The newest "BRATS"

[catcrazylady]

I'm going to try to post happy things in this thread and catch you up on how I ended up with three new baby monsters.

Chester and Frankie came into the shelter when they were about 2 weeks old. All of our foster homes were full and these guys needed bottle feeding. Everybody at that point had bottle babies so it was my turn! I swore I wasn't keeping them, but after days of every two hour feedings, tons of laundry, medicating for runny poo and URI, and about all the love I could handle my sleep deprived heart couldn't let them go.

This is Chester shortly after they arrived.


Heres Frankie


It soon became clear that Chester was going to be a pain in the tookus! Frankie is very loving and fun but Chester whines about everything! He is into anything and everything and must have his way no matter what.
They both became a part of the "pack" easily and were readily accepted.

Chester makes himself fit in anywhere.


I soon realized what was up with Chester and scared hubby to death when I said.....he's going to be just like Leroy!!!


Here are Chester and Frankie today at about four months old.


I swore that was the end of my fostering....NO MATTER WHAT! Yeah right. I was the only one at the shelter one day when a guy knocks on the door. He has a little kitten that he found in his yard and doesn't know what to do with it. I have two choices, take it or send him to the animal control facility where it will be euthanized because it is too young to eat on its own. There really was no choice was there?
I thought that this would be no big deal. This little guy was about four weeks old and I could get him on food in no time so I wouldn't get attached and he would only stay with me for a few days. HAH!!!! This little pint sized terror stole my heart instantly! He is totally fearless and doesn't care how big the cats are cause he's gonna bite and wrestle em'! I have to say that he brought in a huge bright spot during all the sadness we have experienced lately. Even though I didn't want anymore I have to wonder if God didn't send him to put smiles on our faces during all this death. He sure can make you laugh at the darkest times.

Here is Tubby ( we call him TubTub)


To give you an idea of how small he was


Here he is today weighing in at about 1.5 lbs




That's the newest of the Brats and how they came to be.

Through all of it Magoo has just been chillin!

[sirrahbed]

Saturday morning brat fix!! What a treat to see this thread!!!

Those bottle babies are so cute and yes, I believe you have a mini Leroy there with Chester. Oh the stories that are to come..... Brother Frankie is a doll.

That bottle baby Tubby! What a cute face he has. I am glad the timing worked out to provide a kitten to make you smile right now. Do you have any pictures of that bitey-boy chomping on your nose??

[Craftlady]

Adoreable babies

[CatLuvrs]

When you got the kittens they were so small. Too cute!

[Bengalz]

It is so great to see you posting again I am so sorry to hear about all the losses and sadness in your life recently. Words can not express the pain you must be feeling

On the positive, those little kittens are too cute and very lucky to have a home with you. I hope this is the start of better days.

Hugs to you and all your babies,
Betty

[catmandu]

I cant tell you graet it si to see your Clowder again.
The one with Leroy and his little friend is so funny.
Its hard to believe that in a year they will be about the same size.
And of course its wonderful to see Mr Scrappy Paddingtom Magoo once more.
We sure missed the Big Fellow.

[Corinna]

New bratz adorable but still gotta go with that Magoo dude.

[momcat]

What beautiful and adorable babies! They are just way too sweet. Kittens do have a way of melting your heart with just one look. Thank you so much for helping and please let us know how they're doing?