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Nicole SJ Rankin with Ginge, Luke Walton with Tortee & Kerry McGinty with Trout
Andrea Howard with Tortee, Marian McNamee with Ginge,Nicole SJ Rankin &
Kerry McGinty with Trout
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IN THE BEGINNINGLate on Thursday evening (3/7/14) we found a family of cats in one of our rental property, no food, water or litter trays. The place stank of feces, urine and marijuana. Mum cat was in a bad way and emaciated and anemic, she didn't have any strength left at all and it was all she could do to lift her head and growl. Her small family of 5 were in several states of wellness, from the exceptionally thin red boy who was more fleas than cat to the bigger Paws, who was busy running around chasing his brother Trout. We tried every rescue center and it was also getting late. The worst call was to the RSPCA, we shall NEVER ring them again, they are a waste of time and patience. The Cats Protection offered to neuter Mum cat which was excellent. Coventry Cat Group were the most helpful with excellent advice on what to do about the fleas and the huge bundles of tape worms. Having never seen fleas like this, we were concerned about how to deal with them because Mum and some of the kittens were so sick. They gave us a good list of products we could and could not use on kittens. No one had any advice about how to help them come down from Marijuana and nicotine inhalation which I suppose was like going 'cold turkey'. They shook and shook and slept to start with, food was of no interest at first.
Mum was so poorly that her first tiny spoonful of chicken brought up with it a hard compacted sausage made up of card board and Bluebottle flies. The poor girl was so thirsty and kittens were weaned as such, but they kept relying on Mum for milk. She was so ill, it was touch and go if she might just fade away, especially after a flea treatment and worming paste made her 'go' both ends at once. We were pumping fluids in as fast as we could without shocking her body. The kittens didn't know how to lap water, so we made a chicken soup with electrolytes and vitamin paste in it - they loved it! Mum was on small portions of the same every few hours to break her body in gently. She finally stopped reacting badly on Saturday afternoon and turned a very huge corner thanks to Ade, who sat with her all day. The kittens have moved on from mushy kibble to hard kibble, but we have to keep an eye on Mum, she can eat a whole dispenser full if left with it! So we HAVE to come home throughout the day to feed small meals instead until she settles down. We have been overwhelmed with support form the cat fancy and family and friends who have all put something towards food, litter, toys, bedding, vaccinations, neutering and microchipping. They really do deserve a decent start in life. Mum is currently still trying to over eat, like you would, but is a secret eater, so we can't leave food down currently. She waits until babies have filled up and then finishes EVERYTHING off. Much to her tummy's annoyance! The kittens growl at each other and each day this is getting a little less with our help to socialise them and help them be happy rounded babies. It's such hard work as we want them to have the best start and not be scared and worried about food and fret about sharing. UPDATE: On Monday 14th July, the Kittens went for their first vaccinations, by Tuesday they were all really poorly and by Thursday we thought we were going to lose Ginge & Torte, but out vet assured us that we were doing the very best for them and the hydration fluids and specially made kitty gloop & Hills AD paste was keeping them alive enough to fight a terrible virus. It is thought (currently) that they have the Virus FECV, but further tests are being done to rule out panleukopenia. Their immune systems were hit badly and there has been a full week of two hourly feeds and hydration all through the day and night. It's been a really disheartening job because they were so full of beans and making great headway. On Tuesday 15th it was found during a routine spay that Hope had a colon problem and our vet Simon corrected that for her with emergency surgery. Of course, things are never straight forward and although separated from the babies, still became a little sick herself. It seems to never end. There is a final light at the end of the tunnel, they are all recovering AGAIN for the second time around and this time they are fighting fit. All Kittens are ready by the 15th August they will be ready to fly the nest - although, some are staying a little longer due to holidays. Read on to meet Hope (Mum) and her family of adorable tearaways! |
HOPE (Now named Meg) will be moving in with Vanessa & Family
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TORTOISESHELL & WHITE GIRL (Mother)
Only 8months old. Hope is a sweet natured girl, with a kind disposition, very gentle with attractive markings and will have some tortie cattitude when she feels well again. Hope has just undergone major surgery for a bowel operation and is recovering well and is much much happier than she was and putting on good weight. She was exceptionally thin. She is very young and really still a kitten herself. She is talkative and chats away happily and rolls on her back for a tummy tickle. Can do virtually anything with her. |
Vaccinations: Sponsored Worming: Sponsored Neutering: Sponsored Microchip: Sponsored Adopted: NOW IN NEW HOME |
TORTEE (Now named Poppy) will be moving in with Vanessa & Family
BLACK TORTOISESHELL GIRL
Tortee is a sweet wee girl, she is delicate and very independent as well and was a tiny bit shy towards humans. She is however, finding cuddles and kisses most acceptable and loves a bum scratch and started to purr loudly and hold tail erect for attention. She is quite a ladies cat too and looks deeply into your eyes. She is quite a Mummies girl and we would really like her to stay together with Hope. They really get on well and are always curled up together. She is funny and speeds about the place, galloping all over, but often likes to play on her own, the boys are a bit rough. |
Vaccinations: Sponsored Worming: Sponsored Nutering: Sponsored Microchip: Sponsored Adopted: NOW IN NEW HOME |
PAWS Will be moving in with Catherine & family
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CLASSIC TABBY & WHITE BOY
Paws is a charmer. He is funny and likes nothing more than to race around and if you are vertical, right up your legs! He is the biggest of the litter and will be a strapping lad. Loves human company and likes nothing better to play and fall asleep in your lap. Paws has always been one of the stronger kittens and he comes with oodles of expression and cuteness. He will be a bold, sweet natured boy who will melt hearts and be capable of a lot of love and fun. |
Vaccinations: Sponsored Worming: Sponsored Neutering: Sponsored Microchip: Sponsored Adopted: NOW IN NEW HOME |
TROUT Will be moving in with Catherine & family
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TICKED TABBY & WHITE BOY
Trout is a real sweetheart, he has a wonderful big head and ears and a super little white ruff. He is a charming and enjoys tickles and playing with his toys and beating up his brother Paws. Together they rampage around causing trouble where there wasn't any. Loves to sleep on your lap. He gets his name from the unusual ticking in his coat. Trout is a strong robust kitten, who will charm the socks off you. He is inquisitive and makes a game out of thin air. He is so happy go lucky. |
Vaccinations: Sponsored Worming: Sponsored Neutering: Sponsored Microchip: Sponsored Adopted: NOW IN NEW HOME |
FLY Now named Zeus lives with Ken & Mazi in Lutterworth
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CLASSIC TABBY BOY
Fly is a very special chap who loves to carry his toys around and growls at his siblings if they try to take it. He covers up his unwanted food using any thing in his way, usually his brothers or sisters. He is quirky and hillarious. Chirrups and chats to himself and announces when he needs the toilet! He loves to slide along on his toys. He will need a wood floor to fulfill his love of sliding! He purrs if you tickle him. Nicknamed Fly, short for Butterfly, as he has a perfect butterfly marking on his shoulder. |
Vaccinations: Sponsored Worming: Sponsored Neutering: Sponsored Microchip: Sponsored Adopted: NOW IN NEW HOME |
GINGE Going to live with Agness and Family in Rugby
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RED AND WHITE BOY
What a little delight he is, chirrups and rumbles away whilst he plays and even purrs now for the humans. Ginge was the worst off with huge amount of fleas, he was so sick, we wondered if he would be OK. But he is and he is thriving and making up for lost time by eating everything. He is another one to cuddle and fuss and will make a super little house cat. Loads of purrsonality and lots of love to give. |
Vaccinations: Sponsored Worming: Sponsored Neutering: Sponsored Microchip: Sponsored Adopted: NOW IN NEW HOME |
