Caturday - And Then There Were 3

 We are happy to report that Miss Phantom has left for her forever home! 

For the organization we are fostering the adoption process goes like this. People apply to adopt the cats. After a pre-screening, their contact information is shared with the foster family. The foster family sets up a time for the potential adopters to come and visit. This is relaxed, but the foster family is encouraged to look for red flags/get a sense of the people. The foster family reports their impressions to the person supporting this adoption. If the potential family wants to go through with it, they let the organization know. After 48 hours (to try and stop impulsive cat adoptions), the adopters complete paperwork and payment. Once this is done, the foster family arranges pick up. Each of the cats leaves with a small bag of treats and toys and a quilt that has been handmade by one of our volunteers. 

Phantom is going to a lovely couple with a 12 year old son (who clearly loved to play with kittens) and a 13 year old cat. The family seemed warm and caring and clearly wanted a kitten (the lady admitted to having starting to buy new toys for one), so we know this was not impulsive. 

We will miss her and wish her all the best in her forever home. 

During our short time with Phantom she was playful and cuddly. A bit unsure about new things at first, but after a few moments, happy to join in or check them out. She also gave the most kisses. 

Caturday - Foster 4 - Week 2

It has been almost 2 weeks since the fosters arrived. Hopefully, as you read this, all 4 kittens will be available for adoption. Friendly had her follow up yesterday and once she is healthy enough  to get her first vaccine, she will be ready. Her sneezing has improved. Austin was neutered this week and is doing great. 

People have asked why we decided to foster.  First, Man, has been bullied into this. This is not his dream. My dream is actually to foster old dogs, but this was not something Man wanted as I need a co-foster parent for when she works late etc I pivoted to cats. I also have the dream of becoming a crazy cat lady, and this allows me to do so in a more reasonable way. I know I am going to be sad to see them go, but also joyful. How lucky am I to get to be a small part of these wonderful cats lives, even for a short time. 

Here are some of the fun pictures for this week.

When vacuum came out

Caturday - Foster 4

 Hello,

Welcome to a new feature on the blog where we share about our foster kittens and cats (when we have them). We are fostering for TNR La Peche (the same organization I have been transporting cats for spay and neuter for).

Last Monday evening, we got a call asking if we could take 4 kittens that were in a barn. We said yes and it has been kitten overload every since. These kittens never stop purring.

Introducing . . . . 

Austin - He is the oldest and only male. He is about 5 months old and weighs about 5 lbs. Austin is super chill and didn't even flinch at the vet getting his shots. He is going to be the perfect compassion for someone who wants a buddy to sit beside them on the couch and watch TV. He likes to be beside, not on people. He also loves to play and run and wrestle. 

Austin will be neutered next week

Phantom - 4 month old Phantom is a cuddle bug. She weighs in at 4.4 lbs and is the most vocal of the kittens. Phantom loves to give kisses. She does not love when Austin plays too hard. She got her name for her colouring, her grey fades to white and it made me think of a Phantom. 

Phantom the kiss queen

Friendly - She got her name because she is the lap cat of the century. Always pushing the others out of the way, this 3.14 lbs purr machine has a bit of a respiratory infection and fever. You wouldn't know it because it hasn't impacted her play. She, and her likely littermate Phantom will be on antibiotics for a week, to treat the sneezes.

Friendly

Last but not least - Miss California

At 4.5 months old, this 4.4 lbs beautify rarely stays still for a picture. She is the most playful, loves to chase toys, hold the others in headlocks to lick them and she is the biggest scratcher.  In the moments she is still, she does love a good cuddle too. 

As this is our first time, we are not 100% sure what the process will be. We will continue to love them, transport them for medical appointments, and provide care as long as the rescue requires us to. They are a joy. We will continue to share their progress and joy. I am so excited to have this chance to love them and be part of the journey. 

If you are wondering how Tigris, Styx and Lanie are with them - well the kittens stay in the cat room (where Lanie lived her first 2 months with us), and will likely continue to do os. Tigris will go hiss at the door, and Lanie has taken to spending more time in our bedroom but otherwise no significant change from the chosen 3. 

Caturday - Halloween Style

Also be sure to go to Arty, Jakey and Rosy's blog for the annual No Tricks Just Treats for Shelters.

They are asking all their Blogville pals to help their own local shelter and to join there comment-a-thon. So comment away!

In honour of our dear friends, to help our local shelter we made a monetary donation.

Caturday - Artsy Phod in The Fall