My life as a full-time kitten mama is coming to an end…I am so unbelievably proud of them for making it—for surviving against all odds without their mother, without the adequate nutrition and antibodies she provides—and in a strange environment after a stressful, cold and unforgiving first day in this world.
Read MoreWith everything that’s been going on in the world lately, I haven’t felt compelled to write much about the kittens…their progress seems somewhat small and insignificant compared to the violence, death, and destruction happening across the country. It angers and saddens me to know that racism and police brutality is still as present as it’s ever been in the United States, and it’s only getting worse.
Read MoreThey are rapidly transforming into quickly moving, adventurous little lions with wide eyes and curious minds. They wake up from their naps and practically sprint across the living room floor, their wobbly back legs providing momentum as their front paws seek any form of human contact.
Read MoreThis week has been filled with some pretty important milestones for the kittens, and I couldn’t be more proud of them. Though I have a while to go before the kitties are completely stable and independent, it’s comforting to know that they’ve gone from tiny, malnourished, hypothermic babies weighing a mere three to four ounces to their now chubby, active, and curious selves (who now weigh in at about 13 to 15 ounces). They’re almost one whole pound!
Read MoreDue to their fragility, newborn kittens require around-the-clock care and attention. I felt like I’d messed up by taking the kittens inside; I worried the mother cat was looking for them and knew she could take better care of them. Everything I read online said kittens have the best chance of survival if they’re left with their mother for at least the first four weeks.
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, a feral cat birthed a litter of four kittens in my backyard. Two days later I became their new mother. I’m starting this blog to tell people more about the kittens’ progress and growth, so others can hear about their journey (and mine). I think many people assume raising kittens is cute, with a lot of playtime, cuddles, and catnaps. But there is so much more to it than that. It’s an around-the-clock job that requires true dedication and very little rest.
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