We gave Hipster his temporary name because of his little chin beard. However, we rarely call any cat by their actual name, just to jeep it confusing for ourselves. Therefore, as Hipster began exploring his room he became Magellan… and then Gellin’ Like Magellan… and then Melon… and then Melonhead.
Yeah, we’re really mature around here.
Anyway, here are more pictures! Oh, and this boy is reserved, of course.
What is that I see on the horizon?
Strange coloring from Hipster being in motion, but a great pose!
How do I get down from here?
No, really, I want to get down from here.
Okay, fine, one more picture!
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When you’re a single kitten you get a lot of attention. For Hipster that also means lots of pictures. So here they are, presented in a semi-artistic style.
Oh, and Hipster is already reserved.
Action Kitten
This Is My Surprised Look
Centerfold
Cropped Too Close For Comfort
My Belleh
The Nose Knows
In Repose
Determined
Interesting Composition
Are We Done Yet?
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Misty has mostly stopped growling at us when we get near the kitten, so we were able to get a picture!
So cuuuuuute
Misty’s baby is doing well and growing fast. He’s surprisingly mobile for a newborn. Misty didn’t like her nest and kept moving him under the bed so we had to them to the “kitten room” next to it a few weeks ahead of schedule.
This kitten is reserved!
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Awwww
Misty did end up needing a C-section, but she and the kitten came through it just fine. Misty was at least considerate enough to go into labor during the day so our regular vet was able to take care of things.
They’re home how and the kitten (we think it’s a boy) is feeding like a pro.
Meanwhile, we’re thinking of of what temporary name to give the kid. We could name him something like Leapy or Leaper because of the day. But, given his size, something like Colossus, Enormo, or Gigantor seems to fit!
We’ll have more pictures when Misty let us. You can see that part of his muzzle is white, and he also has white mittens like his mom.
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Just the one!
It looks like Black Mist’s first litter is going to be a small one. Just one (very large) kitten. So small numerically, but maybe not small in size.
Sometimes a girl’s first litter is small. Misty also took some time to warm up to Rigel, so maybe by the time they… consummated their relationship it was late in her heat. Or maybe they didn’t mate as many times as we thought they did. We can’t be there to observe every time, but you can hear the commotion through the walls.
The downside with a single big kitten (besides LESS KITTENS) is the possibility of difficulty or complications during delivery. It could be anything from “kitten pops out and that was too easy” to “trip to the emergency vet in the middle of the night for a c-section” and everything in between. I suppose that is the way with every litter, but the single kitten thing has us extra-vigilant.
Anyway, Misty is due to deliver early next week, so we’ll see what happens!
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It’s the David Bowie litter! The kids are growing fast and very active. They always run up to greet us, and not just because we might be bringing food. They’re just curious little squeakers!
Anyway, here they are!
All kittens in this litter are reserved.
Starman (boy)
Rebel Rebel (girl)
Major Tom (boy)
Ziggy Stardust (boy)
Jean Genie (girl)
China Girl (girl)
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Kitten Cluster!
Kittens instinctively cluster together for warmth, which inevitably makes for a very cute picture. So, here is the kitten cluster picture for the Bowie litter! The kittens are growing fast and Fiona is being very attentive, as always.
Several of these kittens have a beautiful mackerel pattern. It’s going to be very interesting to see how they turn out (and a challenge to tell them apart!).
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Squeaky little things!
Fiona gave birth to six squeaky kittens on Tuesday, January 11th. It was a couple of days earlier than expected, but they were also all a little bigger than normal. Lucky Strike, the father, was not surprised. “Mrrph!”* he said, “They got it from me. I’m never late for anything. Especially dinner.”
Fiona, as usual, is taking excellent care of them while they get on with the whole eating and sleeping and growing thing. This bunch is particularly noisy! If Fiona shifts position of gets up to use the litter box we know it immediately because we hear a chorus of squeaks. Sometimes in the middle of the night we question the wisdom of putting the kitten nest in the bedroom!
For obvious reasons we’ve already decided on a David Bowie naming theme for this litter.
All of these kittens are reserved!
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*No, really, that is the sound he makes. Mrrph.
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The X-ray says that Fiona will give birth to six kittens late next week! That’s how we’re interpreting it, anyway.
Lucky Strike, the father, had no comment when told the happy news. Well, he did say, “Mrph!” and went back to grooming himself, but that can be interpreted any number of ways. We think it means something like, “What, you doubted my virility? For goodness sake, Fiona looks like she swallowed a basketball.”
All of these little skeletons have been reserved!
Six!
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