Roadside Attractions

These kittens were found on Bloomington roads.  Shilo Anderson was found at the intersection of Shilo and Anderson roads.  He's a sweet black kitten who was lucky enough to be in the right place when a friend of mine was biking.  I was looking for a companion for the fellow in front.  His name is Cheese.   He was found by the side of highway 48.  He was sick when he was found and had a nasty eye infection but is doing well now and enjoying having a buddy to chase.

Ben and Jerry

Thinking cool, sweet, treat??  No, they're warm, fuzzy kittens!  Terribly sweet, tiny, precious.
They need a little cleaning up before they are picture-ready.

GONE

Last night I left all the darling fosters and dear, dear Trinity at the shelter.  While I was there I saw 5 adoptions so I'm hoping they will soon find their families.  It's so hard to say goodbye.

The nest will be empty until September 11th.  I'll be so ready for new babies by then!

Almost Ready to Leave the Nest

I guess the key is to give them something new to play in.  Bernard thought the nice blue water dish was just right for a bed and Bonnie likes the cat bed well enough to pose for her portrait.  All of the kittens and mama Trinity are scheduled for surgery on Monday.  After that they are ready for loving homes.  Bonnie has a family waiting for her but the rest are waiting.  The home I'd hoped would take Trinity adopted another cat instead.  I'm hoping the increased efforts to encourage adoptions for the ASPCA challenge will mean these little guys will quickly find great homes.  It's always hard to say goodbye.

Bobby and Bonnie go visiting

Fluffy Bobby hides in the rocking rooster while bolder Bonnie explores the furniture and does the dishes.  Both kittens thought the birthday treat was delicious!

Bobby and Bonnie

They were added after Trinity and the B's but since they are also tuxedo kittens I named them with B names too.

Bonnie is an adventurer.  She like to sit on Granddad's shoulder.  Bobby is too busy playing with the yellow "string"  to bother climbing.  They are super cuddly and can't stop purring.

The Secret of Tuxes

The Secret of Tuxes


You know the old saying, “Don’t mess with tuxes”?
Lend me your ear and I’ll share what the crux is.
But first, I must confess exactly how charming
I am – so much so that some find it alarming.

Why, me in particular? Let me give you the story.
My black coat flashes white blazes of glory.
As if that weren't enough to show I’m genteel,
A soft smoky jacket completes my appeal.

I was born with charisma coming out of my ears
I’m cute, perhaps even more than my peers.
I’m purry, I’m furry, I’m sweet and I’m wacky.
I love a good cuddle -- hope you don't think that's tacky.

I do have a limit – just one, I recall.
Don’t get between me and my sparkly ball.
My reaction could run to both ends of the spectrum
The last guy who did? Well, heck, I wrecked him.

I’m kidding, you see – just a harmless josh
Someone tells you elsewise, well, that’s hogwash.
Because the thing is with tuxes, and this is the word
Is that tuxes are so lovey it’s almost absurd

This poem was written by Cynthia for one of the kittens on Ittybittykittycommittee.  She has graciously shared it.   Since I currently have 5 tuxedo kittens I loved the poem.

Growing and changing!

They don't fit as neatly as they did but they still love mama.  Crunchy food is their main food source at this time but it's good to see them still having some mom time.

Trinity and the B's

Trinity is a teen-aged mom but she's very sweet with her kittens.  They are very young, eyes are open and they are working on the challenge of walking.  Four of them are boys.  Bartholomew, Barnabas,
Bernard, and Benedict are named after saints.  We'll see about that when they are bigger.  There is only one girl in the bunch.  Bridget is, I think,  the white one with black splotches.  Three are tuxedo guys and one is tabby and white.   They are all sweethearts.

Kittens in the Library!

The kittens were getting big so I thought they should earn their keep.  The boys mastered the phone and the computer and Andrea mastered looking pretty.  They were in the library for Adorable Adoptables and they were both.  Sadly nobody adopted them but they got lots of good kitten snuggles.  On Sunday I took them to the shelter to be ready for a new family to take them in.

  I haven't heard anything yet, hope they are enjoying new families.

Growing like weeds

This is Andrea,  and her brother's tail.  I can't take pictures of her often because she wants to come and play with the camera.  Donna loves the camera too.

A rare picture of all three boys.  They were at the clinic for vaccinations.

Steve doesn't like to be kept waiting when it's time to eat.

Sweet Dylan just wants to be loved.

Dylan, Brandon, and Steve

I can't tell them apart but this is either Steve, Brandon, or Dylan.  They are all totally sweet.

Coming Attractions

Ella went directly from my hands to the hands of her adopter.  Aretha was adopted very quickly too.  It helps to be an early season kitten. :)

Tomorrow I pick up this bunch.  I hope they are healthy.

Sassypants

Ella has the bright stripe on her nose.  Aretha is slightly bigger.  They are both bouncy and playful and hard to photograph. 

Mystery solved

Barth Brooks is the dark tabby.  Willie Nelson is grey.  The difference between Brad Paisley and Keith Urban is much more subtle.  I can tell them apart but it will never  be obvious in a picture.  Loretta Lynn is a goofball.  One night she tried to nurse all the kittens while lying on my lap.  There's just not enough room but what a sweet gesture.  She seems to prefer drinking water by dunking her paw and then licking the paw.  I've seen her drink the more conventional way but usually it's the paw method.
Kittens seem to be drinking without paws but I did see Brad/Keith dunking his paw the other day so they may end up paw dunkers too.  Time will tell.

Loretta Lynn

Mickey, Minnie, Daisy and Donald have all found homes! Marsha Brady is still waiting for her family to come adopt her.

Meanwhile back at the kitten room a new bunch has arrived. Mama cat is Loretta Lynn. She has four boys, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley. So far Loretta is a little shy so I haven't been able to see much of them. They were friendly enough when they arrived so I'm hoping they'll be out and about soon. Loretta is a pretty torti. Brad and Keith are a pretty buff color, Willie (or is it Garth?) is a dark tabby and Garth (or Willie?) is a soft pearly grey.

I'm hoping to hear them sing soon.

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha

She was one of the Brady bunch who came back to me for TLC when she had a medical problem.

She has had to be isolated from all the fun and has complained bitterly about it. When I'm with her she wants to be held and to play and I can't get a better picture since she's too close. Even with a bad picture though you can see that she's growing up to be a lovely girl. She's all better now and will leave soon and have a nice, social cat life again.

Minnie

Minnie is the most playful but she loves cuddling too. She has thumbs too. Just the cutest things. She has such a pretty face even before you notice the darling feet. What a doll.

Mickey

Mickey has that look............sweet and trusting.

He's a good little fellow. He and Minnie are built alike but have very different coloring.

Donald

Donald is the guy peeking from behind the curtain. He and Daisy are a pair. He doesn't mind spending time with Mickey either. Snuggly and playful, what a sweetheart.