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Title: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies updated 29 June 2010
Post by: LesleyW on May 29, 2010, 14:37:26 PM: Well, things seem to have been slow down in the South this year, but I have my first pregnant cat of the year.

She was being fed by a very nice couple for the past couple of weeks and they have said they are willing to give her a lovely indoor home after she has weaned her kittens, so that is good.

She was a bit hesitant of me at first but came to me immediately I called "Miaow Miaow", so she chose her own name is now called "Miaow Miaow".

The pictures really do not do her justice or show the size of her belly so the competition can now start of when? how many? and what colours?

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0621.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0618.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0617.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0626.jpg)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 29, 2010, 15:25:55 PM: Bless, she reminds me of a goat in that first pic :naughty: :Luv: How long do you think she has to go Lesley?
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on May 29, 2010, 15:32:03 PM: Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on May 29, 2010, 15:25:55 PM
Bless, she reminds me of a goat in that first pic :naughty: :Luv: How long do you think she has to go Lesley?

You must have some strange goats in your part of the world :rofl: :rofl:

Vet reckons she has two to three weeks to go but she seems quite large in the belly to me. That said, I thought the first pregnant cat I had in was going to give birth any minute due to her size, and she went on for a further month :rofl: so I am certainly no expert.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 29, 2010, 15:40:12 PM: I meant the shape of her side/belly in the first pic and that distinctive goat-like parting of the fur, hard to explain but my first thought was goat! :Luv:

She is very cute and I have a feeling her babies will be too :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Angiew on May 29, 2010, 15:50:44 PM: June 14th, 5 kittens. two torties like mum, 2 black and a ginger boy.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on May 29, 2010, 15:59:24 PM: Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on May 29, 2010, 15:40:12 PM
I meant the shape of her side/belly in the first pic and that distinctive goat-like parting of the fur, hard to explain but my first thought was goat! :Luv:

I see what you mean now. :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on May 29, 2010, 16:00:33 PM: Quote from: Angie (covcats) on May 29, 2010, 15:50:44 PM
June 14th, 5 kittens. two torties like mum, 2 black and a ginger boy.

That's very precise Angie. Seeing my litters seem to follow your litters, have you had a load like that recently. :rofl:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Shirley on May 29, 2010, 16:06:28 PM: She's a very pretty puss! Hope all goes well at the birth! :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: JackSpratt on May 29, 2010, 16:28:54 PM: Beautiful girl! :Luv:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on May 29, 2010, 16:53:34 PM: I think 6 kittens with 2 ginger 2 tortie and 2 black and white ;D

Not a clue when but she is very beautiful ;D
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: JackSpratt on May 29, 2010, 18:17:25 PM: I'll go with five - two black and whites, a black, a torti and a ginger. ;)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: madkittyrescue on May 30, 2010, 10:26:05 AM: oh Lesley - what was it you said the other day ;) lol

mum is a real beauty and am very sure her kittens will be too - though aren't they all!

Looking forward to updates :hug:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: littlebrambles on May 30, 2010, 15:09:58 PM: She's a very pretty girl - great news about the people having her back too as mums can be so difficult to rehome.

Kitten season is very slow here in our area (South Devon) We wondered if it was the harsh winter? Fortunately there doesn't seem to be the mad panic there was this time last year.

Hope all goes well with her - I'm opting for 17th June 1 tortie, 3 black !!!
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 02, 2010, 13:25:52 PM: I think some of your dates may be a bit too distant. :rofl: Just sat watching Miaow Miaow as she is having a rest and her belly is moving like there is a boxing match going on in her tummy :rofl: It looks a bit like something out of an alien film when you see the monster moving around inside someone :evillaugh:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Angiew on June 02, 2010, 18:01:00 PM: tell her she has to wait 10 days
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 03, 2010, 13:46:42 PM: She seems very uncomfortable this morning, not wanting to lay on her belly at all, but on her side. She is drinking quite alot but I suppose that is just the weather today.

I have taken the crate down as she would never go in it and it was taking up too much room. Have supplied her with a lovely wicker basket and a large dog carrier with a heated bed (it's turned off at the moment though), covered over to make it nice and dark and quiet. She didn't show any interest in either of them in the last few days. Hunted around because I thought I had a feliway spray but can't find it anywhere. So I sprayed it with catnip spray and within two minutes she was inside. Just a minute ago she had made herself very comfy in it but is now back to her favourite position of on her side in the middle of the floor. Kittens seems to be playing football inside today. :rofl:

I would be surprised if she made it past the weekend and has about 3-5 kittens but, I am probably wrong. :innocent:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 03, 2010, 13:57:39 PM: I reckon 5 too. :sneaky: Definitely a ginger in there I would think. ;)

Fingers crossed! :wow:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: nickynoo93 on June 03, 2010, 21:12:27 PM: Telling myself not to look at your thread Lesley!! Pete would have kittens himself If he came home to find a new resident.lol I would have another black one. I love them.
Mum is gorgeous, kittens will be proper little beautys.

Nicky
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 03, 2010, 22:09:28 PM: Quote from: nickynoo93 on June 03, 2010, 21:12:27 PM
Telling myself not to look at your thread Lesley!! Pete would have kittens himself If he came home to find a new resident.lol I would have another black one. I love them.
Mum is gorgeous, kittens will be proper little beautys.

Nicky

I'll be sure to let you know if there are any little black beauties then. ;) :rofl:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Janeyk on June 04, 2010, 06:40:58 AM: She is lovely :Luv: hope all goes well for her and good to hear she has a home awaiting :)

et: Ithink she'll have 2 black and whites, 2 black and a ginger and white.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Corporal Smokey on June 04, 2010, 18:51:18 PM: hope she has a safe and pain free labour! 5, 3 black, one tortie one ginger, Monday ;-)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Pudding on June 04, 2010, 18:56:06 PM: 4, all black. ;)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: nickynoo93 on June 06, 2010, 17:12:09 PM: How is Mum to be?

I'm getting tempted by a kitten!! :Luv:

Nicky
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 07, 2010, 09:17:20 AM: Well the weekend has gone and still no kittens. :tired: She is huge so I am hoping it will be sometime this week, will keep everyone updated.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: madkittyrescue on June 07, 2010, 09:21:05 AM: she just wants to keep you on your tip toes hun!
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 08, 2010, 23:10:31 PM: Miaow Miaow seems restless tonight and has been in her basket a few times and is licking her rear end quite a bit, so will be staying up with her tonight - anybody want to join me :rofl:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: littlebrambles on June 08, 2010, 23:16:39 PM: She's only kidding !! Just making sure you're paying attention !! Good luck xx
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 08, 2010, 23:17:48 PM: Quote from: littlebrambles on June 08, 2010, 23:16:39 PM
She's only kidding !! Just making sure you're paying attention !! Good luck xx

You're probably right :rofl:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 08, 2010, 23:39:17 PM: :luck: - hope all goes well for her :)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Janeyk on June 09, 2010, 07:01:29 AM: Any news?
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2010, 10:23:32 AM: Only sad news so far I am afraid :'(. Stayed up with her until about 7am then decided to get an hours sleep.

When I came back in she had a kitten by her side but still completely in the sac. Tried to revive it but it was gone. Heard the meows of another kitten and found it buried underneath her. All seemed well, until I managed to get a good look and most of her intestines were on the outside of her body.

Rushed both mum and kitten to the vet but there was nothing we could do for the little one, so I had to let her go in my hand - one of the hardest things I have ever done, How do you get so attached to something so small that is ony minutes old. :(

My vet thinks she still has more inside so have got her back home and comfortable and will have to wait and see. :tired:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: JackSpratt on June 09, 2010, 10:30:31 AM: Oh Lesley, how sad. Hoping you and Meow Meow have it a bit easier with the last little one. :hug:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Shirley on June 09, 2010, 11:12:22 AM: Oh how awful for you Lesley, and poor Meow Meow :'( Couldn't the vet have done a ceasarian (sp) to get the other/others out, just in case? :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2010, 11:16:42 AM: She does not appear to be in any discomfort and we both believe she gave birth naturally so don't want to do ceasarian unnecessarily. She is sleeping at the moment so I am going to spend the day with her. Any sign of problems and I will get her to the hospital asap.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: littlebrambles on June 09, 2010, 11:23:39 AM: Such sad news - and we were all so excited about their arrival too.

This must be very hard for you, this sadly is the true face of rescue. With all the joys they bring there is always sadness too. :(

Be kind to yourself, all the best for the rest of the day. I only hope she has at least one live kitten to love and nuture.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2010, 13:17:16 PM: We have a little tortie girl, born 1.06pm. :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2010, 13:34:29 PM: And a black and white, born 1.20 pm. ;D
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 09, 2010, 13:37:14 PM: RIP little ones. :(

Fantastic for the safe arrivals. :wow: I told you you would get a tortie. ;) :hug:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2010, 14:08:23 PM: The black and white one must be a male, squeaking his little head off and not able to work out what a teat is for. Meanwhile, little tortie is eating for all she is worth. :Luv:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Shirley on June 09, 2010, 14:09:14 PM: Awww, lovely to hear, Lesley :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: littlebrambles on June 09, 2010, 14:13:34 PM: You must be emotionally exhausted but this sounds like great news. Hopefully that's her little family complete for now.

(I did once have another kitten arrive 28 hours after what I thought was the last and thankfully all was well)

Keep us posted and have a quiet ten minutes for yourself if you can xx
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Corporal Smokey on June 09, 2010, 14:35:06 PM: Quote from: littlebrambles on June 09, 2010, 14:13:34 PM
Keep us posted and have a quiet ten minutes for yourself if you can xx

I second that. Reckon you'll need it with the little bundles of trouble :)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 09, 2010, 14:44:51 PM: So sorry to hear about the little ones that didn't make it :hug:

Hope Mum and her other babies thrive :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2010, 15:17:09 PM: Both babies now suckling like pros and mum looking very contented. I don't think the tortie has let go for about two hours. ;D
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Shirley on June 09, 2010, 16:19:51 PM: Awww, bless them all! :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: JackSpratt on June 09, 2010, 17:02:27 PM: Great to hear some happier news from you, Lesley. So pleased. :) Hope Mumcat is coping. :hug: You too, of course!
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2010, 17:35:02 PM: It's amazing to see how different they are even after just a few hours old. The little boy is a real rascal and always wants the teat his sister has got and spends ages trying to get her off it. He's got seven others to choose from :rofl:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: nickynoo93 on June 09, 2010, 17:50:28 PM: Sorry to hear about the poor little ones. But congratulations on the other 2. Hope all is well with them and mum.
Take care, and try and get some sleep tonight.

Nicky x
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Janeyk on June 09, 2010, 19:03:24 PM: aww I'm so sorry to hear about the little ones that didn't make it :'( RIP xx

Hope that mum and the other babes are doing well now :hug:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Angiew on June 09, 2010, 23:23:56 PM: what a shame and such a horrible thing for you. It's a message for all those kitty breeders - thing don't always go well.

Hope the other two continue to thrive.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - Piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: LesleyW on June 09, 2010, 23:27:33 PM: Bit worried this evening. Both kittens seems to be continually fighting over one teat and I have tried squeezing other ones and they do seem to have milk but they just keep going back to this one. Is it just sibling rivalry or should I be worried?
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 10, 2010, 01:14:48 AM: Sounds like they've both imprinted themselves to go to the same teat. I'd try expressing a little bit from a different teat so they can taste it and latching one of them on to it. I'm sure they'll figure it out eventually. :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 10, 2010, 07:31:40 AM: Thanks Julie, that's what I thought. I think I have managed to wean one of them onto another teat. :thanks:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on June 10, 2010, 07:52:06 AM: Sorry to hear about the first two, fingers crossed these two continue to thrive.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 11, 2010, 23:35:06 PM: How are Mum & babies getting on Lesley?
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 12, 2010, 08:54:27 AM: Everyone is doing great, babies seem very contented and Miaow Miaow is being a good mum. Will try to get some piccies of them later, need some new batteries for my camera.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Shirley on June 13, 2010, 08:24:07 AM: Awww lovely to hear! :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Janeyk on June 13, 2010, 09:39:19 AM: That's great news :)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: LesleyW on June 13, 2010, 14:59:59 PM: Finally pleased to introduce to you Truman (named after a very special man :Luv2: :Luv2:) and Willow (hope you approve Mark, you did choose the name in the auction a couple of years ago and I thought it was an appropriate time :hug:).

Truman is the black and white rascal and Willow the lovely little tortie.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0628.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0627.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0632.jpg)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: nickynoo93 on June 13, 2010, 15:37:37 PM: Gorgeous, they look really sweet. Little Willow is going to be a beauty just like her Mummy. :Luv:

Nicky

p.s Poppy just nicked a piece of ham out of Petes roll. :evillaugh:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: Shirley on June 13, 2010, 16:20:13 PM: Just too cute! :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year
Post by: Mark on June 13, 2010, 19:01:47 PM: Quote from: Lesley (Eight Lives Left Kitten Rescue) on June 13, 2010, 14:59:59 PM
Finally pleased to introduce to you Truman (named after a very special man :Luv2: :Luv2:) and Willow (hope you approve Mark, you did choose the name in the auction a couple of years ago and I thought it was an appropriate time :hug:).

Thanks Leslie :hug:

This is really weird :scared: - I had a nightmare last night that woke me up and it took me ages to get back to sleep. I was in the vets next door and there was a cat that was in a tiny carrier - it may have been a hamster cage :Crazy: - I went for a closer look and it was our Willow. I took her out thinking that we must have been wrong when we thought she had died. I took her out of the carrier and brought her into the house to show OH. When I looked again, she was a tortie :Crazy: - Somehow she managed to get away and I was running around a strange park with houses looking for her - I think that is when I woke up. I told OH about it this morning and just have said how spooky - OH said (sarcastically :evillaugh: ) that I am psychic :evillaugh:

I know it sounds far fetched and :Crazy:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on June 13, 2010, 19:48:36 PM: Too cute! :Luv:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: moira on June 14, 2010, 12:56:30 PM: Just caught up with this thread and seen the gorgeous pics of Truman Jnr and Willow. How amazing.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: LesleyW on June 15, 2010, 22:43:04 PM: Not much to report on Truman Jnr and Willow, all they do is sleep and eat :Luv2: Mum is being very good although she does leave them for quite long periods and sleeps on the floor next to them, but it never seems to bother them, they just sleep and dream alot, they are always twitching :rofl: and they are always snuggled up together which is so sweet. Looking at them now, Willow looks like she will be bigger than Truman Jnr.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: madkittyrescue on June 16, 2010, 09:38:51 AM: Really sorry to hear about the little ones Lesley its always horrible when these things happen and no matter how long you have them with you you can't help but get attached to new life

Its great to see mum, truman jr and willow doing well though and they are all :Luv2:

Sending lots of positive get bigger vibes from the crew - :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: LesleyW on June 17, 2010, 12:52:30 PM: Truman Jnr has started opening his eyes today but Willow has decided there is nothing worth seeing yet :rofl:

Some more piccies for you :Luv2:

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0635.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0636.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0634.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0633.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0639.jpg)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: Janeyk on June 17, 2010, 13:19:29 PM: awww so sweet :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: littlebrambles on June 17, 2010, 13:50:36 PM: A real credit to you :)

They are really really totally gorgeous - looking forward to seeing how they blossom. Mum looks so relaxed too.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: Shirley on June 17, 2010, 16:33:55 PM: Just too cute! :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: clarenmax on June 17, 2010, 16:42:59 PM: Gorgeous photos :Luv2: :Luv2:

I'm just sooo taken by such tiny toes and paw pads :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: LesleyW on June 21, 2010, 22:39:20 PM: Both Willow and Truman Jnr have now opened their eyes and I can't believe how big they are, now I have another one day old in, - they look huuuuge :shocked: Willl try to update with photos soon.

Am pleased to announce that Willow has been reserved and is going to live with one of my kittens from last year when she is old enough. :Luv2: I know she will be spoilt rotten so I am dead chuffed.
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies added 13 June 2010
Post by: LesleyW on June 22, 2010, 20:42:41 PM: The latest pictures of these two. I can't believe how big they have got and how they are already crawling around and holding their heads up.

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0647.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0645.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0644.jpg)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/HPIM0641.jpg)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies updated 22 June 2010
Post by: Shirley on June 23, 2010, 06:55:11 AM: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies updated 29 June 2010
Post by: LesleyW on June 29, 2010, 12:46:39 PM: A couple of small videos for the fans of Truman Jnr and Willow. :Luv2: :Luv2:

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/th_Video006.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/?action=view&current=Video006.mp4)

(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/th_Video007.jpg) (http://s245.photobucket.com/albums/gg72/eightlivesleftkittenrescue/?action=view&current=Video007.mp4)
Title: Re: First pregnant cat of the year - piccies updated 29 June 2010
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on June 29, 2010, 14:02:08 PM: Aw... just what I needed to see after the month I've had. That's really perked the Pinkbear up. Thanks for sharing. :naughty: :hug: :hug: