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06/11/2024

More adoption news! Kirby, Gadget and Zipper, from the Rescue Rangers crew, were recently adopted! These babies were rescued by a friend’s helper while she was out on a walk. They were found dumped in a box beside a busy highway. The only reason she noticed them was because one of the kittens had somehow gotten out of the box. I shudder to think what would have happened to them if they had all strayed onto the highway.
Since I already had Chip & Dale with me, it just seemed natural to name them after the rest of the Rescue Rangers characters. Gadget, as the only girl amongst her brothers, showed her spunky nature almost immediately. Man, she was a feisty one! Kirby was always the most affectionate of all his siblings, and learnt quickly that climbing into my lap would mean cuddles. He would often just fall asleep. Zipper was confident and loving. He loved to just flop down against me, or climb up my back onto my shoulders and sit there.
Both Gadget and Kirby were adopted together. They have a 17-year-old sister named Lucy, who suddenly had her quiet life disrupted by the chaotic whirlwind that are kittens! Lucy recently lost her brother, who passed from old age, so I hope having some kittens around will mean she’s less lonely and forlorn. Gadget is now Luna, and Kirby is now Frankie.
Zipper has a brother, Eudaimon, who is two years old, and the biggest floofball you’ve ever seen in your life! Zipper is now Zephyr, and is being spoiled rotten already, as he should be, by both his brother and his human.
People ask me all the time if it’s hard for me to let them go when my foster babies get adopted. The answer is always Yes. If it wasn't, I’d be doing it wrong. Moving them from my home into their forever one is the whole aim. It frees up my space and time so that more kittens can get rescued, and have the opportunity to find a family to call their own too. It is a wonderful cycle of hope, and love, and new beginnings.

28/10/2024

As you are probably already aware from my stories, Big Mac and McFlurry of my Happy Meal babies were returned to me after almost four months, for no reason other than them being their usual kitten selves - high energy, playful, cheeky. I am so terribly salty about this. Kittens can be trained to follow our routine and feeding schedule. All my six cats sleep through the night with no issues, unless there is something unusual, like fireworks, to keep them up. All it takes is time, patience, consistency, and commitment on the part of the humans. Will it happen overnight? Not a snowball’s chance in hell. Does it mean it’s impossible? Of course not.
I don’t get why pets are so easily disposable. If one adopted a human baby, and they woke you up at 3am for milk for months on end, do you give them up? Do you surrender them to the adoption agency? Do you stop being their parents because you don’t get enough sleep? Or do you deal with it because you know that at some point, they will grow out of this phase? Cats are no different.
I can't even describe how sad and confused Mac and Flurry were when they first came back to us. They were ripped from the place they had called home for the last four months, and dumped by the people they had called family - and thrown into a completely new environment. Abandonment causes real anxiety and real trauma, for both humans and animals.
I’m grateful that the previous adopters had them neutered before surrendering them, but at this point, it’s probably the least they could have done. I am also immensely indebted to who came to my rescue by so graciously clearing a room for them at his place. He loves them as much as I do, and was as instrumental in bringing them up as much as I was.
Having said that, Mac and Flurry DID have some very special visitors the other day, so watch this space for some potentially good news. For now, we will love them unconditionally back to wholeness again.

11/10/2024

Who remembers Dora and Beanie of the Royal Ascot babies? I’m so thrilled to announce that they have been adopted by the family who was fostering them, and now, they finally have a forever home to call their own!
If you recall, they were two of four neonates who came to me when they were rescued along with their severely injured mama. They had a rough start to their tiny lives, with each one suffering multiple seizures and crashes, leaving them limp and unresponsive, and showing unusual blood work. Despite having an entire vet team spanning three countries in consultation with one another, and despite them working literally around the clock, the babies’ medical issues remained undiagnosed. They were eventually put on an antibiotic trial, and slowly but surely, when they were around five weeks old, the seizures finally stopped. They put up the fight of their tiny lives, and rose above their health challenges. They taught me so much about resilience and strength, and the power of never giving up.
To see them healthy, mischievous, and affectionate today means the world to me. Some adoptions are just that tiny bit more special because of how much the kittens have overcome to get to this point. I think back to the times I slept on the floor in front of the incubator so I could keep an eye on them, and the panicked emergency runs to the vet when they collapsed - my frantic calls to the vet-in-charge for what supportive care to give them, and how grateful I am that she availed herself to me at all hours of the day and night - the messages of support and encouragement from this community, and the love all of you had for the babies - and I am just immensely appreciative of the outcome of their journey. It was nothing short of a miracle.
Live long, Dora and Beanie, and love hard! You certainly deserve all the good things coming your way!

08/10/2024

12/08/2024

🌟New foster babies!🌟
Not long after Maverick & Goose were adopted, we received a message about two gorgeous ginger and white babies found in a box outside a shop in KL. To pick their names, we ran a poll on IG of some well-known male duos, and Chip & Dale won by a landslide!
Four days later, a friend reached out. Her helper was out for a walk and came across five babies dumped in a box by the side of a road leading to the main highway. The only reason she spotted them was because one of the gingers had somehow managed to climb out of the box, and she noticed the movement. People who separate babies from their mama and then dump them are a special kind of evil.
Chip & Dale are around 6 weeks old, and other than Dale having the flu and an eye infection, they are in pretty decent health. To keep with the theme, we have named the five 4-week-olds after characters from the same series. We are super excited to introduce you to Monterey Jack (Monty), Drake, Kirby, Zipper, and Gadget - the only girl who will rule them all!
Just like that, we have seven babies in our kitten room! It is slightly chaotic, in the best possible way, as they learn to become familiar with their new surroundings. We look forward to watching them hit their kitten milestones, and to grow and develop into confident, playful, affectionate kittens.
Send our Rescue Rangers crew all your love, and write them a welcome message! We will read each one out to them. Maybe it’s time for another IG Live soon!
In order of appearance, we have Chip, Dale, Monty, Drake, Kirby, Zipper, and Gadget.

01/08/2024

Baby Goose came to me mid-July, and by the end of July, he had found his forever home! In the two and a half weeks he was with me, he won not only my heart, but the hearts of this community worldwide! He would look up at me with his huge, shiny, marble eyes - and he would stick out his tongue and give me a little blep - and I was putty in his hands. If he could talk and had demanded the world, I would have given it to him.
He was all black except for two white spots under his armpits, and for some reason, that really added to his appeal. He loved to run after a toy wand, and had a favorite mouse he would carry around. Sometimes I would find it in the water bowl, and sometimes I would find it half buried in the litter box. He would stalk Maverick from the back, and when he was ready to pounce, he would have the CUTEST little bum wiggle. Maverick, being almost completely blind, would have no clue he was coming. When Goose charged into him, he would jump, which would then startle Goose and make HIM jump - and then the both of them would either end up wrestling or running off together, quite happily,
I am so delighted that Goose found his forever family! He has a fur sister named Gypsy, and is now called Gizmo. They are still in the integration process because, believe it or not, it is this little guy who is hissing! He is self-confident enough to imagine he’s a sleek, powerful, ferocious panther, when in reality, he’s just a tiny, round, floofy, kitten baby.
Happy new beginnings, little guy! I am so glad you came into my life, even if it was for a short time. It was such a joy and an honor caring for you. I wish you all the love, happiness, and treats you could ever want! Live long and love hard, baby boy.

21/07/2024

This post is a little late, but better late than never, right? 😅
I'm so thrilled to report that all three Happy Meal babies have found their forever homes! McMuffin was the first to be adopted. She was the smallest in size, but the biggest in personality, and was completely sassy and feisty. She bossed over her brothers when she was with me, and now, she adores her new sister, Blu, and follows her around everywhere. It's the cutest thing!
Big Mac and McFlurry were adopted together, and have also been integrated with their new sisters, Daisy and Tw***ie. They continue to be full of mischief, and are as playful and cheeky as ever. You can continue to watch them grow up on .
Thank you to everyone who followed along on their journey while they were with us. For all those who contributed towards their food and ongoing care, and for everyone who sent messages of support - for all of you who loved them, and laughed at their antics, and who enjoyed them - we appreciate you!
It truly takes a community, and now, three kittens have their happily ever afters with new families who adore them. Purrfect!

30/06/2024

Baby Maverick had his follow up at the vets today. In the two weeks he's been with me, he has put on almost 500 grams! What a champ!
As for his eyes, he is definitely not completely blind, though full sight is probably not possible. The vet suspects he can see, either shadows or just a blur, but there's some vision.
There is some adhesion between his eyelids and his eye, which is normal for severe eye infections. It can be surgically separated, or he will need his eye removed, depending on its severity. But we will deal with that when the time arises, if ever necessary.
For now, he is a happy, cheeky, playful little guy. He loves his two foster brothers, Big Mac and McFlurry, and they are extremely patient with him. When he gets super mischievous, I will go, Mave! If he continues, then it becomes, Maverick!! And if he's still naughty, then I call him by his full name, which is, Maverick, Overlord of the Universe! 😬
He has come a long way from when he was first rescued, and it's onwards and upwards for him from hereon out. So proud of this little guy, and the amount of love I have for him and his spirit is phenomenal!

16/06/2024

✨New baby in the house!✨
Early this month, someone reached out and said they picked up a kitten, about a month old, from a ditch behind their parents' home. I wasn't in the position to take any new kittens then. The rescuer boarded the kitten at the vets because he was being treated for a very bad bacterial eye infection.
Two days ago, the rescuer reached out again. The baby had a deadline of the 20th, and if no one stepped forward to foster him, he would be euthanized, as they didn't think he would have much of a future, being blind. This was not a decision made with malice; the rescuer was just ill-informed, so let's be kind with our comments. It's about education, not hate.
Long story short, baby boy is now with me. One of his eyes has ruptured, and the other one is still so swollen that he can't shut it. Having said that, it is much better now than when he was first rescued. His care involves cleaning the eyes, and applying two different kids of eye drops every 2-3 hours. He is also on antibiotics and anti-diarrhoea meds. Other than that, he's a perfectly spunky, sweet, engaging kitten. Whether or not he will be permanently blind, only time will tell.
He is about 7 weeks old and a mere 350 grams, so we will hold off surgery for as long as we can until he reaches a weight where he can be safely under anesthesia.
I am so excited to introduce you to baby Maverick! That was the name that popped into my head the first time I met him in person. Maverick means someone who avoids conformity and goes against everyday norms. It flawlessly symbolizes a free spirit.
So send baby Maverick lots of love and good thoughts! I will read him all your comments and let him know that an entire community is rooting for him. Love works miracles! And who knows. Amongst you might be his perfect forever family. ❤️

11/05/2024

As many of you know, I have six of my own cats. By and large, they get along just fine. However, when my foster kittens get too big and start spending more time outside of the kitten room, sometimes the boys, when they get to a certain age, start to challenge my boys. This leads to what is known as displaced aggression. They can't take it out on the fosters, so they take it out on each other.
January was particularly bad. The fighting amongst my boys escalated. In fact, I had to take Tannen to the vet twice for fight wounds. They started spraying around the house, and peeing indiscriminately. I was on my hands and knees scrubbing constantly, just to get rid of the smell. In particular, Tannen started to target my two girls, Zola and Ellie. He would chase them, corner them, and attack them. They would retaliate with god-awful screeching, yowling, and hissing. There was zero peace, and it was immensely stressful for my cats and for me.
That's when I saw that was offering animal communication services. I've always believed that animals communicate with us via their body language, changes in behavior, etc, but never believed in the woo-woo psychic way. So you can imagine how desperate I was.
She asked for a photo of the cat, and five questions I wanted to ask him. I started with Tannen. I wanted to know why he was picking on the girls. I honestly was not expecting any behavioral changes. Sometimes knowing the why is enough.
To cut a long story short, we worked out a deal. Tannen would try not to chase the girls for a week, and for every day he keeps his end of the bargain, I would give him his favorite treats, and one-on-one cuddle time. This was two months ago, and he has not chased the girls even once in the two months. Not. Even. Once.
Am I still skeptical? Well, yes. But I also cannot deny that months of spraying, peeing and fighting stopped overnight after an animal communication session. 🤷🏻‍♀️
Will it work for you? I don't know. I just figured there was nothing to lose. Worse come to worse, nothing changes. But on the off chance that it will, maybe it's worth a shot. It did for me!

30/04/2024

The Happy Meal babies continue to thrive! They are increasingly playful and cheeky, and continue to entertain us with their antics. They love to chase each other and wrestle, and climb and jump, and basically have a blast.
We have baby McFlurry in the first picture, joined by baby McMuffin, and then finally with Big Mac. The three babies will be vaccinated this weekend, and will be ready for meet and greets with potential adopters.
If you want to add some rambunctious, curious, playful kittens to your family, please reach out! Note that we do not adopt out kittens solo unless you already have a cat at home, as kittens need other cats for their social and behavioral development. Combo Happy Meal anyone?
In the meantime, enjoy their stories and pictures. They are ridiculously floofy and cute, and at the best age!

21/04/2024

The Happy Meal babies had their second deworming today, and have all put on over 100 grams since last week's vet checkup. They are healthy, and will be vaccinated in two weeks, and then will be available for adoption.
McMuffin is the tiniest in size, but the largest in character. She is playful, feisty, and extremely sassy. She was the first to learn to climb the baby cat tree, and to bat around and chase toy mice and balls. She also hisses at the vet, haha!
McFlurry loves playing chase and wrestling with his sister. He had swimmers syndrome when he first came to me, but that has now corrected itself with consistent physio exercises. He can run and climb with the best of them, and is a sweet little boy.
Big Mac is very handsome and also rather goofy. He's not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but he is super sweet. He loves running around with his siblings and the ball tower is his current favorite toy.
All three love having their fur brushed, and will sit quite contentedly in my lap while I brush them, purring away happily. They are also extremely soft to cuddle.
We have had quite a few adoption enquiries already, as we usually do when we foster a super cute litter. We just want to stress that all cute kittens grow to become adult cats. Adoption is a 15-20 year commitment; and includes all your major life changes, like marriage, having children, migrating to another country. Cats are not negotiable. They are family.
We will accept adoption enquiries and applications now, but the Happy Meal babies will not be available for any meet and greets until after their vaccinations in two weeks. We will prioritize pair/triple adoptions, and then to homes with another cat. We do not adopt out solo kittens, as they need other cats for their social and behavioral development.
In the meantime, enjoy the stories I will continue to post of their antics!

17/04/2024

The Happy Meal babies have been with me for slightly less than two weeks now, and in that time, they have decided that I'm not too bad after all. They have been learning that they are now safe, and don't have to constantly be wary and on guard. The hissing has stopped, though if I make any sudden movements, they still cringe, or run and hide. They are playing a lot more, and generally being carefree and happy, as kittens are meant to be.
They will be going for their second deworming this weekend, and should be able to be vaccinated in another three weeks or so. Once they are vaccinated, they will be up for adoption, either as pairs, or to a home with another cat, or - best case scenario - Big Mac, McFlurry and McMuffin find their home together, and remain a combo meal forever! Hope springs eternal.
These guys are the floofiest and chonkiest kittens I've had since baby Akira back in early 2020. They are SO super soft, like tiny clouds of cotton. I love just snuggling my face into their bellies and neck!
Leonardo da Vinci got it right when he said, "The smallest feline is a masterpiece.”

19/11/2023

Ellie with her .my stash! With thanks to .my and for the awesome treats!

13/11/2023

The Royal Ascot babies did it! I never thought we’d get here, but here we are. The babies had their final follow up today, have been ruled healthy, and received their first vaccinations. What a wild ride it’s been.
To be perfectly honest, there were times when I thought we were going to lose the entire litter. There are no words to describe that sinking feeling of dread and despair every time I found one of them limp and unresponsive. That they are alive and thriving today is thanks to the commitment and dedication of our entire vet team, and especially to the vet in charge who was available for consult even after regular clinic hours.
More than that, it is testament to the resilience, strength, and tenacity of the babies. Kittens may be fragile and vulnerable, but they are by no means weak. These babies put up the fight of their tiny lives, and they overcame.
I am also immensely grateful for all the love, light, and positive energy you guys sent them, and for the outpouring of support and encouragement you gave us. It kept us going through the darkest and lowest of times.
We have shed much tears over these babies, but today, we cry tears of joy. Joy that they are finally healthy. Joy that they get to grow up and enjoy life. Joy that they can now be adopted into homes where they will be spoilt forever.
Bravo, Beanie! Bravo, Trilby! Brava, Dora! You did it, and we are so proud of you!

24/10/2023

Today is Beanie’s 8th day of the Royal Ascot babies’ antibiotic trial, and Trilby and Dora’s 6th day, and I am happy to say that they have not suffered any seizures or crashes since. I am now optimistic they have overcome whatever medical issues they had. I’m only sorry that baby Fez did not live long enough for us to reach the decision to go down this route.
Despite such a touch-and-go start to their tiny lives, these babies have risen above their health challenges, and I could not be more proud of how hard they fought to get here. They are now at the super fun age of around five weeks, and hitting all their kitten milestones right on schedule. In the past few days, they have learnt to use the litter box, and started to wean onto kitten wet food - complete with messy faces and paws when they step into their plates and stick their faces into the food!
Despite fostering over a hundred kittens, I have been on a steep learning curve with these guys. I am immensely grateful for the dedication of the vet team for their tireless research and care, both on and off the clock. They not only had to try and figure out what the issue actually was, but also to weigh the long term effects of whatever treatment or medication was prescribed because the babies are still in their developmental stage. They have been available to me at all hours of the day and night, instructing me on what supportive care to give the babies. Their commitment to both the kittens and to me has been phenomenal, and the babies are alive today because of them.
To say it has been an emotionally intense two weeks is to put it mildly - but now I watch the babies as they play and run and wrestle; as they climb into my lap for snuggles and kisses - I see their capacity for learning new skills, and listen to their tiny mews and contented rrrrr rrrrr rrrrr - and every stressful moment that has led to this point has been worth it.
Beanie, Trilby and Dora are awesome, awe-inspiring, incredible kittens, and now they get to grow up and become awesome, awe-inspiring, incredible cats. I could not ask for more.

20/10/2023

I realize this update on my Royal Ascot babies is a little overdue. Thank you for all your messages of concern and support. They sure are lucky to have so many people rooting for them. If love could solve medical issues, they would be in excellent physical health.
Firstly Fez. We had a post mortem done to see if it could give us any potential clues as to what was really going on. The only finding was an abnormal bladder. This would have been something congenital. Although Beanie showed the same symptoms as Fez, his blood work came back very different. He was put on antibiotics because his white blood cells did show an ongoing infection. He was also treated for whipworm, which is a parasite that is rare in cats, and even rarer in kittens this young. His clinical signs, however, match that of a whipworm infestation, although the timeline of the parasite’s life cycle does not.
All was going well, and then Trilby had a seizure while I was with her. This changed our perspective and took us in a new direction. We wondered if Fez and Beanie’s crashes could have been likely seizures as well, which I missed seeing, and only found them in the post-ictal phase - limp and unresponsive.
The list of what could be wrong has been substantially more focused with this latest discovery. It could be something congenital, like a weird metabolic thing - storage or liver diseases; it could be familial epilepsy, though that’s really rare; something developmental, which they will then outgrow; something infectious they caught from mama in utero - toxo, FIP, panleukopenia; or something neurological. We are in the process of elimination at the moment, beginning with the one that is the highest probability - infection. Given the history of being on the streets and nursing from mama’s infected wounds, this seems the most likely.
All three kittens are currently on an antibiotic trial. We do have more questions than answers, but we have a team of vets working on their case in consult with specialists in Brisbane. Rest assured we are doing all we can.
Undiagnosed issues aside, they are happy, contented, playful kittens! Send them all your love and positivity!