Helping With the Laundry... Or Not So Much

Penny and Lizzie are already getting bigger and with everyday that they get more comfortable in the house, they find a new way to wreak havoc. Well, as much as someone who doesn't even weigh a pound can wreak.
Penny is a little more independent, though they are both at a pretty needy stage. They're lucky, though, because when Ava decides she's had enough of their crazy-teething-baby antics there are four surrogates to pick up the slack. In fact, Lizzie is sitting in my lap, keeping me company as we speak.




We had a scare with Ava on Friday. She obviously wasn't feeling well when I let her out of their room in that morning. By afternoon, she was so lethargic that she was like a rag doll to pick up. We got a handout on panluekopenia, so naturally, that's what I was worried about. It's pretty much kitty parvo, and if they get it there is no way to treat it. But, GOOD NEWS! We had them tested at the shelter vet and no one has it. Ava is most likely fighting some sort of respiratory bug. She's sleeping for most of the day, but she is eating and drinking and all the other important things. We're going back today to see what else we can do to help them (Penny has been sneezing lately) feel better. Poor kitties. BTW- The mickey photo is from a LOLCat I made with Ava. It's not very good, but it was fun. :)

All the cats are really starting to be comfortable with us. It's nice to see their full personalities coming out. These kitties are perfect house kitties (well, the potty training for the wee ones is a little tenuous at times, but we're getting there). They greet you, come running when called and are comfortable being held and carried. A little food and some attention and they'll love you forever. They even try to help with the chores. A few days ago I was folding laundry, and all three kept me company. I think my sitting on the floor was the invitation. I hang my laundry bag from my bed post, so it makes a good climbing rope/ tarzan vine.

Remember, these guys will be ready for a home in early December. Kitties do make great Christmas presents. These guys will need a forever home so if you're interested in adopting someone, make sure you're in for the long haul.

Meet the New Family...

CRUSOE!

We just picked them up today from the Pierce County Humane Society and, let me tell you, they are stupendous. We gave them the surname Crusoe (borrowing from the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee blog tradition, of course). Robinson Crusoe is a novel about a man by the same name who spends many years marooned on a remote island. Before being rescued he encounters many adventures and unfortunate mishaps. For our first set of fosters, we thought this was appropriate.
Take a closer look!

Ava Crusoe

Ava is the Mama kitty. She's a tortoiseshell calico with gorgeous face markings (sort of a fifty-fifty thing) and we think she's about two years old. Ava is a total doll, she comes when called and drops whatever she is doing for any attention at all. She talks a lot. Give her a little love and she'll give it right back with a super loud purr. This is her first litter (we're guessing) and she's attentive and nurturing. She's our little explorer, a trait she has passed on to her daughters.

Penny Crusoe

Penny is Ava's little seal point, except that she has a white rear foot. Look at that face! Both kittens are only about a month old, so they're just getting into that early play stage. Penny has quiet temperament and likes to be held just like the baby she is.

Lizzie Crusoe

Named for the Beatles "Dizzy Miss Lizzie," she is just that. Adventurous and playful already, Lizzie is a bundle of laughs. Her face has the same fifty-fifty tortoiseshell markings as her Mama. She's just learning to jump on and off things, so biffs are inevitable. She likes to run around, but affection comes first. She'll be zipping around the room one minute, and asleep in your arms the next.


Our kitties need some time to grow up, but if you're interested in adoption and you live somewhere between Vancouver and Bellingham (seriously) shoot me an email, cwhitlatch@ups.edu, and we'll set something up. All adoptions must go through the Pierce County Humane Society, but don't worry we can help you with that.

We'll update periodically, so keep reading and Power to the Kitties!