July 2015 archive

Jackie Blue, who are you?

I shall sit regally upon the yarn stash.

We’re pleased to welcome Jackie Blue to our household as a new dam. She comes to us courtesy of Phil & Marjorie Berger (MaineVu Maine Coons) and Bill & Susan Lee (Coons Cross). Thank you to both catteries for this lovely girl! Jackie is slowly adjusting to her new environment and getting to know the …

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Right on time

Ashley gave birth to seven kittens in the wee hours of the morning today. Just like her grandmother (Nutmeg) she shot them out in rapid succession with very little drama.  Maybe she could have picked a more convenient time, but we’ll have a serious talk with her about scheduling after she’s had some rest. I’m …

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Eight nipples, seven kittens, no waiting

Pippi’s kittens continue their progression from tiny fur blobs to enormous fur blobs. At this stage they resemble fuzzy potatoes and we start kicking around names like “Russet,” “Yukon Gold,” and “Idaho.” Then we remember our personal ban on naming kittens after food and wait for some other inspiration. Five of these kittens are reserved.

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Six or Seven

Ashley is due to give birth to six kittens this week! It could be seven (it depends on if you are counting skulls or spines), but we are sure about seeing at least six on the X-ray: Update: Everyone who has looked at this since we posted it says “seven.” Of these, five are reserved!

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Meanwhile, back at the NPR litter…

The NPR litter is growing fast and enjoying the additional space in the main part of the house. After meals they like to burn off that excess energy by running back and forth as fast as they can. Then they nap… until they wake up and start playing again. And eat some more. It’s a …

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Nothing to see here. Move along.

Ho hum. Pictures of kittens. Pippi’s litter. Very cute. Just what you’d expect. Kidding! KITTENS! OMG!!! KITTEEEEENNNNS!!!! Five of these kittens have been reserved.

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