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Siwsan

(26,286 posts)
Sat Oct 14, 2023, 07:52 AM Oct 2023

Took advantage of a lull in the rain to feed the outdoor kidcats

The weather is awful, this morning. Cold, rain - just yuck. I should have worn my wellies.

All of the kittens were bundled together in the blue shelter. Bronwyn, Rhys and Dylan ventured out (Snowdon DASHED out) to eat beneath the picnic table bench/old plastic shutter 'awning'. Tegan and Rhian stayed inside so I put their bowls in the shelter. I'll go out in a while and move them so there will be plenty of room. I might even bring the little girls inside to the playpen if the rain gets heavy.

The adults were all waiting, despite the weather, and I've noticed they are letting me get closer and closer to them, which is a great feeling. I'll check on their bowls, too, and move some food in to the crate and igloo shelter to keep it dry.

I usually love Autumn weather, but not this kind.

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Took advantage of a lull in the rain to feed the outdoor kidcats (Original Post) Siwsan Oct 2023 OP
We have a pregnant momma cat Duncanpup Oct 2023 #1
Good luck with the momma and her eventual kiddos Diamond_Dog Oct 2023 #3
We can give you kitten Duncanpup Oct 2023 #4
I don't think Sophie would be too happy with one but thanks anyway Diamond_Dog Oct 2023 #6
Ick... 2naSalit Oct 2023 #2
I have seen those so I will pick some up! Siwsan Oct 2023 #5
You take such good care of your outdoor family. niyad Oct 2023 #7
I'm hoping I found a home for little Tegan Siwsan Oct 2023 #8
My fingers crossed as well. niyad Oct 2023 #9

Duncanpup

(12,866 posts)
1. We have a pregnant momma cat
Sat Oct 14, 2023, 08:01 AM
Oct 2023

Someone dropped her off last week she’s made the mud room hers I have basket with old towels in it for her she’s close Siwan.

I told my boys Duncan the golden retriever will be a good uncle. Just hope we can find them homes after they’re old enough.

2naSalit

(86,741 posts)
2. Ick...
Sat Oct 14, 2023, 08:44 AM
Oct 2023

That's what we've had the past few days. Looks like they know who cares about them!

Do any stores have those hand-warmer package things? When Mikey was here I out some of those in his shelter to keep it warm when he wanted to be out in the cold some days. There was a folded blanket in the bottom so I put them inside the layers. They last for hours. But your idea of bringing them in from the cold is probably better.

Siwsan

(26,286 posts)
5. I have seen those so I will pick some up!
Sat Oct 14, 2023, 09:15 AM
Oct 2023

The warming pad seems to be doing a good job but it is going to get MUCH colder, in the near future.

One thing is for sure. These kittens are growing so I need to find a BIGGER insulated chest.

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