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Title: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 09:56:37 AM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 09:56:37 AM
Well yesterday my SO and I were giving a pregnant cat to take care of! We were told, (massiveness of belly aside,) that she stil had a few weeks to go. Being the paranoid lot we are, I still prepared a birthing box with instructions I found on the internet. At exactly 6:25am I was awoken to my SO screaming her head off! My normal bitchy self(in the morning) told her to shut up and piss off, since I didn't have to be to work until noon. Still I awoke to find the cat running in circles with a little black thing hanging from her.. eh-hem.
I quickly picked her up and placed her in the box, forced her to lay down and gently pulled on the umbilical cord 'til the placenta came out. I guess her motherly instincts took over at that point, as she ate the placenta and cut the cord with her teeth, while I pulled the sack away from the cute little thing's face. Seconds later the little wet hair ball started mewing loudly! Wash, Rinse, Repeat! We now have 6 brand new kittens, fighting for their mum's teats! 1 black one, 2 black and grey tabbies (one with a white face), an orange tabby, a grey one, and a beige or "fawny" kitty!
Post Merge: June 14, 2009, 10:02:24 AM
Oh yes, and I forgot to mention, the mother is what my SO says is called "Polydactyl".
I'm not sure if anyone knows what this weird Prehistoric Bird sounding term means exactly, but scientificness aside, the mother and at least two of her babies... have..... THUMBS! Be afraid, be very afraid.... soon the world will be theirs!
I quickly picked her up and placed her in the box, forced her to lay down and gently pulled on the umbilical cord 'til the placenta came out. I guess her motherly instincts took over at that point, as she ate the placenta and cut the cord with her teeth, while I pulled the sack away from the cute little thing's face. Seconds later the little wet hair ball started mewing loudly! Wash, Rinse, Repeat! We now have 6 brand new kittens, fighting for their mum's teats! 1 black one, 2 black and grey tabbies (one with a white face), an orange tabby, a grey one, and a beige or "fawny" kitty!
Post Merge: June 14, 2009, 10:02:24 AM
Oh yes, and I forgot to mention, the mother is what my SO says is called "Polydactyl".
I'm not sure if anyone knows what this weird Prehistoric Bird sounding term means exactly, but scientificness aside, the mother and at least two of her babies... have..... THUMBS! Be afraid, be very afraid.... soon the world will be theirs!
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Lisbeth on June 14, 2009, 10:08:34 AM
Post by: Lisbeth on June 14, 2009, 10:08:34 AM
I've always liked poly dactylic cats. :) They're very special. I'm always temped to give them names like Tom Thumb or Thumbelina.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 14, 2009, 12:34:39 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 14, 2009, 12:34:39 PM
Ah I love babies. They are so cute. Pics Plz...........
Janet
Janet
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Renate on June 14, 2009, 04:42:41 PM
Post by: Renate on June 14, 2009, 04:42:41 PM
So, where are the photos, huh?
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: V M on June 14, 2009, 04:58:45 PM
Post by: V M on June 14, 2009, 04:58:45 PM
Yes, we need to see some baby kitten pic.s :)
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 05:13:55 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 05:13:55 PM
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv143%2Fchaosdagger%2F004.jpg&hash=c2e9f5a8a77f2c6ddeffe36b0731db0f463d7c7b)
here's the first pic. Sorry for the delay but I had to work, I just go thome
here's the first pic. Sorry for the delay but I had to work, I just go thome
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: V M on June 14, 2009, 05:36:42 PM
Post by: V M on June 14, 2009, 05:36:42 PM
Ahhhhh, they are so cute :) I wish I could have the orange one
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 05:48:43 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 05:48:43 PM
Where do you live? Also do you have $150 for 'em?
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: V M on June 14, 2009, 06:02:40 PM
Post by: V M on June 14, 2009, 06:02:40 PM
Quote from: Adrianna on June 14, 2009, 05:48:43 PMI am too far away and I have a dog :-\
Where do you live? Also do you have $150 for 'em?
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 06:09:14 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 06:09:14 PM
Aw that sucks :(
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Michelle. on June 14, 2009, 06:43:11 PM
Post by: Michelle. on June 14, 2009, 06:43:11 PM
Adrianna got "catold."
The one in the middle has the same tabby markings as my cat.
Best of luck with, unloading, the new additions.
Mich'
The one in the middle has the same tabby markings as my cat.
Best of luck with, unloading, the new additions.
Mich'
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: FairyGirl on June 14, 2009, 07:04:16 PM
Post by: FairyGirl on June 14, 2009, 07:04:16 PM
aw they are so cutie!! I just love kitties, they have a way of making you their own. (https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cosgan.de%2Fimages%2Fmidi%2Ftiere%2Fg040.gif&hash=1627b39a662b8b0347f358e44f51ea70d4e856ed)
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 07:05:05 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 14, 2009, 07:05:05 PM
Hee hee Indeed. I just might have to keep the beige kitty... never seen one that colour before!
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 14, 2009, 11:43:58 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 14, 2009, 11:43:58 PM
AHHHHHHHHHH they are so adorable. And I love the beige one. I only seen that color once before.
Janet
Janet
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Jamie-o on June 15, 2009, 05:51:15 AM
Post by: Jamie-o on June 15, 2009, 05:51:15 AM
Quote from: Adrianna on June 14, 2009, 07:05:05 PM
Hee hee Indeed. I just might have to keep the beige kitty... never seen one that colour before!
I used to have a cat that color. He was the stupidest cat I've ever known. He'd sneak up, stick his nose in someone's cup of tea, gasp because it was hot - sucking more hot tea up his nose, sneeze for several minutes, then go back for more. ::)
He was a cutie, though. Somewhere I have pictures of him playing in my dollhouse. Hopefully yours is smarter than mine was. ;)
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Michelle. on June 16, 2009, 02:28:30 PM
Post by: Michelle. on June 16, 2009, 02:28:30 PM
Jamie, I have a tomcat who would give yours a run for "stupidist cat."
and... more pics, please!!!
and... more pics, please!!!
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 16, 2009, 11:31:53 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 16, 2009, 11:31:53 PM
I'll tell Erica to take some more, then I'll post 'em
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Mister on June 16, 2009, 11:33:54 PM
Post by: Mister on June 16, 2009, 11:33:54 PM
You want $150 for non-purebred kittens born to a cat you're only fostering? nice.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: V M on June 17, 2009, 12:00:48 AM
Post by: V M on June 17, 2009, 12:00:48 AM
Quote from: Mister on June 16, 2009, 11:33:54 PMI found that a bit steep also. Where I live the paper is full of folks trying to give their kittens away
You want $150 for non-purebred kittens born to a cat you're only fostering? nice.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Mister on June 17, 2009, 12:31:38 AM
Post by: Mister on June 17, 2009, 12:31:38 AM
Quote from: Virginia Marie on June 17, 2009, 12:00:48 AM
I found that a bit steep also. Where I live the paper is full of folks trying to give their kittens away
exactly. it's kitten season. you can get a fully vaccinated, fixed kitten at the ASPCA for $100.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 17, 2009, 07:35:53 AM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 17, 2009, 07:35:53 AM
I'm not the one asking for the money. It's the Toronto Cat Rescue and here that price is cheap. First off it's $150.00 Canadian. Secondly when you get them, they will be full vaccinated and fixed. The OSPCA asks for $250.00 for the same... so it's about $100.00 cheaper. Once again, I'm not the one asking for the money, as I'll never even see it lol.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: jonjon on June 17, 2009, 07:58:55 AM
Post by: jonjon on June 17, 2009, 07:58:55 AM
They're so damn freakin cute! I miss working at the animal sanctuary and seeing the newborns. Wasn't fun cleaning them though >_<
And the ASPCA... That like the UK's RSPCA? Are they as terrible as the UK's??? Cos ours is absolutely disgraceful, i don't sing their praises what so ever.
And the ASPCA... That like the UK's RSPCA? Are they as terrible as the UK's??? Cos ours is absolutely disgraceful, i don't sing their praises what so ever.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Mister on June 17, 2009, 11:26:14 AM
Post by: Mister on June 17, 2009, 11:26:14 AM
they're pretty good, jonjon. some are better maintained than others, but they've got a good reputation for the most part.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: jonjon on June 17, 2009, 11:33:45 AM
Post by: jonjon on June 17, 2009, 11:33:45 AM
Well, it's good to know some organisation out there cares and does what it says. I've known countless reports of our RSPCA taking away well looked after pets because of neighboring feuds and pets that are beaten not done sh*t about even with photographic evidence. And then there was the cat the sanctuary i worked for took in to rehabilitate and rehome because the RSPCA were going to just put it down because it had a broken hip. They didn't want to pay for the vet fee's. And of course, being the reptile fan that i am, i'm very aware of the RSPCA petitioning for reptiles banned as pets in the UK. Yes, inexperienced idiots dont know how to care for them properly, but it just needs more consideration and maybe issue liscences and better knowledged reptile stores and maybe if they'd investigate the rep stores that keep their animals in very poor condition more often instead of letting them off to do what ever they want...
Sorry, a bit of a rant there. You can understand my annoyance at them though.
Sorry, a bit of a rant there. You can understand my annoyance at them though.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: phantom_heart on June 17, 2009, 12:52:16 PM
Post by: phantom_heart on June 17, 2009, 12:52:16 PM
Hi all!! I wanted to break down the price for you a bit. Here in Ontario at least its about 150 just to spay or neauter a cat or kitten. Ontop of that they need there first shots and deworming. Vets charge around $65 just to see the kitten and 30 for the shot and 10 for the deworming. TCR (toronto cat rescue) is pretty much getting NOTHING for the cats. Its only covering the cost of treatment. TCR is totaly run by donations. We decided to foster because of all the cats being put down in animal control. Perfectly healthy cats. We actually have a kitten from the SPCA here and he costed us 250.00. If you get a kitten for free its going to cost more in the long run than adopting one at 150 with everything already done.
Anyways i love these little guys. We now have 10 cats. One that is ours and the rest are fosters. :)
Anyways i love these little guys. We now have 10 cats. One that is ours and the rest are fosters. :)
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: V M on June 17, 2009, 07:25:06 PM
Post by: V M on June 17, 2009, 07:25:06 PM
Knowing that they come with the initial vet care makes the price more understandable :)
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 17, 2009, 07:55:49 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 17, 2009, 07:55:49 PM
Quote from: Virginia Marie on June 17, 2009, 07:25:06 PMYea sorry for the misunderstanding, I didn't mean for you to think I was just trying to grab for money lol
Knowing that they come with the initial vet care makes the price more understandable :)
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 17, 2009, 08:01:17 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 17, 2009, 08:01:17 PM
Even in Oregon, it costs $65 to adopt for the very same reasons.
Janet
Janet
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Michelle. on June 18, 2009, 07:15:19 PM
Post by: Michelle. on June 18, 2009, 07:15:19 PM
so I take it than its not 150CDN for the lot, fixed and vaccinated, eh?
pics pics pics...
and how are the little goofballs doing?
pics pics pics...
and how are the little goofballs doing?
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 18, 2009, 10:23:38 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 18, 2009, 10:23:38 PM
No, sadly it's per kitten. I will get pics up as soon as my SO takes some more. Right now the mother is being real bitchy and either leaving them all alone, or moving them random places (like the garbage can) It's really upsetting!
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 18, 2009, 10:30:23 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 18, 2009, 10:30:23 PM
Pictures. What part of that is not registering, Girl. Potential Moms here. WE WANT PICTURES, Woman.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Janet
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Janet
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Michelle. on June 19, 2009, 12:34:09 AM
Post by: Michelle. on June 19, 2009, 12:34:09 AM
Sheet. I just had a thought, fancy that!!!
I could go over to Palm Beach (yes the Island) and get y'all free kitties. Fixed and shots. They have a large feral cat pop. Which makes for interesting newspaper reading when the blue-bloods get in a tizzy over metal or plastic bowls.
I could go over to Palm Beach (yes the Island) and get y'all free kitties. Fixed and shots. They have a large feral cat pop. Which makes for interesting newspaper reading when the blue-bloods get in a tizzy over metal or plastic bowls.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 19, 2009, 07:58:50 AM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 19, 2009, 07:58:50 AM
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Another picture from the day they were born. I promise I will get better pictures as soon as possible... I'm just having a hard time right now
Another picture from the day they were born. I promise I will get better pictures as soon as possible... I'm just having a hard time right now
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: phantom_heart on June 19, 2009, 11:24:10 AM
Post by: phantom_heart on June 19, 2009, 11:24:10 AM
I couldnt get many mom doesn't want me touching them to much..
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The orange and black ones are our other fosters. They desperately need homes!! They are spayed and have all there shots
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The orange and black ones are our other fosters. They desperately need homes!! They are spayed and have all there shots
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Michelle. on June 19, 2009, 03:19:06 PM
Post by: Michelle. on June 19, 2009, 03:19:06 PM
OMG... I just fell in love with the beige and gray ones.
they are so cuuuuute.
i just love kittens.
they are so cuuuuute.
i just love kittens.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: phantom_heart on June 19, 2009, 03:21:22 PM
Post by: phantom_heart on June 19, 2009, 03:21:22 PM
:laugh: I know i love them all but we are in an apartment 10 cats is alot so even if people on this site can network and know anyone around the GTA( Greater Toronto Area) or Niagara Regions and even up into Simcoe County we will delver. (Ontario Canada) let everything know!! These little babys need homes.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 26, 2009, 08:02:08 AM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 26, 2009, 08:02:08 AM
I have the unfortunate obligation to regretfully inform anyone who is interested, that both the black and orange kittens (the week olds not the big ones) have passed away. All kittens had caught a bad case of URI and we have done everything we can to help them, unfortunately there is not much you can do other than give the mother the medicine and hope the babies get it through her milk.
The orange one was also being hand fed as he was unable to latch on to a nipple very well, it unfortunately was not enough. COD for the little black one is currently unknown, he was doing well until last night when his belly puffed up really big, he died sometime during the night.
I leave this post in loving memory, with hopes that the two little souls find their way into the heavens.
R.I.P
Kratos Aurion
June 14th-June 25th 2009
Anna Irving
June 14th-June 26th 2009
The orange one was also being hand fed as he was unable to latch on to a nipple very well, it unfortunately was not enough. COD for the little black one is currently unknown, he was doing well until last night when his belly puffed up really big, he died sometime during the night.
I leave this post in loving memory, with hopes that the two little souls find their way into the heavens.
R.I.P
Kratos Aurion
June 14th-June 25th 2009
Anna Irving
June 14th-June 26th 2009
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 26, 2009, 11:18:34 AM
Post by: Janet_Girl on June 26, 2009, 11:18:34 AM
I am so sorry to hear of their passing. I am true on the verge of tears. But their can play with my beloved Polarbear in that special place for animals.
Hugs to you and Erica.
Janet
Hugs to you and Erica.
Janet
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Michelle. on June 26, 2009, 01:25:06 PM
Post by: Michelle. on June 26, 2009, 01:25:06 PM
Thats so sad.
RIP little kitties.
RIP little kitties.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: V M on June 26, 2009, 08:53:43 PM
Post by: V M on June 26, 2009, 08:53:43 PM
:'( :'( :'( {{{HUGS}}}
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 28, 2009, 08:08:17 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on June 28, 2009, 08:08:17 PM
R.I.P
Ganon (Grey Kitty)
June 14th- June 27th 2009
M.J. (Beige Kitty)
June 14th-June 28th 2009
Post Merge: June 29, 2009, 07:29:58 AM
*sigh*
R.I.P
Mithos
June 14th- June 29th 2009
What the hell is going on?
Ganon (Grey Kitty)
June 14th- June 27th 2009
M.J. (Beige Kitty)
June 14th-June 28th 2009
Post Merge: June 29, 2009, 07:29:58 AM
*sigh*
R.I.P
Mithos
June 14th- June 29th 2009
What the hell is going on?
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: phantom_heart on June 30, 2009, 08:39:33 AM
Post by: phantom_heart on June 30, 2009, 08:39:33 AM
One little baby left. Mommy seems to not want to care for it. I'm forcing her to because this kitten is TRYING to eat the others didnt. I want Martel to servive. I'll tie mom down if I have too...:( I cant lose another one i just cant. Mother nature doesnt need to be this crul to me.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: tekla on June 30, 2009, 08:50:53 AM
Post by: tekla on June 30, 2009, 08:50:53 AM
Nature is equally cruel to all.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: phantom_heart on June 30, 2009, 09:09:15 AM
Post by: phantom_heart on June 30, 2009, 09:09:15 AM
Ya i'm finding that out for sure :( the thing that keeps me going is knowing that they died knowing love. They didnt die at the cold shelter. The were brought into this world in a warm safe place. with two people and a mommy that loved them. That makes me happy. I just feel like i failed somehow but i know i did my best. RIP little loves.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: tekla on June 30, 2009, 09:22:49 AM
Post by: tekla on June 30, 2009, 09:22:49 AM
People hate Darwin because he pointed that out.
Title: Re: Is That a Kitten hanging out?
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on July 01, 2009, 07:06:19 PM
Post by: Chaos_Dagger on July 01, 2009, 07:06:19 PM
Finally the dreaded moment has come.
R.I.P
Martel
June 14th- July 1st 2009
...Happy Canada Day my ass...
R.I.P
Martel
June 14th- July 1st 2009
...Happy Canada Day my ass...