Happy April's fool day to me!!! Pic #20

[momoffuzzyfaces]

MoFF, do you think the mommy cat is eating the food you've put out for her? B-I-G prayers that a place can be found for this mommy and kittens.

She is starting to eat more. She didn't eat the wet food I put out but she doesn't like that much any way. She came out and had some kibble a bit ago and some water. She doesn't go but a few steps from the babies box.

I'll give her more kibble before bedtime. oh, one of the white babies has little black or gray ears. Well at least one ear. I got a quick peek.

[cassiesmom]

I lit a candle for them
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=13062778

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It's not very good. I just held the camera and clicked. I love that little white foot sticking up. The black kit is in the back, it's the little black blob by the second white one. Momma was not happy.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Great picture. I see a widdle orangie too. How many kittens are there?

[Randi]

Oh dear, you really attract pregnant kitties, don't you! Do you know when the kittens were born? I see a cute little orange there.

Any chance you could get two of these boxes? That's we used in the beginning for the cats in the yard. They loved it! The ones we used were slightly lower than this, and we taped two together, cut a hole for entrance and lined it with some old towels/blankets. Then put some thick plastic around it and put on some bricks. They isolate very well. Btw, we got those boxes from the greengrocer, vegetables are delivered in them.

Thanks for all you do, where would they be without you!

Good luck finding homes for them! However, I doubt you can let that little orangie go.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

The babies were born the morning of April 1st. There are 4. Two white ones, and orangie with white on his face and tummy and the little black one. I think the black one will turn out to look like Chuck. I did see a bit of white on his throat and one white foot.

I can't get a good look at them because the momma is with them or if she is out, they are all piled up.

Randi I can't see the pic of the box you posted.

I have a big plastic square container I can lay on it's side with a blanket in it. Angel used one for a long time when she was a wee one. Problem is getting her to move the family in it. I don't dare try and touch them.

[Randi]

April 1st, eh! They are cuties and you'll be "running" in and out all day to see how they're doing - and the mom will soon start to trust you.

I don't know why you can't view the attachment, but I'll give you the link where I found the image - or just do a search for polistyrene box on Google and click on Images.

http://www.google.com/search?q=polys...iw=865&bih=713

At least it's spring now, so probably not cold where you are. They'll survive!

If you do put another box next to this one, the mom will surely check it out, and move them there if she finds it better.

Keep us posted, please!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

When I went to check on them this morning, the littlest white one was gone. He was laying stretched out against the corner of the box. I don't know if the wind blew and it hit him or he just passed on his own. That corner did seem to be a bit further out than it was yesterday but it wasn't on him. All the kittens were outside the box.

He was the littlest and weakest and did not seem to be thriving like the others were. In fact, I was amazed that he made it through the first several days. But he had been growning so I hoped he would be ok. He just did not move around as much as the others. The mommy had the other three in the corner with her and watched me.

I told her I was sorry but he was gone and I needed to take him. She hissed once but allowed me to take him. I wrapped him in soft paper towels and put him in a little box and buried him under the lilac bush. I was glad we had all the rain because other wise, I would not have been able to dig the hole. No way was I going to put him in the trash even if I can't walk for days now. I put a brick over his grave to keep critters from bothering him.

His mommy sat on the porch and watched me.

I told her about the Rainbow Bridge and that Lilac was there and would watch over him until she joined up with him. I'm sure she is tending to Winnies babies that didn't make it so one more would be welcome. Lilac loved babies.

Then I came inside and cried.

Rest in peace little one. I'm so sorry I couldn't keep you safe.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear that the white kitten has passed. RIP little one. I hope the others will continue to do well and thrive.

[phesina]

Deepest sympathy to you over the loss of the precious little white baby. In his short little time on earth, he has known great love from you.

God bless you and the kitty family, MoFF.

[lizbud]

I am so sorry to hear about the little white kitty. I feel sure that
this momma kitty knew you were doing the right thing for this poor baby.
Rest in Peace little one.