Meet Gemini, Bug’s new friend! ❤️🐾
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Pet health tip....Automatic water dishes and feeders are popular with pet owners, but did you know you are supposed to take apart the motors and clean them monthly? The motor should be cleaned thoroughly at least once a month. I did not realize that all automatic water dish motors can be taken apart and cleaned. Water dishes collect bacteria fast and can compromise your pet’s health. I clean the motor and dish with hot, soapy water and then rinse them with cleaning vinegar and water. The filter should be rinsed with hot water weekly and changed out monthly. You can purchase all styles of filters online and in bulk. Here is a video of how to take apart the motors and clean them. #orphankittenclub #fosterkittensofinstagram #rescuerehabilitaterehome #adoptdontshop #fostersaveslives
Baby Bug! #orphankittenclub #fosterkittensofinstagram #rescuerehabilitaterehome #adoptdontshop #fostersaveslives
Bug’s big burp! #orphankittenclub #fosterkittensofinstagram #rescuerehabilitaterehome #adoptdontshop #fostersaveslives
Bug’s vet check went wonderful today! He is out of the woods and a big, healthy boy. His unique eye color is likely due to the uveitis he and his siblings had, and his normal eye color should eventually develop. Dr. B did lots of research and checked his eyes thoroughly to rule out other possible causes. I am so happy he is healthy; we also discussed getting him a buddy eventually. I love him so much! ❤️🐾
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Bug is sleepy but not as sleepy as me. I am basically raising a newborn on my own, just with less crying. I am going on 3-4 hours of sleep, and my head is buzzing. 🐾 #orphankittenclub #fosterkittensofinstagram #rescuerehabilitaterehome #adoptdontshop #fostersaveslives
Good morning Bug! #adoptdontshop #fosterkittensofinstagram #orphankittenclub #rescuerehabilitaterehome
It’s been hard to get photos and videos without another person to assist me, but I figured I would use my camera stand and get a video to introduce my foster kittens. It’s a long video because I can’t touch my phone to pause in between kittens.
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Tonight is bittersweet as I prepare to say goodbye to Lilly, Bean, and Biscuit. In all my 18 years of fostering, I have tried my best to keep my heart protected by not allowing myself to become too attached. This litter has been different. I am attached, and dropping them off and saying goodbye will be hard. I fed, burped, bathed, snuggled, worried, watched over them while they slept, and fell in love with all of them as I do all my fosters, but for some reason, this litter is different. They stuck a claw in my heart. Fostering bottle babies for me creates all the same feelings I had caring for my human baby. I put as much passion, emotion, care, and love into helping them thrive. I can’t help but get attached. Unfortunately, once they leave my home, I have to move on and not think about them because I don’t know who is going to adopt them; I don’t know if they will continue to give them the love and care that I give them, and not knowing that is hard. I have to think positively and believe they will get the most amazing families to give them all the love they deserve. To protect my heart, I have to love, let go, and forget because if I allowed myself to remember, I would worry, hurt, and be unable to continue to foster. Fortunately, there are times when my fosters are adopted by people I know, and I get to watch them be loved and grow. That is the most fantastic perk of fostering. A good friend has adopted Lilly and Rosie is staying right here with me. Good luck Lilly, Bean, and Biscuit you are going to have the most amazing life. I love you! ❤️🐾
Nap time with these cuties! #adoptdontshop #orphankittenclub #rescuerehabrehome #fosterkittensofinstagram
It has been a rough couple of weeks. My main focus has been on my foster kittens because they were in rough shape. I managed to squeeze in a few hair appointments, bookkeeping, and cleaning. Unfortunately, I have neglected my exercise routine, eating healthy, and sleeping, but that comes with caring for bottle babies. I am thankful my husband and daughter have stepped up and helped out. Typically, kittens will be weaned by now, but this litter is not typical and is a bit behind in the process. Rosie is the only one who started eating on her own last week. Unfortunately, she had a scary setback and started having fecal incontinence because her system didn’t handle changing from formula to wet food. She also lost some weight. Helping her stay clean was a time-consuming challenge, but she is doing much better now with new food and meds. Lilly and Bean are starting to show interest in eating independently, and Biscuit wants nothing to do with it. I am hoping they catch on by the end of the week. I need a solid night’s sleep and my energy back. 🤞🐾❤️🐈#rescuerehabilitaterehome #fosterkittensofinstagram #orphankittenclub
Lilly likes the bed all to herself. 💕
I just want to put this out there. These kennels are TEMPORARY holding for kittens too small to be on a floor to free roam, and during their quarantine period only. My fosters would never be kept in these kennels long term. They go from the incubator, to the kennels, and then get to free roam the room. 😊🐾❤️ #fosterkittensofinstagram #fostersaveslives #orphankittenclub
Words cannot express my gratitude for the generosity shown to me and my passion for saving kittens. Today, I received one of the add-on kennels and an enclosed pop-up kennel for my set. I am building the kennel system because I often have to separate siblings from nursing on each other, which can be very dangerous. This was happening in my current litter, and I had two kittens in an open pop-up that was not meant for kittens. Now, they are off the floor in a kennel where they can’t escape—many thanks to whoever gifted this to my foster kittens. Please send me a message so I can thank you personally. The enclosed pop-up kennel is great for when my fosters are out of quarantine, and I want them close by in my bedroom. Thank you Meghan Freedman for the pop-up kennel. I appreciate everyone who has supported my fostering. Thank you a million times.❤️❤️❤️😻🐾🐈🐈⬛ #adoptdontshop #fosterkittensofinstagram #orphankittenclub
Bean is excited about the two donations we received yesterday, especially the Fur Baby Kitten Food and the Viva paper towels, which are the softest for her bum! Thank you, Linda Rosario and the anonymous donor, for your generosity! I am just speechless with all the donations I am receiving. Thank you for helping me save these furry angels.❤️🐾
Ps. I am not recieving names of donors with some of these packages, please let me know who you are so I can thank you personally. 😊 #rescuerehabilitaterehome #orphankittenclub #adoptdontshop #fosterkittensofinstagram
The first photo was taken on 5/22 and the second photo was taken today. This is what 8 days of love and care can do! #rescuerehabilitaterehome #orphankittenclub #fosterkittensofinstagram #adoptdontshop
A big huge ❤️THANK YOU❤️ to the anonymous donor who so graciously donated much needed items for my foster kittens. Impeccable timing too, I just ran out of kitten formula and 5 minutes later we received this delivery. Thank you for helping keep my costs down so I can continue to save these little nuggets. #fosterkittensofinstagram #orphankittenclub #rescuerehabilitaterehome #fostersaveslives
They are thriving! Meet Lilly, Bean, Biscuit, and Rosie! ❤️🐾 #fosterkittensofinstagram #orphankittenclub #rescuerehabilitaterehome #fostersaveslives
