Foster Kittens + The Permanents + a Question!

**Casper** · 05-19-2009, 08:47 PM

Hello everyone. I'm a frequent lurker to Cat General, but I have a question on the subject of weaning a stubborn kitten. I decided it was only fair to trade pictures for the answer to my question, right?

A picture from the first day the kittens arrived in our care. Someone dumped them off at the local animal shelter saying they were abandoned. The head of the shelter did not have time to care for them so his "only" option was to euthanize them. Of course, we could not bear to see five helpless kittens be PTS, so we offered to raise them.

(Sorry the "after" pictures are poor quality. My sister dropped my camera at my graduation and it seems to have jolted something...)

Orange Boy:

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Orange Girl:

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Black Boy:

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Tortie Girl:

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More coming....

**Casper** · 05-19-2009, 08:51 PM

Tabby Girl:

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I love how each and every one has their own personality. Even when they first arrived it seemed like they all were very different. The Tortie is the "smartest". She learned to take the bottle, walk, eat wet food, and use the litterbox before anyone else. The tabby is the most out-going... always exploring and wanting to climb on your lap. The orange boy is super laid back. The orange girl is very stubborn and demanding. And the black boy is very calm and cuddly.
I love all these kittens dearly and cannot imagine when they go to their new homes. Most all of them already have homes. The Tabby is going all the way to Oklahoma. :-)

The Permanents:

My beautiful Marzy! It is such a pleasure to own a cat like her. Sure, she does not enjoy being held or cuddled, but her attitude makes up for it all. She is a ton of fun.

Melani is still the boss of the house. She has quite the job of keeping all the dogs and cats in their places!

Kayla is doing great, as well. She is the complete opposite of Marz. She demands constant attention from anyone who makes eye contact.

My utterly handsome boy, Khaith. Still 100% perfect.

Thats it for the pictures, I will type up my question and post it ASAP.

**Casper** · 05-19-2009, 08:57 PM

The Question:

Alright. All is going great with the kittens. Four out of five are eating wet food with no problem and we have got the majority using the litterbox all the time. Well...You might have guessed our problem...
We cannot get the orange girl to eat wet food! We have tried everything we know to do... We have put a tiny bit in her mouth, but she always spits it out. We have tried five different flavors, but she still won't budge. Are there any hidden tricks I don't know about?
Please, any suggestions are greatly valued. It would be splendid if we got everyone on wet food.

Thank you.

**Moesha** · 05-19-2009, 09:09 PM

I don't know if I have a suggestion or not, but I just have to say how ADORABLE those kitten pictures are. The ones of the big kitties are sweet too, but nothing is cuter than a kitten. Obviously that orange girl has an attitude. Look at that picture. It is priceless! The only thing I can think to suggest is perhaps trying dry food moistened with a little water. Some kitties don't like canned food at all. How old are they?

**Pinot's Mom** · 05-19-2009, 09:25 PM

First; your pictures are WONDERFUL!! Thank you!! I, of course, am partial to a certain Tabby....anyway....

Why does everyone have to eat wet food? No tricks, there are just preferences. I know with that many it makes things easier, but that little orange girl knows what she wants!! Keep us updated!!!