What Happened to Momma?

I have been asked what happened to the mother of this litter, Missy. I'm thankful to say that rather than being overlooked by families in favor of adorable kittens, she went to a fabulous home - Emily's owner! Sadly, not all mother cats are as lucky. Adult cats are a fabulous choice - but if you had a choice between her kittens or her, who would you choose? Still, adult cats are great for most situations. Adult cats are past the "kitten stage" of energy, but don't let that fool you into thinking they won't like to play! Adult cats like to play with feather toys or a laser pointer just as much as kittens. They also are fully mature, so you know exactly what you are getting in terms of size and personality. 

Litter Training: The Real Scoop

One painful lesson that I learned early on with the kittens is that they are not the easiest thing to litter train. It's true that they have the instinct to use the litter box - or in this case a litter pan - but they also liked to play in the litter box and 'taste test' everything. For that reason, I'd recommend using the more "chunky" cat litter versus the fine grain "scooping" type. The scooping type of litter can get into their bellies and cause serious health complications and impactions. I'd recommend litter training or keeping them confined to one area of your house or apartment - in any case, an area without carpet. Although the kittens did try their hardest to make it the box on time, they did have accidents, which were messy to clean up, and cat urine is not easy to clean up. Thankfully they caught on fairly quickly, but it was a messy few weeks as they all learned to be consistent and have better timing. 

ALL kittens have homes!

Thanks to the six wonderful families who have adopted kittens from this litter - and also to Emily's adopters, who were willing to open up their heart and home to two! Missy will be joining her daughter this week. Of the six, I do know that two have been renamed to date - Hayden is now Zippy, and Kristen is now Scout. 

This blog has been a wonderful experience. I do have several blogs to post still, just wanted to drop this post so that everyone knew no one was available. I do want to mention - the shelter that I raised this litter for, and any shelter in your area, is likely to have kittens in need of great homes! 

The Group!

Hayden (Zippy) & Jorja 

Kristen, Emily & Peanut Butter

Jelly (blue eyes) and Peanut Butter (green eyes) 

The kittens have grown up and will be departing for their homes soon. It's a bittersweet moment for me but one that I am sure my own two cats (and their mother!) are rejoicing for. It ceases to amaze how fast they grow. 

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This  is why it is unacceptable to not spay your cats. 

It also serves are a reminder that Missy and the kittens in this blog are lucky to have been in situation where a foster was available. . 

Adopted! Hayden

Hayden (now renamed Ziggy) will be staying in my hometown. He has joined a household with two other cats and a photography enthusiast, so I'm hoping for updates and plenty of photographs to share on this blog. 

Adopted! Emily

Emily has been adopted by a wonderful family who had a similar dilute calico cat before. She also has a wonderful little boy to keep her entertained, which is a good thing because this kitten has an unlimited amount of energy!