« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Foster kitty's  (Read 2154 times)

Offline Ralph's mum (angie)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2425
  • Rainbow Bridge Babies Bob, Max and Ralph 🌈💔
  • Slave to: Harvey and Ruby the mutts!!
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2007, 09:52:56 AM »
 I don't doubt it is tiring work, but very fulfilling when it works out well.

You all do a great job and I take my hat of to you all
Logged
Cats don't come when they are called,
They take a message and get back to you later.
                           Wilfred P. Lampton

Offline Sarah (seldom_use)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2082
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2007, 09:45:46 AM »
Quote from: Ela on July 19, 2007, 09:40:25 AM
Quote
forgot to say I'm dead jealous I dont have enough time to do this type of work I feel I'm missing out


I wouldn't be jealous of hand rearing, I really wouldn't. Although very rewarding it is a tiring task and also a worrying time as one always wonders if one is doing everything right.

Verrry tiring! I don't think I could do it all the time. I need a lot of sleep, and getting up every 2 1/2 hours is no good :( Although the OH has been good at taking turns  :Luv:

Makes me appreciate how much of a wonderful job people who do this frequently are doing.
Logged

Offline Ela

  • Royal Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 9651
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2007, 09:40:25 AM »
Quote
forgot to say I'm dead jealous I dont have enough time to do this type of work I feel I'm missing out


I wouldn't be jealous of hand rearing, I really wouldn't. Although very rewarding it is a tiring task and also a worrying time as one always wonders if one is doing everything right.
Logged
RULES ARE FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FOOLS AND GUIDENCE OF WISE MEN.

Offline em1209

  • Distinguished Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 733
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #15 on: July 19, 2007, 09:31:07 AM »
Awwww  :Luv:  'ickle bundles of black fluff   :Luv:
« Last Edit: July 19, 2007, 09:31:27 AM by em1209 »
Logged
         

Offline Ralph's mum (angie)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2425
  • Rainbow Bridge Babies Bob, Max and Ralph 🌈💔
  • Slave to: Harvey and Ruby the mutts!!
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2007, 09:25:28 AM »
 :hug: you'll make a great foster mum, you will do a great job and mum will be proud of you (will she get these wee stunner's back)  ;)

me thinks not, anyway they are a couple of beauties, keep up the good work

When is you can get a sleep again :rofl:

EDIT forgot to say I'm dead jealous I dont have enough time to do this type of work I feel I'm missing out  :Luv:
« Last Edit: July 19, 2007, 09:28:50 AM by bobsmum + Max's (angie) »
Logged
Cats don't come when they are called,
They take a message and get back to you later.
                           Wilfred P. Lampton

Offline Sarah (seldom_use)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2082
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2007, 09:18:14 AM »










The photos aren't great, I'll try and get some better ones later. The little one is the one who opened her eyes today :) It's so exciting hahaha.
Logged

Offline Sarah (seldom_use)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2082
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2007, 08:42:37 AM »
Quote from: Ela on July 19, 2007, 08:40:51 AM
That is quite normal, the oldest I have ever had eyes open is 10 days.

;D Thanks Ela! I thought there was maybe something wrong. There's no discharge or anything, little healthy blue eyes  :)
Logged

Offline Ela

  • Royal Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 9651
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2007, 08:40:51 AM »
That is quite normal, the oldest I have ever had eyes open is 10 days.

Just taken from net:- Kittens' eyes remain closed until, on average, 7-10 days after birth, although the age at which they open ranges between two and 16 days. When eye-opening starts, two to three days usually elapse before both eyes are completely open. Visually guided behaviour develops rapidly in the following weeks. By the end of the third week, a kitten is able to use visual cues to locate and approach its mother. Visual orienting and following develop between 15 and 25 days, while response to a visual cliff, visually guided paw-placing, and obstacle avoidance all develop somewhat later, between 25 and 35 days.
« Last Edit: July 19, 2007, 08:42:39 AM by Ela »
Logged
RULES ARE FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FOOLS AND GUIDENCE OF WISE MEN.

Offline Sarah (seldom_use)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2082
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2007, 08:37:32 AM »
:rofl: I've got my first question already. Just went in to do a feed there and the smaller kittens eyes are open!! I didn't expect there eyes to open while they are here, but I suppose they are a week old now. I though it would be nearer 2 weeks?

Ok I'll get some pics this morning to post. It's a hard job being a foster Mummy I'll tell you  ;)
Logged

Offline CurlyCatz

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 10083
  • "Cody"
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2007, 16:19:21 PM »
I dont think the flash would bother them too much, its not like you'll be holding the camera directly infront of them.

I saw the new harry potter last week  :innocent:
Logged

Offline Team Svartalfheims

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 3263
  • Minxy Moo
    • Svartalfheim's Norwegian Forest Cats
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2007, 16:06:59 PM »
Quote from: Sarah (seldom_use) on July 18, 2007, 16:04:23 PM
Also at this age they are very boring

Awwww poor babies lol
Logged
You can visit my cats at http://www.svartalfheim.co.uk 

Offline Sarah (seldom_use)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2082
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2007, 16:04:23 PM »
Quote from: lynn on July 18, 2007, 14:35:16 PM
remember FOSTERING means you give them back  :evillaugh:

:rofl: What makes you say that Lynn! :evillaugh:

They are very time consuming I must admit, and no Harry Potter for me tonight :( Also at this age they are very boring and just look like cute little black blobs :evillaugh:

What would you's say about taking a picture? I think I've read before to try and cover the flash or just not use one?



Logged

Offline CurlyCatz

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 10083
  • "Cody"
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2007, 14:35:16 PM »
remember FOSTERING means you give them back  :evillaugh:
Logged

Offline Tiggy's Mum

  • Save a life draw/Commercial Assistant/Moderating Staff
  • Royal Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 9376
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2007, 14:10:19 PM »
How exciting for you  :wow:  I'm sure you'll be a great foster Mum - piccies are a must  ;D
Logged

Offline CurlyCatz

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 10083
  • "Cody"
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2007, 13:38:12 PM »
Good luck and of course PICCIES.

that will be you off the vino then doing the nighttime feeding  :evillaugh:

I'm sure you've watched what your mum plenty of times and will know what your doing  ;D
Logged

Offline Bazsmum

  • Purrrrrfect Cat
  • ******
  • Posts: 16662
  • Bazzy Bazilla
    • The Animal Rescue Site
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2007, 13:08:22 PM »
Aw....ickle kitty pics......cant wait  :Luv:

"Good Luck"  ;)
Logged

Offline Sabrina (Auferstehen)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2276
    • Bywater Paws
Re: Foster kitty's
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2007, 12:30:35 PM »
Good luck with fostering them and hope you get to catch up on sleep once they're back with your mom.

If I ever get the chance to stop working I'll be fostering more younger kitties, as right now I don't think my work would like me coming in with kittens ;)

and YES to pictures... please.
Logged

Offline Sarah (seldom_use)

  • Super Cat
  • *****
  • Posts: 2082
Foster kitty's
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2007, 12:27:39 PM »
As some of you may know, my Mum fosters cats but mostly unwanted litters etc. She is going away for a few days for her and dads anniversary, so she has gave me my first litter to hand rear while she's away!

There are only 2 kittens, black, male and female. They are 6 days old, the mother kitten rejected them, killed their littermate :( She's currently still with the owners (who will be getting her spayed asap.)
I'll be at home for the majority of the days until Monday so Mum asked if I would mind :Crazy:

I have the emergency numbers etc if I need them but hopefully I'll manage :evillaugh:

I'm keeping them in my spare room, they're in a box with newspaper and blankets and a heat pad. Charlie and Missy were curious as to why they had been locked out of THEIR spare room, but they don't seem bothered now hahaha.

Anyways, I thought everyone would like to know and of course I can give you's some pictures if you's want. and any advice etc would be welcome :)

Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 


Link to CatChat