Scardy Cats

Two kittens are staying with us for a little while. Zucchini is only 9 weeks old.  She is old enough for her forever home but being on the adoption floor with all those other kitties she did not know really scared her. You see, she was an only child and the only other cat she has ever known was her mother. Not only was Zucchini trying to adjust to a strange place with a bunch of strange kittens, but she was also really missing her mom. She is going to stay with us for a few weeks. That way she can get used to living with a few animals at a time and get some extra love and attention from everyone.

Squirrel is a little older at about 12 weeks. Both kittens were named by their previous foster families and Squirrel’s name is quite appropriate! She is all gray, has a bushy tail, and a narrow face with round eyes. Zucchini does not particularly look like one but the name is kind of growing on me

Zucchini is the timid one. Squirrel is the feisty one! Squirrel was also having trouble adjusting and not getting along with the other kitties on the adoption floor. Funny thing is, when she’s not chasing other kittens or wrestling your stocking feet, she’s quite the cuddler. As a matter of fact, she prefers to be cradled like a baby while she gets a tummy rub. But watch out! Squirrel can get overly excited and give love bites! She is going to hang out here for a short time and hopefully learn some manners. What’s that old nursery rhyme…”When she’s good she’s very, very good. But when she’s bad…”

The MSPCA is gearing up for the annual Kitten Adopt-A-Thon. It is scheduled for December 5-6. Kittens in December you say? More kittens that you would believe, actually! Cats schtupping in July and August give birth 8 weeks later (September and October). Kittens have to be at least 8 weeks old to be placed for adoption. And all of a sudden it’s Thanksgiving and we are up to our eyeballs in kittens! I guess if you are going to be up to your eyeballs in something, kittens aren’t so bad. And we will give thanks for every one that finds their forever home.

Gotta go! Squirrel is chasing kittens again!