While Beth Is Away...

On The Look-out And Ready To Cause Trouble

Fridays at the office are usually just me, my boss and Sunny the dog as my office mate Beth is off. I figured I would bring in the kittens to keep Sunny and myself busy and to give them some change of scenery as I have not brought them into the office for a while. When I got to work I was expecting the usual entry toll of "rub my belly" from Sunny but today she spent it at home with her humans. Looked like it was just me and the kittens today.

First I kitten proofed the office, though they still managed to unplug the computer by running around like little lunatics. Then I took a rather large print and put it across the doorway so they could run free and I can still have the door open. I opened the carrier and off they bolted doing 100mph around the office as if it were a racetrack. They pretty much kept themselves occupied most of the day, running, exploring and knocking things over. They also had a grand time in the empty garbage cans, with Beth's blanket and in one of our shipping boxes.

Beth's Blanket

Shipping

The great thing about kittens is that they tire out pretty easily and it didn't take long for them to fall asleep on my lap. I had to then transfer them over to a chair so I could move around and they spent the rest of the day snoozing. Hopefully they can come visit work again soon.

Out Like A Light

Rough Day At Work

I am glad they are around as I had just lost my Luna two weeks ago. I have decided to keep the little guys and hope that the next time they are tested they test negative for FELv. Either way they have moved in and unpacked their mousey and I am happily their human now

This is the sweety that has been living with me for a while until it was time to head to Rikki's Refuge in Virginia. This is Rose the day she left. I can honestly say it was a little bittersweet as she has come such a long way but I know in my heart the Rikki's is the best place for her.

I want to thank many of you, Julia, for finding this place for her (and a ton of other reasons), Karen for taking the drive from NJ to VA. during a holiday weekend and for making a generous donation, Kerry, who pulled strings to get Rose into Rikki's, Gina who made a very generous donation and all of the others that have given donations to help me get Rose into her new home, each one of you are appreciated from the bottom of my heart. It never ceases to amaze me, the kindness of people, most of whom are strangers to me and only know me through Facebook. I hope that I can one day return the favor for all of you.

I am hoping to get some photos of Rose in her new place and when I do I will share them with everyone. I also have a little video of her kittens, Gallifrey and Elliot at play but first I have to figure out how to get them on the computer.

Until then, have a wonderful 4th Of July, enjoy the fireworks!


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We're Getting Big And Strong

Here are my little guys getting big and strong. They are a constant source of laughter with their little kitten play. We had some kitten pouncing lessons yesterday with a few feathers on the end of a stick. Gallifrey would jump up in the air to catch it and fall on his belly, feathers in paw. He got so carried away that he began to growl over his prey and tried to steal the sick out of my hand so he could disembowel it in the corner.

Elliot is getting bigger too and all his hair is growing back. He is becoming a handsome little boy. They both get tested for FELV and other things soon. I am hoping beyond everything that they passed the virus out of their little bodies. They went though so much already in their short lives.

Mommy Rose has been taken to Rikki's Refuge where she can live a better life there under care. A BIG thank you to Karen for driving her down to Va. and also to thank Julia for the help too, oh and also all the people that donated money, both Rose and I thank you for that. Donations are still being accepted for this wonderful place and if you have even as little as $5 it is appreciated.




So that is my little update for now. I will keep you filled in if anything else happens


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Rose Has Found A Home

Mom cat Rose has found a home at Rikki's Refuge in Virginia and I am so happy because she deserves a better life than that on the streets or in a cage.

Donations are needed so if you can spare even a few dollars it would so be appreciated.

the paypal address is

mail@RikkisRefuge.org

SUBJECT: Rose/Nikki Cutro/FELV cat fund

if you make a donation please email me so I can keep track of them and make sure the money you donate is put toward her. We have almost $100 and need more...even $5 will help

my email is:
Nikki@13BlackCatsDesigns.com

Thanks from those that can't speak themselves


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Velociraptor Kitten

Yes, Velociraptor Kitten. I had accidentally brought one food bowl with me yesterday and the little ones had to share, well that didn't go according to plan.

Elliot is usually mild mannered and easy going. When I put the food bowl filled to the brim with food in the cage with Elliot and his brother Elliot immediately wrapped his paws around it and began to growl and hiss followed by a few swats. I have never seen him do such a thing let alone any cat really do this to such an extent. They never want for food.

I didn't want them to be fighting and found a paper plate to split up the food so both Gallifrey and Elliot can have their own lunch and that is when it happened...

Velociraptor Kitty came out of nowhere when I went to get the food and clamped down on my finger so hard that I had to pry his little fangs off of me. He wasn't budging and although he did not break skin with his little teeth it sure does hurt. Had I lifted my hand he would have gladly hung on. Now I can laugh because here is this little peanut of a thing acting ferocious. I say I laughed, he however was dead serious. The other funny thing is that he really didn't even eat much.

So the lesson here is ALWAYS remember both bowls, your fingers might count on it


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Looking Good...Well Looking Much Better

Here are my little guys, hair growing back on their heads and toes. They are now double their size and growing by the minute. Poor little things look like the ads for male hair transplants. You can't really tell but there are tiny little whisps of hair growing back out of that wrinkly little bald spot.

They still come to work with me and Sunny is starting to be a bit more comfortable with them. She must still check them out often and jumps when they make a sudden move. The kittens however could care less that she is there and they continue playing, sleeping and eating just as little kittens should.

On a different note we may have a place for mom cat Rose to go to. I will fill you in when it is finalized. This will be great for her and I think she will be very happy there...fingers crossed :)


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And Still Going

Well, I know I promised a picture but there is a kink in that plan apparently, both kittens have licked the fur off each others face and front paws. Yes I know what that could mean but only after a minor panic attack when a dear friend asked me if I had a blacklight and if I did does their skin look green. Now she didn't say why so I hit the search engines trying to find why a kitten's skin would turn green and hair fall out. I found the answer and great, now I am itchy. I swear kittens are made cute for a reason.

Thankfully it is common but care needs to be taken just in case. I shall keep watch as usual and inform my poor friend Julia of any imperfection. (I swear she must either laugh or cringe everytime she sees my name pop up in a text or email) She has the patience of a Saint and if she hasn't killed me yet chances are she won't. Well at least I am entertaining.

Today I brought them to work again to watch them and make sure they are eating. Gallifrey was kind enough to, um, well let us just say share what he ate out of his back end, for something so little he really knows how to clear a room. Even poor Sunny the dog was offended. Thankfully I have a boss and office mate that are good natured. Upon walking by the office he stopped and stuck his head in and said "What the hell is that smell?" then when told he said "That smell came out of that?" then shook his head laughing and walked away.

I feel like when your child pulls that one can out of an elaborate display in the front of a supermarket and everything crashes to the ground. The whole store stares at you, yes, that is what it feels like. I think I shall hide under my desk tomorrow and I really must think of a way to pay them back, perhaps cookies will do.

I can not wait for the day I can look back on this and laugh or the kittens hit the more managable (and less stressful) 6 months age. Until then I will enjoy their dear little bald faces and cute kitten bellies.

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