Kitten Little Rescue

Spaying and Neutering (John Henri and Carol)

2009-03-03T03:37:00.000-08:00

John Henry is doing well - he wasn't as strongly affected as Carol (as you had said). he was looking tender yesterday but is quite active today and started running around after Carol - though he still runs a little gingerly.Yesterday carol gave him a bit of a harsh welcome back, with some hissing and swatting at him with her paws. So he kept hidden for a while, but took it all in good stead. Mary and I lay on the floor for a long time explaining to carol and John Henry what had happened and telling them that it was obviously confusing, but that everything was OK. Carol was confused by John Henry's smell, so that was what was making her aggressive - i think she was nervous of him; she stated to settle down a bit late last night. I set up a whole bunch of little nests of blankets all round the apt, so John Henry had losts of places to hide in if he wanted to be alone, and I put a chair next to the bed to make it easier for him to get up and join us if he wanted, which he did in the morning. Today (I stayed at home to monitor them) Carol's been much better. Sniffing him, lying next to him on their window shelf, washing him, and playing a bit. I think they are all settled down. John Henry is in good cheer tonight and is very affectionate. They have such wonderful characters

Vet visit

2009-03-03T03:31:00.000-08:00

Hi Karin,Just wanted to let you know I took the boys to the vet today for their last booster shots. They continue to do great -- McNulty weighs 7.1 pounds and Bunk is 6.1. The doctor thinks they're both going to be very big boys eventually. They are ready to be neutered, so that's scheduled for next week, and then we will be done for vet visits for a while! Photos attached of their cuddle-napping after the doctor visit this afternoon.Best,Rachel

Kitties are doing great!

2009-03-01T15:26:00.000-08:00

-- getting so big -- here are some updated pix of Bunk and McNulty!

I adore my kitties!

2009-03-01T02:18:00.000-08:00

Hey there Ron! Remember me? The musician downtown -- you and Tammy helped me locate my hiding new kittens that evening -- Please show Tammy how ADORABLEand COMFY they are now -- I love them SO much!!! Emillio is such a lover boy -- we call him Romeo sometimes. And Ashley has quite taken on her various new nicknames -- officially Little Miss Mittens (still a/k/a Ashley) or Miss Mittens or The Little Missy -- because you see, she is just such a little missie.... Please give Tammy my love. I REALLY enjoyed meeting you guys. I promise to start performing around town again real soon. I took a couple of months off due to adopting cats, changing day jobs, etc. Working on stuff. Setting up a new myspace site for my electronica music project, etc. Finally replaced all my power transformers to (uh, every single one!!!) of my effects boxes to my electric guitar pedals, etc. I figure it set me back a few hundred bucks. I wasn't mad. The least I could do for them. Here's what I did for future protection -- Marshall Cord Protectors -- ordered online from Petco -- they're clear and I think they'll look pretty cool on stage. Oh, can you please see if someone can tell me exactly when is the birthday of my furry sweetie pies? It seems to me that you folks actually know the day!! I don't think I've ever been able to find out the exact birthday of any of my cats before in my whole life. I think their first birthday must be coming up pretty soon. I must give them a party. I'm thinking of an elegant affair -- you know, like dainty toasts of tuna oil in very tiny bowls (well, perhaps champagne for the humans) with speeches -- Miss Mittens always has something to say! Best Regards and please tell Tammy I love her!Shosh (Susannah)

Nicholas the clown

2009-02-24T14:29:00.001-08:00

....forgot to mention that the dark spot on his nose isn't a cut or anything - it's chocolate from when she stuck his face into a Levain Bakery chocolate chip walnut cookie the night before.....what a piggy!!!

From Roxy's parents...

2009-02-24T03:04:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to say thank you to Tammy and Kitten Little Rescue. Here's a little bit of our story. Hopefully it’s encouraging for other potential adopters.

We adopted Roxy just after the new year. We renamed her Olive, but we still sometimes call her Roxy cause it rhymes with the name of our other cat (Roxy + Foxy) and because she was named after one of those great kids that raised money for the organization.

Anyway, Olive is a joy. She just purrs and purrs and purrs. Ken works nights and Ava works days but when Ava leaves the bed in the morning, Olive comes to take her place and purrs some more. When she wants to be petted she kind of plops over in the funniest way, like she’s just been hit with a stun gun and can’t stay upright.

Most importantly Olive and Foxy are best friends. Foxy was another rescue. We got her in early 2007 from another group. She had been out on the street in Crown Heights and though she is a sweetheart in so many ways, she’s also kind of a tough kitty. Being a single cat in the home for two years, Foxy became the “queen” of the household and got all our attention.

We decided we wanted a companion for her, for when we’re away and just because, in the long run, we think it’s better. But we were worried how Foxy would react, and we spent MONTHS, literally, looking for the right fit. We never found it until we walked into Pet Stop and found Roxy/Olive.

We introduced them slowly, keeping Olive in the bathroom for the first few days. From, there, well, it’s history. Yeah there were some scuffles when they first met, but Foxy had already adjusted to the scent of the newcomer. More than anything she was curious and she wanted to be a good big sister. Now she’s so proud and loving when it comes to Olive. They chase each other all over the house. One time, Olive got a cut on her ear from roughhousing and Foxy cleaned it for her (and now they groom each other all the time). They still raise hell, but it’s as partners in crime, not opponents. They wrestle pretty hard, too, but just for fun. And Olive loves to imitate her big sister. If Foxy lies against the wall, she lies against the wall too. If Foxy climbs on my back while I’m sleeping, so does Olive.

When we recently went away for 10 days, we were so happy knowing they had each other.

I could tell a lot more stories about Olive’s sweetness, the way she turns over on her back and stretches out for a tummy rub, her electric-generator-like purr. But I guess the pictures speak for themselves.

One more thing. Everything didn’t go smoothly with Olive at first. She had a bad persistent cough when we first got her and she gave it to Foxy. Then she had a lot of problems using the litter box and she was having digestive problems. I’m not saying this to discourage people, just to have realistic expectations. “Parenting” is never easy I guess. But we loved her so much that it was never a question of getting through those bumps in the road. More importantly, Tammy was a complete ANGEL. Long after the adoption was done and she could have said “its not my problem” (though she never would) she was delivering us special food up in the Bronx on her own time, helping us find and administer the right medicine and taking repeated frantic phone calls from me. She never complained once or suggested that it was some kind of an imposition. I consider Tammy a friend. Certainly, she’s a very special person and I know I can always count on her for help and advice with the cats.

Houdini renamed Jake - new companion to Sofie

2009-02-19T10:38:00.000-08:00

Houdini (now Jake) is wonderful. He is such a great addition to the family. Look at the pictures of jake snuggling Sofie after she had gotten surgery. He was so sweet to her. They really are best friends now.

Growing... (Bunk & McNulty)

2009-02-12T17:39:00.000-08:00

Here are two pictures I took of the guys today. They continue to get SOOO big. I haven't been doing anything for Bunk's eyes lately, and they seem to be getting better. Still watery, but significantly less so. These two kitties are real loves.

The Brooklyn bottle babies: Riles and Cecilia

2009-02-08T04:44:00.000-08:00

"They're both growing up nicely and have adjusted well to their new home. They have seemingly boundless energy and have become quite adept at jumping onto legs, laps, tables, etc..."

Isabella (aka Columbiana) and Gordi

2009-02-05T16:15:00.001-08:00

Angie, The girlies are doing well. They just got spayed on tuesday, so they're still recovering. Other than that they're healthy and happy. Isabella (aka columbiana)is big and tough, and gordi is super affectionate and spastically hyperactive. I'll send you a picture, although they're much cuter in real life. Thanks, christine

Sleep deprived

2009-02-01T05:58:00.000-08:00

Carol and John Henry require a lot of love, and playing! Also, both Mary and I are somewhat sleep deprived because John Henry requires a lot of love at 4 am each morning when he pads back and forth between as we try to sleep. We actually look forward to that every night though! Mary and I are absolutely besotted with them both. They're just the greatest little cats - and getting quite a bit bigger. Carol has the shoulders of a linebacker now; John Henry is smaller but can really push her around in their morning play-fights (that start at about 6 am). The apartment is a mess of cardboard boxes stacked into towers, with holes cut into them, and every kind of toy, scraps of slightly chewed wheatgrass, and their favorite blankets.

....and BIGGER (Bunk & McNulty)

2009-01-28T15:00:00.001-08:00

These guys are getting big!‏ (Bunk & McNulty)

2009-01-21T14:24:00.000-08:00

They're also supervising my work now, apparently.

Rachel.

New family cats!

2009-01-17T08:21:00.001-08:00

Here they are!!! Emillio and Ashley!!! They arrived on Sunday night. Ashley just permitted me to pat her for the first time this morning! She's still a hidey-cat, but she's starting to get her courage up. As you can see, she meows for attention -- but then she runs away when I reach out to her -- but not all the time anymore. Emillio loves being pat, but only since a couple of days ago. He follows me around constantly -- and she does too, but from a distance, at least sometimes. They are still adjusting to their new home. They are only 10 months old. Teenagers. Lovely soft sweet kitties. Half siamese apparently and half tabby -- gorgeous striped racoon tails. Both have 4 white paws. Now that she has appeared enough to see (ahem) I can tell that she has 4 white legs. He has two white rear legs. She has a pink nose and he has a brown spot on his nose. They both have soft white bellies and golden brown furry spots in between the tabby stripes and the white areas. Lovely lovely. I hope you all get to meet them soon. They lived in Cat Rescue homes before -- apartments with about 15 cats together, so they are just learning what it means to be truly In Charge. They still don't really know... We should have lots of fun... Come visit! This was my first chance to get pictures!

The big neuter... (special needs little big Nicholas)

2009-01-17T07:56:00.000-08:00

Dear D'Arcy,

Little Nicholas pulled through his big neuter swimmingly! The vet loved him - she did a bunch of little neuro tests on him during his pre-surgery check-up - she thinks he may have a very mild case of cerebellar hypoplasia (I think he may just be "floppy"), but thinks he is otherwise perfect! And here is how he responded to the post-op restrictions:

What the vet says: no food or drink for a couple of hours after we get home, no baths for 10 days, no running, jumping, or rough-housing for 10 days

What Nicholas does as soon as we get home: runs to Kisa and bumps up all over her, goes out of his mind crazy looking for food (including dragging his placemat across the kitchen and burying his head in a tupperware container), scarfs down the food that I feed him ("illegally") to avoid him getting hurt, and then procedes to run across the kitchen at full speed, fly up onto the counter, attempt to leap up on top of the refridgerator, misses and falls into the sink with all of the soapy dishes, leaps out of the sink and flies through the air, crashing into one of the chairs...boy oh boy!!!! But he's still alive and going strong and it's post-op day 7 - so far so good!

I have started locking him up in the bedroom while I prepare his meals so that he isn't leaping and jumping everywhere - he sits by the door and paws underneath it and cries and cries. Then when I open it he prances out and when he turns the corner near the refridgerator to head towards his food bowl he kicks up it into high gear with his little feet slipping all over the place as he charges towards his food. I've also started locking Kisa up in the second bedroom when I feed her to give her a good half hour to enjoy her food before letting Nicholas have free range.

Huge milestone tonight though - Nicholas is finally full! My sister and I were both not going to be home until late tonight, but I managed to sneak home after work to feed the kitties. When my sister got home she fed them too, and Nicholas only picked at the food! Ah, finally!!! She thought something was wrong with him and got worried, but he is finally satisfied.

Come visit soon! - Wait until you see him - he is getting so big and starting to act like a big kitty! What a mush!!!
Nancy

Bunk & McNulty

2009-01-17T07:51:00.000-08:00

Darwin (I call him Bunk) couldn't be happier -- he's a scrappy little guy for a runt! Energy like I've never seen. Josh (I call him McNulty) is starting to come around. He's very playful and comfortable in the apartment now, hiding less, coming closer and closer to me at intervals -- still testing his boundaries but definitely making a little bit of progress each day.So far so good!

The little Maine Coon...

2009-01-14T16:03:00.000-08:00

Hey, my name is Tiffany and I bought the little maine coon kitten that maureen was taking care of who she had named cinderella. Yes, that one! Well, I came to your site to leave a success story and to post stuff about the kitty who is getting bigger, her name is now Keira (pronounced kee-rah... some people get confused, but anyway), she loves to run around. She is a different kitty than when we first got her. From scared and always hiding, she runs around, plays like crazy, AND she shows Sunkiss (our other cat, you remember) who's the boss. They love eachother, they are always bathing eachother/licking each other. Keira is very attached to me, which I love. She follows me around the house, but when I leave thank goodness she doesn't cry or follow me out. She stays away from the door, and sees me off in the living room. She has so many toys! I remember what you said about some toys not being fit for cats because they may be a hazard, so I'm VERY careful in picking toys, eventhough it's very hard to choose one! But her favorite is this ball of fur, that she loves to play with and she carries it around the house in her mouth which is the cutest thing. It's not small enough to swallow. She's never tried eating it anyway. And she is the smartest kitty I've ever had! Oh, and she's not scared of water! Which is odd. Most, if not all, cats are scared of water. But...anyway, I just want to say also, thank you so much for holding her for me when I contacted you. I love her SO much! I've never had a kitty like her, and I'm just so grateful because you could have chosen to not hold her for me. I really appreciate what you did! Thanks again! Hope to hear from you soon! Tiffany

Carol and John Henry...

2009-01-04T04:45:00.000-08:00

We have called the female Carol (top) - because she is an Office Manager type who keeps everything organized and keeps a close watch on her brother. Carol seems to suit her well as a name...Her brother (bottom) , who is more laid-backed, a bit sleepy, and takes like as it comes, is John Henry.... he's a steel driving man (cat) in the words of the country and western song.They are both growing like crazy and are doing very well. They are both very affectionate to us now - they always were, but it has increased quite a bit since we've had them. It's great! I have to send you something which doesn't show them asleep, but they look so sweet then.

Meet Cat and Zuzu!

2008-12-31T15:16:00.000-08:00

Hello!

I just adopted two black and white kittens from Tammy on Dec 23 and they are doing great! My family and I ADORE them! I just wanted to send you two pictures of them! The one with the hat on is called Cat (from Breakfast at Tiffany's) and the one with the background is Zuzu (from It's a Wonderful Life).

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!!

Grace

Holiday Dress Up

2008-12-28T11:19:00.000-08:00

Oh Mommie Karin -You know how I always say "it's all about me?" Well, perhaps I went a little overboard? Thought it would be a funny idea for all of us to dress up for the holidays…but then Leslie said that it would be cute to see me dance in my outfit and she made me strike a disco pose. How 70's is that? Not that I would know. I hope not too many of my feline friends and family see me like this.

Because Pebbles wouldn't let anyone put a costume on her, she went into the "tunnel" and became a 'tunnel kitty'.

Peek-a-Boo patiently waited and begrudgingly posed only to become a 'stocking stuffer'. As you can tell, Peekie wasn't too keen on this idea, but she didn't have much choice.

Naturally that chunky, red-suited guy with a long white beard didn't forget to make a stop at our house. Even though Leslie says that "everyday is Christmas" for us, we still made out like bandits.

So you can see Mommie Karin, it was a pretty successful first Christmas for me. I don't know what I'll do next year to top this, but I have a whole 12 months to figure that out.

Hoping your holiday was a great one and that Charlotte, Peter Pan and the foster kitties all made out like bandits too.

With wet whisker kisses,
Peaches

Star's holiday picture

2008-12-26T17:58:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays from Star!!! We celebrated her 1st birthday on Christmas and has adjusted very well to her new suroundings. Can't believe it is 2 months already!!! Best wishes for the New Year!!!

My Very First Snow Fall. Happy Holidays.‏ (Peaches)

2008-12-17T06:14:00.000-08:00

Oh Mommie Karin -I've got to share with you something terribly exciting. Today I saw my very first snow fall. I couldn't believe my eyes. I was so excited when I saw these little white dots coming down from the sky. I didn't understand what was going on. Leslie and Jeann put Pebbles and me in the window and they kept pointing to the outside. Pebbles has seen snow before, as has Peek-a-Boo, so although they were interested, it wasn't nearly as exciting for them as it was for me. But Mommie Karin, what a treat.

You know what else, Mommie Karin? Pebbles told me that when there's a lot of white stuff on the outside window ledge, Leslie and Jeann will make little snow balls and bring them into the house. Peek-a-Boo said that the snow is really cold and wet. Must be just like the shower, right? I mean that's sometimes cold and it's always wet. Anyway, Peek-a-Boo said that the best part of having snow balls inside is watching them melt. Now, that's definitely just like the shower.

Isn't it wonderful Mommie Karin that Sassy and Elsa were adopted on Sunday? Do you think that their new Mommie and Daddy will make snow balls for them too? Gosh, I hope so.

I'm hoping all my adoptable brothers and sisters have a wonderful snow filled holiday season.

Wet whisker kisses to all,Peaches

Blissed out

2008-12-17T06:07:00.000-08:00

Ok, so Sassy Boy and Elsa hit the jackpot in finding a wonderful forever home in Queens with Ian and Mary who fell in love with them. And I don't blame them. As their foster mom I can honestly say that Sassy Boy and Elsa are just pretty incredible kittens. They are in the process of being renamed. Sassy Boy appeared to be a girl and Elsa a boy...:-). this is what their new family wrote...

The two kitties have settled in just perfectly. They are running around and playing very happily, chasing each other and hiding under the couches and pouncing on each other. They spent the night sleeping curled up with Mary and me. They seem completely relaxed and very happy. They had no trouble with the litter box at all - absolutely perfect.

To be continued...!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T17:15:00.000-08:00

Mommie Karin -

This is my very first Thanksgiving. Leslie and Jeann said that I had to have a little time out and think about what I'm most thankful for. Between you and me, it didn't take more than a second to think about.I'm most grateful for:

- Mommie Karin, Charlotte and Peter Pan for rescuing me and my sisters and providing a warm and nourishing home

- Leslie and Jeann for finding me so adorable and cheeky and adopting me
- Peek-a-Boo and Pebbles for allowing me to stay with Leslie and Jeann and not sending me back to Mommie Karin's

Very early this morning Leslie and I were up baking...I didn't know I had such talents. Leslie put a little apron on me but I still got myself into the flour. We had such fun. At one point a really, and I mean really, loud alarm went off. I was so scared but Leslie explained that it was just the fire alarm. You see, sometimes that happens when the oven gets very hot. Leslie said that the oven was retaliating because it's hardly ever used...only during the holidays for baking purposes.

We all hope that you, Charlotte and Peter Pan have a wonderful and safe holiday.

We look forward to your next visit in a couple of weeks.

Love and floured wet whisker kisses,

Peaches

Dart renamed Star...

2008-11-17T08:22:00.000-08:00

Sending some updated pictures. I have renamed Dart to Star, because she is a shooting star!! As you can see she has adjusted well to her new surroundings and looks up to her big brother, Duckie.

Special needs kitty Nicholas finds true love...

2008-11-12T13:49:00.000-08:00

Hi D'Arcy,

Wait 'til you see the little man! - he is getting big! At first I was worried because he doesn't eat nearly as much as you said he should (he probably eats maybe 4 medallions of the Raw and two big tablespoons of Evo a day and he even leaves behind some of that), but he is (obviously!) growing like a weed and he certainly doesn't seem to be at a lack of energy! - in fact, I wish he didn't have so much energy at 5 am!!! What a wake-up call!!! He's like a pinball! Just a few days ago I could single-fist him to pull him out from under the covers when he dove in, but now he's getting so big I need to double-fist him!!! And just wait until you see him pounce! - he jumps quite high (especially if it's on top of Kisa!)

Meet Ernie & Dexter!

2008-11-11T05:44:00.000-08:00

Ernie is the one with white on his tummy and Dexter is the tabby. They're brothers from a litter of seven. Darc'y fostered them. She's been the first mother,and a wonderful one, for all of our adopted kitties. We are so happy to have them in our lives. We've turned into cat lunatics! The first picture is of Ernie and Dexter cleaning up together after a meal. The second is of Ernie on top of Dexter in the magazine rack. They are rough and tumble kittens. The third one is Dexter after he managed to squeeze himself in acereal box. Yes, there's only one cat in that picture. The fourth is Ernie watching the special cat movie. It features exciting footage of chickens, fish, and butterflies...

Happy Birthday to me...

2008-11-02T11:27:00.001-08:00

...not that I want this letter to be all about me, but it's my birthday and I'm six months old! I hope we have a party today and invite all my new and old playmates.

Gee Mommie Karin, can you believe I've been with Peek-a-Boo and Pebbles for seven weeks. Wow. Seems like just yesterday that I arrived. Gosh, just a week ago I was home from my very big adventure and allowing the girls time to re-adjust. Now all is back to normal and everyone is extremely happy.

Pebbles and I played a game of tag last night...I chased her into the closet and waited for her to come back out...when she did, I chased her to the other end of the room. Back forth we went. Then I decided that I would play "tunnel." You remember that game, don't you Mommie Karin? That's when I burrow myself into the rug. When I that here, Pebbles goes from one end to the other trying to get me. Sometimes she decides to pounce on me while I'm underneath.

Even though I'm a brave little girl, Leslie still doesn't want me to go around the corner by myself. She insists that one of the big girls go with, but sometimes they don't want to. It during those times that Leslie thinks I'm very cheeky. But when she calls me, I definitely come straight home - not that I actually know my name, more like I know her voice.

So, enough about me. How are you? How are Charlotte and Peter Pan? And my two new step sisters, are they getting better? Did you dress everyone up for Halloween? We didn't have many scary people come to our door...just as well, I probably wouldn't have given out any treats because I would have wanted to eat them myself. Yes, I'm still a bit of a scrounge. I'm trying not to be, but I don't seem to be having much luck.

Well it's time to decide what to do next - either a little kitty nap or look for lunch. I hope this finds that all is well. Enjoy this beautiful weather.

Love to all,
Peaches

Must love dogs... Peaches and Butch

2008-10-28T05:41:00.000-07:00

I am not afraid of anything, not even of dogs...

Fun with kitties!

2008-10-25T18:20:00.000-07:00

See pictures: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=14nlyaed.87kkf4k1&x=0&y=-wsgbg9&localeid=en_US

Hi Darcy,

Just wanted to send you a little update on life with my kitties.......

Nicholas (or Nikolai - both names come out of my mouth equally and he never stops long enough to pay attention to what I call him!) is such a happy addition to our household. As you know I wasn't sure how Kisa would respond to him. While she has her silly moments I have never thought she would be all that interested in play - what I didn't realize was that it wasn't that she wasn't interested in play - she just never had a dear friend to play with! Her little brother comes running right to her and bumps against her and they will wrestle (all fun!) and she will even wash him! Her whole life no longer revolves around food and cat naps - she is more active than ever and just as loving with me as ever. I love coming in my door and having both kitties come running to me and bedtime is great - they both snuggle up right next to me (Nicholas just takes a little longer to calm down) - they used to each take a side of me, but for the past couple of nights that have both slept on the same side. Nicholas continues to get stronger and stronger each day. He climbs on EVERYTHING! and is developing amazing pouncing skills. He is a constant bouncing ball of joy! He is also just the dearest little kitten and loves snuggling with anyone - friends, family - he welcomes everyone into our home very warmly and has fun showing off his toys and tricks and purr-machine.

The spaying experience...

2008-10-25T18:08:00.000-07:00

...I missed your phone call again. Oh Mommie Karin, I was just too exhausted to come to the phone last night. You see, something told me that I should just hide in the closet on top of clothes and curl up to go to sleep. So, I did - but that didn't last too long. As soon as the lights went out, I jumped on the bed.

Things aren't quite the same as when I left yesterday morning and I must admit I'm a bit saddened by that. Pebbles is doing a whole lot of growling and hissing...she didn't come on the bed either and seems not to want to eat with the rest of us. Peek-a-Boo is a little more forgiving and doesn't seem to mind too much that I was on an adventure. But still, it's not like it was. Progress needs to be made once again. I followed everyone out into the hallway and tried to re-establish our connection...I'll just have to keep trying.

I'm feeling a little better - still not myself. I had a pretty good breakfast but Leslie didn't want to give me too much at first. So I'm imagining that there will be a second breakfast coming any hour now. In the meantime, I'll just sit here with Leslie and dictate what to say.

I went on a bus ride - wow, that was something. I was a bit scared as we walked to the bus stop...there was a lot of noise that I hadn't heard up close like that before. I think I like looking at the great wide world from inside better. There's really no place like home - especially when Pebbles and PaB love me to pieces.

When I got to the hospital, I was so afraid that I wouldn't come home. Leslie told me that I was going to go to sleep for a little while and when I woke up, she'd be there. Well, that was sorta true. Jeann and she did come and I was very happy to see them. When we got back to the house, I was very wobbly and kept falling down. I didn't want to stay in the mobile house so I just slowly made my way around smelling all the familiar smells. I even went to the potty without any trouble.

We all got up very early this a.m. Probably over tired. I've been trying to figure out how I can get this smell off me. I jumped into the shower and waited for the water to drip out, but that hasn't seemed to help. I think that once this hospital smell goes away, the girls will be back to normal. Seems that a fast one was played on me...I got another manicure. And my tummy is shaved...I'm going to have Leslie take a photo so you can see. I don't have any band-aids on either.

So Mommie Karin, Leslie said that everyone is getting better and that Peter Pan and Charlotte are adjusting to my replacements. That's wonderful because you all need someone or two to keep you all occupied while I'm not there. I'm hoping all is going well and that the little ones - imagine, they're younger than me! - find really good homes soon. Of course, there's no replacing the growing up experience on the Upper West Side though.

I can't wait to see you...I'm getting to be a big girl, but not that big. I'll always be a baby in your eyes. Leslie said that you'll come soon and we'll have a grand time together.

Well, I'm going to take a quick kitten nap here. I'll make sure to send photos next time.

As always, my love and kitty hugs to everyone there,
Peaches

Meet Farah and Felix

2008-10-23T10:01:00.000-07:00

Gorgious Farah (Bengal) and Felix (black and white) were adopted through Kitten Little Rescue by owner Marni who loves them to pieces...

Fosse

2008-10-17T06:49:00.000-07:00

I adopted a Siamese mix from Tammy at Kitten Little Rescue in June. She is poly-dactyl and was found days old in Central Park and bottle-fed. We named her Fosse (after Dian Fosse - woman who gave her life while trying to protect the mt. gorillas in Rwanda) and she is really something. She keeps my older males on their toes. She is obsessed with mice (fake) and she is a retriever. There is not a morning that goes by I don't wake up with mice in my bed. This morning it was on my pillow right next to my face. She is smart as a whip.

The other two cats are named Everest (the gray and white one); I found him 9yrs ago shortly after he had been thrown from a moving car(several neighbors saw it happen but no one went to help him). His leg was broken in two place and his knee was shattered from a previous incident (probably a kick), he had road rash and cigarrette burns all over. I rushed him to the vet and they put a steel pin in his leg. It was a long healing process but well worth all the time and every penny. He is an exceptional cat with a huge personality.

Mao-Mao (black and white) was found by my mother dumped in a park with his siblings.
We found homes for his siblings and I fell in love with Mao and couldn't let him go. He is five yrs old now.

Ninja & Olive

2008-10-09T16:38:00.000-07:00

Everything is going wonderfully, both had a bit of a diarrhea parasite problem but with amazing veterinary care are doing great and getting healthy again. Because of the small health delay, we decided to hold off on spaying them until they are both feeling better. It shouldn't be long now. I attached new photos of how big they are, you would be amazed!

Happy One Week Anniversary

2008-10-01T12:49:00.000-07:00

Mommie Karen -

The hugest milestone of them all - we made it to our 1 week anniversary. To add lots of icing to the cake, we had a very special Kodak moment this morning...I washed Peek-a-Boo on her head! :)

It's been a very busy week here and a ton more progress has been made. I'm still my cheeky self getting into a lot of mischief but since everyone always laugh, I guess I can keep it up. The "no no Peaches" have lessened and the hissing only occurs occasionally - usually when I get too rambunctious...which is often. I hope this finds that you, Charlotte and Peter Pan are well. I miss you guys!

Here are some of the other highlights for the week:
Climbing mountains - actually just the walls, door frames and the window pane
Reaching new limits - scaling the Chinese screens and Leslie's leg when my breakfast doesn't come fast enough
Playing patty cake - Peek-a-Boo and I reach out and touch each other's hands
Going with the flow - sitting on the bathtub ledge watching Pebbles in the bathtub; sitting in the bathroom sink
Manicure - didn't like that much and only got one nail trimmed
Typing - I sent a coded IM to Leslie from Jeannie's computer and got a response
Hunting together - Pebbie, Peekie and I captured a fly. Peekie discovered, Pebbie took it off the window ledge and I stole it...but Leslie and Jeann killed it with the scratching box

Every night we're all on the big bed. Last night Peek-a-Boo and I were in the middle, but at one point when Peekie was snuggling and I tried to squeeze in between the pillow and her, she jumped off.

Next week I have to go the doctor for my check up. I'm looking forward to making a new friend. I'll let you know how much I tip the scale. I'm sure Dr. Walsh will find me fit as a fiddle and of course, adorable.

Mommie Karen, can you come for a visit on the 11th? We could all have dinner together.

Hope you like the pictures.

Whisker kisses to you, Peter Pan and Charlotte,
Peaches

As the world turns...

2008-09-23T16:20:00.000-07:00

Mommy Karin -SOOOO much has been going on at my new home and I wanted to share with you all the good things. Progress is definitely being made on the bonding aspect with Peek-a-Boo and Pebbles too. It's all so exciting and I don't know where to begin...

Last night we all engaged in a play date. Peek-a-Boo and Pebbles really like that cat dancer toy and were very animated with it. Naturally I took that as my cue to get in on the game. Well, maybe I got a little over anxious because Pebbles did a little hissing. But that's okay because we all trying to breakdown the barriers. Leslie intervened a little and got me interested in a different toy while Peek-a-Boo and Pebbles went back to playing. This really all is a milestone because it looks like those two are "getting back to normal." Huge relief for all.

Another wonderful thing...Peek-a-Boo and I kissed - I even got to put my head in her bowl and she didn't do anything, but Leslie did...she took me away. As you can see, I still have my nose to the ground scrounging.

Peek-a-Boo has been and continues to be really patient with me.Everyone on the big bed! :) That's what happened last night. We all snuggled up against Leslie and there wasn't any hissing. This, too, is really huge because Pebbles hasn't been too happy about coming up when I'm there. It was the first night since I've been here that this has happened. Peek-a-Boo spent the night on the bed too - something she normally does. This could get a little crowded...I hope they don't take up too much room.

The other two are using my litter box. :( Oh well, makes no difference, I use theirs. I try to watch Peek-a-Boo because she's real good about cleaning up after Pebbles and me. But then a little light bulb goes off in my head and I say to myself "why bother...just let Peek-a-Boo do it.

"Oh Mommy Karin, you should have seen me this morning. Play time in the hallway. We all went out first thing - as we do everyday - and we charged down to the very end. I even went around the bend after Leslie checked to see that the fire door was closed. There's just so much to explore. I'm telling you it was a regular Kodak moment and we didn't have the camera.
After breakfast, we had a little laser light game going on before settling into the apartment for the day.

I hope that all the other little kitties from Kitten Little Rescue get to find such good homes. I know that all those nice people at the shelter will match the kittens up with the right people.

Well Mommy Karin, don't forget that I think about you, Charlotte and Peter Pan often. I'm never too busy for that. I frequently wonder what you're all up to and hope that you're all well. I'll make sure to write again soon to keep you posted on my progress. I'm trying to be a good girl and think I'm doing a pretty good job. We'll send photos again too. Maybe I can get Peek-a-Boo and Pebbles to pose with me! :)

Hugs and kitty kisses to all,
Peaches

What a Difference a Day Makes...

2008-09-21T15:32:00.000-07:00

Mommy Karin -

I hope this finds you, Peter Pan and Charlotte are well. Isn't this beautiful weather? I've got so many little feathery things to look at when I peek outside the windows. Did you know they made all sorts of noise?

Last night was a pretty good night. I got to stay on the big bed and when Pebbles jumped up a couple of times there was a little hissing and growling, but I stood my ground. Peek-a-Boo came on the bed too, but didn't stay long. Fortunately, those two are getting back to their old selves especially when they're in the hallway. Once they come back inside though, Pebbles gets a bit agitated. I keep trying to impress them with my ability to play by myself. During the night, when I knew that they were both watching me, I decided to be very cheeky and take this toy - a ball with a furry tail - and bring it onto the bed, throw it in the air and bounce around with it. Great fun, or so I thought. Then, something distracted me, so I got off the bed and Leslie rolled to ball toward me. I chased it and was playing with it in front of Pebbles. We all heard a few growls at that point. Peek-a-Boo is taking the approach to let Pebbles be the "bad guy" and she's making the effort to break the ice. This morning she came a little closer to me and she seemed much more curious than irritable. I was flattered.

Mommy Karin, I made everyone very happy today. I christened my new potty. And, the great thing about that is, Peek-a-Boo does all the potty housekeeping and I don't have to. I've been eating all my food and try hard not to scavenge, but I still have my nose to the floor.

Well, I've got to catch up on my beauty sleep now. It's exhausting being so cute and cuddly. Peek-a-Boo, Pebbles and I are going to be left alone for a little bit today. We'll all have to be on our best behavior.

Love to you, Peter Pan and Charlotte,
Peaches

Oh What a Night!

2008-09-20T16:53:00.000-07:00

Mommy Karin -

Sorry I couldn't come to the phone when you called today as I was otherwise previously engaged in a tug-of-war with my newest fan member, our neighbor Eddie. Leslie told me that he was going to come in and visit with us while she and Jeann are at work during the week.

I have to tell you, Peter Pan and Charlotte all about my first night at West 60th Street. After you left, I continued my exploring - so much to investigate. Peek-a-Boo and Pebbles did a little hissing at me and at one another. But I decided to take over the place. When it was time to go to sleep - still don't understand why we had to go to bed, I decided that I would lie down on a big pillow. Every time Leslie would get up, I'd have to follow. What fun that was! :) Anyway, all night long I was jumping up and down and all around...I even went up Leslie's t-shirt and came out by her head. I'm such a cheeky girl, aren't I? Oh yeah, Jeannie tells stories in Greek.

Wow, finally breakfast time! :) Boy, was I ever hungry. You know what, Mommy Karin? Leslie opened the front door and everyone got to run outside. Pebbles and Peek-a-Boo went a long way away from home though...I had to follow Leslie because I didn't want to get lost. Guess what I had for breakfast? Yup, you know.

Jeannie took a shower, just like you used to. And I got to lick her toes! Oh boy...I even explored the bath tub. Gee, this place is just like Romper Room. Mommy Karin, this home is still a bit unfamiliar and I miss everyone! I especially miss snuggling with Peter Pan and Charlotte. Maybe if I go to sleep and take a nap, I'll be able to dream about them. That's a good idea. I'll do just that.

I know I promised to pose real cute like, but so far I haven't been too cooperative. However, Leslie did try to get a couple of photos and I asked her to send the only one that showed my better side. I'll try harder to sit still next time.

Hugs and kisses to you, Peter Pan and Charlotte,
Peaches

Peaches Says Good Night

2008-09-20T16:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Karin -

I wanted to send this note to thank you for the love and warmth that you, Peter Pan and Charlotte gave to me while I was in your home. I am forever grateful to you and you will always be a part of my life and in my memories.

I promise that I will be on my best behavior while with Peek-a-Boo and Pebbles too - I'm sure we'll become fast friends...once the fur settles down. I know that Leslie and Jeann will take good care of me and that we'll all have a terrific life together. But you must promise me that you'll come for frequent visits - I'd like that a lot. I'll make sure to pose real cute like for all the pictures that Leslie takes - you'll never forget this adorable face.

Well, I should probably get back to this "getting acquainted stuff" so that we can all begin the family bonding process. Please know that I miss you all already, but that I'm in good hands. I will never forget you, Peter Pan and Charlotte!

I hope Peter Pan and Charlotte like the toys - gee, it's like Petco here. I'll remember them as I'm lying on the place mat and pillow that you gave to Leslie.

Love to you all,
Peaches

Bea and the Pea

2008-09-18T10:02:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there boys....My name is Beatrice and I have been hand picked from Kitten Little Rescue to live with Mr. Sweet Pea in an apartment just south of Central Park in Manhattan. Our plans include chasing each other around, batting at each other, cuddling, cleaning each other and of course, breakfast at Tiffany's when our keepers are out working hard to bring home our gourmet feasts.

Our blog: http://sweet-peaandbeatrice.blogspot.com/

Beatrice has a Catster profile too: http://www.catster.com/cats/707943

Ninja and Olive - adopted 4th August 2008

2008-09-03T15:43:00.000-07:00

...The kittens are amazing and keeping me very entertained. Butterscotch (now named Olive) and Mona (now named Ninja) have definitely come into their own. Olive has a sweet, young and hilariously awkward playful personality. Ninja on the other hand is just that... a total ninja! She is methodical, gets into anything she can, and can jump higher than I have ever seen! Anyway, I love how different they are and I can't wait to see them grow into beautiful cats...