Update on the newest rescues

[kimlovescats]

Well, I failed to mention in my post yesterday ... that these kittens are feral. The woman managed to catch #3 (out of 5) and brought it to me this morning. You talk about a SPITFIRE!!!
This baby fought with every single one of it's 20 claws...LOL!!! I was bleeding within seconds!

I am happy though to announce that #1 and #2 are both feeling more comfortable with me, and will purr loudly when I hold or pet them. The fluffy one (#2) is still more guarded ... but she initiated a game of chase this afternoon around the bedroom , which is a good sign of feeling safe!!!

#3 aka "Spitfire" has even come out and moved around the room a bit with the others.... he/she (haven't been able to master the technique of sexing a spitfire) will still run for hiding in a moment's notice, but showing itself at all in the daylight hours is a positive thing I feel as well. Oh, I also managed to corner him in the bathroom and picked him/her up and rubbed him against my face and forced it to take my petting and kisses. We had an intense session of eye contact at CLOSE RANGE (hehe) so I am hoping that we are making progress.

The woman said the next two are even "wilder"!
I asked that she give me 24 hrs or so with "Spitfire" before we attempt to bring another in here....but I really feel the sooner they are acclimated to people, the better!

NOW... if I can just get this job I've applied for....... these babies will REALLY have a chance!

[moosmom]

You're doing a great job, Kim. The main thing is human contact. If they hiss and spit and jump at you, don't pull your hand back because it shows them you're scared. Wrap them up in a towel with only their heads exposed. This way to you can pet them without getting your hands and arms shredded.

Do you have a cage you can put them in to keep them confined instead of having to crawl under things to get them???

I love working with ferals. I've got 3 I'm working with now at the shelter. There's an orangie who's spit is far worse than his growl. His hame is Jonsey.

Please keep us posted on the other one. And whatever you do, don't get discouraged if one or another doesn't come around. It happens sometimes.

Way to go girl!!!!

[kimlovescats]

Thank you so much, Donna! You are always so supportive of my efforts, and it means a great deal to me!

[Nomilynn]

What a great thing you are doing, and I LOVE the name Spitfire! If the other two are even more wild, what names will you come up with for them!!!!

[kimlovescats]

Well, Nomilynn ... I finally was able to check out #3 and "it" is a SHE... so I'm not too sure Spitfire is a very lady like name!!!

[Logan]

Doesn't sound to me that Spitfire is acting very ladylike, Kim, so maybe it's a good name for her (at least for the time being). Thank you for caring enough to try to help these wild babies.

Logan

[NoahsMommy]

How old do you think these little ones are? They sure sound cute!!

[Nomilynn]

Originally posted by kimlovescats
Well, Nomilynn ... I finally was able to check out #3 and "it" is a SHE... so I'm not too sure Spitfire is a very lady like name!!!

How about Firah (like Fire-rah)? It's more girly but still full of mischief

[HayleyRosie]

Originally posted by Nomilynn
How about Firah (like Fire-rah)? It's more girly but still full of mischief

I like that name!