kitten update

I have some very active kittens on my hands. The mom, Marmee, & I have bonded. Shame I can't keep her because she has become my shadow. The 5 balls of fluff are great fun to have around. Renny, the 3 month old kitten has really come out of her shell. Krys plans to adopt her and we're filling out paperwork and putting in a deposit... as well as working on our plan to get my dad to love the cat. She gets playful at night unfortunately and while it doesn't bother me (I crawl into Krystal's bed often because the other kittens are too noisy), it bothers her to have the cat hopping around the bed playing with nothing in particular.

My 3 cats are all doing fine. They're getting along! Waldo and Winsey follow me around often as I work. The two are constantly at my feet. Miss Kitty is a little more independent. Is it just me creating these mama's boys?

I leave for colorado in approx. 2 weeks. The cats will follow shortly after. Can't wait to have this all over with!

Motel Run Cancelled

The kittens have arrived! I got a call while I was at work on Wednesday. I picked them up straight from work and have been missing my sleep ever since. I have 5 three week old kittens and their mom. 3 brown tabbies (one has a little tortie to her, she's the only girl), 1 orange tabby, and 1 black/white tuxedo. The orange one looks exactly like what I think Winslow would like like as a kitten, except Winsey would have thumbs. So I've named this one Winster. I also have the mom. She looks to be about a year or two and is VERY sweet. Great mother also. She is a short hair dilute calico/tortie look with even a bit of a tabby hint to her. A true mix. I don't know what to call her. She's taken a liking to me though and is constantly at my side. Meaning that the kittens are also at my side and I've come to resemble mother duck.

I also got a 3 month old kitten. It was at the humaine society. Scheduled to be euthanized. Papers had been signed and they were preparing to take her from the room. All because of some blood in her urine. This foster lady that I'm working with took her instead. Took the kitten toa vet who said she's fine. They were looking at flea dirt mixing with the newspaper! The kitten is one of the most relaxed, snuggly things I've ever met. She will stay in the same spot on the bed for hours, but the second you touch her - she purrs like crazy. She and I have also had some bond time - much to Krystal's jealousy. Krys wants to adopt her, so we're working on a plan to get the parentals to agree. This kitten stays in Krystals room while the other 6 stay in mine.

My cats are all well of course. Spent quite a bit of snuggle time with Winsey yesterday. Miss Kitty is still obsessed with the red mouse at work and occasionally Waldo will steal it from her. I wish I could have them here, but the three of them would go mad being cooped up in the two upstairs rooms. Unlike the kittens who are all just happy to have a home at the moment.

One last motel run

I plan to leave in 3 weeks (oh how I hope it works out!) and my cats will follow a few weeks later. I'm planning one last motel visit for next week some time (or the following) and I plan to bring all 3. I will get absolutely no sleep, but I want one night as a family before we begin our adventure. I must remember to bring the camera for pictures.

There is a red toy mouse at work that Miss Kitty has claimed as her own. She is constantly carrying it around in her mouth or tossing it into the air. Everyone knows it and my coworkers are nice enough to give it back when she loses it.

Winsey has claimed the red tube in the playroom. It's his favorite spot to sleep and often that's where I'll find him when I say my goodbyes. He's been sleeping a lot lately, but today he was pretty perky. I keep a bag of 'hip treats' hidden down there and I usually give him a few whenever I'm down.

Waldo likes the dryer. At home it's the freezer (there was no dryer). He tries for the fridge here, but my coworkers kick him out. Today he jumped into the dryer and spread out as my coworker was taking out the bedding. I couldn't stop laughing because he threw quite a tantrum - hissing and pawing- when my poor coworker struggled to drag him out. I've been told I spoil my cats because during the summer I put ice packs on the floor with a dishrag over them for the cats to lay on. During the winter they get a heating pad.

All three had the playroom to themselves last night. I opened the door when I came in. Miss Kitty daintily trotted out while much to my amusement the two boys zoomed out like there was a balloon tied to their tails.

I love my cats. All 3. Winsey is fitting in so nicely. It will be hard being on my own and counting down the days till I can see them again. It was hard last June spending 4 weeks in the hospital with just pictures of my cats (until I got my embarrassed doctor to work out an arrangement and have them visit). Think I'm cat crazy? I'm only 25 too... hate to see me 10 years from now.

ParTy!

My dear babies had a party last night! The upstairs is being remodeled at the Inn, so my babes and another cat were put into the playroom last night. We walked in this morning and it was a MESS! The litter box was shattered and there was litter all around. Toys were strewn, rugs were tossed. Those guys had a party in there! Some blame it on Miss Kitty and her toy mice (as there was one mouse logged into evidence). I'm not sure who's to blame, but seeing as 3 of 4 cats were mine, I felt a little embarrassed explaining to my boss that the brand new litter box she had just purchased had been busted. Especially when she just replaced the big litter bin that Winsey had broken and Waldo keeps tearing into the food bags. Why is it always my cats? :) It's getting to where I walk in and my coworkers look at me and go 'guess which baby goofed this time...'

That's okay, I love them all and I'm counting down the days when we can all be together.

Bathe me NOT

Winsey got a bath today. I didn't think it would be that big of a deal since I was present the last time he was bathed and other than being vocal, he seemed fine. Well, my mistake was that I put him down for a panty shave also because he seemed a little unkept back there. Apparently it freaked him out and he messed all over the wash machine. Poor guy. His back end looks pretty funny now, but it'll grow fast. He was sleeping in the playroom when I came to pick up Waldo for his second worm shot, so I just pet him for a little bit. I'll see them all more tomorrow during my shift.

missing my babes

Still no kittens. I'm thinking by the time I get them they'll be ready to find permanent homes!

I went to work last night to do the PM feeds & Meds. Waldo and Winslow were immediately at my feet and hugging my ankles. It was kinda neet to watch them walk side by side. Miss Kitty was slower in coming, but she did show up to join the crowd. I miss them all. I'd visit today, but it's really busy down there as there's a rush with all the cats going home after the holiday weekend. So I will patiently wait and I'll see them tomorrow when I go in for my shift. I'm thinking that if I don't get the kittens soon, I may take Miss Kitty for a turn at the motel. Although seriously I need to watch my spending!