Introduction

This site is dedicated to my experience as a foster care provider for a previously stray pregnant cat. She had her babies on September ninth and the babies are doing just fine. Most are already promised for adoption. You can check the status of the kittens here.

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Sep
29

White kittens get racing stripes!

Filed under: The Fosters;

Even the first day they were born the four white kittens have been an interesting focus to anyone that sees their’ pictures. Of course the first day they were pure white, but even later that day it seemed like you could see some darkening on the ears. Just a touch. not even the fur, but the underlying skin was starting to change.

They’re definitely not going to be white kittens. There’s no arguing that. But I found it interesting that they’re becoming striped. but I don’t know what to think. Check out this picture. Notice the areas I highlighted. The arms are cross striped, the heads have racing stripes and the tails look like candy canes

Click here to see the unhighlighted, full size version This is the huge version and you can really see the markings well.

P.S. those t-shirts are not filthy in there even though they look like it. They’re just stained from the birth. I rotate out clean t-shirts every 2 days now.

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Sep
28

From concern to instigator

Filed under: The Fosters;

Started the weekend off hoping the little guy was OK. he’s the smallest of the litter. His eye was having a hard time opening.

Using a cotton pad (as recommended) i got his eye to open up yesterday. Now, a day later, he’s the instigator in the litter. Wanting to play with any and everyone that walks by him.

Without question this is a happy kitten

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Sep
28

Fuzzy but clear

Filed under: The Fosters;

With a little encouragement the last kitten’s eyes opened today! Whew! i was getting a little worried.

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Sep
26

Our First Red Flag

Filed under: The Fosters;

I’ve been watching the kitten’s eyes opening. it’s now been 19 days since birth. They should all be opened by now. But we’ve got one slow poke! His eyes aren’t quite there. It’s starting to concern me. I also posted this on a forum I frequent and got some advice I should start using warm water and cotton pads to gently try to open it over the next couple days. If it doesn’t work I’ve been told I should take him to the vet.

Poor guy!

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