baileythorne ([info]baileythorne) wrote,
@ 2008-05-07 22:45:00
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fostering kittens
My sister has talked me into fostering kittens that were dumped at the local animal shelter. They have 21 and any they can't find foster homes for will be put down by the end of the week.

I told her I'd take 3. The intent is to socialize them and find them homes. I pick them up next Monday after I get back from a visit to Mom for Mother's Day.

They are small enough that they need to be feed every 4-6 hours and they can be kept in a box. I'll be bringing them into work with me for a week or so until they can eat less frequently.

Of note:

  1. If you are local and you want a kitten, or know someone who does, I need to find homes for them. I'd ask that you get them spayed or neutered if you adopt. I can handle the fostering until they are at least 6 weeks old and self sufficient.
  2. I need names for the critters. Suggestions? I'm not sure of sex yet.. They are all female.
  3. If you are local and just want to get some unobligated kitten time, I can arrange for you to get a "fix". They need to be socialized and the more nice folks they are around, the better.
And of course, the photos:


and


Note the rat terrier, Termite, to the left in the second photo. My sister is fostering him as well. Sweet little dog if he knows you. Scared and is prone to bite if he doesn't. All of these kittens will outgrow him.

~~~ Why foster? ~~~

I realize I'm commitment phobic, but this is a way I can do something small that will make a difference. Small steps... help lead my life in new directions.

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[info]ncnefarious
2008-05-08 12:01 pm UTC (link)
ZOMG! The cuteness burns!!! Unfortunately, Moses and Melissa wouldn't be particularly happy about two more.

Things quieting down on this end if y'all want to set something up sometime later this month.

Ciao!
Nef

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[info]baileythorne
2008-05-08 02:16 pm UTC (link)
I'll give you a call after work today.

Here's the web link to the kittens if you want to pass this along to someone who might be interested: http://www.baileythorne.com/kittens/



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[info]mme_corbeau
2008-05-10 04:02 am UTC (link)
OOooo, tuxedo kittens! They are adorable. Not sure if we are ready to adopt another right now though. Still feeling the loss of Jr. deeply.

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[info]baileythorne
2008-05-12 01:53 am UTC (link)
My sister has also hooked me up with financial sponsorship through a rescue agency - but that also mean the potential adoptive parents have to go through their adoption process. I'm not sure about all the details yet. I'm picking the crew up at my sisters tomorrow and I'll get more details. They are 4 weeks old & I'll work with them for a few weeks before I would cut them loose any way.

If you want to just come play with them, it's good for their socialization. They were hissing at her when she first picked them up. They were feral. But they are young enough that some love ought to take care of that :-)

Let me know and maybe I'll just bring them by so we could do some catching up and you could get a kitten "fix". I promise I won't try to talk you into adopting. I understand about not being ready. That's why I'm fostering.

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