Today's Pets are Up

[Karen]

Today's pets have been up for a while, life being busy et al. Sadly, we lost one of our two goslings to cold and hunger - i.e. inexperienced parents. Sooner - the survivor - is now in the house with a heat source, okay so far, just skinny.

[phesina]

So sorry about the gosling, Karen. My deepest sympathy to you all.

[Karen]

First time logging on to the computer all day, I will update the pets tomorrow.

Tragically, Kathmandu has killed two of the kittens - his own progeny - so Marigold and the babies are now in a protected space. So just five babies left, they are all adorable and a week and two days old now. Pictures soon, I promise. His neutering Sir Jury is scheduled for April 14th, and cannot come soon enough.

Sooner (the surviving gosling) has a turkey poult buddy - named Goose - for company.

Please stay safe everyone, wash your hands and be mindful.

Humans here are all healthy so far, those most community activities are cancelled. The Post Office is open, though, so was very busy today.

[mon]

That's awfully sad. So very sorry to hear about the kittens. 😿🤧🙀💕

[cats4ever]

I am so sorry about the kittens!
And I am glad that everybody around you is healthy.

[mbsmum]

I am sorry to hear of the kittens. Hope Momma cat and her other kids are safe.
Here in Switzerland , we have complete lockdown. Only Grocery stores, Pharmaciy, Postoffice , Banks are open.
Keep safe

[phesina]

I'm so sorry about the kittens, Karen. That's good that the rest of the family have been moved to safety.

Best wishes that everyone stays safe and healthy!

[phesina]

First time logging on to the computer all day, I will update the pets tomorrow.

Tragically, Kathmandu has killed two of the kittens - his own progeny - so Marigold and the babies are now in a protected space. So just five babies left, they are all adorable and a week and two days old now. Pictures soon, I promise. His neutering Sir Jury is scheduled for April 14th, and cannot come soon enough.

Sooner (the surviving gosling) has a turkey poult buddy - named Goose - for company.

Please stay safe everyone, wash your hands and be mindful.

Humans here are all healthy so far, those most community activities are cancelled. The Post Office is open, though, so was very busy today.

I'm curious, Karen... Why did you decide to let Kathmandu and Marigold breed, rather than have them neutered/spayed long ago?

If you wanted some new furry faces around, I'm sure there are dozens, hundreds, more, of homeless cats around in rural Vermont, any of whom would be delighted with the opportunity for safe shelter and food and love.

Here is an extensive listing of cat shelters by county in Vermont: http://cat.rescueshelter.com/Vermont

Since Vermont is a long, narrow, vertical state, I don't know which of these places might be near you, but surely you wouldn't have far to go. And Mr. Google has many more listings under "vermont cat shelters," of course.

Meanwhile, my Girls and I are sending warm wishes for health and safety to the new kitty family and all your family (all species).

[Karen]

Today's pets are finally up, and Phesina, will answer your questions a little later once I get home.

[Karen]

Phesina, see http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=193552 for why we let them have a litter. You know me, and know we would not have done so recklessly.

[Karen]

I'm curious, Karen... Why did you decide to let Kathmandu and Marigold breed, rather than have them neutered/spayed long ago?

If you wanted some new furry faces around, I'm sure there are dozens, hundreds, more, of homeless cats around in rural Vermont, any of whom would be delighted with the opportunity for safe shelter and food and love.

Here is an extensive listing of cat shelters by county in Vermont: http://cat.rescueshelter.com/Vermont

Since Vermont is a long, narrow, vertical state, I don't know which of these places might be near you, but surely you wouldn't have far to go. And Mr. Google has many more listings under "vermont cat shelters," of course.

Meanwhile, my Girls and I are sending warm wishes for health and safety to the new kitty family and all your family (all species).

We lost

[Karen]

Today's pets are finally up, amidst Corona Virus preparation, etc. Please see one of Pet Talk's own ...