Cat shows are tiring!

Talisker went to his first cat show (in Providence) and he didn’t win anything, but nobody expects much of a 5-month old kitten in the ring when the older kittens are so much more developed.  That said, he was very good in the ring and people really love his mackerel pattern.

On the first day Talisker was kind of wound up, but by the second day he’d gotten used to sacking out in his cage between rings.

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Let me show you my belleh!

It’s me, Nutmeg! While the humans aren’t looking I figured I try out this computer thingie.

Look at my belleh! It’s got kittens in it! They’re coming out in a few weeks!

Uh oh, I hear them coming. Maybe they’re bringing more food!

Kisses ‘n licks,

– Meg

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Random acts of cuteness

So, I’m sitting in front of my laptop when one of Maybelline’s kittens jumps up on the table, drapes herself over my arm, and goes right to sleep.

Now, cuteness is easy to come by around our place, what with kittens running around. But sometimes a kitten just raises the bar on cuteness to levels never before imagined.

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We who are about to be the cute for the camera salute you


They eat, they grow, they play, and they love hanging out together on this chair. Well, usually all of them do but one of them wandered off before I could get a picture of the whole group.

Anyway, here at last are the individual kitten pictures!  We have given them temporary names using the theme of silent film stars.  Because they are black and white and… in a fit of irony we decided silent films would be appropriate since their mother, Maybelline, is something of a talker.

One with the show! May we present…


Clara (girl) adopted


Barrymore (boy) adopted


Buster (boy) adopted


Zasu (girl) adopted


Lillian (girl) adopted


Faye (girl) adopted

If you’re interested in adopting a kitten or getting put on our waiting list, please fill out a kitten buyer application and send it to atlastcats@gmail.com.

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Merry Christmas!

Talisker doesn’t need a gift, just the bag…

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Ain’t we sweet?

Four of the six kittens have been reserved. Meanwhile, they just keep eating and growing, eating and growing. There must be connection.

Oh yeah, and sometimes sleeping.

If we look really cute for this picture will you let us go back to sleep?

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Cats on a couch

Time for a little relaxing on the couch.  We’re just hangin’ out. Nothing to see here. Move along. (From left to right, Got Milk, Purrnado, Patottie, Blush),

Tootie and Blush engage in a little mutual grooming. I’d say one hand washes the other, but it’s more like one tounge washes the other…

Blush and Gevalia decided they they would arrange themselves for a perfect portrait.

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I saw the light

The kittens are growing and just opening their eyes.  Even when they’re in their huddle they never really stop moving, but we managed to get a few pictures…

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Kitten huddle!

Maybelline gave birth to six black and white kittens in the wee hours of the morning. All are doing well and eating like crazy. Mom is very protective but had to eat sometime so we were able to get a few pictures.

Okay, all together now….

Awwwwwwwww!!!!!

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The waiting is the hardest part

Maybelline’s first litter is due today (according to the calendar, at least).  Luckily, it’s the weekend. You see, we sleep in shifts so one of us can check on her regularly. It may sound silly, but we need to be there to count the placentas (placentas should equal kittens or you’ve got trouble), tie off the umbilical cords, and assist in case of a breach birth. And of course we also weigh the kittens, clear out their airways if necessary, and make sure they find their way to their first meal.

I think I’ll brew another pot of coffee.

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