tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post8006050505078978062..comments2023-06-25T06:00:00.316-04:00Comments on Whiskers In the Window: They're teeny. They're tiny. They're tabbies. And they're here!!!!!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-11100811526436216152012-07-04T17:46:15.065-04:002012-07-04T17:46:15.065-04:00Thank you for answering and not thinking my questi...Thank you for answering and not thinking my question was dumb. I do a lot of genealogy and it was just making me think hmm. The names fit them very well actually. I'm pretty into names too btw so if ya need any help down the road let me know ;)Holly Waterfallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470715265451350814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-23706512174453060082012-07-03T22:08:34.075-04:002012-07-03T22:08:34.075-04:00These kittens would never mind being woken up anyw...These kittens would never mind being woken up anyway. They love the attention and will come over an snuggle the minute they wake up. ;-)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-36755742809579445462012-07-03T22:07:38.174-04:002012-07-03T22:07:38.174-04:00British and Reformation History were my specializa...British and Reformation History were my specializations when I was working on my Masters. I really should have finished it... another military move tanked me towards the end and I ran out of options. I LOVE that so many historians are showing up in my blog about cats :-)<br /><br />Penny is doing quite well in the family room. She misses her windows (she does have one window, but not near the view from the foster room), but has more comfy furniture. The kids watch television in there and are having a sleepover with her tonight so she's getting lots of snuggle time.<br /><br />Yep, Norman is now stalking the kittens.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-86718231650609285722012-07-03T21:42:14.122-04:002012-07-03T21:42:14.122-04:00YAY they're awake I can squee as much as I wan...YAY they're awake I can squee as much as I want lol! :-) And double yay that they're in a safe happy place now. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-59045715845137843602012-07-03T21:27:08.623-04:002012-07-03T21:27:08.623-04:00Poor little monkeys! Fleas are just the worse. Sou...Poor little monkeys! Fleas are just the worse. Sounds like they are in terrific hands. A bath and a nap always makes me feel better so I can only imagine how good it felt for these three. I'm a huge history buff as well (my degree is in Russian history/political science but I'm pretty much into any kind of history) - so the naming theme is very cool!<br /><br />How is Miss Penny adjusting to the new room? Seems from the previous pictures she's thrilled to not have Norm looking at her, lol.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12984323820423273908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-88864491053427274552012-07-03T20:52:40.310-04:002012-07-03T20:52:40.310-04:00History nerds unite!! Keeping my fingers crossed ...History nerds unite!! Keeping my fingers crossed on the fleas. Looking good tonight.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-49510058087903437722012-07-03T20:52:02.941-04:002012-07-03T20:52:02.941-04:00You've caught on to my evil plan ;-) No worri...You've caught on to my evil plan ;-) No worries about the surname, so I just pick first names to go along with it.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-63005817988864134712012-07-03T20:51:13.293-04:002012-07-03T20:51:13.293-04:00The question doesn't make you look stupid at a...The question doesn't make you look stupid at all! I was a bit unclear in that respect. They get their surnames from the president (to keep the litters straight), but we choose their first names. If there is a Porter, Henry, or Eloise Washington, the naming of these kitties after them is purely coincidental. Generally, I'll just try to choose an old fashioned or traditional first name that works well with the last name.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-18868961331196863002012-07-03T20:08:45.488-04:002012-07-03T20:08:45.488-04:00Ok Kelly, I wasn't going to post this question...Ok Kelly, I wasn't going to post this question since it would make me look stupid (I did go to college but I wasn't a History major) SOOOO...<br />Is it just that you added surnames to the cat's first names to keep them straight or are there real people these kitties are named after? Because I have no idea who Porter Washington, Henry Washington, or Eloise Washington are!Holly Waterfallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470715265451350814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-83997319163433575192012-07-03T19:16:52.391-04:002012-07-03T19:16:52.391-04:00I like the presidential naming convention. There h...I like the presidential naming convention. There have been 43 presidents (not counting Cleveland's two non-consecutive terms) so you have a long way to go before you'll have to think of something new.deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-11667768919434329682012-07-03T15:40:09.871-04:002012-07-03T15:40:09.871-04:00Those are some adorable kittens! Glad you were ab...Those are some adorable kittens! Glad you were able to get the fleas under control. I love your naming idea - glad I'm not the only history nerd out there!<br /><br />SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906352691388129167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-75445450615674859902012-07-03T12:10:24.809-04:002012-07-03T12:10:24.809-04:00And a bit longer for the Bush situation (can't...And a bit longer for the Bush situation (can't believe I nearly forgot about them). Perhaps Walker or Walker-Bush?Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-38143218358591968402012-07-03T10:43:07.357-04:002012-07-03T10:43:07.357-04:00We decided that when we get to John Quincy Adams, ...We decided that when we get to John Quincy Adams, their surname will most likely be Quincy or the hyphenated Quincy-Adams. I've got time to figure out the Roosevelt issue ;-)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-78109381923913347032012-07-03T10:14:32.949-04:002012-07-03T10:14:32.949-04:00I ended up getting a cage rather quickly. I origi...I ended up getting a cage rather quickly. I originally used a large (2' x 3') rabbit cage that worked really nicely until I needed to get into the back corner to pull out a kitten. You can find good cat cages online for about $100 shipped, or you can find dog kennels. You could even use human play pens/gates to corner them off as long as you don't mind that they will be able to climb out when they get older - but when they get to that size keeping them in a cage is hard to listen to because of the complaining and the whining :)Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-64221736996426518982012-07-03T10:11:12.885-04:002012-07-03T10:11:12.885-04:00I too am considering surnames.. You do know the pr...I too am considering surnames.. You do know the presidents will only get you so far since we have had two sets of family member presidents.. :)<br /><br />I am so with you on fleas. I really hate them, but thankfully they are manageable. I haven't gone the DE route yet I can't wait to see how you like it.<br /><br />it is sad that a 'rescue' got in this state and needed rescuing. I am glad they were able to ask for help (some aren't) and there was help available. I too know that feeling of thinking you are going to have a little breathing room but getting the call for help... which is why Simon and Schu ended up in my bathroom for a while :) <br /><br />Yea for them for being in such great care. Yea for you for getting such awesome belly spots to snorgle..Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-61406250646479711562012-07-03T09:39:32.808-04:002012-07-03T09:39:32.808-04:00Thank you. It's hard sometimes for them to re...Thank you. It's hard sometimes for them to realize that they're not really helping unless you can get them healthy and keep them that way.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-49461547906675373462012-07-03T09:38:06.974-04:002012-07-03T09:38:06.974-04:00My vet was pretty insistent that she needed to be ...My vet was pretty insistent that she needed to be two pounds before he'd give her the Capstar (and she's not that far away). Between the bath and her brothers getting the Capstar yesterday, I haven't seen a living bug since early last evening (and they all got Frontline with breakfast this morning). Penny goes in first thing Thursday for her spay. If I see any fleas between now and then I will ask about half a dose for Eloise. Thanks for the information. Every little bit helps so much!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-86175109307265357152012-07-03T09:24:44.881-04:002012-07-03T09:24:44.881-04:00Great save. It is sad that people will keep taking...Great save. It is sad that people will keep taking on more and more thinking they are helping when they really aren't. I get the sentiment, but rescuers have to know when to say no. I hate doing it, but have on more than one occasion. I know my limit - and sometimes push it - but I always make sure everyone is staying healthy (as possible with rescued kittens) and safe. Glad you were able to step up and help the kitts. :)Random Felineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591546634183113556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-83980150871692767632012-07-03T09:22:51.973-04:002012-07-03T09:22:51.973-04:00When I found Trixie and her siblings in my yard, t...When I found Trixie and her siblings in my yard, they were about 5 weeks old and covered in fleas. I had no idea fleas could kill kittens but my vet was more worried about the fleas than anything else. But since everyone was a pound or less, he toldis me to cut the Capstars into quarters, grind them up and feed to each baby in some wet food. So depending on Eloise's weight you could give her probably half a Capstar.SC Amynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-50668793943007498702012-07-03T09:19:57.938-04:002012-07-03T09:19:57.938-04:00Thanks, Holly. I'll keep you filled with all ...Thanks, Holly. I'll keep you filled with all of the updates you can stand. :-)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-29324897658362862562012-07-03T09:19:19.810-04:002012-07-03T09:19:19.810-04:00These are my first foster kittens (and the first k...These are my first foster kittens (and the first kittens I've had in the house in nearly 9 years!) I'll gladly take any advice on whatever we've got going on around here.<br /><br />No worries about the Frontline applications. It's the adult animals in the house who were already on it. It was time for their monthly update anyway, so they got treated yesterday when the kittens came home. Two of the kittens got CapStar from the vet and they all got Frontline this morning. I haven't seen a living flea in roughly 16 hours. I think we're in the home stretch (although I will keep vacuuming like a fiend for about the next week!)<br /><br />It's amazing the change in them with just a few hours of love and care. We're going to have fun!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-38635723527218100862012-07-03T09:14:12.139-04:002012-07-03T09:14:12.139-04:00Oh you don't want to hear the drama in the sto...Oh you don't want to hear the drama in the store when one of my kids wants to try on a hat in the store. ;-)<br /><br />Glad you're here, Annie!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-872858968303265702012-07-03T09:13:19.287-04:002012-07-03T09:13:19.287-04:00Henry's sister has an equally lovely set of sp...Henry's sister has an equally lovely set of spots. I'm going to have fun trying to get pictures!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770791685503482106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-73718234324935013262012-07-03T08:55:36.387-04:002012-07-03T08:55:36.387-04:00Yay for little kitties being rescued! Good job Kel...Yay for little kitties being rescued! Good job Kelly. I'm looking forward to hearing more about this clan :)Holly Waterfallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05470715265451350814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6920101949387852618.post-30597446840070067552012-07-03T08:43:12.970-04:002012-07-03T08:43:12.970-04:00Kelly, I have had foster kittens with fleas and I ...Kelly, I have had foster kittens with fleas and I am the same way..so worried about infesting my house. I have a large crate that I set up with litter box, blankets, food. When i bring home kittens with fleas they stay in the cage for 24hrs after the flea application. Then i give them a good bath. You see a lot of dead fleas in the bedding after 24hrs and it keeps them confined. Having a large cage also comes in handy if any of the kittens come down with diarrhea. They have run of the foster room but at night I always keep them in the crate with a light blanket over the top. They seek out this crate when they nap during the day. Safe place. I have fostered over the past 6years and have been thru a lot of sick kittens. Have learned a lot and loved a lot. Someone always has a new great idea to make things easier and better. As you will learn as you go along. I don't know if I read your post correctly but don't frontline kittens more than once a month. It works and but can be deadly for kittens if overdosed. Good luck with the new kittens. They will begin to thrive with love and a relaxing atmosphere :)Debbienoreply@blogger.com