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Title: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 07, 2008, 12:41:03 PM: Folks, I've just taken in some sickly kittens. They are supposed to be 7 weeks but look more like 3-4 weeks. Their bones are sticking through their fur, they're dopey and shaking and just not right. A couple are smaller than the others and won't eat, 1 has one eye bigger than the other and another has just passed a load of green mucus when using the tray. :sick:

The mum is a semi feral we are arranging to get trapped and spayed as a matter of urgency as she may already be pregnant again. :(

The vet can't see me until 4pm, so until then please keep your fingers crossed. I've never seen kittens in such a state.

Can't get pics at the moment but they are all so pretty, I'm breaking my heart here. :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Mark on June 07, 2008, 12:43:07 PM: Sorry Julie - If you need any help or transport, give me a shout :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 07, 2008, 12:50:02 PM: Cheers, Mark. :hug: I'll keep you posted. I'm just watching the clock ticking here. Got a real bad feeling about these ones... :scared:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: LesleyW on June 07, 2008, 12:52:09 PM: Sending lots of love and thoughts their way. If you need my help in any way, give me a shout. If they make it through the next few hours, they sound like perfect candidates for an intensive care unit, if they could make the journey. :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: LesleyW on June 07, 2008, 12:57:14 PM: Julie if they won't eat, try syringing them some glucose dlluted in water, at least it would give them some energy to fight. I keep some karo syrup that I got from the States for my real sickly ones, it was recommended in one of my handrearing books and I couldn't get any here, it's basically a corn syrup I think, but basically an energy boost. Also have nutri drops which do the same thing.

It's heartbreaking to see such little babes suffering, all :Luv2: and :hug: to all of you :hug:.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Bazsmum on June 07, 2008, 13:03:24 PM: Sending positive healing vibes to the babes~~~~~~~Best of Luck! :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 07, 2008, 13:30:03 PM: Thanks, all! :Luv:

I'm wondering if they might have enteritus. This mucus looked like pure bile to me. :( Our vets are brill and bound to have all the stuff I'll need. All I can do at this stage is wait for 4pm to come.

Not had a great deal of luck with kittens so far this year. :tired:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 07, 2008, 16:55:08 PM: UPDATE

The vet says although they are in a bad way, we've got them just in time. They are suffering from malnutrian and starvation as well as probably lots of worms. The lady that had them was probably doing just enough to keep them alive, but they haven't been thriving for weeks by the look of things.The immediate plan is to worm them (Panacur paste) and start them on a diet of Royal Canin sensitivity. I've also got to give them a pinch each of Protexin each day.

It's possible 1 or 2 may have to go on a drip if they deteriorate, but for now they have all tucked into this new food and seem to quite like it. :)

We will worry about the sticky eyes later as they can't have antibiotics yet, so just the usual bathing. :shy:

When OH returns home tomorrow with the camera, I'll get some pics. They are so pretty! B & W but all splodgy! :briggin:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 07, 2008, 17:11:11 PM: Thank God they are safe with you ; you will be suprised how quickly they will progress now they are getting proper care.
:hug:
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Post by: koscha (Ruth M) on June 07, 2008, 17:57:02 PM: Oh thank god! Sooo glad that they're tucking into thier food and that they're was no really serious problems...even though they certainly aren't having an easy time of it!
Well done Pinkbear for helping these little bundles :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: madkittyrescue on June 07, 2008, 18:06:00 PM: thank goodness things are looking up for this little lot.

Good luck PB... sending lots of positive vibes and :hug: your way.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Mark on June 07, 2008, 18:49:09 PM: Glad things are looking up for them - If they have any chance then they couldn't be in a better place right now. I have an almost full bag of RC sensitive. The vet one. If it's any good, let me know and I can drop it over to Caroline next week.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 07, 2008, 19:19:06 PM: Oh, yes please, Mark! :) Bournes only had enough to last them for about 3-4 days so I'm going to need some more. ;)

They seem to be perking up a bit already. The bigger 2 are even playing. :wow: We've had a few 'motions' as well, and I've never heard kittens pass wind quite like it. Their poor intestines must be in a hell of a state. :(
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 07, 2008, 22:12:56 PM: Aww, I am so glad you got them in time, fingers crossed, there have been enough of our cats at the Bridge this week.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on June 07, 2008, 23:36:28 PM: Bless these little babes and thank goodness you have them now PB and they will be safe and well looked after. Good luck with them and hope they continue to progress :hug:
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 07, 2008, 23:42:06 PM: Lots of good wishes for the little ones PB :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Bazsmum on June 08, 2008, 05:28:49 AM: Hows it all going PB? Im really hoping that you have waved some magic and all is good! :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 08, 2008, 06:00:06 AM: I'm sorry to have to report 1 of these little darlings passed away during the night. This is the first time I've lost a kitten and boy, I wasn't prepared for it hurting so much...
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Bazsmum on June 08, 2008, 06:08:04 AM: Aw PB what a shame! :hug: :hug: :hug: That must be an upsetting ordeal for you to have to go through! :hug:

RIP Little one x

Please keep up the brilliant work you are doing with these kits....and the very best of luck with them! :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

...Makes me angry though to think of all the people who are breeding and putting in ads for ridiculous prices....how dare they? Have they ever truly thought about how things in birth etc can go wrong! >:(
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: LesleyW on June 08, 2008, 06:15:45 AM: So sorry to hear that one of the little ones has gone to the Bridge, I know how devastating it is to lose such a little life. :hug: :hug:

Keep up the brilliant work with the others, you are doing great and without you none of them would be here now. :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Mark on June 08, 2008, 07:46:51 AM: Sorry Julie,

As Lesley said, the others wouldn't be around if it wasn't for you. You could only do your best against the odds :hug:

The food is dry - is that OK? - It's RC S/O - annoying as I had a box of wet and ended up mising it in with the hedgie food to use it up. Just want to double check that it isn't specifically for kittens?

Anyway, don't know the best way of getting it to you - just let me know :hug:

I bough it for Alice originally but she wouldn't eat it.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 08, 2008, 09:20:16 AM: Mark, dry would be fine. The bigger ones look as though they may like to try biscuits. For the smallest, I can soak them. They'll be really useful. I'll call you later to arrange a drop off. Thanks! :hug: :hug:

I've just checked the others and they are sleeping soundly. Terry and I are still reeling because we thought they would pick up now after the vet visit. I'm not taking more chances than I need to, though, and I'm going to liquidise some food and syringe feed the smallest 2 as I'm not sure they're eating anything yet. I've tried finger feeding and they seem to be gagging on the lumps. I think this woman they came from, who told me they were all eating okay, wasn't looking very well and probably the little ones were just surviving on licking the gravy. :doh: :(

I'm going to ask the vet to send the little one off for cremation, as I can't bury him without digging up the patio. I can't do anything else for him... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 08, 2008, 09:40:24 AM: Aww, I am so sorry you have lost one of them PB, RIP little one, but at least he went knowing love, and safe and warm, it could have been so different for him.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Mark on June 08, 2008, 09:59:01 AM: I just looked at the bag and it looks like there is only 1/2 left. I also have 1/2 bag of sensible 33 if that's any good? - The sensible 33 is the sensible diet but not as much so as the 33 I think?

You could also take some of the orijen (grain free) if that's any help? - it's 75% meat + 25% fruit vegetables, prebiotics etc.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 08, 2008, 10:00:56 AM: Thank you everyone for your kind words and thoughts. :hug:

It bothered me that this little one went to the bridge without a name, so I've decided that in acknowledgement of where I live, the remaining 5 will be named after the Cinque Ports - Romney, Hythe, Hastings, Dover and Sandwich. :Luv2:

Pics will be taken and uploaded this afternoon, but first we have the grim task of taking the bridge babe to the vets. :'(
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: madkittyrescue on June 08, 2008, 10:37:50 AM: I'm so sorry to hear of the little one losing their fight... sometimes no matter what we do we can't save them... but it never ever makes it easier to lose them. :hug: I know just how hard it can be to lose the little ones.

I think that's a lovely idea to have him cremated and at least that way he will have somewhere to call home. :)

Good luck and lots of positive vibes for the remaining teenies. Just remember that you're doing your best for them and without you none of them would be here. :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 08, 2008, 18:51:54 PM: Julie
He may not have had a name but he had your love and care and thats worth more than a million names.
Take care
:hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 08, 2008, 20:20:20 PM: RIP little one, safe and sound at the Bridge by now :hug: Sending positive thoughts for his brothers and sisters :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 08, 2008, 20:53:24 PM: Here's a few basic piccies. Hastings decided to avoid the paparazzi. :evillaugh: But he is now transformed into a little piglet who loves his new diet, and is the most improved of the lot so I forgive him anything. :briggin:

After a chat with Caroline, our welfare officer, and Isobel the vet nurse, we concluded that the smallest of these babes were not weaned properly. The lady who had been attempting to hand rear them following their mum rejecting them, thought she saw them eating and assured me that were eating Felix well when in fact, all they could do was lick the gravy. Slowly, they have been wasting away and some have developed the trots. :'(

I'm now syringe feeding Sandwich and Dover and they're gulping it down. With any luck, the sensitivity diet will calm their bowls down n a few days. All we can do is keep at it and hope they pull through. :Luv2:

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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 08, 2008, 20:55:48 PM: :omg: how cute is little Sandwich with his little chops covered in food :Luv:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 08, 2008, 21:16:30 PM: Aww, they are so cute.
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Post by: blackcat on June 08, 2008, 21:25:45 PM: I'm madly in love with Dover :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 09, 2008, 11:07:56 AM: awww they are just stunning little kittys!

Good luck PB... all fingers and paws crossed that they pull through! :hug:
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Post by: sheryl on June 09, 2008, 15:49:44 PM: what little beauties - grow big and strong little ones x
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Post by: Mark on June 09, 2008, 15:55:18 PM: As I said to Julie by email, I could eat Sandwich :evillaugh:
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Post by: Dawn F on June 09, 2008, 15:56:40 PM: omg they are gorgeous, I can't decide between Romney and Hythe!!!
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Post by: BigPaws (Rae&Missa) on June 09, 2008, 18:09:56 PM: Beautiful :Luv2:

*loves sandwich*
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 09, 2008, 20:09:44 PM: Well, little Sandwich continues to worry us. :( After consulting with Caroline, we are going to reduce the amount we feed him but increase the frequency as we may be in danger of overloading him with protein. He shows no interest in the food bowl, while all the others are getting better at eating. He does love a cuddle and the minute I sit down, he's crawling up my leg. But usually he just sits in the corner of the pen all by himself curled in a tiny ball. :'( We're giving him lots and lots of cuddles and strokes and he does manage to odd purr. :briggin: I have to say, though, we're viewing every day with Sandwich as a bonus. :Luv: :'(

Dover is still small, but we can see he has grown a little and are hoping he may be alright. He's also a mummy's boy and loves to sit on my lap keeping Sandwich company. :Luv:

The other 3 are improving well and much more active than when they arrived, and although Hastings still has the trots, he's keeping his intake of food and water very high and so hopefully the vet will be able to give him to meds for this soon. ;)
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Bryony84 on June 09, 2008, 20:53:30 PM: They are all lovely and sound like they have lovely characters. I wish you the best of luck and I'm so sorry about the bridge baby. I'm certain that they are in the best place now though.
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Post by: Millys Mum on June 09, 2008, 21:01:02 PM: Best wishes for little sarnie :Luv:

You need a kitty sling for him so he can snuggle all day long
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2008, 21:12:16 PM: Quote from: Millys Mum on June 09, 2008, 21:01:02 PM
Best wishes for little sarnie :Luv:

You need a kitty sling for him so he can snuggle all day long

In our local "Range", they do a "ferret" bag, basically a bag for ferrets to hide in, but it makes a brilliant pouch for carrying little ones around in and even has a strap to put over your shoulder. If you thinik it would help little Sandwich I will get you one and post it up there. :Luv2:
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Post by: Millys Mum on June 09, 2008, 21:14:51 PM: It would have to be re-christened tho :rofl:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: JackSpratt on June 09, 2008, 23:38:49 PM: I've only just read this thread. I'm really sorry you lost one of these little guys, Julie. :(

But it looks like you're doing wonders that are still in your care. :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: madkittyrescue on June 09, 2008, 23:58:57 PM: Hope the little ones start to improve... sending lots of positive vibes and :hug: for all.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Bazsmum on June 10, 2008, 03:38:01 AM: Sending tons of positive healing vibes for the little one.....they are all so gorgeous! :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 10, 2008, 07:56:32 AM: Fingers crossed - do you have some scales so you can weigh them every day Julie?
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Post by: Mark on June 10, 2008, 09:37:28 AM: Julie asked me to pass this news on - rather than reword, I just copied her email ;D

Well, you could blow us down with a feather here!

We were getting low on the Royal Canin, so as some of them had improved a great deal, I thought we'd go back to the Felix. Guess whose little nose was first to sniff the air and went straight to the bowl and started to eat???

Little Sandwich appears to have been holding out for Felix and just didn't like the Royal Canin. We will continue the regime of feeding little and often, but this is the best development we've had for yonks!! Mark, please tell the purrs people as I'm off to work in a mo... Lets hope this is the start of him/her getting better.

Jxx
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 10, 2008, 13:26:26 PM: fantastic news thanks for passing it on mark :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 11, 2008, 08:06:13 AM: A real shock to us all here, but Dover died during the night. Poor little Dover had grown a tad, and was eating much better, and I just don't know what I'm supposed to do to get these kittens to pull through! :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 11, 2008, 08:22:32 AM: I am so sorry to hear this, I do hope that the rest of the litter pull through. RIP Dover
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Post by: JackSpratt on June 11, 2008, 09:12:59 AM: I'm so sorry, Julie.

RIP, Dover. :RIP:
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Post by: sheryl on June 11, 2008, 09:35:01 AM: So sorry Julie

RIP little Dover - have fun at the bridge sweet boy xx
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Post by: Millys Mum on June 11, 2008, 10:40:15 AM: Sorry to hear about Dover :hug: :hug: you gave him the best chance
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 11, 2008, 11:15:58 AM: Oh PB... I'm really sorry to hear about Dover :hug:

Sometimes though no matter how much we will it the little ones are just not meant to stay in this world. It doesn't make the whole thing any easier but try to think that at least you have given the little ones lots of love and attention so that they may know what love is before they go to the bridge.

I know how heartbreaking it is to lose them so young. But you are doing the best you can for them and that is all that they would ever ask :hug:
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Post by: Dawn F on June 11, 2008, 11:16:43 AM: sorry to hear about Dover, you are doing a great job pb
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 11, 2008, 12:56:17 PM: Well, I've just returned from the vet. Apart from little Sandwich being in a bad way, something needed to be done about Hastings' tum. He was so blown up with gas, hewas like a little barrel and constantly shovelling food in one end then pooing it out of the other. :shocked:

Rob the vet has decided to keep them both in. Sandwich is dehydrated and is going on a drip, and Hastings needs special meds to calm his system down. Rob is a brilliant vet and we trust his judgement, but he said it looks bleak for them both. I have to say I'm just about out of bravery now, and I do feel like a coward but I am also relieved that I won't have to sit and watch them pass away. And I know they couldn't be in a better place and the nurses will love them both to bits. :Luv: I could never be a vet nurse - imagine having to deal with things like this every day? :(

Romney and Hythe have come back with me and are having some treatment to clear up their mild diarreagh. I'm keeping my fingers crossed we can at least save these 2. :tired:
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Post by: Dawn F on June 11, 2008, 13:06:03 PM: I'm sorry to hear this PB, at least they are in the right place now, fingers crossed for little Romney and Hythe
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Post by: Mark on June 11, 2008, 13:06:57 PM: Poor babies. You need a break from it Julie :hug:
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 11, 2008, 13:25:06 PM: I have just caught up with this thread, Pinkbear. I am so sorry to hear that you have lost the little one and Dover. But they were cared-for and not alone; you are doing wonderful work. I have my fingers crossed for Romney and Hythe, as well as Sandwich and Hastings.

:hug:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 11, 2008, 13:32:37 PM: Poor little babies :( Have everything crossed for them and a :hug: for you
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 12, 2008, 08:04:23 AM: aww, I do hope the little ones can prove the vets wrong, but whatever happens, they werent alone outside.
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Post by: Angiew on June 12, 2008, 08:35:56 AM: I'm sorry PB. :hug:

sometimes doing our best is not enough when these poor things have had such a bad start in life.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 12, 2008, 09:23:54 AM: Thanks everyone for all your support and kind wishes. It's a bit of a roller coaster here and it's so good knowing folks care. :cuddle:

Rob the vet called me last night to say he thought Sandwich and Hastings would be better off with me. He's pumped them full of meds and says he couldn't do anything more than I am doing. So off I went to collect them again. :tired:

Sandwich is now on 4 different meds, as well as special rehydrating drink and royal canin recovery mush - which she really seems to love and eats without any forcing. :Luv: Hastings (or Foul Bowels) is also on 2 kinds of diarreagh treatment, but is still bombing around like a lunatic even though he looks 9 months pregnant with that belly. Rob has sent samples of both their poo for analysis just in case they have some kind of digestive virus, but he's sure this is all due to a very poor nutritional start in life.

Rob says all the time Sandwich is trying to make a go of it, he'll keep supporting her, and in even the few hours he had her he saw she's still got some spirit. As weak as she is, she still manage to swipe at Hastings when he stood on her tail. :evillaugh:

But do the math... This litter is supposed to be 8 weeks old and Romney (the biggest of the litter) weighed 450g and Sandwich weighed 120g. We need a miracle. :wish:
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Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on June 12, 2008, 09:32:11 AM: Miracle on it's way PB :wish: xxxxx
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Post by: Millys Mum on June 12, 2008, 10:36:42 AM: 120g :Crazy: weight of a newborn :scared:

I hope they all pull through julie :hug:
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 12, 2008, 12:45:53 PM: sending all positive thoughts and vibes your way PB... the wee darlings are so trying to fight! bless them. I'll ask mum to add them to her prayers.

You are doing everything you can for them PB just remember that. whilst we all want them to make it try to think that even if some of them don't... you have shown them what love and affection and safety is. They would never have known that otherwise. :hug:

thinking of you and the little ones lots :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 12, 2008, 21:58:35 PM: Both Sandwich and Hastings are back to see Rob tomorrow. I have a sad feeling we won't be bringing either of them back. :'( :'(

Little Sandwich has not improved at all. No matter what we try to feed her, she only tibbles and isn't eating enough to keep a sparrow going. I am syringing her with the dyhydration fluid 3 times a day, which is hopefully keeping her comfortable. All she wants is to be cuddled all the time and as soon as she sees you, she cries to be picked up and buries her head in your chest and nods off to sleep. We don't mind that, of course, but we can't even get her to eat from our fingers now. We are also expecting her to pass away at any minute and the stress is horrific. :Crazy:

Hastings is now so bloated that he can barely walk. He's also started to be sick, which is worrying. I'm afraid I'm just too scared to look after him at the moment as something is going to rupture inside him before long and it's just going to be horrid, I know. :'( I'm going to ask Rob to keep him in, that's if Rob feels there are still things we can do for Hastings. :scared:

I'm asking myself if we are keeping these kittens going for us, or for them. Ultimately, Rob will decide and he knows we are feeling emotional about them... but I can't keep them going if there is no hope and so far, nothing is working.
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 12, 2008, 22:03:38 PM: My thoughts are with Sandwich, Hastings and with you, Pinkbear. Your vet will be able to take a dispassionate view in the best interests of the little ones. I would only say, cross no bridges until you come to them :hug:
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Post by: Mark on June 12, 2008, 22:11:01 PM: Sorry Julie - you sound like your heart is breaking :'( :hug:

I keep picturing Sandwich's little face - I just wish there was something we could do - Rob will do what needs to be done and you need a break before you crack :hug:
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 12, 2008, 22:20:34 PM: Julie
Just cant find the words other than I know your pain.
:hug: :hug:
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Post by: Yvonne on June 12, 2008, 23:01:19 PM: Good luck with Sandwich and Hastings - thinking about you :hug:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 12, 2008, 23:58:18 PM: Sorry to hear things are not looking good, I really hope that miracles can happen but if not then I hope they cross over to the Bridge peacefully :hug:
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 13, 2008, 00:12:13 AM: Have only just caught up with this again and sorry to hear about Dover and hope that Sandwich and Hastings will make it :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Bazsmum on June 13, 2008, 02:32:54 AM: RIP Dover! :(

Sending positive vibes for the other babes~~~~~and stay strong vibes for yourself~~~~~ :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 13, 2008, 07:55:34 AM: I Will keep you all in my thoughts today, and your vet will give you the best advice, good luck with whatever that is.
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 13, 2008, 08:22:52 AM: Julie
Will pray you get the strength you need to get you through, I know the little ones are in the best hands so sending positive vibes :hug:
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Post by: JackSpratt on June 13, 2008, 09:17:40 AM: :care: Good luck at the vets, Julie. I really hope there's a way these two can be helped.
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 13, 2008, 09:59:28 AM: Some news...

I became so concerned about Hastings' tum overnight, I called Rob the vet as soon as they opened and Rob told me to bring them both straight in. :briggin: Rob is never one to give up on a fight, and has taken Hastings for a scan. If this swelling in fluid, it's bad news and could be an indication of FIP. But Rob will drain the fluid and send it off for analysis. :'(

Little Sandwich, who yelled all the way there, and all the way back, seems to have stuck a middle claw up to the world and is still not giving in. It appears I got her weight a little wrong before and she weighed 180g on Wednesday, not 120g as I thought. Today, she had managed to gain 40g and is now 220g. :wow: I think the ultra rich recovery food and the rehydration fluid might be responsible for the gain. ;) She's still a weak little soul and we are worried sick about her, but she's got spirit and if she's prepared to keep trying, so are we. :naughty:
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Post by: sheryl on June 13, 2008, 10:08:50 AM: What a roller coaster - rooting so hard for these little ones and sending positive vibes their way xxx

Fingers crossed that it is not FIP. :hug: :hug: :hug: for you xxx
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Post by: Dawn F on June 13, 2008, 10:16:41 AM: we are all rooting for you pb, hope hastings doesn't have the dreaded fip
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 13, 2008, 18:48:07 PM: Hi, all

We've had some devastating news here. After a full day of tests and trying to find what's wrong with Hastings tum, Rob finally succeeded is getting a blood sample - not easy in a kitten this small - and Hastings has proved to be FIV+. Rob has said given all these dice against us, there was nothing left we could do for Hastings. He went to the Bridge this afternoon.

I have to tell you my OH and I are in bits. Not a brilliant week for us in Canterbury. :'( :'(
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 13, 2008, 18:53:41 PM: I'm really sorry to hear this news PB.... my thoughts are with you and OH... I know how devestating it is to lose them this young. :hug:

Don't forget that you have done your best for the little ones and far more than they would have ever known had they not been with you :hug:
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Post by: woowoo on June 13, 2008, 19:17:28 PM: Bless you both and thank you for trying so hard with them. It never gets any easier does it? :(
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 13, 2008, 19:19:34 PM: RIP little Hastings, safe and sound at the Bridge by now. A big :hug: for you and OH
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Post by: Puffball (Louise) on June 13, 2008, 19:21:34 PM: So sorry to hear this PB :hug:
The little babies are & were absolutely beautiiful. At least they were cared for and loved while with you. I could never work in rescue as I'd never cope with situations like this, I daren't even begin to imagine how devasted you feel :( Good luck with the others and special prayers for little Sandwich :Luv2:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 13, 2008, 19:39:14 PM: Thanks, everybody :thanks: :hug:

Little Sandwich seems to have perked up a little today. :briggin: The vetnurse dug out a high calorie food suppliment that you mix with water. It looks and smells a bit like chicken soup. She been having a lap at that and got absolutely plastered in the stuff. :evillaugh: If she keeps going and gaining weight, who are we to argue? I still don't think she's eating anything like enough, but the scales prove me wrong. :shy:

If they all do well, and grow as they should, we'll get them tested to confirm the FIV status later. If they are positive, they'll be rehomed as indoor kitties - but after what these babies are going through, nothing short of a millionaire who will hand feed them peeled shrimps need apply. :agree:
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 13, 2008, 19:44:05 PM: So very sorry to hear about Hastings, RIP Hastings and grow up big and strong on the Bridge.

I am wishing so hard for little Sandwich and hope that her spirit brings her through and she continues to eat and put on weight :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: JackSpratt on June 13, 2008, 19:52:43 PM: Hoping Sandwich makes it. I think you and your OH have had enough loss with this case, Julie. Sending you both hugs. :hug:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 13, 2008, 22:18:58 PM: RIP Hastings and good luck with the rest of them.
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Post by: Baggy on June 13, 2008, 23:22:45 PM: :hug:

Poor little babies, RIP. They were lucky to have you fighting for them.

I'm rooting for Sandwich! :Luv:
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 13, 2008, 23:56:25 PM: Oh no! Sorry to hear about Hastings RIP little one! xxx

Very best of luck PB! :hug: :hug: :hug:

C'mon Sandwich! :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 14, 2008, 22:54:25 PM: Here's today's piccie of the remaining Cinque Ports kittens. :)

Little Sandwich (or Sarnie, as Mark nick-named her) has been brighter, eyes much more open and she even had enough energy for a little scamper and a swipe at Romney's tail. :evillaugh:

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Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on June 14, 2008, 23:56:17 PM: :Luv: lovely.
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Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on June 14, 2008, 23:58:44 PM: Awww they are soooo gorgeous :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: and I'm so sorry about the other little ones, :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 15, 2008, 00:20:24 AM: They are so sweet ;D
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 15, 2008, 02:23:42 AM: Aw just look at them little faces! :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 15, 2008, 08:21:51 AM: Awww!!
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Post by: JackSpratt on June 15, 2008, 09:02:19 AM: What sweeties, Julie. :Luv:
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Post by: Kirst on June 15, 2008, 09:02:35 AM: Just couaght up with this thread , so so sorry to hear that Dover and Hastings didnt make it - play hard at the bridge little ones! :(

Pb , you have my greatest admiration - thanks to you these kitties and Im sure many others have the chance at a great life , and you willingly put yourself through the emotional wringer to acheive it. If there were more like you oin the world in would be a better place! :hug:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 15, 2008, 10:04:11 AM: Thanks, everyone! :briggin:

Kirst, I had your two kittens - along with their mum and sibblings - at my hotel for a while. The fluffy one is going to be a right mummy's boy! He just couldn't get enough cuddles. :naughty: The short haired one is really smart and will one day have it away with your sunday roast. :sneaky:

Despite the heart ache, I wouldn't have it any other way. How often in life do you get a chance wipe muck off such tiny chins and sing kittens off to sleep? :)
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Post by: BigPaws (Rae&Missa) on June 15, 2008, 10:49:19 AM: Quote
Despite the heart ache, I wouldn't have it any other way. How often in life do you get a chance wipe muck off such tiny chins and sing kittens off to sleep? :)

That is so so sweet, and so so true!! it made me feel a bit gooey and I dont normally do gooey!! :Luv:.

Good luck PB, I have just caught up with the thread and Im sorry for the sad news.
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Post by: Kirst on June 16, 2008, 15:17:23 PM: Quote from: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 15, 2008, 10:04:11 AM
Thanks, everyone! :briggin:

Kirst, I had your two kittens - along with their mum and sibblings - at my hotel for a while. The fluffy one is going to be a right mummy's boy! He just couldn't get enough cuddles. :naughty: The short haired one is really smart and will one day have it away with your sunday roast. :sneaky:

Despite the heart ache, I wouldn't have it any other way. How often in life do you get a chance wipe muck off such tiny chins and sing kittens off to sleep? :)

Aww I didnt realize you had the pleasuer of my two little darlings! Yep , you're completely right , Little fluffy Gizzy is a complete cuddle bucket , and Jerry (shorthair) is , not to put too fine a point on it , a little sod! :evillaugh: I Love them both to pieces tho , and even Beavis is starting to quite like them! :Luv2:
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 17, 2008, 02:58:30 AM: Hoping that everything is good on the kitten front PB! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 17, 2008, 13:17:20 PM: here here... thinking of you all :hug:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 17, 2008, 20:01:18 PM: Well, the remaining 3 seem to be doing well. Little Sandwich is still very small, of course, but she's showing a keen interest in food now and is even first, on occasion, to have her nose in the bowl at feedtime. :naughty: I am just dying to know what her current weight is, but our kitchen scales are not very good. She'll be going back later in the week for another once over, so we'll know more then. :)

The biggest one, Romney, is looking quite healthy and now a decent size for rehoming so we are getting him checked over and tested at the end of the week. If he passes his physical and FIV test, we plan to pair him with another kitten from a different litter so he'll have a pal to grow up with. There is already a nice sounding couple, who want 2 kittens, who have fallen for his photo. :briggin:

This will leave Hythe and Sandwich, who will need at least another month, I would think. But so far, so good. ;)
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 17, 2008, 20:04:40 PM: You are a Purrs star, Pinkbear.

If I may say so :Luv:
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Post by: LesleyW on June 17, 2008, 20:04:56 PM: That's brilliant news, well done you. Give them headrubs and kisses from the gang here :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 17, 2008, 21:45:52 PM: That is wonderful news.
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Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on June 18, 2008, 09:27:41 AM: I am not sure if Mark has already posted this but sadly i received this from PB (julie) this morning. Thoughts to her and the other little babes.. Sandwich and her little mates deserved better...!

am sorry to have to say we found Sandwich collapsed this morning. There wasn't time to seek help, and any movement would have distressed her more. She passed away in my arms 25 mins later. She battled right to the end and it was bloody horrible! Can someone please tell the folks on Purrs as I don't think I have the strenght to go over it again.

I'm calling Rob (the vet treating these kittens) now and I want him to check over the last 2. I think we should go for the full Glasgow/Bristol report on them. I think Desley from Purrs may be right and we are dealing with FeLV. We need to be 100% sure as we cannot allow the last 2 to go this way

Can anyone let me know how much the Glasgow/Bristol test costs and also how long it takes to do pls?
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Post by: BigPaws (Rae&Missa) on June 18, 2008, 09:31:19 AM: :( So sorry

I dont know what else to say.
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Post by: Mark on June 18, 2008, 09:32:22 AM: I just got Julie's email and came on to post :( - poor babies :'( Also, poor Julie :'(
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 18, 2008, 09:32:35 AM: I am so sorry, Sharon and please give my heartfelt sympathy to Julie at this awful time.
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 18, 2008, 10:19:38 AM: thanks for posting Sharon, please give PB our love and let her know we are thinking of her at this difficult time. :hug:

Wishing her and babies well and sending lot of :hug: their way.
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Post by: Dawn F on June 18, 2008, 10:22:41 AM: hugs to you Julie, they've known love that they would have missed out on
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Post by: Kirst on June 18, 2008, 10:31:42 AM: Oh NO!! Huges hugs to Julie , you did the very best uyou good , but these ones were obviously too good for this world. :(
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Post by: LesleyW on June 18, 2008, 10:43:13 AM: Julie I'm so sorry to hear the news, you did all you can for these little ones, although I know that is no consolation at this time, and they knew love and warmth that they would never have known otherwise. Some people say that kittens are the easy part of rescue, compared to the older neglected puss, but you and I both know that this is not the case, they break your heart into a thousand pieces.

Take care and sending lots of love to you and the rest of the babies. :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: LesleyW on June 18, 2008, 10:52:25 AM: Quote from: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on June 18, 2008, 09:27:41 AM
Can anyone let me know how much the Glasgow/Bristol test costs and also how long it takes to do pls?

I'm not sure on cost Sharon but I think it takes about five days for the results to come back.

Julie has been through so much with these babes. Could the new Memorial fund pay for the tests, to ease the worry that poor Julie is going through with these last two little babies. I think she deserves some help from Purrs with these, after all the heartache she has been through. :Luv2:
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Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on June 18, 2008, 11:04:04 AM: Julie has an appointment at 11ish today for Romney and Hastings... I have spoken to HQ and they kind of agree that a test would be good as the snap test will only tell half the story the money spent on that might as well go toward the Bristol test that is more conclusive and tells us more.. I do have a home lined up for Romney as Julies other post mentioned...

I have to say that we seem to be dealing with alot of poorly cats lately as on of shot from local RSPCA giving our number out and them being full up (and other rescues)...

I have just read up on the Memorial Fund (and Busters story)... let us see how things are and what (if any their needs may be!).. We are not a well off branch but we do what we can...and so far we are keeping our heads above water...
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Post by: sheryl on June 18, 2008, 11:05:57 AM: So so sorry Julie, thinking of you :hug: Take care Hun

I think that would be very fittiing Lesley x
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 18, 2008, 12:32:04 PM: So sorry to hear the sad news PB...you tried your very best hun....Take care! :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on June 18, 2008, 13:27:18 PM: Update.. Both of PB remaining kittens have been blood tested. Romney is clear but Hythe has a reading that the vets where not happy with and showed so very slight abnormality - nowhere near as bad as Hastings result was, though so blood work has been sent to Bristol .

Results will be known around Friday we hope..
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Post by: Tan on June 18, 2008, 13:49:13 PM: Just read this Julie and i am sooo sorry hun. :'( :hug: You all over at Canterbury have loved and cared for them in the best possible way. Sending my love and prayers over to you all, little Hastings and Hythe. :Luv: :hug:

Praying the blood work comes back with good results.

Whats the costs of the tests hun

xx
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Post by: Dawn F on June 18, 2008, 14:02:03 PM: what a terrible shame, is this for FIV? poor babes and hugs to you Julie, it must be heartbreaking to watch
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Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on June 18, 2008, 14:07:38 PM: I dont know the results or anything, but Rob is great and he decided to send blood away even with us asking him to. I can only image that something isnt right, but it doesnt nec mean we are dealing with FIV again... Good news that Romney is clear though. I do feel that we are dealing with two litters here...
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 18, 2008, 14:31:44 PM: Hi, folks. :hug: :hug: Thanks to everyone for all your kind words and wishes. :Luv:

I'm feeling quite drained now. It was horrid and obvious as soon as I found her that she only had minutes left. I couldn't think of a painless way to end her suffering so I just sat talking and singing to her. I hope I helped her a little, but she kept crying out and it broke my heart... Terry has now told me he she was eating and fine at 7.30am, so all this happened within the space of an hour. :(

Yes, this mornings tests still show NEG for FeLV but a very slight raised result for FIV. Rob showed me the slides and it's very similar to a human pregnancy test, with a blue band running down the strip if it's positive. Hythe's result show a feint 'blip' in the strip, but not a full band as Hastings was. The Bristol results will confirm one way or another. I can promise you Romney and Hythe are not going to go through this and if the Bristol results are positive, we will say goodbye to them on our terms when we are ready before they are stolen from us like the others. :'( :'(

I didn't stop to ask about the costs, I'm afraid, as my head is still spinning. Maybe Sharon or Mark could phone and ask?

It's a good job I don't drink because I'd be as :censored: as a frog by now. Instead I shall take my revenge on some Thorntons. :shy:
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Post by: Dawn F on June 18, 2008, 14:36:26 PM: Oh Julie that is awful, eat as many thorntons as you can hun, I think you more than deserve it
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Post by: Mark on June 18, 2008, 14:40:32 PM: Quote from: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 18, 2008, 14:31:44 PM

I didn't stop to ask about the costs, I'm afraid, as my head is still spinning. Maybe Sharon or Mark could phone and ask?

I will phone if you want me to Julie but it's one of those things and the money will have to be found for it - I'm sure Sharon will agree. I can't imagine it will be a ridiculous amount.

Just so sorry you (and the poor babies) had to go through that :hug:
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Post by: Jasmine on June 18, 2008, 14:41:24 PM: Wishing all the best for the two remaining little soldiers.
:wish: :wish:

RIP the other poor souls.

Sending you a huge hug Julie.
:hug:

Jas
XXX
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 18, 2008, 14:47:05 PM: I am so sorry to hear this sad news and lots of :hug: :hug: :hug: to you Julie, it must be so devasting to watch them go like this. I know nothing about kittens as all my cats have been adults but its the way they seem to be doing quite well one minute and then crash, I am devasted so dont know how bad you must be feeling.

RIP Sandwich.
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Post by: Mark on June 18, 2008, 15:05:20 PM: Rather than send separate emails, I phoned the vet but he isn't sure of the cost until he phones them. I was asked to email the question to them and they will reply when they know

I will do that now.
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Post by: MBll on June 18, 2008, 16:36:43 PM: so very sorry about this terrible outcome for ya weans & yaself :'(
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 18, 2008, 16:45:08 PM: :care: :grouphug: Good Luck! :Luv:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 18, 2008, 17:01:51 PM: RIP little sandwich, she'll be safe and sound at the Bridge by now and I'm sure there will be a queue of people waiting to collect her. Another big :hug: for you Julie, it must be devastating for you :(
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Post by: Millys Mum on June 18, 2008, 17:26:02 PM: Sorry to hear you have lost another little one julie :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 18, 2008, 19:33:38 PM: Julie my heart is breaking for you, so very hard to give your all and then lose them through no fault of your own. Keep strong :hug:
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Post by: Mark on June 19, 2008, 08:18:12 AM: I just got an email from Rob the vet. He said they send their in-house tests for a free check at the Bristol lab - so no cost :)
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 19, 2008, 08:38:49 AM: Today's picture. :Luv:

Hythe is the one eating and Romney has his side turned. :evillaugh:

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Post by: BigPaws (Rae&Missa) on June 19, 2008, 08:40:06 AM: ;D

WONDERFUL

They are beautiful :Luv2:
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Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on June 19, 2008, 08:41:30 AM: They are adorable.

:hug:
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 19, 2008, 11:29:40 AM: Sending lots of very positive vibes to these little beauties and :hug: to you Julie
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 19, 2008, 12:37:35 PM: Romney and Hythe have been making real progress in the last 48 hours, and I'm more hopeful than I've ever been about them. Hythe is still quite small but he seems to be following Romney's lead and maturing well. There always seems to be a stage when they become more independent and don't need you as much. They have both learned to climb since yesterday, and they have formed an escape committee - it's always a sign they are getting ready for higher and better things when they show an interest in the world outside the room, I think.

And believe it or not, I also like it when they start being naughty! :evillaugh: :) Today, Romney was caught fleeing from the linen cupboard dragging my daughter's bra in his teeth. We think he had plans to construct a DIY hammock. :rofl: :rofl:

I will be so shocked and upset if their bloods come back with horrid results. But this whole experience has been a roller coaster and I must learn not to get my hopes up. :tired:

As Teresa said elsewhere I think, it really does help to know everyone is rooting for these babies. It can feel very lonely and a bit daunting thinking you have sole charge of these precious little things. :innocent:
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Post by: Liz on June 19, 2008, 12:43:09 PM: Julie sorry for your losses, we lost 3 this month to but like you have a bundle of joy who will hopefully get all the way to full kitten chaos mode

keeping all fingers and paws crossed up here :hug:
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 19, 2008, 19:09:03 PM: Quote from: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 19, 2008, 12:37:35 PM
As Teresa said elsewhere I think, it really does help to know everyone is rooting for these babies. It can feel very lonely and a bit daunting thinking you have sole charge of these precious little things. :innocent:

Sole charge, yes, but with an army of us to support you.

:hug:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 19, 2008, 20:37:05 PM: Aww, wonderful pics, and I do hope that these two go from strength to strength.
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Post by: Puffball (Louise) on June 19, 2008, 23:49:39 PM: So sorry to hear about little Sandwich it has really upset me, RIP sweet baby and hugs to PB for taking care of them all :hug:
Hope everything goes well with the others.
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 20, 2008, 00:11:26 AM: Thinking of you and rooting for these babes! :grouphug: :Luv: :Luv: Hope all is going good? ;)
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 20, 2008, 09:47:15 AM: Hope all is well today,sending lots of :hug: and positive vibes your way.
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 20, 2008, 11:23:16 AM: Regardless of the outcome PB you are doing a wondeful job with the little ones and have shown them love, affection and how to enjoy their little lives, no matter how short a time that may be. I know it doesn't make it any easier but you have all of us here rooting for you and the little ones. :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 20, 2008, 12:26:15 PM: Romney and Hythe are bombing around like lunatics today. They are certainly pushing boundaries and finding new ways to be naughty. :evillaugh: I can't see a thing wrong with them. Still looking a tad thin, of course, but they have nice sparkly eyes and glossy coats now - signs of their improved diet taking effect, I'm sure. :)

We still haven't heard back from Bristol, but Rob will call me as soon as he knows. He may even chivvy them if we hear nothing by the end of today. I'm trying not to get my hopes up as they could still have nasties in their bloodstream, but they no longer look as weak and sleepy as they were at the start of the week. :shy:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 20, 2008, 12:28:12 PM: That's great news ;D Will keep everything crossed for the test results :hug:
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 20, 2008, 14:10:24 PM: Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on June 20, 2008, 12:28:12 PM
That's great news ;D Will keep everything crossed for the test results :hug:

Me too [we need a fingers crossed icon].
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Post by: Mark on June 20, 2008, 14:15:32 PM: Here's one :Luv2:

(http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn20/tinah233/crossed_fingers.gif)
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 20, 2008, 18:09:28 PM: Glad to hear this, and even if they do have FIV, it isn't a death sentence, so hopefully these two are now strong enough to deal with it.
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Post by: sheryl on June 20, 2008, 19:53:27 PM: What a pair of sweethearts - fingers toes and everything else crossed that the test results are all good. xxx

:hug: for you PB xxx
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 20, 2008, 20:16:30 PM: Julie so pleased these little ones are full of naughtiness :) hope their little antics have you run off your feet, and then, before you know it you will hopefully have some negative test results. Keep strong
:hug:
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Post by: Millys Mum on June 21, 2008, 19:56:46 PM: How are they doing today? :Luv:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 21, 2008, 23:17:17 PM: They seem fine today, thanks, MM. :Luv: Going from strenght to strenght. But the wait for the results is becoming draining. :tired:

Will try to get some more pics tomorrow to take my mind off things. :)
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 22, 2008, 11:57:18 AM: :hug: Julie
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 22, 2008, 12:56:04 PM: pleased to hear they are lively and having fun :) all fingers and paws are still crossed and hopefully the worry will be over soon hun :hug:
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 22, 2008, 15:41:21 PM: Fab news.....here's hoping they go from strength to strength! :Luv: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 22, 2008, 19:15:44 PM: Just popping in to send some positive vibes to these little heroes and :hug: Julie.
Title: Re: Please pray for sickly kittens UPDATE!!!
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 23, 2008, 20:05:49 PM: BRISTOL RESULTS BACK.... THEY'RE NEGATIVE!!!

:yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:

:Flowers: :birthday 1: :birthday 1: :Flowers:

:larf 2: :cuddle: :cuddle: :grouphug: :birth:

:Party 3: :Party 3: :Party 3:

:catluv: :lick: :tongue 3:
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 23, 2008, 20:11:19 PM: Yep, that'll do. :hug:

:Luv:
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Post by: Millys Mum on June 23, 2008, 20:14:12 PM: Fantastic news ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 23, 2008, 20:15:23 PM: Excellent news :hug:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 23, 2008, 20:23:15 PM: Rob says we still need to retest in 2 months and they can't be rehomed with other cats, just in case. But they are turning into complete nutters and trashing the place and look so fit and healthy now... I think we're in the clear! :sneaky:

Take me drunk - I'm home! :evillaugh:
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Post by: Mark on June 23, 2008, 20:25:46 PM: Great news Julie :hug:
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Post by: sheryl on June 23, 2008, 20:49:07 PM: antasitc news, I am sitting here grinning from ear to ear like the village eejit xxx

:happy dance: :happy dance: :happy dance: :happy dance:
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Post by: Baggy on June 23, 2008, 21:12:09 PM: That's wonderful news :hug:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 23, 2008, 21:24:31 PM: :cheer: :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy: :cheer: :yayyy:

Fantastic news :wow: Rest assured the boys will be getting their party hats out tonight for one very special party :)
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 23, 2008, 21:25:31 PM: That is wonderful news, I Am so pleased to hear this.
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 23, 2008, 23:09:57 PM: Thats just great and with this great news , think I will head for the bath ;D

You must be over the moon Julie :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Post by: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on June 23, 2008, 23:11:18 PM: This is fantastic news - really cheered me up

:cheer: :cheer: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yesss: :yesss: :yesss: :yesss:
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 24, 2008, 11:10:01 AM: Yay fantastic news for you all! :hug: :hug: :hug:

This has made me smile from ear to ear! ;)
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Post by: Dawn F on June 24, 2008, 11:14:53 AM: been away for a few days but am so glad to hear this news Julie, long may they be naughty!!!!
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Post by: Kirst on June 24, 2008, 11:35:40 AM: Julie , you've just made my week!! :grouphug: :birthday 1: :Party 3: :cheer:
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Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on June 24, 2008, 13:54:50 PM: I'm so very happy for these two little ones!

:hug:
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Post by: BigPaws (Rae&Missa) on June 24, 2008, 14:55:01 PM: I Just caught up with the thread and got a bit weepy :shy:

Fantastic News :drink: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 24, 2008, 21:44:35 PM: oh fantastic news PB!! I hope you all celebrated and little uns trashed the place appropriately! :Luv2:

:hug: well done you! :hug:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 25, 2008, 13:24:21 PM: They have just returned from another visit to Rob for a once over before we let them go. He's very pleased with their overal condition but doesn't want to vac yet just in case they have a reaction. So if the prospective new owners are prepared to carry on the groundwork of building them up with good quality food, and bring them back for vac and retesting, we will let them go probably at the weekend. We do have a couple interested in their profile, but they haven't viewed them yet as they were waiting until we felt happy Romney and Hythe are going to thrive. They seem really nice people and have been asking about how they're doing every few days, and will come to see them for the first time on Friday. :)

I'll try to get some more piccies later. Romney has turned into a prissy bossy-boots and is constantly grooming his little brother Hythe as he thinks Hythe is too small to do it himself. :evillaugh:
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Post by: Dawn F on June 25, 2008, 13:34:21 PM: what a turn around in just a few days - you really should congratulate yourself PB
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 26, 2008, 11:35:57 AM: :wow: Thats excellent news.....Good Luck with re-homing them both! :Luv: :Luv: :hug:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 27, 2008, 22:44:12 PM: Romney and Hythe will be going to their forever home tomorrow! :yesss: :yesss: :yesss:

The couple came to see them this evening and can't wait to take them home. I had to remind them they need to get some provisions in first because they really wanted to take them home tonight. :evillaugh: A wonderful couple who listening intently to all my instructions and will spoil the boys rotten. :Flowers:

The kittens still have the trots on occasion, but Rob the vet thinks this is due to mild food intolerance due to their very poor weaning. We've tried everything to clear it up so we know it can't be worms or a virus. We expect they'll grow out of it in time. Apart from that, they are little jumping beans of naughtiness.

We will have a photo shoot before they go, which I've been trying to find time for so really must make the effort. For a change, I won't be sad to wave them goodbye. I'll be jumping up and down with pride and I expect a tear or two of relief will fall. :blow kiss:
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 27, 2008, 22:49:06 PM: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Brilliant....give yerself a pat on the back PB! :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 27, 2008, 22:57:47 PM: This is wonderful news, i am so pleased there is a happy ending.
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 27, 2008, 23:39:52 PM: Great news ;D
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 28, 2008, 08:55:23 AM: :cheer: Fantastic news :wow: I trust the new owners will be given the Purrs web address and informed that updates are mandatory ;D
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Post by: Christine (Blip) on June 28, 2008, 13:18:41 PM: Good work, Pinkbear :hug:
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 28, 2008, 13:22:48 PM: awww great news PB!!! well done you you've done a brill job at seeing them through and getting them back on track! big pat on the back for you :) :hug:
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 28, 2008, 16:02:42 PM: Finally managed to get the little tykes to stand still long enough for some decent pics! :evillaugh: Their new meowmy and daddy will be here soon and their little bags are packed. They can't wait! :naughty:

Another happy ending and case closed. Best I get scrubbing the facilities out 'cos it won't be long before the phone rings again, I am sure1 :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by: Bazsmum on June 28, 2008, 18:30:20 PM: Good Luck little ones in your new forever home...Im sure you will both be spoilt rotten as you both deserve! :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

Love that pic of Romney....looking very snobby indeed! :evillaugh:

Well Done again PB....and to the next you go! ;) :hug:
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Post by: koscha (Ruth M) on June 28, 2008, 18:48:39 PM: YAY! :Party 3: :Party 3: :Party 3: :Party 3: :Party 3: :Party 3: :Party 3:

I'm so pleased for them and you PB, you did so well with these guys...a BIG hug for you :cuddle:
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Post by: Teresa Pawcats on June 28, 2008, 20:25:11 PM: Julie you have done such a wonderful job with these little ones,they may have aged you years but they will have made you so much stronger too. Well Done.

Do you think you could come to my place and get all my kitties to sit still for a photo, I`ve still not mastered the art after all these years :rofl:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 28, 2008, 20:48:22 PM: Beautiful angels, I hope you're proud of yourself Julie :hug:
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Post by: Millys Mum on June 28, 2008, 20:51:25 PM: Wonderful, be proud of yourself julie ;D
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Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 28, 2008, 21:09:06 PM: Aw, shucks! :smile: You guys are so kind! :blow kiss: It could go to a girl's head, you know! :evillaugh:

Teresa, those are lovely words. Actually, OH used to be a professional photographer and he does seem to have a gift in getting them to 'watch the birdie'. :evillaugh: Yes, these kittens have aged me the odd decade or so but I do feel like I've run a marathon and reached the finishing post without needing an ambulance. :) Of course, I will still see the little faces of the ones who didn't make it for quite some time. :'(

The couple that took them are absolutely first rate and I couldn't have wished for a better home for them. The husband quietly emptied his wallet and squeezed a fistful of notes in my hand as they left. So a great start on paying the bills for this lot! :wow: :evillaugh: And they had the wonderful thought of calling us an hour or so later after getting home to tell us Romney and Hythe had already eaten, seemed to quite like their new quarters, and had come up to them for cuddles. :naughty:

I have already emailed Sharon and Caroline to say I'm willing to be 'on take' for the next batch we get asked to take.... it's too ruddy quiet here already! :rofl:
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Post by: Canterbury_cats (Sharon) on June 28, 2008, 21:15:36 PM: Just want to say that Julie did a great job with these kittens and just so happened i had a lovely home line up for them, and these lovely people stuck through thick and thin waiting for them... We dont get people like that every often and again it was a call i spent ages on the phone to telling them we didnt have any cutie ready healthy and waiting kittens ready yet.. BUT we did have some that were going through a bad patch and abit unwell and not sure if they will pull through, but what about them, and would you wait until they were ready to go.. AND by darn they said YES>>>>>>>>>>>>>!

Unbelievable... normally i never mention cats that are not ready for rehoming when i get calls, but sometimes you get vibes and you realise that these people are so nice that they might take on a poorly puss cat and take a leap of faith.. As it happens these two pulled through and just makes one think that if i hadnt spent an extra few minutes on the phone we would of missed these lovely people giving these two very lucky kittens a lovely home.

and the donation has help as you can imagine the hefty vet bill we have had for these kittens.. some of which never made it of course..
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Post by: Kirst on June 28, 2008, 23:23:54 PM: Julie , you should be so so proud of yourself.........................looks like Romney and Hythe are set for a long happy life. :Luv:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 29, 2008, 11:39:14 AM: They really are gorgeous kittens, and I am so glad that they have such a wonderful home, it does make it all worthwhile. And I know what you mean about the house being too quiet Julie!!
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Post by: Dawn F on June 30, 2008, 09:02:10 AM: Julie you did an amazing job, I never dreamt the kittens story would end so well - buy yourself a new mascara to celebrate!!
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Post by: madkittyrescue on June 30, 2008, 10:45:16 AM: you definately did a great job for the little ones Julie and the pictures speak volumes!

So pleased to hear that they are happy and settled in their new home and by the sounds of things it is going to be an amazing home for the, :)

Give yourself a well deserved pat on the back and a treat or two as you deserve it ;)

I know what you mean about things going quiet when the kittens go... its amazing how quiet it gets despite there being plenty of adults! lol

:hug: