One of the funny things about unsocialised kittens is that they don't know how to play. They play fight which is a part of their development but they don't play. It's really interesting to watch them learn to interact with toys.and people for fun.
Check Miles out at he begins to learn to play
Our Palmy babies have been in foster over a week now, and it's amazing how they go from homocidal goblins with mouths full of razor blades and murder mittens to happy looking delights with faces that could ordain a box or chocolates.
Check them out in this video from one of our fabulous fosterers.
COLONY UPDATE
Before the update we wanted to say thank you to everyone who responded to our appeal for support last night. We had a tremendous response - whether it was sharing the post, liking or commenting on it, donating $1 or $100+ it will all help us to help them.
We had a successful day in Palmy trapping and managed to capture the matriarch of the group and another 3 kittens.
They're going to need some support to gain weight and get well but they were all in better shape than the one we lost yesterday and his brother.
We still have a guarded prognosis for that little one, but after 24 or so hours, antibiotics, anti-nausea meds and syringe feeding this is him with his very spicy brother in the back of the isolation bay.
He decided he could eat by himself and couldn't choose between the wet food and the biscuits. So he had both! Hopefully he continues to improve.
We'll have the 4 kittens up for sponsorship tomorrow evening and we'll introduce you to the other 3.
General Custer (aka Mr Grumbles), former colony boy is beginning to enjoy his new indoor lifestyle. He's finally decompressed and is beginning to trust his carer. Going is slow but his fosterer has all the patience he will need. Check out his progress in this video.
What a difference a couple of weeks and time, space and love can make. This is Sweep. He came in with his brother Sooty a few weeks ago. They had been cared for as strays for months but needed a more permanent arrangement.
Their carer had done a great job getting them used to people but they were unsure of others. They hissed and spat out of fear, not aggression. As our vet said when she saw them - they're not mean!
Almost three weeks later their in seperate foster homes and Sweep has gone from hissing and spitting to purring, and laying on the bed!
'We have to be clean and tidy for our adoption visits Mabel' says Ivan.
'I'm sure my ears are clean enough brother' replies Mabel.
Remember Miss Marmite - the daycare kitty? Things started out pretty rough for her as a kitten herself having a litter of four under the building's deck.
Unfortunately none of her litter survived beyond 3 weeks of age.
But things have looked up. She's been adopted by one of the daycare families and is learning to live the high life with all the food, water and cuddles she can handle.
Thank you to all of you who donate money, time, food and support to enable us to do this and make a difference for kittens like Marmite.
How is it even possible that this adorable boy doesn't have a home?
Byakko came into our care in January 2023 so is an adolescent. As you can see he is absolutely lovely. You can check him and others on our adoption page https://www.outpawed.org.nz/available-cats-wellington
Vlekken would like you all to know how seriously we here at Outpawed take quality control of our crafts.
If you'd like to further investigate our craft items for people and paws you can find us at the upcoming Foxtail Events Community Markets Pito-One Market Day (formerly the Petone Indoor Market) this Saturday, the 10th of February.
Have you ever heard of the expression 'feeding time at the zoo'.
We reckon it's a pretty accurate summary of dinner time for Pango and her 7 kittens. These guys have had their first vaccination, and have started their journey towards being adoption ready in late February/March.
Lets's catch up with Zoe.
Zoe joined us in December of 2021 and it soon became apparent that there were issues with her mobility. After many (many) tests and assessments our vets settled on something neurological after dismissing physical concerns. The formal diagnosis from not one, but two vets was 'weird'.
Zoe was the first of our sanctuary cats who will live out her weird little life in the care of a wonderful foster mum.
Every now and then she surprises us with a development like this one. We have no idea how she got on top of the carrier, she can't get onto couches or beds without assistance but here she is, with her mind clearly set on the top of the cat tree! She was rescued before falling off.
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