Sunday, November 1, 2020

The Explorers

Neville continues to eat on his own; certainly not as much as he has in the past, but more than he has in the past week. I want him to eat still more, but am satisfied with his progress in that regard. He is drinking a greater amount of water, though, despite his sub-cutaneous fluids. He will be seeing the doctor again tomorrow or Tuesday.

Tucker, after a day of feeling better, has relapsed a bit. I will be force-feeding him the sludge I’d prepared for Neville.

The little Felons have made a great discovery: the bedroom. I let them into that room yesterday – they are here now – and they found the space – small but considerably larger than the bathroom – to be exciting. They explored every corner and displayed more of their individual personalities: Bisto, once shown how to use the stairs, quickly caught on; Oleo saw the dark under the bed and wanted to find out what was in it.

As may be seen from the photographs, Renn and Josie were in the bedroom at the time. They were high up the cat-trees and I knew they wouldn’t come down to investigate: they could do that from where they were. My plan is to let the perma-cats get used to the Felons from a distance, then allow them proximity under close supervision.

For the kittens, I think the best thing about being in the bedroom is the space in which to run. And run they do, zooming about in their manic/awkward fashion, tiny little thumping noises being heard in bursts from all over. And they are climbing even better now, perhaps a sign of increased strength or skill, probably both. Oleo can now make it up to my lap when I am sitting.

For me, the best thing about the kittens being in the bedroom is that all that exercise tires them out. Just now, they’ve fallen asleep, cuddled together, between my slippers. I will put them in their carrier/nursery for a restoring snooze. I am now free to clean their little world. And get some rest myself.









15 comments:

  1. I certainly hope Tucker and Neville are showing signs of improvement by now. No wonder you need a rest as much as those 2 cutie pies of daring exploration. They appear to be wound-up like a clock work mouse. They
    do give you a bit of respite watching them between nursing sessions with the older cats. I'm certainly praying for all of you. Lynn

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  2. I hope the doctor will have positive news about Neville. And as for your two little felons, I swear, the rascals already look so much bigger than when you first shared photos of them. It's amazing how quickly kittens grow.

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  3. Purrs to sweet Neville and Tucker. Oh yes, those kittens love to run, run, run!

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  4. Watching kittens explore and develop their individual personalities is such fun. Meanwhile, I hope that both Neville and Tucker are on the road to recovery, and I'll be anxious to hear about Neville's vet visit.

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  5. You've got your hands full with ailing elders and manic babies.
    Kittens do have a unique wobble when they are this age; it's adorable!
    Continued purrs for Neville and Tucker; perhaps the new month will bring restorative powers to them!

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  6. Bit of good news about Tucker and Neville..
    So pleased there making some progress! :).
    Hope the Doctor has positive news!

    HaHa! Look at those two rascals enjoying
    a run about..One thing John..at least there's
    more room on the bed for you, than when the others
    are on it..! ;). Lovely photos..Bless!

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  7. Renn and Josie seemed very interested in watching the kittens from a distance.
    I am glad that Nev is eating a bit more and hope he continues to. I am sorry that Tucker hasn't improved on the previous day though.

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  8. Continued purrs and prayers to Neville and Tucker, as always. ♥

    I definitely chuckled at Renn and Josie watching from a *safe* distance. :-D

    As for the two "felons," they play hard and sleep hard, as babies do. That last pic of them curled between your feet is a heart-melter. They know they're safe with their cat dad. ♥ ♥

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  9. Continued purrs and prayers to Neville and Tucker, as always. ♥

    I definitely chuckled at Renn and Josie watching from a *safe* distance. :-D

    As for the two "felons," they play hard and sleep hard, as babies do. That last pic of them curled between your feet is a heart-melter. They know they're safe with their cat dad. ♥ ♥

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  10. Hahaha! I got tired just looking at the kitty pics w/o even being there! The faces of Renn and Josie is priceless!
    I sure do hope you get good news from the vet on Neville and hope Tucker feels better soon.

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  11. I'm hoping that both Neville and Tucker see much improvement soon.

    Those kittens look like absolute great fun! I'm sure the older cats look at them thinking, what on earth are they doing? :)

    Take care, stay well!

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  12. Oh seeing that tiny tiny little fat body by your slipper just made my day blaze with sun!
    Tucker, Neville...we all of us here will keep praying and purring to make you well. XXXX to you both and the little convicts.
    Katie Isabella

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  13. Good going Neville and Tucker come on fellow lets keep moving to the good. You both are on our list for prayers and purrs along with your stressed parent.
    It is amazing just how much energy kittens have to get here there and everywhere but what is equally fun is watching them fall asleep afterwards. They do this in such great positions and places many times

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  14. nev; we iz buzzed happee with yur nooze; catfather; knot sew much sew dood... BOTH oh ewe has ta eat sum thin....even if itz.....yez... we R gonna say it....bass terd turkee and ore chckn

    get well, bee well, stay well ♥♥♥

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  15. Purrs for Tucker. We love the wee little ones!

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