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Siwsan

(26,268 posts)
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 08:37 AM Aug 2021

The kittens are settling in to their new play/bedroom.

I ended up removing the seat cover so they can't jump up and get a foot hold. Also 'protected' the line from the toilet and removed the 'transport' box. And I introduced them to their new, MUCH bigger litter box. Hope they took the hint. Since it's a tile floor, I figured putting down a blanket would be a good idea. Especially under the cat 'tree' to cushion any falls. I'm a nervous, first time kitten mom.

The door is open but the doorway is blocked with the lid from a BIG storage tub. That will work for now. but not for much longer. At night I will close the door.

They seem to be pretty chuffed with their new domain. I'll give them a while to explore and play, and then bring them back out because I already miss the chaos.

I have to get over my paranoia of losing track of one, somewhere in the house (this is a big house) or having a sudden problem develop with Sophie. So far, so good on that front but we ARE dealing with cats.



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The kittens are settling in to their new play/bedroom. (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 2021 OP
Adorable! K&R. nt tblue37 Aug 2021 #1
You are a great kitten mom 😸 Walleye Aug 2021 #2
When I brought them out, all four curled up on or next to me and fell asleep Siwsan Aug 2021 #5
Yep, you'll never get rid of them now Walleye Aug 2021 #7
Love the new digs. niyad Aug 2021 #3
Well done, Mom!! Thanks for saving them. CurtEastPoint Aug 2021 #4
Sweet babies berniesandersmittens Aug 2021 #6
I was telling a friend, the other day, these kittens are now known nation wide Siwsan Aug 2021 #8
Oh boy! 2naSalit Aug 2021 #9
You are a first time kitten mom? Tbear Aug 2021 #10
I have zero fostering experience. I just couldn't bear the thought of losing any more kittens Siwsan Aug 2021 #11

Siwsan

(26,268 posts)
5. When I brought them out, all four curled up on or next to me and fell asleep
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 09:04 AM
Aug 2021

That's never happened, before. Of course, Madoc being peaceful is a fleeting thing but for the few minutes he was cuddling, it was a lovely experience.

I'm beginning to realize they've adopted me.

Siwsan

(26,268 posts)
8. I was telling a friend, the other day, these kittens are now known nation wide
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 09:34 AM
Aug 2021

And, perhaps, even beyond!

Mind blowing. And it's a real joy sharing this experience.

Tbear

(488 posts)
10. You are a first time kitten mom?
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 11:16 AM
Aug 2021

You certainly had me fooled as you are doing a superlative job with these young’uns.

Siwsan

(26,268 posts)
11. I have zero fostering experience. I just couldn't bear the thought of losing any more kittens
Mon Aug 23, 2021, 01:13 PM
Aug 2021

So this is my way of making amends with Little Tuxie and Spooky Jr.

Fortunately I have people I can call on for help - both in person and here, on DU.

It's kind of like when I moved to this house with all of the flower and veg gardens. I had never gardened, but decided to take advantage and give it a whirl.

Trial and error, using common sense, researching and asking for help and advice. Kind of how I've made it this far in life, actually.

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