that Adobe contacts me tomorrow latest Friday to hopefully offer me a permanent job. Okay…a huge weight is lifted off my chest now. Phew!
HI all, What a bunch of sweeties!!! Can I please share and I brought fresh squeezed orange juice for mimosas from the Sunshine State!!!
Gosh, I really miss that fresh squeezed orange juice from Florida!
When my Mom and Dad were alive and lived in Florida, they had a friend who worked for the Indian River Fruit Co. and he always brought over a gallon of orange juice when I was coming for a visit. Sure do miss that juice!! I understand it was made from many different varieties of oranges, which, of course, made it sooooooo good.!
OH My Gosh!!! The company I used to work for (YUCK BTW) was the parent company for IRF. oh my!
What a bunch of cuties!
Hey, guys I need your kind thoughts and prayers today. My landlord (from whom we are buying some rental properties) is causing all sorts of trouble for me and my man-friend, even though we’ve done nothing wrong. He’s using tactics that I think are illegal. Adding to the trouble, my man-friend has been diagnosed with PTSD, and so the landlord’s actions have him really distraught.
It seems like some people just like to make trouble and make others miserable, and the landlord is one of them, the big bully.
Have y’all consulted a lawyer yet? Seriously, if you think he’s doing stuff that’s illegal, do you really think you should be buying rental property from him?
Not yet, but planning to. We had been working with this guy for years, and he only recently started being so, well, unfluffy, shall we say. I’d be happy just walking away, but my guy …
One way or another, this will all work out, but my man-friend’s having a really tough time right now.
Prayers, purrs and positive vibes…. The mean dude WILL get his eventually….
I’m so sorry about your man-friend having a tough time of it. He should do whatever he can to remember that these difficulties are due to the landlord, not him. It’s okay if he’s upset, but he shouldn’t ‘own’ any part of the overall problem that doesn’t originate with himself.
Hang in there, and definitely get a consult with a lawyer.
Catherine, I am sorry you are going through all this grief from the landlord. I would definitely suggest visiting a lawyer for some advice as to how to proceed if this landlord is doing some illegal stuff to you. Hugs and purrs.
{{{HUGS}}}
Thoughts, prayers, headbonks, and sandpaper kisses and or course lots of purrs from us!!!
Sorry for the troubles..people like that make me crazy, tell the man-friend to hang in there no need to let the bully landlord to get him all worked up.
My kitties send leg rubs, headbonks and purrs!
Hissss and *scratch* to the land lord! Don’t let him bring you down.
Oh, yuck! *hugs and headbutts* to you two and *fffffft* to the landlord. Are there local groups that might be able to help your man-friend?
Hi Catherine -
Much positive energy headed your way; purrs and headbonks too.
If a lawyer is not in your budget, call a Realtor. They know what legal and whats not, and if they don’t know, they know who to call to get an answer. In the process, you might find someone better to do your real estate business with.
That’s a good idea. I hadn’t thought about Realtors.
Catherine, I sorry for your troubles. Big bullies get their comuppance in the end. I will say a prayer for you and your man friend to get things worked out to your satisfaction.
Thanks, everyone. When the world gets me down, it’s nice that I can come here and talk to people who care about their fellow man — and I can look at cute kittens and get medicinal chocolate.
Yikes! How terrible of that landlord. I send you my prayers & wish things get better for you & your man-friend soon!
I’m sorry Catherine. I hope it all works out for you. some peole DO just like to make trouble. They are so miserable they have to share!!!
*hugs and prayers to you and the manfriend*
I second the idea of calling a local Realtor. I am a Realtor in Georgia and I could try to help, but the laws may differ state to state. If you’d like my opinion on the situation please send the details to Catwoman1737 at aol dot com and I’ll see what I can do.
These are such a wonderful varied bunch…you must have had more fun than a anything imaginable…and you are so generous for sharling your home and your love..
I love the little gray one in front, looking DIRECTLY in the camera for his/her beauty shot!
5 times the cute! what an awesome story…
have a great day y’all.
THU-FFFF! Whew, I landed on ppearson!
Beautiful set of rainbow kittens! I’ll spend the rest of my day here!!! - ppearson, are you still alive???
Ouch! I’m ok, just startled. I’ll scootch over so you can pet the kitties too. HM has her two-pound bacon snack and Great Dane has her coffee. Catherine, here is a big plate of chocolate truffles for you and the man friend.
One Popokie are you out there? Just wanted you to know I am still sending good thoughts and prayers your way. Cheri, you too, for your move. Sending lots of fluffy thoughts and hugs to my TDK family and their kits. (permanent, fosters and ferals alike)
Oh yeah and Karin too on the second Nintendo interview.
Still waiting to hear from Nintendo. I wish they would contact me today. The waiting is driving me nuts!
Miu, if you spilled the coffee ppearson brought for me, you’re in BIG trouble!!!!
Great Dane, relax… there’s PLENTY for EVERYONE!!
Here Great Dane have a drink..it’s called a “Nutty Irishman”
1 part Baileys
1part Frangelico (hazelnut liquer)
pour in glass over ice
Oooooooh, now THAT’S more like it! Thanks, Chuck!
Thanks ppearson… I’m here. Lurking.
Lurk away, just know that I am thinking about you and sending good coping vibes your way. ((Hugs))
Bless you… I have your email written down both at home and at work. I have not forgotten your offer.
Hope things get better for you One Popoki. Hope you were able to work something out with your HOA. Hugs and purrs.
This picture made my day. How sweet.
This group is so adorable they brought tears to my eyes. Just look at the expression on each precious little face.
Catwoman, how are you today?
I am well, Sharon, thanks for asking! I hope you are the same. Like several others on here I am working two jobs. One as a first-year Realtor and the other is contract work for my former company, Lancome. I worked for Lancome today (and will again tomorrow) and what a ride it was home from Cumberland Mall in the rain.
Awww… What a beautiful bunch. Savannah also has 2 oranges, 2 greys and a “semi tux”. Curly is black with white paws, white streak on his chest and a white soul patch.
:) Nothing can spoil this day! Tomorrow, Shadow, one of the socialized feral boys will be neutered, tested and vaccinated so next week he can go to his new home with his new papa Brian. Brian has been waiting for weeks for this new addition to his family. Then I can concentrate on Hunter who now loves to be petted and purrs like a large truck and Pufflett who will climb all over me but is still skittish about being petted. My specialty is scared cats so (s)he will come around. Hopefully, Pufflett is a girl or (s)he may have gender issues caused by such a girly name 
We had a cat in the trap today:)
That’s great news, Kittypaw!
I hope Brian’s excited about Shadow! And I’m sure Hunter and Pufflet will both come around soon. Have you tried plain yogurt on fingertips with Pufflet yet, to be licked off? It usually helps them see fingertips in a more positive light.
Brian is very excited. He took the first kitten, Twisty, home for the night so I could get prepared. Twisty was the one my partner just nabbed with her bare hand one day and was scratched to pieces for her effort. She didn’t let go though
Well Twisty cried and cried so Brian wrapped him in a towel and rocked him ALL night that night which was the only thing that kept Twisty from crying. Thats the kind of person Brian is. He is also a co-worker so I can hear Shadow stories and know how he is doing. I have tried the yogurt. Pufflett was not impressed. She (I’ll assume Pufflett is a girl for now) will bat my hands and lick my (plain) fingers. I can even stick out one finger and stroke her toes. She is following the exact same path Hunter did. About 1 1/2 weeks ago Hunter just came up and plopped down in my lap. Until then we had only gotten to the point that he would only allow me to pet him when he was eating. I find it is usually like a lightbulb switches on. You work and work at it and it seems to be going so slow. Then poof! They “get” it. Did you ever see my story about Lil Hunney? If not, I’ll post it again. It’s been 1 1/2 years since she passed and I still never know when I will start bawling for her.
Oh geez, I just this minute got an email from my daughter who wants to move back home tonight. Nothing like a little notice. Sigh….. Y’all pray for me to have strength, patience and not to fall apart in my much too crowded house. My daughter is not a terrible person. She and I are just so different and she can push my buttons like no-one else. I matured very young, moved from my mothers house when I was 18 and was way too proud to ask for anything. But I managed O.K. My daughter just breezes through life and when she screws up expects someone to pull her irons out of the fire. I hoped I had let her fall flat on her face often enough that she would grow out of this (she is 20) but there is always someone there to make things O.K. for her. I swear, if she stood on the side of the highway and her lip trembled cars would be lined up for a mile with people trying to “make it better”. She’s also a slob. She wasn’t raised that way but I swear I never thought anyone would live the way she is willing to live unless they were mentally ill in some way. Sorry to freak out but difficult days are coming and I need prayer. Lots of prayer.
Prayers coming your way! Before you let her come back to your house. Set some rules that she has to agree to IN WRITING or she is not welcome to come home. Include keeping things clean, paying bills, and anything else that bothers you about her. Make it tough to be at home and maybe she will make a good effort to get back out on her own. Have in writing the consequences for not doing her share to be a good roommate, because at 20 she should be treated like a roommate with responsibilities and not like a child. Good luck.
Good idea Ppearson. We had a contract when she was a teen. It was better than not having one. This one is going to be much tougher and I have no qualms about kicking her butt right out the door now since she 20 and not 16.
Kittypaw, definitely draw up a contract. And yes, if she repeatedly violates it, getting kicked out is not an unreasonable course of action.
(The penalties for violations should be spelled out in the contract.)
Great ideas by Anncetera and ppearson about the contract and rules. If you your daughter cannot agree to the terms then she shouldn’t move back in. Hope you both can work it out. Positive thoughts, hugs and purrs to you Kittypaw.
Of course-prayers and {{hugs}}.
KITTYPAW IN MEMPHIS,
I feel your pain about the daughter thing mine can and will push my buttons when ever she can(she’s 27). And yes she lives at home! AHHHHH!
I now know why certian animals eat there young!!
Keep your chin up, If ya don’t you’ll trip!
I give you a lot of credit with all you do with the ferrels, if I did that I couldn’t let them go
peace
Dorie
My parents informed me when I graduated from high school, I could stay with them and work or I could go to college. I went to college but since I wasn’t that motivated, I dropped out, moved back in and went to work. I will had to do my chores, etc. I ended up moving out age 20 and basically was told in so many words that I could never move back in. That was 24 years ago.
You all have heard about my mom’s little boy dog that thinks he is a MAMA CAT. Talk about issues!!
Tiger’s mom, I must have missed that story. It must be a good one.
I moved in with my parents to help take care of my mom (she has cancer) with Tiger and George (who has gone to her furever home). Tiger was only about 8 weeks old and missed his fur mama. He started to nurse on Bailey who is a minature lab and a little boy to boot!!!!