Friday, May 9, 2008

help us find a good home...

Almost two weeks ago now I got an emergency call from my landlord. He'd found a baby kitten in an abandoned property, "Could you please take it in and nurse it 24/7???" Yikes, I hopped in the truck and headed over only to get a call a bit later saying he'd found momma and apparently he'd disturbed her in the process of moving her brood of five out of the basement. When I finally got there (to paint the place) a week later mom and babies were living in a cardboard box in the neighbors carport. Mom wasn't too keen on visitors so I respected her privacy. She was looking pretty thin though so I determined to win her over with fishy smelling things...

First the remains of my tuna sandwich. Then I moved on to sardines. Today during sardine delivery mom looked quite a bit better = ) I came with my camera but had a hard time getting her pic as she was more interested in me petting her than in eating the sardines, progress!!!

So sorry all these pics are blurry, kitties are moving and so am I, it's chilly...

Sadly, today I could only find 4 kitties!!!

All but one had their eyes open so I'm guessing they are maybe 3-4 weeks old now. (Perhaps the fourth just has an eye infection.) They are still a bit wobbly on their feet but overall look pretty good.

Here's the little peanut with one eye still not open...

Can you say awwwww....

This little one is my personal fav, and the most active of the bunch so far!

Finally as I was leaving I was able to get far enough away from momma to snap a pic. She was really starved for affection today, even kneading the grass as I petted her. She's not much more than a kitten herself poor thing. She is definitely not a ferile cat, very clean and well groomed despite being homeless for the time being.

If anyone wants this lovely little family I can bring them to you (within reason!) even as soon as this week. If anyone wants just one or two kittens we'll need to wait a bit, I think they still need momma for at least a couple more weeks...

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24 comments:

Osh said...

ok, I am going to work on getting one of these kittens.

laura said...

Shakenbsis-
we had 2 dogs that we lost this year they were 13 and 12 and sadly I was the one who had to take them to the vet....they were my "kids" before having kids...and I have a 5 year old and our deal was she could get a cat, we went to the humane society and liked a few and convinced my hubby to get a cat.
in the meantime my mother in law calls and says that they would like to give us their cat "Gabby" who is 5y.o and is familiar with us so we have had a cat now since Monday.I just showed Olivia your pics and she and I love the little orange one, but sadly Gabby is a one cat only cat. I hope you find homes for these adorable little ones.
good luck hopefully I'll see you at the filming on tuesday....Laura

Inspire, Create, Celebrate said...

Those kittens are so cute and it is so sweet of you to take them in, including the mama, but somehow, I believe that is your nature ~ a very sweet person with a good heart.

I hope you find a home for them. Please post updates on your blog as to what happens with them.

Thanks :)
C

shakenbsis said...

OMG, you all are so lovely!!

It is so hard when we lose our pets we love so much, and so hard to see others so mistreated.

I will definitely keep you posted on what happens with these wee ones. THANKS so much = )

Osh said...

on the way home from Columbus I called my husband at work and meowed in the phone.

he wanted to know if I brought a kitten home...I told him no, that I respected his wishes, he replied that it didn't stop me the last 2 kittens I brought home...he is getting weaker!

shakenbsis said...

Hee, Heee, Heeeeeeeee!!! Work it girl!!! = )

Thanks so much for 'risking' it tonight. Such a joy to meet you and Evan, FINALLY!

Osh said...

our pleasure! I wish I had more time to hang out and chat with you!

Suz said...

I have been reluctant to comment on the kitties. (Mostly because I'm afraid "I'll take them all" will come out of my mouth).

They are sooooo cute. I hope they all get wonderful homes. They deserve it, and are lucky you found them. :)

PS-Punkin gave me that cranky old man look when I suggested one more kitty. Sorry. ;)

shakenbsis said...

I KNOW! We have to be mindeful of our already established feline housholds...

kitties are so particular about who they let in the door, go figure... I guess there are other boundary things I can learn from my cat! LOL

that is kind of my hope, that someone will want the whole family, who knows... there is a part of me that aches for mamma when I start taking her babies away from her... arghgh...

Working Slob said...

Your kitties are so cute :) Say an extra prayer for Michelle's beloved Monty, he is not doing well right now and it is really making her feel bad. So, extra love and hugs to Michelle and Monty :)

Kathy said...

Those are some sweet kitties! My daughter has been begging for one, but I CANNOT GIVE IN!

Best wishes for a happy home for the young'uns, and for Monty.

Domo Arigato.

Kathy said...

I have been meaning to tell you how cute that photo is of you with your Kurth sweatshirt on and JD behind you! That is so cute, it makes me smile and I had to look at it again. (Giggling & shamelessly admitting that I had to look up what Domo Arigato meant - I can sing the song, but forgot what the bleep it meant!)

shakenbsis said...

OH yeah! Just turned on the computer and here you are to make me laugh my bleepin' butt off!!!!

Domo Arigato LOL!!!!

Osh said...

http://tinyurl.com/4zfzsl

I made this for my husband

shakenbsis said...

Hey Osh! can you tell me what it says? my eyes are too poor to make out the words! LOL

*old age setles in*

Osh said...

is it too tiny? I thought I sent the link for the big picture...hang on...I will post it on my blog.

Osh said...

Happy Mother's Day to you!

shakenbsis said...

thanks Osh!

Kathy said...

I wish I had your email address. Somebody on freecycle is looking for a kitty. Her 19yo cat just passed away. I hope it was OK to give her your blog address - I just want to help find a good home for these kitties.

Anonymous said...

Hello if you still have kittens left please contact me at 608-852-9001. I am not sure how else to get a hold of you.

thanks

shakenbsis said...

Hey anon - are you Kathy's friend?
Not sure when I'll get bak on here but I will call you = ) I'm using someone elses computer right now.

Thanks Kathy! I'll go over to your place and leave my e-mail for you = )

Anonymous said...

Hi Shakenbsis,
Hope kitties are doing good.
And you get your puter back soon.
Q for ya.
Do you know who the person is that sells lotions and cosmetics in wisconsin?
~robbi

shakenbsis said...

Hi Robbi! thanks...
yes, it's MaggieP over at JDR. If you click on her profile you can find her MySpace page which has her business link there for L'Bri Cosmetics (good stuff!)
Have a good one!

Anonymous said...

Thanks!!!!
You are a doll!!!!!!!!
My MIL's friend got some type of cuticle softner oil and it is only made in Wisconsin.
So i thought maybe she sells some..Unless you know of any?
~robbi