Miss Smokey is in labor right now! UPDATE

[catmandu]

Wow!
6 New Little Ones!
I know that there are Pet Angels there now with the New Momma and Babies and they are bringing them love and comfort. We are sending prayers that all is well with all the new arrivals.

[kimlovescats]

I'm happy to report that mom and babies are bonding well! Miss Smokey is pretty exhausted and just wanting to sleeeeeeeeeeep! She is allowing her babies to nurse and they are happy as can be!

To answer your questions, yes, even though Smokey was spayed today she will still produce milk. The hormones from delivery kick in and the milk will come in as usual! Pretty cool, huh?

Ok ... now for the moment you've all been waiting for ... PICTURES!

My first look at the SIX babies in the OR.






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[kimlovescats]

My wonderful vet, Dr. LaValley, sewing up Miss Smokey after her spay!




Waking Miss Smokey from her anesthesia:




Back home ... Mommy feeling terrible!



Waiting on Mom to feel like nursing:









That's how they lined themselves up! Check out the synchronized tails!

Stay tuned for mom nursing pics!

[rg_girlca]

Oh gosh Kim, THANK GOD this precious girl was found in time for her to have her babies. To think what Smokey would have gone through if she was still outside to deal with this and not make it, just makes me shudder.

I am so happy to hear that she is doing well and that she is bonding well with her precious babies.

AAAAAAAAWWWWWWWW look at all the blackies and one little calico. I can't wait to see these little ones pictures once they are all dried and fluffed up.

Bless you and thank you Kim for going with your hunches.

[Vermontcat]

Oh Kim!
You did such a wonderful thing to take in sweet Smokey so she could safely have her beautiful babies.
You are just surrounded by cuteness overload now with so many cute little kittens in the house.
If you'd like I can probably mail you a check next week to help out with all your expenses for sweet Smokey and her kittens.
Please keep posting photos of the little cuties as they grow.
Are any of the babies female tuxedos?

[kimlovescats]

Oh Kim!
You did such a wonderful thing to take in sweet Smokey so she could safely have her beautiful babies.
You are just surrounded by cuteness overload now with so many cute little kittens in the house.
If you'd like I can probably mail you a check next week to help out with all your expenses for sweet Smokey and her kittens.
Please keep posting photos of the little cuties as they grow.
Are any of the babies female tuxedos?

Zoe that would be wonderful and so needed! THANK YOU! When I spoke to the "owner" of Miss Smokey, I was never even asked what the vet bill was. I'm guessing I'll never see any help from them. At least I KNOW that Miss Smokey is spayed though! That is what matters most!

I'm working really hard on trying to find funds to spay / neuter all of the babies before placing them but that will mean doing it younger than I'd like and / or keeping them a bit longer. Any suggestions on this subject would be greatly appreciated as well!

[kimlovescats]

Zoe that would be wonderful and so needed! THANK YOU! When I spoke to the "owner" of Miss Smokey, I was never even asked what the vet bill was. I'm guessing I'll never see any help from them. At least I KNOW that Miss Smokey is spayed though! That is what matters most!

I'm working really hard on trying to find funds to spay / neuter all of the babies before placing them but that will mean doing it younger than I'd like and / or keeping them a bit longer. Any suggestions on this subject would be greatly appreciated as well!

Edited to add: There are .........

2 tuxedo type B&Ws - boys
One Calico - girl
One Torti w/ white - girl
One solid black - girl
One brown tiger striped - boy

Going once, going twice ..... going to PT homes???? YES?

[Scooter's Mom]

I'd give almost anything to have the little striped boy... but hubby's already threatening that either the ones I have now go or he will (won't happen, but he'd lose that fight).

You did an awesome thing taking in miss Smokey.

[kimlovescats]

I'd give almost anything to have the little striped boy... but hubby's already threatening that either the ones I have now go or he will (won't happen, but he'd lose that fight).

You did an awesome thing taking in miss Smokey.

Don't say "no" just yet ... I have only just begun to work my strategic plot of kitty charming!

[krazyaboutkatz]

The kittens sure are adorable and I'm glad that everyone is doing well. Please continue to keep us updated and more pictures please.

[GILL]

BLESS YOU KIM. 6 at one time is one heavy load of cutness. Please keep the pic's coming. The CREW & I wish you all the health and happyness. We will also see if we can help.

[kimlovescats]

BLESS YOU KIM. 6 at one time is one heavy load of cutness. Please keep the pic's coming. The CREW & I wish you all the health and happyness. We will also see if we can help.

Thank you, Gill! I noticed your beautiful kitties in your attachment! WOW! Would you like for me to make that picture smaller so you can use it as your siggy and not have to attach it everytime you want it to be seen? It's no problem for me!

[lvpets2002]

Oh yes thank Goodness Kim you brought this momma in when you did.. Congrats on 6 wittle ones being birthed & healthy.. Hope you & all are resting now..

[Medusa]

Oh my goodness, 6 little fuzz nuggets! How lucky! The calico is adorable; I want her! (kidding) I just love calicos! How wonderful of you to take care of them all.

[pitc9]

I'm SO happy to hear Mama Smokey is doing fine and her babies as well!
All thanks to you!