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I keep on catching Butters. https://twitter.com/Bscotchthecat1/status/863722697427124224
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May 15, 2017 04:24
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That's some Grade A demon Butterfat kneading there.
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May 15, 2017 04:48
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My foster is slooooowly bonding with me. She's started nibbling a little on her food and will eat treats, but prefers if I'm petting her as she eats. Her purr has gone from a barely perceptible rumble to a small motor, and she likes to nibble my fingers during pets. I lie down next to her hiding place, stick my arm under there, and she rubs her face all over my hand for as long as I'll let her. Yesterday she even stuck her head out long enough to give me headbutts, and today her two little front feet came out. It won't be long before there will be more foster kitty selfies in this thread!  I'm leaving town this weekend. My roommate will be here to feed her while I'm gone but she's shy around cats and probably won't give her half-hour pet sessions like I did. I'm worried about her feeling abandoned (and I'm sure I'm going to miss her too), since she just lost her owner and her caretaker. It's only two days; aside from putting some of my dirty clothes in her hiding spot, what else can I do? I really want to take the trip, because I'll be doing some skill-building I can't get anywhere else, but I don't want her to face any setbacks or abandonment issues this soon after losing her mom and home.
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May 15, 2017 21:16
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Maggie Fletcher posted:My foster is slooooowly bonding with me. She's started nibbling a little on her food and will eat treats, but prefers if I'm petting her as she eats. Her purr has gone from a barely perceptible rumble to a small motor, and she likes to nibble my fingers during pets. I lie down next to her hiding place, stick my arm under there, and she rubs her face all over my hand for as long as I'll let her. Yesterday she even stuck her head out long enough to give me headbutts, and today her two little front feet came out. aw 2 days you should be fine, if you are extraordinarily worried, just get one of those auto laser thingies or some toys or something but just 2 days should be fine with a stinky sweatshirt and food and water
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May 15, 2017 21:43
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Chili posted:I keep on catching Butters. "NOT MY BUTTERRRRRRR!" 
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May 15, 2017 21:59
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Dick Trauma posted:"NOT MY BUTTERRRRRRR!" RIGHT IN THE BUTTERS!
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May 15, 2017 22:57
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Chili posted:I keep on catching Butters. "Safeword! Safeword! drat you, Chili!"
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May 16, 2017 03:28
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So I went and I Cuddled More Cats today. I got a ton of headbutts and potato sacking and some very demanding little brats who were very happy to get some brushies.
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May 16, 2017 03:39
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neongrey posted:So I went and I Cuddled More Cats today. I got a ton of headbutts and potato sacking and some very demanding little brats who were very happy to get some brushies. Some of them are in really teeny spaces. Those are just cubby holes or hiding spots, right, not their entire home?
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May 16, 2017 05:27
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Those in the tiny tiny spaces are curled up in a hidey hole section of a larger cage, but yeah, the individual cages are a little small. There's room for the cats to get up and walk around and lounge and there's two levels so it's not as bad as all that, albeit not great. The cats in the individual cages are like that for one of two reasons; one, they maybe don't get on well with other cats, and for that reason are a bad fit for the condo rooms (which are quite spacious for a shelter, but are all multiple occupancy). Two, they've been exposed to upper respiratory virus. We can't have that spreading around the shelter, so they get individual cages. The sneezekitties are straight-up the most affectionate of the lot that I have cuddled, those are the licker and the two brushies demanders in that gallery, eg.
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May 16, 2017 08:19
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A buttery update! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4sr4zcHhow
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May 16, 2017 21:52
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Oh man he's so slim now.
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May 16, 2017 22:06
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neongrey posted:So I went and I Cuddled More Cats today. I got a ton of headbutts and potato sacking and some very demanding little brats who were very happy to get some brushies. these are some super cute cats! love the pics thanks
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May 16, 2017 23:54
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Chili posted:A buttery update! wow!!! I wish I was slimming as fast as you are, sir! Looking good 
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May 17, 2017 03:21
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Chili posted:I keep on catching Butters. For some reason this makes me think of a Renaissance painting. Edit: 
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May 17, 2017 03:45
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The hand vac I originally bought to fight the hordes of stinkbugs at my place 3 moves ago has shaken the stink and taken up a new scent. Every time I use it now the house smells like catnip. This is fine.
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May 18, 2017 00:52
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I just got the news that poor little Holstein didn't make it.  It's a real bummer, but it's also something that you kinda have to be prepared for with kittens. The mom Bessie is now available for adoption at the SPCA, and I had a lead on the Facebook for local fosters on someone who was interested in maybe adopting her so hopefully she'll get a forever home real soon.In the meantime I'll be getting a different foster next week, because although I'm bummed that the baby died I know there's a ton more that still need help.
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May 19, 2017 20:01
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 Well at least you didnt have to firsthand that, its always rough good job in trooping on friend you are both cool and good.
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May 19, 2017 20:12
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Bless little Holstein, may his next life be full of catnip and pets.
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May 19, 2017 21:13
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I Love coming back to this thread. If anymore catface pics could make this thread, that would be great! I love that cat's expressions.
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May 19, 2017 23:17
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  (i feel kinda bad posting my muppet cat in this thread since it's not really foster/rescue related? sorry Chili! I post her a lot in the yospos catte thread though if you guys want more pics)
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May 19, 2017 23:49
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Maggie Fletcher posted:My foster is slooooowly bonding with me. She's started nibbling a little on her food and will eat treats, but prefers if I'm petting her as she eats. Her purr has gone from a barely perceptible rumble to a small motor, and she likes to nibble my fingers during pets. I lie down next to her hiding place, stick my arm under there, and she rubs her face all over my hand for as long as I'll let her. Yesterday she even stuck her head out long enough to give me headbutts, and today her two little front feet came out. Cat-loving coworker mentioned that this may actually be good for her, she can have some alone time to explore the space without my constant presence. Like most cats, she's more active at night, and she won't have to slink around if I'm not there. In addition, since my roomie's going to feed her, she can get used to roomie smells and that may make it easier for her to explore the rest of the apartment when the time comes. She's still really affectionate and loves getting pets, and I've seen her slowly starting to come out of hiding bit by bit (for example, if she wants to headbutt me, she has to come out a little because I can't fit my head under the bureau). Next week I'm going to start slowly keeping my hand outside of the hiding spot so that if she wants pets she has to stick her head out a bit. So, things are going well and I feel less bad about leaving her this weekend. RIP little Holstein. I was really hoping she'd make it.
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Got off early today and was in the area so I visited the shelter for some cat petting.      That last little girl is only 6lbs 
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Today, we asked our rescue if they had a small bag of cat food we could have, since we're broke and running out, and not only did they give us two bags, they asked us to take in six kittens. Apparently there's a seventh in the hospital. Two of them might need supplemental feeding and one has an eye infection, but the big issue will be telling them apart. One is black, two are grey and white, and three are solid grey. Can anyone give us some tips on this one?  ETA: Did a hasty sexing and initial weighing of them tonight. Tried cloud names but they didn't sound right except for one. The rest are hurricanes. Here are names and how we're telling who is who. Betsy: Very small, but curious. Medium grey with white belly and paws. Hazel: Smallest. Longest grey fur, very quiet and well-behaved. Only two under a pound. Need feeding. Nimbus: Lots of black fluff. Cannot tell sex yet because of fluff. Hugo: Short, dark grey fur. Shy. Katrina: Medium grey and white. Lots of attitude. Sandy: Medium grey. Giant attitude. Biggest kitten. Lord Zedd-Repulsa fucked around with this message at 08:00 on May 21, 2017 |
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May 21, 2017 02:37
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Boogalo posted:Got off early today and was in the area so I visited the shelter for some cat petting. I MISS MY FRANDS
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May 21, 2017 03:53
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Those are some pettable looking cats right there.
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May 21, 2017 04:01
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Lord Zedd-Repulsa posted:Today, we asked our rescue if they had a small bag of cat food we could have, since we're broke and running out, and not only did they give us two bags, they asked us to take in six kittens. Apparently there's a seventh in the hospital. Two of them might need supplemental feeding and one has an eye infection, but the big issue will be telling them apart. One is black, two are grey and white, and three are solid grey. Can anyone give us some tips on this one? Colored ribbons around their necks? (Loosely, of course)
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May 21, 2017 08:26
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spray paint different colors? Festive hats?
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May 21, 2017 12:22
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sneakyfrog posted:
This one!
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May 21, 2017 12:29
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I've seen folks use a dot of nail polish or something on puppies to avoid anything around their necks getting caught.
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When I was younger I knew a Siamese breeder (one of the good ones- she only bred maybe 1-2 litters per year and these cats all lived and roamed free in her house) and the funny thing about Siamese is that when they're first born they are all completely white. She used to tell them apart by putting a drop of different colored food coloring on the napes of their necks to temporarily and safely dye their fur, so that's one option though I dunno how well it would work on grey/black kittens. Another option is one my SPCA uses, where they make collars out of paper for the kittens with names on them. The collars will only stay on a day or two usually, but if something were to happen and the collar got caught they'd tear apart safely. I've found when I had an all black litter that by the time the collars are ready to come off I've been able to tell the kittens apart by their faces/behavior.
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Lord Zedd-Repulsa posted:Today, we asked our rescue if they had a small bag of cat food we could have, since we're broke and running out, and not only did they give us two bags, they asked us to take in six kittens. Clearly they misheard you and thought you said "bag of small cats"
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May 21, 2017 18:18
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Yes, I would like 1 (one) bag of cattes, to go please.
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May 21, 2017 18:22
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In case you were wondering what it's like to be owned by Butterscotch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KY9FdfyK-c&t=65s That is 3x daily occurrence. He just walks around and fusses for no apparent reason.
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May 22, 2017 04:23
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Nobody's petting that poor magnificent cat!
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May 22, 2017 06:46
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My cat does something similar. She got halfway up the stairs yesterday and started doing what could only be described as a deep mournful howl up the stairs. Then she turned and saw me through the spindles and she meowed in her normal banshee way once I had been spotted, then went about her business. Silly howly cats.
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Butters is really a gorgeous cat, especially now that he's looking a lot more svelte and healthy. You guys are doing an amazing job with him!
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Butters's whiny meows are killing me
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hiddenriverninja posted:Butters's whiny meows are killing me His little voice is squeaking out "Don't feed me after midnight or get me wet"
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