Jul 15 2012
We tried taking some pictures of the kittens, but Maybelline was very protective of her kids and kept getting in front of us. Although the kitten’s eyes aren’t open yet they reacted to that anti-redeye light that comes on before the flash and they’d turn their heads. So, we got some pictures but I couldn’t tell you if I got all the kittens. So this collection is kind of random. But, hey… kitten pictures!
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Jul 12 2012
Maybelline gave birth to seven big, healthy kittens last night and into the wee hours. Look at those porkers and then imagine that she had those in her belly a few hours before. Yeah, it blows our minds, too.
There is a lot of variety in color in this litter, even a couple of blues. Based on the colors we think we have mostly girls (boys can’t have three colors), but we’ll be more certain when we get a closer look at their plumbing. That’s Marie’s job.
We’ll get more pictures when we’re awake, but right now we’re putting on a second pot of coffee.
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Jul 03 2012
One can never be entirely sure from looking at the X-ray, but it looks like Maybelline will give birth to seven kittens on or around July 10th. We thought it might be a big litter, because she’s looks like she swallowed a basketball. If she gets any bigger we’ll have to stick one of those Wide Load stickers on her rump.
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Jun 17 2012
UPDATE: Talisker went to his new home in August, 2012!
Talisker has been neutered and is ready for adoption. While he is a wonderful boy, he was very stressed out at being kept separate from the girls, so we decided to retire him as a sire early. He needs to be in a home where he can be lavished with the attention that he deserves and craves. His best fit would be someone who is home most of the time. He is wary of strangers, but once he picks you as his person he will snuggle and love you like there’s no tomorrow.
If you are interested in adopting an adult, please fill out a placement application. (We know, the application is for kittens but the same questions apply).
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Jun 02 2012
The kittens were taking their afternoon nap, which was the perfect time to take pictures. Otherwise all you would see would be blurry action shots. They are kittens and they must be in motion, especially right after a meal. But eventually they poop out, and here we are.
I might have nudged a kitten or two (or five or six) to get their eyes open.
Bainne doesn’t have three ears. That’s Finnegan behind her.
Within five seconds of this shot Bainne’s eyes were closed again.
Finnegan (aka, the Finster)
I am awake, and look good!
Siobhan looks a little rumpled from her nap.
Quinlan apparently thinks that Siobhan makes a fine pillow.
Seamus. I hate to wake him, but…
Seamus had a growth spurt, but it was all in his ears.
Quinlan, are you going to open your eyes for us?
I guess not. (rear: Siobhan, middle: Quinlan, front: Doyle’s butt).
I only got one picture of Doyle because he posed perfectly the first time! Well, unless you count the prior picture of his butt.
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May 08 2012
Sorry this took so long; It’s been a little crazy around here.
As we mentioned in the last post, all of these kittens are reserved. However, we arranged for Maybelline and Pumpkin to have a romantic evening together just the other night, so cross your fingers…
Bainne (pronounced BONN-YEH) (female). Bainne is the Gaelic word for Milk, because this girl is the spitting image of her grandmother, Got Milk.
Finnegan (male)
Doyle (male)
Siobhan (female)
Quinlan (male)
Seamus (male)
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Apr 06 2012
Six kittens, six pictures! (FYI, all of these kittens are reserved) We will have them named and the genders identified for the next post, but in the meantime…
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Mar 22 2012
Patootie and Talisker are the proud parents of six kittens born a few days before St. Patrick’s Day… so we’ll think up some good Irish names for them. There for four boys and two girls, five of which are already reserved. After an exciting (Caesarean section) delivery, Patootie and the kids are doing just fine.
We took the kittens out of the nest to take some pictures. Some of them seemed to enjoy it and some of them just wanted to get back to the nip.
A few days before delivery, Patootie looked like she was ready to pop. Rub the baby belleh!
Here is the Gang of Six! Just starting to open their eyes.
“I dunno, these two look suspicious to me.”
“I am the most interesting cat in the world.”
“I only look scared because I am!”
“And now I shall regale you with a witty monologue.”
“You woke me up for this?”
“What did I tell you about no pictures before coffee?”
“Shhh, I’m practicing for my audition to appear on The Voice!”
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Mar 07 2012
We found out for sure today that we have more kittens available! Back in January we fixed Talisker and Patootie together for a date but they didn’t seem to get along. Toots didn’t seem interested but we left them together for the day in case she changed her mind. We never did hear any of the telltale signs (i.e., wailing and gnashing of fangs) and she didn’t have a case of “wet neck” when I let her out. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, please go Google it — this isn’t Cat Sex Ed 101!).
Anyway, we noticed recently that Patootie was getting a little wide, so we got her X-rayed and sure enough there are 5 – 7 kittens in there, some of which are still available!
We’re expecting that the kittens will want to emerge late next week. Stay tuned!
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Feb 12 2012
We tried to get some good pictures, really! The kittens and Nutmeg had other ideas.
For example, in the picture above that big blurry thing is Meg’s tail — but it’s the only picture with all four kittens even remotely standing still, so there it is!
One out of two kittens not moving… I’ll take that!
Pay no attention to the kitten behind the kitten.
The red kid, kind of in focus…
This picture would have been so good if the kitten in front stood still… but check out those paws!
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