Our spooky Halloween kittens Trick, Treat and Boo sharing a dish of chicken.
This little poppet is Ava. She was picked up along with five other kittens and a mammy cat from a large colony. She was only half the size of her siblings and we guessed that she was probably a cuckoo in the nest!
She was a feisty little kitten, growling and hissing at her foster mum. But it quickly became apparent that Ava wasnt quite right. She had lengthy blackouts almost every day. These episodes could last for several hours, during which time she would twitch from head to toe but be completely unresponsive to touch or sound. We feared every time that she may not wake up at all. Between episodes she was just like a normal kitten, although she was (and remains) very, very small for her age.
Our vets had never come across a kitten quite like this before, and a lot of thought went into her treatment. She is on a minute dose of a steroid and has now been well for two weeks. We're quietly hopeful that her condition is at least under control.
Ava may be small but she has a big personality. She is a little warrior who has fought really hard to survive this far.
We've a long way to go but this determined little lady is surprising us all with her resilience and zest for life.
8-week old Arora and Ada have just begun their vet work and will be available for adoption in about 4 weeks. They're a lively pair who seem to have an infinite supply of energy! They're being closely watched by their Auntie Babs who is also looking for a home .
If you are considering adopting from us, please complete the form on www.tenlivesireland.org/application-to-adopt/
A member of our homing team will then contact you to discuss your needs and arrange a virtual 'meet and greet' with some of our cats and kittens.
Please note that a home check and an adoption fee will apply. All our cats and kittens rehomed as domestic pets are wormed, fully vaccinated, spayed/neutered and microchipped before they leave us.
Four friendly, enthusiastic and energetic office assistants seeking new home-based employment! Duncan, Deborah, Sara and Hilary have a range of
special skills which include playing with cables, walking on keyboards and photo-bombing meetings with important clients. PM us or apply directly on
www.tenlivesireland.org/application-to-adopt/
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Bravo is busy perfecting his goalkeeping skills! We think he's shaping up nicely.
PM us if you'd like him to be playing on your home team!
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Sullivan is a 12 week old kitten who is looking for a very particular forever home.
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Sullivan was found at 5 weeks old, at the side of a road, with facial injuries consistent with having been thrown from a car. His injuries have fully healed, however, he does have some behavioural issues that may have resulted from a head injury.
Sullivan is not feral or aggressive in the sense that he wants to attack you out of fear, but he has not learned kitten manners and how to play appropriately, so he bites and scratches to play. The timing of his abandonment coincides with a critical learning period in his development, where mammy teaches him good manners and social skills.
He has no fear or boundaries. He "bullies" other cats, even bigger, stronger ones, by getting in their space, and by playing too roughly - biting.
Sullivan has been fostered with 5 resident adult cats and none of them have been able to teach him how to cat. ๐
However, at Ten Lives, we firmly believe in "another chance for every cat" and finding each cat the right home for them has always been our priority. Sullivan's fosterer Rosie believes there is a perfect home for him.
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๏ธ A very understanding, patient home
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๏ธ Someone willing to teach him and put in the work
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๏ธ Accepting that he might not improve
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๏ธ Indoor home with lots of stimulation (Sullivan is likely to become the neighbourhood bully if let outside. This may change if he learns to behave.)
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๏ธ Other cats are OK as long as they have a strong dominant personality
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๏ธ Sullivan has been in foster with dogs
โ๏ธ No young children or anyone who gets upset if bitten or scratched
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Meet Sullivan.
Sullivan is a 12 week old kitten who is looking for a very particular forever home.
๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ง.
Sullivan was found at about 5 weeks old, at the side of a really busy road, with facial injuries that were consistent with having been thrown from a car. His physical injuries have fully healed, however, he does have some behavioural issues that may have resulted from a head injury.
Sullivan is not feral or aggressive in the sense that he wants to attack you out of fear, but he has not learned basic kitten manners and how to play appropriately, so he bites and scratches because that's how he plays. The timing of his abandonment coincides with a critical learning period in a kitten's development, where mammy teaches them good manners and social skills.
He has no fear and no boundaries. He "bullies" other cats, even bigger, stronger ones, by getting in their space, and by playing too roughly - biting.
Sullivan has been fostered with 5 resident adult cats and none of them have been able to teach him how to cat. ๐
However, at Ten Lives, we firmly believe in "another chance for every cat" and finding each cat the right home for them has always been our priority. Sullivan's fosterer Rosie believes there is a perfect home for him.
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Tea, Biscuit, Cheese and Crackers doing what kittens do best
Retired mum Juniper is supposed to be taking it easy after her spay operation before going to her forever home in a week or two. But as soon as she set eyes on orphan kitten Mia she made it very clear that she has other ideas! And Mia is just so happy to have a mammy cat to take care of her ๐๐๐
What's not to love about a black cat? ๐๐
Retired mum Juniper enjoying a couple of weeks off to rest before she goes for her spay operation.
And the good news is that it looks as if she has a forever home to go to afterwards.
She deserves it. She's a beautiful girl with a lovely gentle nature.
There's always one who can't get comfortable and wakes everyone else up from their morning snooze. Moriarty, we're looking at you!
Minnie has such beautiful babies and isnt shy about showing them off!
