What can I say?

After an assualt that left me with brain, neck, and back injuries I stopped writing. I want to apoligize to my readers and let them know I will be okay. I have a long road ahead of me, but I am alive, so I am okay.

I'd like to again thank the woman who donated to me to allow me to foster these kittens. Everyone but one survived and are kicking butt. I've named them Larry, Moe, and Curly. They are all boys and super friendly. Moe who we call MoMo walks down the step from my bedroom then walks himself outside and joins me for coffee every morning. He loves my stepdad and follows him around to the point of annoyance (we may have a new cat). Curly is shy but still comes out to say hello, and Larry is just the fattest little kitten around and enjoys annoying the older cats. All three sleep in the bed and restrict my movement while I sleep.

I'm sad I haven't written and have some issues I'd really like to write about. The PSPCA may not be able to renew its contract this year. The contract may go to the city instead of another organization. The city can't even maintain it's schools, whats going to happen to our shelter?

I hope to get to the blog tommorow and get it updated but I have a couple of doctors appointments so we'll see how it goes.

How Low Can You Go?

Philadelphia Police are searching for the heartless thief who stole a wheelchair and a dog from a man who suffers from cerebral palsy.

Benji, the missing dog is a lhasa apso and its been said the theif was attempting to sell the dog shortly after the incident. Please pass this story along and contact the police if you have any information

$21.18

Plain Lowfat yogurt .... 1.19

A Trip to the Vet ... 19.99

Having your vet tell you your kittens are happy and healthy and you may sometimes overeact alittle ... Priceless

I want to thank a person I've never met yet a person who answered my plea for help then helped me out. This persons name is Joanne and she donated enough money to allow me to buy 1 can of kmr, 2 cases of wet cat food, 1 large bag of friskies, and a new bottle to feed the kittens (which was needed since the other bottles nipple was about to fall apart). I can't say it enough but i'm going to say it again. THANK YOU!!! You came into my life at the perfect time and allowed me to take in these newborns and be able to care for them for quite some time.

Also for anyone struggling right now to care of your pets check out the websites of popular pet foods. Most offer printable coupons or even free samples. I saved 5 dollars on my purchases today, and could have saved more if I had looked alittle harder.

The youngest kittens have doubled in size since I brought them home. They eat like kings but they take quite a bit of energy so I have to apoligize if the things I've planned to write about haven't showed up on this blog...yet. I have one more week untill my alarm stops going off every two hours and I can get some real sleep. As soon as that happens I promise I'll be more creative with my posts.

OMG I'm becoming Eleanor Abernathy

The total tally is in. We have 10 felines in our home at the moment. There is our two full time residents Lemont and ThunderJo. Then we have four 8 week old kittens who I am fostering through Animal Care and Control. Cujo, Pig Pen, Baboon, and Scarface are all almot 2lbs. As soon as they are they will be spayed/neutered, then ready for their news homes. Finally we have the new additions who are approx 12 days old at the moment.


Normally I would not overlap litters as it takes alot of time and resources but what can i say other then shit happens! However by the time the 12 day old kittens are using a litter box and eating wet food the 8 week old kittens will already be 10-12 weeks old and in new homes.

Today has been great for the young kittens. All have found their voice and cry when they are hungry then go right back to bed. Three of the babies were alittle constipated and hadn't pooped in 24 hours. I slipped them a little hairball remover (basicly cod liver oil, vegetable oil, and chicken flavor) and the problem was solved. Their eyes have completely opened up, and they are gaining weight. However my scale got dropped a few months back so it does not give the proper weight. It does however let me know how much they've put on.






Cujo and the crew are kicking butt. They all have perfected their skills of hunting by practicing on my feet. They use the big boys litter box without getting stuck (Lemont is obssesive with his box and loves to get litter everywhere so we make cat boxes with holes only in the top) and get into everything only like kittens do. I plan on posting their profiles tommorow if i get the chance.

Newborn

(click to view full image I give up on making it the correct size)

Life is Unexpected

Today was an interesting and unexpected day. Yesterday I received an email from a woman who had a 10 day old kitten who was abandoned in her basement. She had no idea what to do and had tried every shelter and vet in the area. No one was willing to do anything but euthanize the kitten.

I am aware that a single 10 day old kitten who hasn't eaten in 24 hours has a pretty slim chance of surviving on its own. I agreed I would take the kitten and do my best. I picked him up today and even though the people who had found the kitten did their best to keep him warm, he was getting cold. I immediately placed the little man in my cleavage and started to drive home. (I have found the best way to gradually warm a kitten up is with your own body heat, don't make fun of me!)

Now of course that makes a good story, but it doesn't end there. I was halfway home when my phone rang. The husband was calling me back to inform me that his dog had found three more kittens in the basement!! We met at a gas station and three more kittens came home with me.

The little black guy that I originally went to pick up is the loudest little bugger I have ever heard. He is thriving and lets me know when he wants something. He even attempted to nurse off one of the dogs. The other three are the ones I'm worried about. They haven't made much noise since I picked them up. They aren't dehydrated, have eaten alittle and have used their bowels when I stimulated them but the lack of noise makes me nervous. I'll keep you guys updated on them.

These kittens are not part of the foster care program as of yet. As soon as I get these kittens out of the danger zone (3-4 weeks of age) I'll try to get them in. If not my vet loves that I do this for orphan kittens and will give the kittens their shots at cost and the adopter will have to pay for the spay/neuter fee. If they do become part of the foster care program the adoption fee will be $75 dollars for either one or two kittens.