Just what we need, more pictures of KITTENS.
My first "formal" portrait of the kittens we are rearing. From top to bottom they are Grace, Gonzo ad Goose.
Bad week .. Good week
I have posted previously about how my lovely wife and I started rescuing bottle baby kittens 15 years ago while living in Aruba. Last month we took these 3 in at about 2 weeks of age.
Last week we received a call from the humane society asking if we could take in 3 more. These 3 new ones were survivors from a litter of 6. They were just starting to walk a bit.
2 days later we had to have our 16 year old Maine coon, Missy, euthanized.
The next day one of the new kittens could only push with it's back legs, it's front pair under it's body. We took it to the clinic and were told it had neurological damage and didn't survive. They told us to keep an eye on the other 2.
On Monday another suddenly displayed the same symptoms and seccumbed hours later. They took back the last survivor to keep it in the clinic. We have not heard about what happened with the 3rd but we are almost positive it also did not survive.
So basically I have been pretty crushed for the the last week but I carry on. I still have 3 wonderful kittens to care for. (We are going to keep Grace) And besides the thousands of photos in my archives, I still have thousands of photos to take.
Oh yeah, and I still have to vote to get Joe elected
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Back in April, my wife had a stray cat start rubbing up against her while she was outside watering the plants. Turns out she had moved under some stuff out on the back porch and had 5 kittens. It took a while to get their trust and move them inside full time. But in the mean time, she'd gotten pregnant again. A week ago last Sunday she had another 6 kittens.
Of course there is a massive trip to the spay/neuter clinic planned for the little ones, and mama cat is going as soon as she weans this batch.
Meantime; anyone interested in a kitten or two??? 
Kittens experience many different hardships before they come to those of us who foster them. As a foster mom for kittens, you can only do your best for them. I had four kittens that came into my care. One died within hours of my getting them. Two days later, one died of failing kitten syndrome which was a very traumatic experience. The remaining two kittens are 8 years old and continue to live with me. I am glad you are adopting Grace. She will be a great addition to your permanent family!
Rest in peace, Missy! 
I am sure you left many happy memories behind you to be enjoyed in the future.
