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Who wants to wait whilst my kittens are born!

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Kittenwatch · 13/11/2025 02:42

My girl is having her kittens! First one is here squeaking and healthy!

Second is imminent.

I think she’ll have 4 🤞🏽🤞🏽

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eyeses · 23/11/2025 09:48

We’ve had an issue with the new homes - I have more offers/requests than I have kittens so I’m having to disappoint people but as plenty have said on here there are so many kittens needing homes I’m sure their disappointment will be short-lived.

😀😁😂😂😂😂

SoftandQuiet · 23/11/2025 09:18

So lovely to see a happy family. We have to find our joy where we can (and thankyou for sharing) Just because there is a lot of sadness 😔 in the world, it doesn't mean we can't try to make our own little part warmer. I find it's best to not engage with those who are out to make a point that you're not interested in. Also continues to suprise me the lack of reading comprehension some people have!

EmpressaurusKitty · 23/11/2025 08:47

DarkRootsBlue · 23/11/2025 08:33

If you have too many requests ask for the money now for when you’re going to vaccinate and chip the kittens. That will sort out serious / responsible offers.

Also ask for written commitment to getting them spayed as soon as they’re old enough, and to returning them to you if things don’t work out.

I know it’s not legally binding but still.

DarkRootsBlue · 23/11/2025 08:33

If you have too many requests ask for the money now for when you’re going to vaccinate and chip the kittens. That will sort out serious / responsible offers.

1reason · 23/11/2025 07:28

Oh my! They are growing up so quickly! Just 8 days old, I think.
Did not realise eyes could open so early. Hope Mama is keeping well.

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Kittenwatch · 22/11/2025 21:13

Growlybear83 · 22/11/2025 21:02

They really are so beautiful. I don’t remember the kittens that we had opening their eyes quite that early. They will be tearing round the house in no time now!

The big naughty one (Scrump) is the only one with both eyes open. The tuxedo-ish one (Croissant) has one eye open. The three black ones are still very closed.

We’ve had an issue with the new homes - I have more offers/requests than I have kittens so I’m having to disappoint people but as plenty have said on here there are so many kittens needing homes I’m sure their disappointment will be short-lived.

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Growlybear83 · 22/11/2025 21:02

They really are so beautiful. I don’t remember the kittens that we had opening their eyes quite that early. They will be tearing round the house in no time now!

Purplebunnie · 22/11/2025 19:26

They are so gorgeous

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Kittenwatch · 22/11/2025 15:22

@Millytante you know what? She IS fancy - I was trying to articulate it a while back and that’s exactly what she is - fancy!

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Millytante · 22/11/2025 12:56

Kittenwatch · 22/11/2025 09:33

We have open eyes on Scrump!! They are getting so big and loud!

Ooh, hello sweetheart! I hope everything you see will always be a Good Thing 😽🐾🙏🏻

What a darling! And I just noticed what very aristocratic, slim tootsies Mum has. Clearly a moggie with a fancy element in her past. She’s lovely x

Millytante · 22/11/2025 12:53

Unicorn34 · 20/11/2025 11:11

Me too!

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I am 🙀

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Kittenwatch · 22/11/2025 09:52

They are perfect. I’m so pleased they’re all doing well and mum is recovering nicely too.

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LizzieW1969 · 22/11/2025 09:40

Kittenwatch · 22/11/2025 09:33

We have open eyes on Scrump!! They are getting so big and loud!

Gorgeous kitties, it’s a lovely moment when kittens open their eyes.

PrizedPickledPopcorn · 22/11/2025 09:39

Each and every one adorable. This is great. All the fun, none of the work 🤣
DS will have cats, it seems. He’s allergic to dogs, but hasn’t been to his GFs Ragdoll.

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Kittenwatch · 22/11/2025 09:33

We have open eyes on Scrump!! They are getting so big and loud!

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Who wants to wait whilst my kittens are born!
Who wants to wait whilst my kittens are born!
Who wants to wait whilst my kittens are born!
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EmpressaurusKitty · 20/11/2025 11:30

You have to have a pretty specific mindset for fostering. Love them but stay detached & always remember that they’re temporary & there will be another one coming, because there’s an endless number of homeless / abandoned cats & kittens.

Having said that, it only works until you meet Your Cat who is clearly not going anywhere.

Unicorn34 · 20/11/2025 11:11

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 20/11/2025 09:45

This is a main reason why I'd be a terrible cat fosterer. As adorable as they are, I'd never let them go, I'd be like the crazy cat lady from The Simpsons.

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Me too!

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 20/11/2025 09:45

Unicorn34 · 20/11/2025 09:42

Just caught up with the photos since birth night. They are so gorgeous (including mum). I have one fully black cat, two tuxedoes and one very naughty tabby... Will always have a black one somewhere!

I don't think I'd be able to let any go!

This is a main reason why I'd be a terrible cat fosterer. As adorable as they are, I'd never let them go, I'd be like the crazy cat lady from The Simpsons.

Unicorn34 · 20/11/2025 09:42

Just caught up with the photos since birth night. They are so gorgeous (including mum). I have one fully black cat, two tuxedoes and one very naughty tabby... Will always have a black one somewhere!

I don't think I'd be able to let any go!

Davros · 20/11/2025 08:58

I love Scrump, I hope your DH gets to keep him/her

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 19/11/2025 21:52

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 19/11/2025 20:46

Looks like MNHQ swung the hammer on the wrong comment. Sigh.

I won't criticise their decisions.

You really need to stop winding people up.

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Me?
I haven't wound anyone up!

I don't know what you mean.

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 19/11/2025 20:46

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 19/11/2025 18:20

And it was rightly deleted.

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Looks like MNHQ swung the hammer on the wrong comment. Sigh.

I won't criticise their decisions.

You really need to stop winding people up.

LizzieW1969 · 19/11/2025 20:39

They really are gorgeous kitties, OP, and lovely pics. I’m looking forward to seeing photos of them once their eyes have opened, which will happen very soon now!

1reason · 19/11/2025 20:07

Just checking in + saw last night's photos. Been following since birth.
Gorgeous mum + babies!
Thanks for updates, OP.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 19/11/2025 18:20

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 19/11/2025 12:32

I believe it's called getting as good as you give.

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And it was rightly deleted.