Tilly (Rescue) had her kittens!!!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Tilly, the grey kitty I trapped on Saturday, who was VERY pregnant, had her kittens last night. As it happened during the night I was not able to be there, but what a relief that I trapped her in time - another few days and the story may not have been quite as happy!

Talk about a SMALL litter - she only had 2 - which is great news - she will be able to cope, and the kittens should be able to thrive, so no need to "downsize the litter, "which I was dreading.

They are gorgeous. I havent touched them yet - she is very protective. She is Grey and White (looks a bit like Edwina), and her kittens are both grey - but I don't think they are a solid grey - they look tabby-ish!

I KNOW the next request "WHERE ARE THE PICTURES"- I PROMISE as soon as my husband returns from Germany with my camera, I will have some pic's to share!

[jazzcat]

Great news!!! So glad you helped her.

Can't wait for the pictures.

[Corinna]

so glad for capture and small litter must be large kittens. will wait for pictures soon what patiently

[K & L]

Oh how sweet. Maybe it was a small litter since she was a kitten herself!

[Logan]

Oh, Julie, suck up that Kitty breath for me, please. I'm so glad everything went ok. Hugs to you for doing such a noble deed!!!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Hubby, you need to return home immediately!!

I'm so glad everything went ok and she only had two - "downsizing the litter," what an awful thought. But I know your situation so I understand completely.

Can't wait for pics of the new babies!

[NoahsMommy]

Yea!!! Congrats Tilly.

[catlover4ever]

You did a wonderful thing by helping get her off the streets just in time. I can hardly wait to see some pictures.

[Miss Meow]

Congratulations!

They sound like real little sweethearts. Can't wait for pics

[Cataholic]

Yeah for Tilly! And, hurry up to you with the photos.

[QueenScoopalot]

Whoa!! Talk about a close call! Good job, and perfect timing...congrats to new mama Tilly too!

[leslie flenner]

What a great story! Thank goodness you did what you did when you did!
I never heard of "downsizing" a litter! why would that ever be necessary? Kittens are easy to find homes for (maybe not where you are?)

[IttyBittyKitty]

Wow, a litter of two ... that means you only have to find two forever homes!!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Originally posted by leslie flenner

I never heard of "downsizing" a litter! why would that ever be necessary? Kittens are easy to find homes for (maybe not where you are?)

There are a couple of reasons for doing this:

1. To ensure that the number of kittens in the shelter remains manageable, whilst giving each kitten the best chance of being homed.

2. To ensure the viability of the kittens - with large litters born to strays there may be problems with the kittens failing to thrive, or the Mom not producing enough milk, due to being malnourished
(I DO feed these cats daily, but it is impossible to monitor when each cat has eaten - although I Free-feed them, so food and fresh water is available 24 hours a day.

Kittens here in Bahrain are NOT easy to find homes for. Many people here prefer Persians or other pedigrees, and although the Dilmun is a breed in it's own right, you see them in every dumpster on the island, so demand for the kittens is not high.

There are also some "cultural" issues with the local population regarding pets, their care, and spaying, so kittens (and puppies) are in constant over-supply here. (Remember Bahrain is a small Island - 50km long, by 20km wide, with a TOTAL population of 700 000!!!

[catmandu]

the Found Cat are so glad that you were able to help that Poor mommy Cats , and get her to a safe place , where she could have her little Ones , in peace , and in Safety , and they Salute You , Mom Cat and New Arrivals! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOWW!