Well, it appears that Sonata has a sister who shares her colouring. Meet Serenade, another tortoiseshell youngster. I am attempting even now to arrange a veterinary appointment for her.
I did not think I would catch another kitten so soon after Sonata, and, while I am pleased that I have, it throws out my expectations. I was told by the man who feeds the local ferals regularly that Bauble had four kittens: one black, one tortoiseshell, one black-and-white and one white with some black. As you may note, Serenade complicates things.
I believe I have seen a black kitten. But it may have been Sonata - whose colouring is darker than Serenade’s - in low light. Or it may have have Philo, a black cat captured in the past, and still present in the colony, though he is large and less likely to be mistaken for a black youngster than is a dark tortoiseshell kitten.
However, first things first. Spaying will be arranged for Serenade, and Sonata, who spent the night at my apartment, will be released. I literally have them coming and going. I just don’t know for how many guests to prepare.
Maybe the man was mistaken.
ReplyDeleteIn any case, congratulation on another success!
OH my goodness me! You DO have them coming and going! Thank goodness that you have them though...think of the scores or more, of kittens that won't be out and suffering with their momma's. Thank you for what you do.
ReplyDeleteHow kind of you to help these cuties.
ReplyDeleteSerenade and Sonata are so cute and they're so lucky to have you looking after them. Do you know old they are? Do you think they're young enough to be socialized or are they past the socialization age? Good luck catching their litter mates!
ReplyDeleteThey probably could be socialised - they are four months old - but it would take quite a time and a foster-home dedicated to that, in respect to time and effort, and we don't have that available.
DeleteGuess you just have to keep a stash of kitten food in the pantry, for use when needed!
ReplyDeleteThey're multiplying quicker than rabbits! It is wonderful thing
ReplyDeleteyou are taking the time and energy to do.
You sure are gonna be busy!
ReplyDeleteWow, it's a revolving door at the moment. Poor little one, she's so frightened. I wish we could make them understand that all will be well. Sending her Light and Love. ♥
ReplyDeletecatfather...tell dad a good number iz 13 :) ♥♥♥ 984 pawz up two him for helpin out...may bee him could pree pare for 984 gueztz az de cozee castle ;) ♥♥
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting two sisters. It could be a long job not knowing how many you are dealing with, but at least you know you are two down and hopefully not too many more to go.
ReplyDeleteGood work John! I hope the others are as easy to capture (and release).
ReplyDeleteTake care, stay well.
Thank you for helping these kitties, how ever many there are. Seriously, we are so grateful for you and your efforts!
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the above comments! You certainly are doing a great job no matter how many cats you catch. How do have the time and energy when you work full time?!!
ReplyDeleteHopefully you can get the colony under control. If they ever truly can be when you have irresponsible owners who dump cats and or dont spay/neuter
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