Watch for the side-eye at the end from Chewy our ferocious hisser from the last post. He is becoming a very brave boy. He prefers “accidental” pats that drifted over to him from his eager for lovies brother Nibbler. But he is sticking around and seems disappointed if I don’t persist.
Had a great day at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair today-it’s been a while. In the exhibits I saw farmers doing right by their animals everywhere, and animals rightly featured for their contributions. Huge respect for farmers! But, know what I saw no mention of (except on one booth featuring a really innovative product,more on that later)? No demonstration of farm cats in action (which is understandable and probably best for everyone), no education area, no talk of their contributions. And yet so many of our cats and kittens are farm rescues, kittens seen as expendable, pregnant kittens, scared cats and kittens who have no socialization and no health care. Farms depend on them, and yet too many show a lack of regard for them that would not be acceptable for other farm creatures. I’d never noticed this before, but knowing I had Ethan in my foster room to come home to brought it home to me. A little darling, as soft as the most prized Rex bunny, as sweet as can be. He and his siblings came to us so sick one didn’t make it. They are are still facing health issues from neglect as newborns. And we will never know what happened to their mother, though we hope she was also scooped in the rescue operation. Ethan is safe, his other siblings adopted. But what about the thousands going unnoticed? How do we get barn cats the credit and care they deserve? #royalagriculturalwinterfair #barncatsofinstagram
There is no music that would make this sound better. Sweet little Peter, of the Beatrix Potter litter, loving the lovies and the best toy of all, his own tail! Two of his siblings were adopted this weekend and going to the most WONDERFUL homes, while he and his sister Mopsy are living it up in foster care for a bit longer. Nothing but goodness in either scenario.
Maple, checking in with me to see if we are as grateful as he is with @renspetstoronto, specifically the Queen east location, for directing food from their Thanksgiving food drive towards Cats Cradle. And we are! Check out that Old Mother Hubbard situation we had going on!
Quite the voice on this guy Maple. Makes up for his brother’s almost silent meows.
We wonder how many ‘fraidy cats have been tamed due to developing a Churu addiction. The ears say no, the slurpy licker, yes. Pepper Potts has me standing tippy-toed on a stool to reach the top of the cupboard, rolling the Churu like an aging tube of toothpaste with one hand. @inaba_churu, you do good work! And we need more Churus asap!
Oh Scooter, you are a lively one! This young gal is full of love and sass. She would do well to start as an only cat for a time we think, or as a partner to a very confident young cat. Anyone ready to pounce? Be in touch!
When you are hungry and nervous and your kitten just doesn’t care. We are trying to get some meds into Hannah, it’s been a challenge since we are only sharing distances slow blinks so far. She wants the other food so bad, but has to eat the sneaky med laced food first. Poor sweetie! Hannah needs some time, but we have so many adorable kittens coming up to adoption age! Be in touch!
Our Bigs (Azalea, Mock Orange and Spirea) are going for first vaccines today! Hard to believe they were the size of the Littles not so long ago. After first vaccines comes adoption. Mama Redbud will be happy to stick around to help Lilac get the littles launched and then they will be adopted together.
Biscuits, sleepy twitches and the hiccups. Lots going on in this kitty nest with Mama Calypso and babies (from top to bottom) Heavy Metal, Opera, Hip Hop, Disco, Indie Rock and Techno. Plus Smiley Monkey. #torontokittens #kittensofinstagram #kittenrescue #kittenrescuetoronto
Be gentle Biggie
Don’t do it
Ohhh, ok let go….
It’s so hard to resist
I know
Owwwww
Mr Big and I repeat this life lesson at least 20 times per day. We are trying to learn some self control. His affection is as big as his name, all the purrs, all the pounce, all the time. You are welcome future adopter! It isn’t all litter boxes, kibble and vaccines in the rescue world!
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