I'm pretty sure but don't have it confirmed that Squeak, Pip, Jet, Rebel and Sparky all may now be in heaven or battling the flu. Unless they managed to escape and be adopted before the whole outbreak.
Smokey would have been right to pass for sales but the shelter manager is going to try and book him in for neutering and then he'll be heading off to Melbourne - fingers crossed.
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| Smokey's growing up...no more blue eyes :( |
Buster. This cute little love bug is an absolute mystery. He was all prepared in weight for his first vaccination today but failed the temperature check being slightly over 40 degrees. He hasn't shown any discharge from eyes or nose I have heard no sneezing and he's always underfoot like usual. He eats fine, he's gaining...but he has a temperature? Still not sure if its a good thing and he's fighting something off or if this is the beginning of the end for yet another kitten. Please not scenario two...
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| You are going to be fine...Right Buster? Right ~ Buster |
I have temporarily got five kittens. One girl Four boys. They have all been spayed/neutered and will hopefully be only hanging out with me until Friday and on Friday hopefully they will be on the journey to the Melbourne shelter looking for their forever homes. The shelter manager didn't want them to return to the local shelter in fears they would be exposed to the virus. That's well and truly fair enough.
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| The unsociable Grizzles |
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| Friendly little small tabby boy (unnamed) |
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| Guessing related to Grizzles, calling him Grump |
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| Singular girl (unnamed) |
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| Guessing related to small tabby boy will call Spot for now. |
Sorting out living quarters for the five is troublesome. I'm trying to keep the girl separate as she has a bigger incision. The four boys aren't as laid back as tiny kittens usually are and there's a bit of growling between them which will hopefully sort itself out soon.
With so many kittens not making it this year I often wonder why I continue.
Then I pick up little Buster, I remember how lethargic and skinny he was. I feel how his ribs are now much more covered, I see his bright little eyes and I hear him purr or run up to me when I walk up to the half door. I remember, that even if he should die tomorrow or after I've passed the baton on...that I'll have the memories of this kitten, that I gave him a chance, that I kept him warm, fed and gave him love all while he was with me.
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| Whatcha doin? ~ Buster |
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| Oooh that flashy thing again! ~ Buster |
Whether it be a short time they are on this world, or in my home, they will know love and I will try for them as much as I can before I accept they were not made for this world.
I will be brave when the decision comes that they do not pass sales due to illness.
I shall pick myself up, dust myself off, shed a few tears and resume making a difference in kittens lives, opening my heart and home to more little ones without a mother or in need of care.
Why? Because this is what I do. This is what I'm good at. The memories are worth all the heartbreak.
And because sometimes, those few that wouldn't have made it if they weren't given a chance, become someones beloved pet.
Rest In Peace - The Angels,
Sparky Duo,
Pip, Jet, Rebel & Squeak Quad,
Amber, Violet, Ruby, Ranga & Rose Meeze,
Live Long and Prosper - Henry Lovable,
Stella, Coleman & Jimmy Trio,
Prissy, Itchy, Scratchy & Hidey Feral,
Flash Duo,
Brat ShortStay,
You are right. Your job is to give them a chance, and you do a darn fine job of it. think of the ones that wouldn't have made it if not for being fostered. In our shelter kittens not old enough to go on the adoption floor were immediately killed upon entering the shelter because there was not enough of anything to help them. Thousands of kittens have been given that chance to be cats, and thousands have made it. Many have not, and it is hard to not let the grief of their loss to overwhelm the good that is and can be done.
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