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Title: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on December 22, 2007, 22:16:06 PM
Hi Folks,

Here are the first real good pics of the kitten clan of 9 that came in with their mums Bubbles and Marbles a couple of weeks ago.  They are all doing grand and also have names at last.  We decided to go for gem stones as thought this little lot are wee gems and deserved something different.  As you will see in the following pics our cats have taken a dislike to the paper in thehall and are steadily removing it!!!  ach well ... suppose it needed decorating anyways to get the floorstain off the skirting and give it a 'freshen'!  :rofl:

So, without further ado... I would like to introduce....

Topaz

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Topaz2.jpg)

Sapphire

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Sapphire.jpg)

Opal

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Opal.jpg)

Onyx

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Onyx.jpg)

Moonstone

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Moonstone.jpg)

Jasper (left) and Tiger Eye

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Jasper_TigerEye.jpg)

Emerald

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Emerald2.jpg)

Coral

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Coral2.jpg)


Also a couple of very special pics.  The first is of Coral... with a major breakthrough.. she let us pick her up and hold her without struggling or panicking!!!  SO pleased with the little one and it is special as when she first came in and for the first week every time you went in her pen she litterally shook from head to toe she was so scared of you going near her.   ;D

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Coral.jpg)


A pic of Topaz just about to do her party trick and having climbed up my back as I bed down she jumps off lunging at paul for her to catch her!!!

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/Topaz3.jpg)


Last but not least we tried to take a pic to show how thin the wee ones are but it hasn't come out very clear at all in the pic as their fur hides it I think in this pic.  These kittens are supposed to be approx 14 weeks! (mmmm)  :Crazy:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Falkirk%20Kitties/SkinnyTopaz.jpg)
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on December 22, 2007, 22:19:25 PM
*Faints*

Give me Moonstone NOW  please  :).  Love their names  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Fabulous babies xxxxxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Yvonne on December 22, 2007, 22:36:04 PM
They are all absolutely gorgeous    :ahh:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on December 23, 2007, 00:12:16 AM
What a purrfect bunch of Crimbo fluffballs!  :naughty:

I agree... they look more like 6 weeks to me.  :scared:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on December 23, 2007, 00:20:09 AM
Ahhh bless them the are so gorgeous  Sapphire and Opal  are beautiful.  So pleased they are safe and well and getting all the love and care they deserve  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on December 23, 2007, 09:36:51 AM
Aww, they are all gorgeous, and you could tell by their faces on some of the pics that they are thin, bless them. At least they are safe and being built up by you now.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Bazsmum on December 23, 2007, 18:12:15 PM
 :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :blow kiss:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: JackSpratt on December 23, 2007, 20:19:12 PM
:gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :gimme: :blow kiss:

I second this comment! Utter sweeties.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: clarenmax on December 23, 2007, 20:55:00 PM
 :Luv: Utterly gorgeous  :Luv:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on December 27, 2007, 20:09:40 PM
awww I just want that wee cracker Tiger Eye :Luv:  :Luv:

Have to admit they are all scrummy little darlings  :Luv2: just had a look at your site for rehoming a newbie, thinking of getting Max a brother or sister although Glasgow might be to far away for travelling to
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 27, 2007, 20:13:16 PM
They are just so sweet and love those names  ;D

Yes I think they do look small for that age and so pleased that they are getting to trust a human  ;D
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on December 28, 2007, 09:22:00 AM
awww I just want that wee cracker Tiger Eye :Luv:  :Luv:

Have to admit they are all scrummy little darlings  :Luv2: just had a look at your site for rehoming a newbie, thinking of getting Max a brother or sister although Glasgow might be to far away for travelling to

Well.. we've homed to Glasgow before!   ;)  lol

Tiger eye is beautiful and has  a lovely nature.  She and the others were in for a check up with the vet earlier in the week... bless the little darlings they were ever so good.   Vet agreed that we are right to be cautious and concerned.  Some of the kittens are suffering from large heads due to malnutrition (which we knew anyway) but also have a wee virus running through them (again which we knew and was why they went in) which is also impeding them putting weight on as in some of the cases... whatever goes in... come straight back out again.. if you catch my drift?  :)

On the up side tho our vet sounded their hearts and lungs and all were well... so that is a positive outcome.  He just thinks that we are dealing with the aftermath of extreme malnutrition and lack of care and just to keep doing what we are doing.  Its nice to hear the vet say you're doing all the right things ;)   

There are approx 5 of the kittens that we are really concerned about and are just hoping that the antibiotics and regular feeding of good food and TLC will help see them through.   So fingers are well adn truly crossed for them all.

They are all turning into real sweethearts too... even Coral who is fast becoming a little sook... which is great to see after how terrified she was when she came in just 2 weeks ago.

More updates to follow! ;)
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: kelly-joy on December 28, 2007, 09:25:00 AM
 :Luv2:aww they are so adorable hopefully they will all get great homes
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on December 28, 2007, 11:27:39 AM
Aww, fingers crossed for them.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Cheesecat on December 28, 2007, 11:39:54 AM
Topaz and Moonstone are my faves!  :cccooorrr: :gimme:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Schmew on December 28, 2007, 11:47:34 AM
OOh they are sooooo scrummy!  :Luv:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Den on December 28, 2007, 13:07:44 PM
OMG I want Oynx  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 28, 2007, 13:27:08 PM
I hope all of them pull through  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on December 28, 2007, 15:05:15 PM
hope they are all well today, still got my eye on you know who  :Luv2:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on December 30, 2007, 09:10:31 AM
Hi Guys... sorry not posted for a few days.  Mad hectic here! :)

The babies are doing grand and there are now signs of improvement, ;D albeit small signs but signs none the less so that has been a positive step in the right direction for them all.   Topaz is such a cheeky little boy and loves to stick his claws through his pen to grab the back of my trousers when I go past and also now likes to be heard... no matter where in the house you are  (if you catch my drfit  lol)  :rofl:

The tiny's are still tiny but all the kittens have finally got an appetite over the last couple of days which is great so all are eating much better than before. :wow:  Still a few ups and downs with runny bums and generally lethargic but we are now very hopefull that all of them will make it through to find new homes.  :)    All are still on a course of antibiotics.

Mums are doing well too and finally starting to put a bit of weight on which is so great to see.  Health wise they seem to be OK and not falling to the virus going round the kitties.

So far, we have 2 of the kitties pre booked for new homes by a volunteer and our brother in law.  :Luv2: I hate to disappoint folks but the 2 kitties are Moonstone and Tiger Eye   (sorry bob's mum! ) :scared:

Anyways.... best dash... got lots of clearing out to do this morning.  Hope to get back on to post again soon but with no volunteers and still shorthanded days are even longer ;)

Hope that everyone has had a wonderful Xmas.... and has an even more wonderful New Year!!    :xmas 8:

xxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: kelly-joy on December 30, 2007, 09:38:35 AM
Great news. have a happy new year :party: :party:


www.ukrcc.co.uk
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on December 30, 2007, 10:37:18 AM
  :party: Great news about the babes, glad you have a reserve sticker on 2 of the Kitty's, but feel happy  :naughty: and sad   :( thats it Tiger but there you go,

Hope you have a wonderful new year and the babes continue to improve, and you get the help you need, sorry I don't live nearer to volunteer   :party:

                                                                                                     :xmas mice:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: caledonia on December 30, 2007, 12:49:46 PM
Glad to hear that kittens are coming along - they are all stunning! Coral is a little sweetheart and glad to hear she is now happy to be handled.  :Luv2:

Looking forward to continuing to get updates on them  :wow:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on December 30, 2007, 18:12:37 PM
That is wonderful news
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 02, 2008, 09:32:47 AM
 :sad no:   I'm afraid I have bad news folks  :owwww:

Last night little sapphire took a turn for the worse and became very low.  Despite our best efforts to save him during the night he passed away in his sleep in the early hours of this morning.   Personally I think his little heart just stopped.  :owwww:

It was quick and painless but asbolutely devestating especially as they had all been doing so well.   It may be the case that the extent of malnutrition and lack of care has caused other problems not apparent daily or at their vet check.

We've got an even closer eye on everyone now.  Please say a little prayer or keep your fingers crossed for the little mites.  It would appear their battle for a new life is not yet won.

Live life to the full on the bridge Sapphire... you deserve it... sadly missed xxx  :sad no:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Dawn F on January 02, 2008, 09:36:13 AM
poor little babe, rip
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: clarenmax on January 02, 2008, 10:32:32 AM
RIP little one, play hard on the Bridge and grow to be big and strong  :sad no:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: blackcat on January 02, 2008, 10:35:07 AM
ooooh, the poor wee lad - he was such a lovely boy. Play hard at the bridge little one, and if you run into Bobcat, he can tell you all sorts of wonderful stories and look after you well. :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 02, 2008, 10:50:24 AM
Aww, I am so sorry to hear this, and hope that the others thrive.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 02, 2008, 14:14:39 PM
Well a little more bad news... since I posted this morning Sapphire's other pen mates, Topaz and Moonstone are going down too.

Have spoken with the vet this afternoon to run it past him and basically he thinks that they just haven't had a fair crack at the whip and have been deprived of nutrients and/or the quality of nutrients from mum. Mixed with the various parasites they had it would appear that some are fairing better than others.  The really annoying thing is too that the affected are all those who looked as if they were fairing better.  No runny bums, eating well till today / yesterday, cheeky and playfull.

We are doing everything we can and vet agrees that he would be doing the same things.  They are on constant supervision, warm, cuddled and being given fluids, electrolytes and nutrients in a food paste for now.  I just have everything crossed, praying and hoping they will pull through unlike their brother last night.

What a way to start 2008!!!  and there was us hoping this would be a better year!

will update later when I know how they are doing over the next couple of hours.



Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: blackcat on January 02, 2008, 14:21:18 PM
If you can make a sling and carry them against your body it may help - not only will it give them constant heat, but it will also give them that physical contact that is so important to wee ones. I realise if they are bit feral they may not take kindly to it, but it is worth a try ... fingers croassed
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 02, 2008, 14:33:53 PM
hey BC... yes... I carry them about with me but had to put them back in together just now as I'm trying to get everyone else done and hubby is busy.

It is a good point tho...  will keep you posted! xxx

Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: blackcat on January 02, 2008, 14:35:55 PM
I hand-raised a puppy which was the result of a 9very) late speying once. I had lots of those incontinence pads sewn into little pouches and wore them under my clothes. Used to cause quite a stir with clients when my 'stomach' started moving violently  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 02, 2008, 14:37:03 PM
So sad about little Sapphire  :(  I have everything crossed that the other little ones will pull through  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 02, 2008, 22:37:58 PM
Aww, fingers crossed for the others.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 03, 2008, 11:22:21 AM
 :owwww:

I'm really sorry to say folks that we lost Topaz and Moonstone last night.  Topaz left us around 4.30am...  and Moonstone went down extremely fast leaving us just after 5am.

We're really gutted here.   can't believe it.   everyone else will be heading out for a check over shortly with the vet.   will report back more later.

thanks all for the kind words and thoughts.   :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: blackcat on January 03, 2008, 11:23:43 AM
aaaah how terrible for you. So sorry to hear that. Will have you in my thoughts. Let us know after your trip to the vet won't you.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: clarenmax on January 03, 2008, 11:33:10 AM
Oh no, I'm so very sorry  :hug:

I'll be sending over even stronger vibes that the others remain fit and strong.

RIP little ones, so sad  :'(
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: LesleyW on January 03, 2008, 12:12:43 PM
So very very sorry to hear the news, it brings back all memories of my last litter and I know how devastating and heartbreaking it can be. 

Keeping everything crossed here for the rest of them, you are doing all you can I know and I know that doesn't make you feel better, but you must know it is nothing you have done, it is what others did not do before you that has made the kittens the way they are.  I always feel so useless when I lose the little ones, but we must realise we probably lose more than our fair share cos we are dealing with the ones already compromised in life.

All my love and thoughts are with you.   :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Sabrina (Auferstehen) on January 03, 2008, 12:29:05 PM
So very sorry to hear you've lost these little ones.

May they play hard at the bridge and I'm sure they know how lucky they were to be with you even though it was for only a short time.

 :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: caledonia on January 03, 2008, 13:21:20 PM
So sorry to hear of the sad passing of these three wee kitties - at least they had their last few days in good hands!  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 03, 2008, 14:18:38 PM
So sorry that the year hasn't started well, but fingers crossed for the others, and at least these three knew love in their short lives.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Den on January 03, 2008, 14:22:37 PM
Oh no. I'm so sorry for your losses. This sounds exactly the sort of thing which happened to Memphis' litter. I really hope the others make it, especially little Oynx  :Luv2:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: sheryl on January 03, 2008, 15:32:02 PM
So so sorry, life is so unfair sometimes.

RIP little ones - have fun at the bridge sweethearts xxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Mark on January 03, 2008, 15:33:34 PM
Sorry Sarah  :'( :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Dawn (DiddyDawn) on January 03, 2008, 15:38:45 PM
So sorry hun  :hug:  :hug:  Sadly these things happen and sometimes no matter how much time and effort you put in with them, sadly they are not meant to be on this earth too long.  It's heartbreaking and doesn't get any easier but they were loved til the end, and comfortable and warm and that's what matters  :hug:

 :RIP: babies, xxxxxxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 05, 2008, 13:35:12 PM
thanks for all the replies guys.  Sorry for not replying sooner.. never had a minute to ourselves in days!!!

Sadly another 4 of the kittens are feeling a bit low.  We rushed them back in to the see the vet this morning and unfortunately it is still a case of we are doing everything we can in terms of supportive care and we just have to wait it out and see who manages to pull through.

We are on tenderhooks here but keeping them on continuous monitoring and just keeping everything crossed and hoping and praying that they manage to pull through.

Will update more as I get time and I know what's happening.  But thansk again for all the kind thoughts and support.  It means a great deal to us and to the little ones who need it so badly!

Sxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: blackcat on January 05, 2008, 13:37:03 PM
Oh bad news, sometimes a litter just doesn't have the vitality to pull through, and having such a rough start in life can not have helped. Thoughts remain with you hun   :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 05, 2008, 13:39:51 PM
thanks bc... we reckon that is the case its just so hard to sit by helplessly and watch them get lower each day or hour.  I'm sure you know what I mean as do many others.

At least they have plenty of love, cuddles are warm and safe.  Just gotta keep fingers crossed now
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: caledonia on January 05, 2008, 13:40:58 PM
Really hope these wee ones can pull through - it is heart breaking they are all getting sick after such a bad start in life!  Sending prayers your way!  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 05, 2008, 14:12:21 PM
Still keeping them in my thoughts.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 07, 2008, 15:29:47 PM
Just caught up with this thread, so so sorry to hear about the little ones RIP Little Ones Nite Nite xx

How are the other little ones. How is Tiger Eye still have a soft spot for her/him

Thinking of you all  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 07, 2008, 19:13:44 PM
hi guys,

sorry not been on to update for a few days.  We have been flat out over the weekend trying to nurse the kittens through albeit unsuccessfully to date :'(.  Sadly we have lost all but Coral and Opal for now.  :'( Coral has been a little low over the last 24 hrs and we are keeping on top of things with him and hoping and praying that we don't lose them all.  :scared:

I was devastated to lose my little hunny jasper this morning but we have done everything we possibly can.  :'(

Vets opinion is that it is viral and we just have to see if any of them are strong enough to make it through with nursing care 24x7.  They did do a pm on jasper this afternoon with some samples sent away to see if we can pinpoint what it is especially in case it is also something that could be affecting the 2 mums.

Please keep this last little duo in your thoughts over the next few days in the hope that they can make it through.  We are hopeful as these are the only pair that have grown since they came in so are hoping that it is a good sign. :shocked:

Will update when I can.  We are exhausted but keeping on fighting.
xxxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: blackcat on January 07, 2008, 19:29:29 PM
sadly this can happen in the best run households, and these wee beauties didn't exactly get the best start in life. So sorry, it must be heartbreaking for you to watch them going one by one. My heart goes out to you.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 07, 2008, 19:31:23 PM
So sorry to hear this devastating news, I will pray extra hard that Coral and Opal will get through this, sorry to hear that Tiger didn't make it brought a tear to my eyes, will light a candle for them all, you must be so heart broken I hope some good can come from all this sadness

Nite Nite Babies xx .......................... Keep up the good work  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 08, 2008, 00:35:10 AM
well its 0030hrs... babies have an injection to get at 1am then we gonna head and catch some sleep.

Coral has been good and been taking in regular very small amounts of fluid and keeping it down which for now is great.  Opal is still bright and bouncy.

All we can do is wait and see what happens but we are doing everything we possibly can to give them the best chance.

I checked in with the vet this afternoon re the PM on Jasper.  Vet wasn't in but nurse told me that samples of the gut and lymph node in the gut have been sent off for testing to see if they can get to the bottom of what it has been and whether or not we should be concerned for the mums too.  (who by the way seem to be doing OK).

Just a waiting game now... but we and the kitties all appreciated your support and prayers.

Hugs n Purrs

Sarah
xx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 08, 2008, 07:54:24 AM
Aww, I do hope these two survive, keep up the good work. And good luck for the pm results too.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 08, 2008, 15:54:03 PM
 :hug: Hi sarah

Fingers  toes eyes everything crossed that you are all well today, hope you get PM results soon, keep up your strength gentle kisses for Coral and Opal  :hug:

Still praying and sending get well wishes xx  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: clarenmax on January 08, 2008, 17:17:23 PM
I'm keeping everything crossed for these two  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: gibraltarcat on January 08, 2008, 19:01:27 PM
sending  :hug: :hug: and prayers to you, Coral and Opal.
Do hope the little ones pull through, also that you can get some rest and strength.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 08, 2008, 22:09:41 PM
So sorry to hear this sad news

RIP littles ones
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 09, 2008, 20:15:02 PM
 :'(    :'(     :'(

Hi everyone.  Just a wee update for you.   Sadly Coral gave up her fight for life about an hour ago and passed to the bridge to be with her brothers and sisters.   :'(   

Opal is still doing OK and is still eating and bouncing for now.  So we are keeping everything crossed for her.   :(       :scared:

The tortie mum also took ill this morning ... although at the moment we are unsure as to whether or not it is related to the kittens illness.  She has been seen by our vet and with a temp of 104  she has been given meds to bring her temp down and a/biotics.  She is due back for a check up on Friday.

The PM on Jasper doesnt' seem to have shown up much at all.   There were no obvious signs of FIP or other diseases.  The gut was extremely inflamed however and the lymph nodes were enlarged.  A sample of each has been sent to the lab we are just hoping that the results come back in time to tell us if we can save Opal and/or the mums as we have no idea as to whether or not it is or may affect them too.

Basically... we have lots of ????  not many answers but lots of tears, anger, etc.  We could quite happily take a shotgun to the family they came from as they just have not had a decent start in their wee lives at all in any way shape or form.    :censored:    :censored:     >:(

We are still doing what we can for them in terms of nursing, etc but still feel useless as no matter what any of us do we are still losing them.  Will update more later with news on Opal once we see how she is over the next day or so.

I have more news on other cases will update later when I get a chance.  Just updating this thread while I grab a quick cuppa!

thanks all again for all the kind messages.  you're all stars!    :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 09, 2008, 20:23:43 PM
So very sad  :(  Must be devastating for you  :hug:  They'll be safe and sound at the Bridge by now  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 09, 2008, 21:01:56 PM
So sorry RIP Coral  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: LesleyW on January 09, 2008, 21:05:20 PM
I am so so sorry, these little babes are sent to break our hearts sometimes, but without wonderful people like you they would not know love at all.  Big  :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: to all of you for your care of these precious little babes, I just wish they had come to you earlier so the outcome could be different.  RIP you beautiful babies, at peace and rest now.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: blackcat on January 09, 2008, 21:08:25 PM
So sad - poor coral - Are they too young to put on some of that soothing food for sensitive tummies? if the gut is inflamed then maybe they are just not coping with proper food? sorry, just a last minute thought that might be completely irrelevant ...  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 10, 2008, 07:59:39 AM
I am so sorry to read this, I do hope Coral can pull through, and at least the others knew love and had people to care, they didn't go in pain and unloved. RIP little ones and lots of vibes for Coral and the mums.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 10, 2008, 11:14:05 AM
 :scared:

Hi guys,

Opal is still bright this morning and is eating OK so fingers crossed.  :scared:   Mum2 (tortie) is still extremely low and isn't eating so very worried about her.  If there is any further signs of deterioration then I'll put a call into the vet.    :scared:

BC - All the kittens have been syringe fed watered down AD, ID and even liquivite to try and get something into them that will be as gentle as possible in very small amounts but still give them the nutrients they need.   We have tried different things in the hope that something will work but to no avail.  Even sub-q fluids aren't helping at all.   The PM did show in Jasper that anything that was going 'in' was sitting in the stomach.  Their wee bodies weren't able to digest the food at all in the last day or two.

To be honest its a bit of a mystery as nothing obvious is showing up. 

Feel pretty helpless to be honest but we know we are doing everything we can and even the vet is frustrated that they can't do more!

We are just having to see what happens and let nature take its course for now.    Nothing else we can do.  Will update again later when I know how mum and Opal are doing.

 :hug:

Sxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on January 10, 2008, 20:37:44 PM
I have everything tightly crossed for Opal and the two mums.  This is such a sad story -  I have so much respect for you and all the others who devote themselves to rescue I just can't find the words to express it   :Luv2:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 11, 2008, 12:21:23 PM
Well folks the test results are in!!!    :-:

It turns out its Feline Parvo....  or in laymans terms... enteritis   :(.   So it explains why we have lost SO many although the vet was a little surprised that it was over a week to 10 day timeframe as when she has seen it in the past it has hit all extremely quickly usually within 48 hrs all those who are to succumb to the virus are gone.

Who knows!!    Mum is still very weak but seems to be fighting on and little Opal is still with us.  I don't want to say too much as I don't want to jinx anything but we are hopefull for now.  The other mum is still fine.   :-:

Thankfully we have strict hygiene and isolation rules so it is contained as best we can and everything else here is already vaccinated against it.  So, we just have to concentrate on the existing cats and seeing them through this and hope they come out the other side and the clean up operations throughout! :scared:

Thanks for all your support though guys.  Fingers crossed that we don't lose anymore of these gorgeous little babes and I'll post more news as things progress over the next few days.

 :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on January 11, 2008, 12:47:24 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your little ones. There is nothing worse than Panleukopenia.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Millys Mum on January 11, 2008, 17:25:37 PM
I hope mum and Opal can pull through this, its a terrible virus to steal all those young lives   :hug:

It also highlights how important it is to keep cats isolated especially when it can incubate over that timeframe.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 11, 2008, 19:18:02 PM
thanks guys,  it doesn't half.  I don't know how these places with no isolation and loads of cats mixing can survive to be honest as we all know all it takes is 1 virus and it can wipe out the lot!!    :Crazy:

We're keeping everything crossed that things will start to look up for this little lot   :scared:.     Mum is still much the same and very quiet but Opal is still eating her food (if its warmed!  but better than not at all) and the other mum seems OK for now. :-:

To be honest what surprised us the most is that with Enteritis you obviously have the usual runny poos, smell, etc etc etc.  But this lot have been totally different :shocked:.  Other than initial runny poos and the occasional one now and again they have been great.  So hard you could bounce them off the walls and no smell!!   :doh:

In all honestly the symptoms have been more like dry FIP than enteritis...  but just goes to show.. these virus' will still catch you off guard. :(

As I said before though thankfully we are really strict with isolation of cats, cleaning and handling litter trays, bowls, and protective clothing, etc.  on top of which our routine vaccination of cats helps too with these kind of situations 'just in case'.  Thankfully they are very few and far between.   :scared:

It has been an emotional rollercoaster with this little lot.  They so deserved better in their little lives than they have had.   All we can do is recognise we have tried our very best for them all and given them all the love and attention we could before they left us for the bridge. :Luv2:

Miss them all... and just hope and pray these last little ones make it.   :scared:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 11, 2008, 19:59:22 PM
I am so sorry but at least you know it was a virus and if Opal can pull through it will be wonderful. Lets hope both mums make it too  :hug: :hug: :hug:

It makes me shudder when I see loads of new cats and kittens all being put into a pen together. Originally it was because of the stress and fighting/bullying but then I saw one cat who had had cat flu and taken into isolation it was fine but as soon put back into the communial pen it was getting sick again.

I think only if you are a true cat rescuer do you know what a virus can do and those take steps to try to prevent it. There is so much shared expewrience and knowledge here on Purrs, thank goodness we have you all  :thanks: :thanks: :thanks:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 11, 2008, 20:31:09 PM

It makes me shudder when I see loads of new cats and kittens all being put into a pen together. Originally it was because of the stress and fighting/bullying but then I saw one cat who had had cat flu and taken into isolation it was fine but as soon put back into the communial pen it was getting sick again.

This is a typical scenario tho Gill.   Your just asking for trouble bundling lots of cats and or kittens together especially from multiple locations.  How do you know who is the carrier in such instances???  whereas if you seperate into individual or smaller groupings of 2/3 kittens from the same location if possible then you can pin point the problem and deal with it accordingly.

The other thing that can pose a problem too is moving the so called 'healthy' cats elsewhere cos 1 is ill.....  that can be just as bad as you are only potentially moving the problem should the carrier be amongst them and it wouldn't be the first time I've come across people wondering why the problem moved areas?????   baffling why they are puzzled mind you... but it does happen!
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: kelly-joy on January 12, 2008, 10:23:32 AM
So sad keeping my fingers crossed that no more will die
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 12, 2008, 18:20:18 PM
AWw, I will keep Opal and the mum in my thoughts - do you know if one of hte mums is pregnant again?
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on January 12, 2008, 20:35:54 PM
I am hoping that today has been a better day for you all  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 12, 2008, 21:49:34 PM
 :'(   thanks guys.

I'm really sorry to have to say that we lost mum tonight.   She has fought hard for the last 4 days but finally succumb tonight around 6pm.    :'(      It doesn't get any easier that's for sure.   :tired:    :(

Little one OK for now as is the other mum.   But who knows what's round the next corner!!!   we just don't know one way or another we are just sitting on tenderhooks waiting to see what happens next!!! 

so damn frustrating, upsettting, annoying and most of all angry at them having to go through all this.     >:(

at a bit of a loss for words at the mo...   will post again tomorrow with an update.   :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: blackcat on January 12, 2008, 21:51:55 PM
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 12, 2008, 21:53:13 PM
I am so sorry to hear this, teh poor cats and poor you - having to go through all this cos of an irresponsible person, and you sadly having to pick up the pieces. RIP little ones.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on January 12, 2008, 22:03:19 PM
So much heartbreak; remember to take care of yourself too.

Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on January 12, 2008, 22:11:41 PM
Poor little thing  :(  She's with her babies now  :hug:  As Teresa says, don't forget to take care of yourself too  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 13, 2008, 00:34:42 AM
I am so sorry to hear this.....what was the Mums name?   :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: kelly-joy on January 13, 2008, 10:58:51 AM
Oh no I was so hoping she would be ok. so sad rest in peace sweetheart
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: gibraltarcat on January 13, 2008, 13:46:54 PM
Just don't know the right words to say, so :hug: :hug: to you
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Millys Mum on January 13, 2008, 20:26:16 PM
How sad      :'( :'( 
 :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Schmew on January 13, 2008, 20:34:41 PM
So sorry, this is just awful for you. Poor mum  :hug:

Sending positive vibes for the others. Take care

x
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 13, 2008, 21:48:12 PM
 :scared:

I won't lie... its been hard going and its not over yet.   We still spending each day with fingers, toes, paws, everythign crossed that that is the worst over with.  Opal is doing OK... is eating  albeit being exceptionally picky... which we don't mind in the slightest.... its just its 1 thing 1 day and another the next... so you never know what it is she wants until you go through the whole list!!!! 

(I know got us wrapped round her little paws!  :Luv2:)   The other mum is still the same too... just don't want to say too much in case I jinx it!!!    :-:


Gill - The mums name was Marbles when she came in... although we were calling her Janey as we didn't really think she suited Marbles and definately never ever answered to it!!!  lol   She is at peace now.  To be honest I think she just gave up.  She'd had enough and I don't blame her one bit she has spent her whole life going through a terrible ordeal and it was obviously too much for her in the end.

I was in scrubbing out (again!!!!) later last night after she passed to the bridge and just happened to look at her sister (Bubbles or Gill as we call her!  )  and burst into tears as I felt SO SO sad for her.  She has watched all the babies die and her sister and whilst yes cats probably don't look at it that way it was upsetting as she was very close to her sister and the way she is with little Opal is wonderful.

Only time will tell what is in store for this last duo and in the meantime all fingers, toes, paws and anything else we can find is well and truly crossed!!!!   :scared: 
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 13, 2008, 22:00:00 PM
I do wish all the best for the two that are left. I am sure that they understand in their own little way  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 14, 2008, 08:03:29 AM
Aww, I do hope these 2 survive.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Liz on January 14, 2008, 12:17:36 PM
All paws crossed here for Opal and Gill

Hope lady luck in on your side and our mob advise that food comes in lots of flavours and you just need to keep opening all of them and don't forget human food is good to! :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 14, 2008, 12:47:27 PM
Just caught up with this thread afte a few days away, Nite Nite little Coral xx  Nite Nite mummy cat Janey  xx

Fingers crossed for Opal and Gill hope they are well today,  :hug:

Hope you are looking after yourself as well  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 15, 2008, 19:07:49 PM
How are they today, hope you are well  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 15, 2008, 20:20:30 PM
Hi Bobs mum...

I'm doing better thanks. Just exhausted with all the constant to-ing and fro-ing, cleaning, etc.

I'm pleased to report that mum (Gill) and little Opal are still doing fine.  I don't want to say too much at the moment for fear of jinxing anythign but we are hopefull.

Both are eating well and lively which is a relief.

Hope to god that is us over the worst!     Mind you doesn't get any better this week as our wee Jorie  (cat with tumour that I posted about before xmas) collaped in a massive fit last night and died!!!

Really not beena good start to this year at all!!!
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 15, 2008, 20:31:26 PM
So sorry to hear about Jorie  :hug: :hug:

Not what you need right now..............I was wondering if the icon at the beggining of the thread should be changed?

I dont think a happy face is appropriate any more  :( :(

If you want it changed and cant do it. let me know and I will try and cganhe it for you  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 16, 2008, 07:58:59 AM
Sorry to hear about Jorie, and I do hope your year gets better.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: clarenmax on January 16, 2008, 09:32:44 AM
 :hug: Sorry to hear about Jorie :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Corporal Smokey on January 16, 2008, 14:21:30 PM
Sorry just read this thread.  :hug: for you Sarah, it's gutting to go through all this. I was only saying last night at the quiz I think I've got it bad but some of you have my problems daily and just cope somehow.

The whole communal pen thing has been playing on my mind a bit recently. Woodland Nook really is an exception due to the age and circumstances but it didn't stop us having a close shave with cat-flu the other week. Thank goodness for Trigene, I've used loads of that stuff recently!

I really hope from the bottom of my heart that everyone's shaky new years are going to turn a corner and the forum will be back to happy face smilies soon!  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Bazsmum on January 16, 2008, 19:31:33 PM
Oh so sorry about poor Jorie  :( :( :( RIP Little one xxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 16, 2008, 19:34:46 PM
I really hope from the bottom of my heart that everyone's shaky new years are going to turn a corner and the forum will be back to happy face smilies soon!  :hug:

Me too CS... its been a helluva start to 2008 for many of us peeps!!   and we're not even at the end of January yet! 

You could have blown us over with a feather on Monday night when Jorie collapsed and died. Totally unexpected.  We tried to rush her to the vet but just couldn't get there in time.   Such a shame too and she was doing so well after her surgery... we actually thing that possibly a tumour grew back but instead of in the neck it started in the brain.  All we can think of for now anyways!!!

Mum and Opal are still the same and we've still got fingers crossed.  I don't want to say too much in case I jinx it so am going to go and get a couple of pics for you guys so you can see how they are  ;)
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 16, 2008, 19:36:45 PM
So sorry to hear about Jorie Sarah, hope your year gets better  :hug:

Look after yourself, hope the dynamic duo are well today  :Luv:

Angie xx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 16, 2008, 19:38:06 PM
Sorry posted at the same time as you, pic yes that would be wonderful  :Luv:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 16, 2008, 19:50:23 PM
lol   Angie...  lol

Here you go... got a couple of each... as I said .. don't want to type or say it in case I jinx anything but here you can see for yourself how they are doing at the moment   (touching all wood in sight!!!)   :innocent:

First Couple of Mum

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Gill1.jpg)

This one not so good!

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Gill2.jpg)

Next of little darling Opal

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Opal2.jpg)

and

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/adoption/Opal1.jpg)

 :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 16, 2008, 19:53:03 PM
 :wish: :wish: :wish:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 16, 2008, 19:57:43 PM
well done sarah they look great  :Luv: just love their eyes
Opal looks a right cheeky monkey, but lovely with it  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 16, 2008, 20:28:52 PM
thanks Angie... she is... although still very quiet ... well that is unless she is hungry!!!  lol
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 16, 2008, 20:48:48 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: The queit ones are the ones to watch  :evillaugh:

I was just looking at your Mr Hobo there, poor baby having to live like that, but very handsome ............... feel a love interest happening again  :Luv2:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 16, 2008, 20:53:14 PM
lol... bless him... he is isn't he?  we've had some very stunning babes in lately.  Although it would seem so have quite a few others  :Luv2:

Have to admit Opal can be as cheeky as she likes.. I don't care.. just so long as she is happy and healthy!   :briggin:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 16, 2008, 20:58:30 PM
keep up the good work  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 17, 2008, 08:20:59 AM
Aww, they are lovley, and hope they continue to thrive.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 17, 2008, 18:34:53 PM
Hope you and the dynamic duo are all well today  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 17, 2008, 21:47:38 PM
the dynamic duo are doing fine today angie thanks.  I'm doing OK and looking forward to having a day off from rushing between my place and the Cupar branch tomorrow so that I can catch up on bits and pieces here that have fallen behind!

SPoke with the vet and we need to hold Mum and Opal for at least another 3 weeks before we can vaccinate and consider them 'free' of harm.

So all paws, toes and fingers well and truly crossed here for the next 3 weeks I can tell you!   ;)
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 18, 2008, 08:13:28 AM
I hope hte next 3 weeks go well.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 18, 2008, 17:23:19 PM
Everything crossed at this end for the dynamic duo for the next 3 weeks, try and take some time out for yourself on your day off, take care  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 18, 2008, 17:32:11 PM
Lets hope there will be no crisises in next 3 weeks and all gots well  :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 18, 2008, 18:29:19 PM
try and take some time out for yourself on your day off, take care  :hug:

day off???   I wish!  lol ;)    Only stopped about an hour ago!!! 

Opal and Gill send their thanks and lots of bumps and purrs to you all.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 18, 2008, 18:38:27 PM
try and take some time out for yourself on your day off, take care  :hug:
day off???   I wish!  lol ;)    Only stopped about an hour ago!!! 

oops sorry........ hope you enjoyed that hour then  :rofl:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Baggy on January 18, 2008, 19:23:40 PM
Dinah and I have everything crossed. They are both beautiful  :Luv:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 18, 2008, 21:05:26 PM
lol... yeah I did Angie... sat down with a cuppa to relax... and the phone didn't stop ringing!  lol ;) 

ah well... life would be boring were it quiet???  ha ha.

Thanks baggy.   both are chirpy tonight and were full of cuddles for us when we went in to spend time with them tonight.   :Luv2:

We may also be wrong but we think that Opal may have taken a wee growth spurt!     ;D
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 20, 2008, 18:52:23 PM
Hi Sarah hope you and the dynamic duo are well on this fine wet day ha ha, hope you enjoyed that hour next time put in ear plugs till your finished your cuppa  :hug: keep up the good work  ;)
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 23, 2008, 09:33:00 AM
lol... thanks Angie.

Thought I'd post a wee update on the 'dynamic duo'... lol

Both are continuing to do well and Gill is full of cuddles and affection bless her :Luv2:  She is SO full of love its unbelievable really and is so so gentle too.  She is really going to make someone a wonderful companion (fingers crossed all goes well).

Little Opal is turning back into her cheeky little self again and is eating VERY well.  Podgy little tike that she is this morning lol.   But great to see.  She still very lively and boucing around and I'm sure constantly looking for the next opening of mischief to engage!  lol ;D    She is still EXTREMELY small for her age though but we think she is growing slightly so will just keep an eye on her.  She certainly won't be going anywhere until I'm 110% happy she is OK.

Only another 2.5 weeks to go.... and then we can sigh a sigh of relief!!!      (she says with well and truly everything crossed!!!)
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: clarenmax on January 23, 2008, 09:34:07 AM
Excellent news that they are continuing to do well  :hug: ;D
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: CarolM (Wendolene) on January 23, 2008, 11:59:49 AM
Fantastic news we're keeping everything crossed as well for these two special furbabes
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 23, 2008, 19:24:29 PM
Sarah thats fantastic news on the dynamic duo, still keeping everything crossed, getting cramps now lol.
can you give them gentle cuddles from me and Max.....please.
Take care and try and grab another cuppa soon
Angie x
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 26, 2008, 14:08:28 PM
Hi Sarah how are you and the dynamic duo getting on I know your busy but I dont like being ignored  :evillaugh: hope you are all well xx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 26, 2008, 14:17:36 PM
loll  Hiya Angie,

The dynamic duo are good.   they completely trashed their pens last night. Think they all decided it would be fun to have a litter fight!!!

So needless to say I have a lot of clearing up to do today!   lol.     

Got finished and home by about midnight last night so not too bad I suppose.  Kinda cream krackered today though!  :tired:

hope that your little lot are doing well... and Opal and Gill send lots of purrs and friendly head butts.

xxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 26, 2008, 14:37:11 PM
my my they are being cheeky trashing the place but bet you were not really that bothered after what they were like a couple of weeks back, bless their little furry paws  :evillaugh:

My little lot consists of just Max Monster the king of mouse hunting  :evillaugh: never a dull moment with him I can tell you, was watching him playing last night and wondered were he was going with his wee mice, he had about 12 of these wee mice and I noticed there were fewer and fewer of them lying around so I bought him some last night when I went for my shopping, anyway I caught him taking them out through the cat flap and disappearing with it so he takes the stuffed one out and comes back with real ones  :rofl: there must be a mouse exchange place in the field or hes magic  :rofl:

Gentle head butts and purrrrs from me and max (maybe I should change the Monster part of his name to Magician)  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on January 26, 2008, 22:51:30 PM
Aww, glad to hear they are doing well.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 27, 2008, 01:11:58 AM
Trashing the pen  :rofl: :rofl:  They sound like they are doing very well  ;D
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 27, 2008, 11:38:07 AM
lol... don't they just!!!  lol

I don't mind one bit it really is great to see them carrying on and enjoying life.   Gill is SO affectionate and loves nothing better than to cuddle right into you and purr her little heart out.   :Luv2:

Opal is still a little minx mind you.  :shocked:  She has been watching mum on how to trash your pen with 'style'  lol.... and keeps pulling her bedding all the way over and into her food bowls!!!   bless her little heart!   :rofl:

I still smile when I hear their toys tinkling when I walk by.  ;D  It seems so far away from the image that presented you when you walked in just a couple of weeks ago.   With just 1 more week to go we have everything crossed that all will be well and we can get mum in for spaying and them both vaccinated.  :scared:

We have decided to hold onto Opal for another few weeks anyways as although she is starting to grow a little she is nowhere near the size she should be.  :-: Put it this way... she is only slightly bigger than the 8 weeks old kitten I have coming here this week (will post that on another thread as we excited about that!  lol)  So we want to make sure that she is growing OK and everything is 100% before we send her off anywhere.  ;D
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Teresa Pawcats on January 27, 2008, 17:57:25 PM
So pleased to hear that these 2 little ones are doing so well.

8 week old kitten? forgive me for asking but did vet not suggest a period of quarantine?
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on January 27, 2008, 18:34:30 PM
Love to the dynamic duo - Max  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on January 27, 2008, 18:39:50 PM
8 week old kitten? forgive me for asking but did vet not suggest a period of quarantine?

I maybe worded it badly Teresa.... lol       The 8 week old as it is now is one of our own cats that is coming here to live with us permanently as of next week as a pet.

Mum and Opal are still in quarantine and will be until their cut off date which is the 8th Feb.

We don't have anything at all coming into rescue at this branch until after then and after we have stripped out the entire area for about the 8th time! 

Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 04, 2008, 13:38:40 PM
Hi Sarah hope all is well with the dynamic duo, everything still crossed at this end and its nearly the 8th as well  :Luv:

Just read about your newbie on another thread good luck with him  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 04, 2008, 14:52:08 PM
thanks Angie.  :hug:

Dynamic Duo are doing grand.  Mum is a really nice weight..  ;Din fact possibly a bit of a porker lol  and the wee one is hilarious once again.  I opened Opals pen door the other day and she decided to lean against it as I opened it.  My hands were full so only way I could catch her was with her feeding bowl..... which was filled with her dinner of mushy kitten loaf!!!  :rofl: Needless to say she was in rather a mess... but at least it was her dinner so she still got it and nobody else missed out because of it.   :shocked:

Opal is finally growing a little but still concerned that she isn't catching up like she should be.  Just have to wait and see really.  All I can do for now.

will try and get some more piccies later. 

Sxxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 04, 2008, 15:05:16 PM
 :Luv: :Luv: cant wait for the pics, so chuffed they are doing well  :hug: well done your hard work is paying off  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: caledonia on February 04, 2008, 17:56:57 PM
So glad to hear they are still doing well  ;D
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 06, 2008, 19:39:21 PM
Hi Sarah

 Nearly the 8th yipee hope the dynamic duo are well, good luck with your new wee kitties, saw it on the other thread fingers crossed for them as well

Hope you are well and try and put your feet up witha cuppa soon  :hug:

Angie xxxx
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 07, 2008, 22:18:56 PM
Yes I know... thank gawd... tomorrow is the end of their 'worry' zone!  lol.  Both are fighting fit and doing wonderful and full of life and lots and lots of big cuddles!  lol

All being well we can get mum spayed soon and vaccinated and forward for homing.  Opal will be another few weeks yet as I'm not 100% happy with letting her go yet until i see how well her growth improves in the couple of weeks or so.  Hopefully Opal has a home lined up as a wonderful lady has kept in touch all along and would potentially be a wonderful match for her so fingers crossed! :)

roll on tomorrow!!  lol  ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on February 07, 2008, 22:24:36 PM
Aww, I am glad things seem to be doing well for these.
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 08, 2008, 17:50:52 PM
Well the big day is here hope the dynamic duo have their party hats on and having a wee celebration party tonight , well done Sarah  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 08, 2008, 23:10:33 PM
lol  the dynamic duo are doing grand.  Don't think they quite realise why we are so pleased for them :shocked:.. but never mind we do!!  ;D  :Luv2:   Both will now get vaccinated and mum will go for spay in the next 2/3 weeks and we can get her put forward for homing.    Although that said I already have someone I think would be perfect I just need to get them to pop out for a chat!  so fingers crossed it won't take too long to get her settled in a new home.
 

Both send their  :Luv2:, head butts and purrs.

 :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on February 09, 2008, 00:30:32 AM
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 09, 2008, 15:17:53 PM
Thats fantastic news sarah,  :Flowers: well done I am so pleased things have worked out for the dynamic duo after all they put you through  :hug:

gentle strokes for them from me and the max monster  :ahh:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on February 10, 2008, 10:47:54 AM
Am glad to hear this, and good luck for spaying and rehoming
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Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 12, 2008, 20:31:47 PM
Hi Sarah how are the dynamic duo doing today still thinking of them  :Luv:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 12, 2008, 21:23:59 PM
Little Update for the fans

When we were in fussing over the tribe they decided to show us why we find the balls all over the place after we have put them to bed!!

I did get a wee video  but had to take the link down the noo... for some reason it not working.  Will remedy and re-post the link! 


 :naughty:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 13, 2008, 20:52:14 PM
OK  hopefully this will work OK this time.  Can someone let me know if they have any problems viewing it?  Video taken last night when we put the mobsters back to bed for the night!!  very funny.

Hopefully you can enjoy!  :)

http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/?action=view&current=PenPong.flv (http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t289/CATSRescue/?action=view&current=PenPong.flv)

If you get a message that says you need flash 8 try clicking on the full size option as that seems to load it fine!?!?!?  :shocked:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 13, 2008, 21:05:30 PM
Oh my Sarah they look fantastic, how wonderful are they, made me fill up when I saw them you must be so pleased at the progress they have made, I know I am  :evillaugh:

well done they are fantastic keep up the good work  :hug: gladdens the heart to see them looking so fit and healthy  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 13, 2008, 22:36:56 PM
thanks Angie, we are thrilled with them.  Mum is a little porker and is so full of life as is Opal.  In a way I wish we could home them together as they both get on SO well and play wonderfully.  But we will just have to wait and see what happens.

We had great fun playing with them as you could probably see in the video.  So great to see them so happy and full of life :) 
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Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 17, 2008, 16:19:22 PM
Hope the Dynamic Duo are still playing ping pong  :hug:

Hope you are all well  :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on February 17, 2008, 16:45:23 PM
oh they are Angie!  lol

The lady who has been keeping track of Opal's progress over all these weeks actually came out to see her this afternoon for the very first time.  Strangely enough she has opted for taking her... totally smitten methinks!  lol   so subject to final paperworks, etc then Opal has a new homed all lined up and waiting for her.

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Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 18, 2008, 14:35:42 PM
 :cheer: That is wonderful news Sarah I am sooooooooooo pleased for Opal, any one got there eye on her side kick Gill :cheer:
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Post by: Desley (booktigger) on February 19, 2008, 07:48:56 AM
That's wonderful - can you not convince her to take Gill too?
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Post by: madkittyrescue on February 19, 2008, 10:44:53 AM
I am working on it but don't think it will fly.  It is a great home for Opal though and that is the main thing.  I do have someone in mind for Gill (hopefully) I just need to get a chance to speak to them.
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Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on February 26, 2008, 15:27:55 PM
Hi hope the Dynamic Duo are well, how are you all doing  :rofl:

Hope your not working to hard Sarah :shy:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: madkittyrescue on March 17, 2008, 14:11:16 PM
Thought I best put up a wee update for you all! :)

I have great pleasure in letting you all know that Opal is now in her new home.  She is extremely happy and playful and is being spoilt rotten!!!  and loving every minute of it.  We went out to visit her at the end of last week and she is doing brilliantly.    ;D

Gill (mum) has now been booked for a new home by a lovely couple.  ;D Subject to final paperwork, etc Gill should be off to her new home at the weekend. 

That said, I don't think she will be speaking to me for a couple of days as she went in for spaying this morning!!   was not a happy bunny.  :innocent:

She is a completely different cat, energetic, confident and ever so loving.   :)We really will miss her and no doubt there will be a tear or two when we leave her at her new home. 
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Ralph's mum (angie) on March 17, 2008, 15:31:08 PM
Give your self and the rest of the gang  a pat on the back for all your hard work, I think I will have a tear in my eye as well, the Dynamic Duo are only making way for another wee soul who needs some of your TLC

Well Done Sarah  :hug:
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Post by: gibraltarcat on March 17, 2008, 19:07:14 PM
Felt quite choked reading your update. I'm so thrilled  for Opal and Gill that they have their loving forever homes. All praise to you for all you have done for them :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums!
Post by: Desley (booktigger) on March 18, 2008, 08:08:28 AM
Aww, that is wonderful news, so glad they are both happy.