Kittens are a lovely and entertaining distraction. We moved Farm Cat and her family to our house nearly 3 weeks ago now. The kittens were wobbly little fluff balls then. And now – bigger fluff balls chasing toys and ribbons and each other around the bathroom (their temporary home). They collapse into a pile of sleepy purrs on the lap of anybody who sits on the floor, but only after they’ve exhausted all possible ways human legs can be used as a jungle gym. The only problem with all this is I don’t get anything done besides kitten-watch. I find myself drawn into their play, or just sitting and staring at their antics, smiling…until I remember I’m supposed to be getting ready for work or making supper or picking someone up or any number of important things. My husband calls them the three stooges (times 2). They are a comedy of leaps and tackles and falls. Sometimes one will be sneaking up on a brother or toy when yet another comes flying from the side and there is a tumbling of legs and tails.One or two at a time, they get to explore the rest of the house, experience a little one-on-one time and meet our dog, Daisy. Daisy and Farm Cat are already friends. Farm Cat would very much like to rub against Daisy’s legs and Daisy would very much just like to play. They seem to have settled on hello sniffs and sitting close to each other when the humans are too boring. The kittens however, either want to play with Daisy’s nose or paws or they watch her warily and make tiny little hisses. She looks back quizzically, wanting to play, but not really sure how to do that with such a tiny little creature.
Our favorites change almost daily. They have their own moods and personalities and when they come running to greet you each day, you just want to scoop them up and hold them all morning. So, it is time to get them to their new homes! As much as we’d love to keep any or all of them, eight is not enough – eight is TOO MANY! If you are a cat lover and have a home that is in need of a fluff ball, let us know. Some things of importance - They are all boys and will be eight weeks old on the 11th. They have been eating dry cat food for about two weeks now and are nursing less each day. Their mother is a calm and friendly tabby who has taught them well, including how to use the litter box. (Yay!) They will have their first distemper shot within a few days. Also, we may not be able to keep Farm Cat, so she may need a loving home as well. She was just spayed yesterday and today is nursing like nothing has happened, though the vet said that will only be possible for a few days. She has her rabies and distemper shots.
My daughter shot some video of the kittens last night. You can view it here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf5LC2cnDbQ. And be prepared to fall head over heels!
(If you want to know the unique story behind Farm Cat and her "little" family, check out the blog in September - "Then there were seven!" )
