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.
With a fairly quiet start to the kitten season for Outpawed we had an influx of young kittens and heavily pregnant mums arrive mid November and December. The first litter is waiting on desex and their 2nd vaccination.
If you're interested in adopting an Outpawed kitten check out the information on our adoption page https://www.outpawed.org.nz/adopt
Welcome to our first intake of the year, 24-001.
This wee girl was handed in to Rappaw Veterinary Care in Tawa who called us to see if we could take her. How could we say no to this face?
If you'd like to name her, or one of her friends check out our sponsors page https://www.outpawed.org.nz/sponsorships
Pango's 7 babies are 7 weeks old today and are starting to explore as they become more confident on their feet.
They're doing great.
Check out Purple's cameo appearance in the family video.
