Topic: First Piccies of the Kitten Clan and their mums! (Read 33237 times)

caledonia · « **Reply #41 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!

Sabrina (Auferstehen) · « **Reply #40 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.

LesleyW · « **Reply #39 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.

clarenmax · « **Reply #38 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:33:10 AM »

Oh no, I'm so very sorry

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

RIP little ones, so sad

blackcat · « **Reply #37 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.

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #36 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:22:21 AM »

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.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #35 on:** January 02, 2008, 22:37:58 PM »

Aww, fingers crossed for the others.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #34 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

blackcat · « **Reply #33 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

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #32 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

blackcat · « **Reply #31 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

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #30 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.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #29 on:** January 02, 2008, 10:50:24 AM »

Aww, I am so sorry to hear this, and hope that the others thrive.

blackcat · « **Reply #28 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.

clarenmax · « **Reply #27 on:** January 02, 2008, 10:32:32 AM »

RIP little one, play hard on the Bridge and grow to be big and strong

Dawn F · « **Reply #26 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:36:13 AM »

poor little babe, rip

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #25 on:** January 02, 2008, 09:32:47 AM »

I'm afraid I have bad news folks

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.

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

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #24 on:** December 30, 2007, 18:12:37 PM »

That is wonderful news

caledonia · « **Reply #23 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.

Looking forward to continuing to get updates on them

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #22 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

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:

kelly-joy · « **Reply #21 on:** December 30, 2007, 09:38:35 AM »

Great news. have a happy new year :party: :party:

www.ukrcc.co.uk

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #20 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,

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)

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.

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.

I hate to disappoint folks but the 2 kitties are Moonstone and Tiger Eye (sorry bob's mum! )

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!!

xxx

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #19 on:** December 28, 2007, 15:05:15 PM »

hope they are all well today, still got my eye on you know who

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #18 on:** December 28, 2007, 13:27:08 PM »

I hope all of them pull through

Den · « **Reply #17 on:** December 28, 2007, 13:07:44 PM »

OMG I want Oynx

Schmew · « **Reply #16 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:47:34 AM »

OOh they are sooooo scrummy!

Cheesecat · « **Reply #15 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:39:54 AM »

Topaz and Moonstone are my faves!

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #14 on:** December 28, 2007, 11:27:39 AM »

Aww, fingers crossed for them.

kelly-joy · « **Reply #13 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:25:00 AM »

:Luv2:aww they are so adorable hopefully they will all get great homes

madkittyrescue · « **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2007, 09:22:00 AM »

Quote from: bobsmum + max's (angie) on December 27, 2007, 20:09:40 PM

awww I just want that wee cracker Tiger Eye

Have to admit they are all scrummy little darlings 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!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2007, 20:13:16 PM »

They are just so sweet and love those names

Yes I think they do look small for that age and so pleased that they are getting to trust a human

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2007, 20:09:40 PM »

awww I just want that wee cracker Tiger Eye

Have to admit they are all scrummy little darlings

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

clarenmax · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:55:00 PM »

Utterly gorgeous

JackSpratt · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2007, 20:19:12 PM »

Quote from: Ruth (Bazsmum) on December 23, 2007, 18:12:15 PM

I second this comment! Utter sweeties.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2007, 18:12:15 PM »

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #6 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.

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #5 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

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2007, 00:12:16 AM »

What a purrfect bunch of Crimbo fluffballs!

I agree... they look more like 6 weeks to me.

Yvonne · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2007, 22:36:04 PM »

They are all absolutely gorgeous

Gail Bengal Slave · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2007, 22:19:25 PM »

*Faints*

Give me Moonstone NOW please

. Love their names

Fabulous babies xxxxxx

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