Topic: 4, 9 Week old kittens looking for new homes (Homes Found) (Read 23399 times)

JackSpratt · « **Reply #86 on:** October 10, 2009, 16:20:25 PM »

I normally worry......isn't that what everyone does?

Slight improvement, Astryd came in and took up position on the top of the fridge freezer; she's sat watching everything with wide eyes and looking very interested. Sage and Carrie are still using avoidance to deal with the situation.

Darwin is currently receiving play time with the OH.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #85 on:** October 10, 2009, 11:49:05 AM »

You cant really put a time limit on it JS as all cats react differently!

I understand your concern but I do think your worrying to much and we all know that when we worry our cats feel it too! Relax, do what you do normally around the house so the cats wont sense what your going through!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #84 on:** October 10, 2009, 11:43:12 AM »

How long on average do people think it takes to see if two cats will be happy together? I can't remember how long it took Astryd and Jack to become friends, or any of the others for that matter.

Astryd's being pretty cautious, Sage and Carrie have both hissed at Darwin, but haven't done anything else. (Carrie hissed when she woke up and found he'd taken up residence next to her on her heated pet bed.....

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I'm so terrified this will backfire because I know part of the reason that Astryd is having this reaction is that she's suffered a loss more profoundly than the other two. (Carries memory means she knows Jack isn't there, but isn't really registering and Sage and Jack were never that close to begin with.) I miss seeing cats curl up together.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #83 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:49:34 AM »

Fabulous news JS. So pleased for you both. Astryd will come around I'm sure but it might take a few days even a couple of weeks for them to be best buddies.

Our Billy was so forlorn when Aslan died, we homed Freddie asap. Thought we'd made a terrible decision after initial reaction from Billy. He absolutely loathed him and I even ended up borrowing a crate from vets which was useless as Freddie went crazy in it.

Think you know how this ends, best of buddies within about 4 to 6 weeks. Now Billy dotes on Noni of course but he's fickle like that

Bazsmum · « **Reply #82 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:33:26 AM »

Aw! She is still a babba herself!

Yes lots of fuss of her, everything is new to Darwin so he wont know that she is getting extra attention.....

JackSpratt · « **Reply #81 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:32:02 AM »

Astryd is a little over a year old - and was being trained by Jack. I should've known that she'd react completely the opposite way to the one we wanted her to. He taught her well!

She's still outside sulking in her hutch but keeps popping back into the kitchen and I keep going into the garden to give her a fuss.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #80 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:29:25 AM »

Yay! Darwin he is! Wonder what made your OH succumb to the name?

As you know JS this is really early in the getting to know you stage...How old is Astryd?

None of my once kittens have ever eaten kitten food, it has been placed on the floor and avoided for the older cats bowls!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #79 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:15:48 AM »

Eventful night. I chose not to go to bed until 1 in the morning because Asteroid is throwing a major tantrum and I felt guilty....(so her plan is working.)

I then got woken at 7am by a small, wailing sound as Darwin (yep, my partner reneged and allowed the name) woke up and realised he had no idea where he was. Went to feed them all (Astryd still sulking under the bed due to me locking the cat flap) and Darwin refused to wait for the kitten food and started eating out of the "big cats" bowls. Hmmmm.....

Managed to get Astryd and Darwin in the same room. Astryd kept watching him like she wasn't sure what he was, and Darwin carried on his merry way oblivious. Tried to give them treats together, but Astryd was too wired to take the treats off me and kept growling. She is currently allowed outside and is sulking in Jacks hutch. (And probably talking to him in her head about how horrible I am bringing a small, squeaky thing into her home....

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There you have it - Day One. Onwards and upwards; hopefully things will calm down in terms of being grumpy with each other soon and start being manic due to two cats chasing each other around the house. (Mog and Sage are both in here with me chilling out. They're old hands at this now!)

Baggy · « **Reply #78 on:** October 09, 2009, 21:42:47 PM »

I missed out on this news until just now! Excellent news JS. Can't offer any advice but all that has been said before sounds sensible to me, am sure they will both settle soon.

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #77 on:** October 09, 2009, 21:38:18 PM »

I was also going to say scent swapping is always good. And let them have chance meetings. Once she gets his scent she will think.. " hey this is a little runt i can handle him" lol a cat can tell an awefull lot from another cats scent. giving treats, feeding and playing with them in the same room is also good it makes them think its a nice thing being around the new guy. And they move closer and closer to the new cat.

I have some cats that realy dont like other cats but we have a big house so they can have their own space. althou Spooky the 16yr old is protecting under the stairs and the other cats have to run the gauntlet to get across the hall to the kitchen/dining room lol

Another thing to remember is give thw resident cats extra attention so she doesnt feel pushed out. Then she will think well this little guy is new but mommy still loves me best. Just hang in there and they will settle soon. It can take a few weeks with some cats and just days with others.

Purrrs & Hugz. xx

Bazsmum · « **Reply #76 on:** October 09, 2009, 21:25:11 PM »

Believe it or not in a couple of weeks time the two of them are gonna be ripping round the house....I'd keep Hamish in the "safe room" for the time being.....Astryd will come round when she realise's there is no threat!

In a couple of days time Hamish should have your house smell too!

Oo! Lots of extra fussing of her also!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #75 on:** October 09, 2009, 21:20:37 PM »

Sounds like Astryd is just being a bit of a madam .... I'm sure given a bit of time she will come round. You know how "moody" these torties can be .... just give her lots of love and cuddles and do as much scent swapping as possible and I'm sure she will soon be teaching the little lad all her naughty ways

JackSpratt · « **Reply #74 on:** October 09, 2009, 16:17:55 PM »

Sorry BM, feeding and acclimatising the other cats comes first....

OK - Astryd has reacted a bit oddly actually. She seems scared of the little guy. We've let him wander the house and then put him in his "safe room" with toys, food, water, litter tray and radio but Astryd is refusing to come in from the hutch. Understandably, this is terribly upsetting and in all honesty I've never had a cat react this way before. So.....any tips from people with a multicat household?

Bazsmum · « **Reply #73 on:** October 09, 2009, 15:25:46 PM »

You must be there by now and am sure your giving lots of kitty cuddles now!

Right JS....Where's them pics!

clarenmax · « **Reply #72 on:** October 09, 2009, 14:35:02 PM »

Awwww, he's not crying, he's just making sure you feel guilty for locking him up

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #71 on:** October 09, 2009, 14:27:14 PM »

I keep hearing little meows from the box. I so want to get him and give him a cuddle to make him feel better. It upsets me to hear a cat cry.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #70 on:** October 09, 2009, 14:03:25 PM »

and bless the little Hamish!

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #69 on:** October 09, 2009, 14:01:34 PM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on October 09, 2009, 13:55:11 PM

....And your also driving too, now thats what I really do call "multi tasking"

Hubby is driving lol

I think little guy has warn his vocal cords out now he's lay down bless him.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #68 on:** October 09, 2009, 13:55:11 PM »

....And your also driving too, now thats what I really do call "multi tasking"

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #67 on:** October 09, 2009, 13:51:48 PM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on October 09, 2009, 13:47:03 PM

Oh...Does that mean he is on the way home to JS?

And i'm on my lappy in the car, how cool is that.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #66 on:** October 09, 2009, 13:47:03 PM »

Oh...Does that mean he is on the way home to JS?

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #65 on:** October 09, 2009, 13:46:20 PM »

We have a very noisy passanger in the car right now. lol

clarenmax · « **Reply #64 on:** October 09, 2009, 13:43:06 PM »

awwwww Hamish sounds like a real cuddle bum

JackSpratt · « **Reply #63 on:** October 09, 2009, 11:52:51 AM »

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #62 on:** October 09, 2009, 11:18:02 AM »

Hamish likes to play rough lol he is now laying on my chest going to sleep while i give him gentle kisses on his head. He is so lovable bless.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #61 on:** October 09, 2009, 11:06:18 AM »

Asteroid is going to love having someone that will bomb round with her. Poor Sage got ambushed this morning, and immediately sought refuge in the tunnel. (Asteroid isn't fond of the tunnel!)

Astryd loves the other two girls, but just plays too rough for them.

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #60 on:** October 09, 2009, 11:03:55 AM »

He is in to everything this morning. He has also been charging round playing with the little tabby guy.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #59 on:** October 09, 2009, 10:07:09 AM »

Checking in on Hamish.

Hope the little guy is behaving himself; well, as much as kittens behave.

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #58 on:** October 08, 2009, 22:17:19 PM »

I don't come in here too often and look what I find when I do! He's lovely, if I'd been looking for a kitten then these foldy eared gorgeous things would be top of my list

Good luck with having a kitten, they are such hard work but great fun too.

JackSpratt · « **Reply #57 on:** October 08, 2009, 12:38:58 PM »

Thanks Shelly.

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #56 on:** October 08, 2009, 12:37:16 PM »

He will certainly be a great playmate. He has lots of energy and loves playing the the other little guy and the older cats. Kittens are so much fun and i love watching them but i never have them for long and i'm lost when we dont have any in. lol I just have to sit back and wait for the next little guys that need my love and care. I cant think of a nicer place for Hamish to be going than with JS.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #55 on:** October 08, 2009, 11:57:59 AM »

Ah right...I see the connection now!

Then Hamish he is!

JackSpratt · « **Reply #54 on:** October 08, 2009, 11:50:49 AM »

My cousin commented on "an older act being my comfort age group" yesterday..... I knew what she meant, and she's possibly right. But it doesn't mean that Astryd's in agreement! She definitely needs another younger feline to interact with.

I figured Hamish was a good name because his ear's folded.....Scottish fold - Hamish! I know, terribly un-PC of me! He's a sweetie.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #53 on:** October 08, 2009, 11:17:17 AM »

Aw bless him with the brush, I used to sweep the laminate on the non hoover days but gave up due to the cats playing and the pile being spread all over again and again!

Hamish is good JS....We will just call him Darwin on here!

It will be a nice change for you having a kitten around JS....They are fun to watch and defo Asteroid needs an ickle playmate...

JackSpratt · « **Reply #52 on:** October 08, 2009, 11:10:45 AM »

I was just checking in.

We're looking forward to the little guy coming to live with us very much, I think it will also help Asteroid who is lost for a rough and tumble playmate since we lost Jack.

She just jettisoned Mog into a cage; she was really enthusiastic about playing - but unfortunately at 19 Mog isn't.

Oddly, Jack used to sit on my shoulder as a kitten.

Apparently, Hamish is allowed.

Darwin would probably be my first choice, but it's all about compromise.....

Purrrrfect (Shelly) · « **Reply #51 on:** October 08, 2009, 10:53:36 AM »

New development. He likes to chase the sweeping brush and when it stops he dives right in the middle of the dirt pile

he also likes to sit on your shoulder or your chest and loves kisses on his cheek or on top of his head. He will actually tilt his head back for a kiss. He is going to have a wonderful character.

Janeyk · « **Reply #50 on:** October 08, 2009, 08:56:41 AM »

Little beauties

clarenmax · « **Reply #49 on:** October 08, 2009, 08:47:39 AM »

He is such a babe

I kinda like Darwin as well

Bazsmum · « **Reply #48 on:** October 08, 2009, 02:20:52 AM »

Aw he looks much whiter when on the scratch post......Darwin, Darwin Darwin!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #47 on:** October 07, 2009, 23:46:49 PM »

awwwwwwwwwwww js a new kitten and they are all sweet

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