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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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Davros · 15/02/2026 22:39

Best of luck to Scrump, I will miss him so I can only guess how you must all feel 🐾

1reason · 15/02/2026 21:22

Aww, Toastie is gorgeous!
Best wishes for the future..sure you will all be feline fine!

grumpygrape · 15/02/2026 21:15

Depending on age, health and character, three is probably enough. 😉
This thread, after the miseries left, has been so uplifting. Please do pop back when you can and keep us updated 🤗

Kittenwatch · 15/02/2026 21:10

Daleksatemyshed · 15/02/2026 21:08

My family had five adult cats at once many years ago, they were all lovely but three is enough Op, five was over the top.

Agreed. Even three is a little excessive but on the manageable side

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Daleksatemyshed · 15/02/2026 21:08

My family had five adult cats at once many years ago, they were all lovely but three is enough Op, five was over the top.

ABeerInTheSunshineMakesMeHappy · 15/02/2026 21:07

Kittenwatch · 15/02/2026 20:29

With a heavy heart we said goodbye to Scrump today. His new owner is absolutely besotted and he’s already sleeping on her lap in his new home.

DH is putting on a brave face but I know he misses him.

Toastada is settled happily upstairs with DS and tomorrow we are going to a pet shop to buy some new toys for Toastie (as now call her).

Mum will be heading to the vet on Wednesday for her op and Toastie as soon as the vet says she is ready.

A few recent pics for the admirers among you ❤️

Such beautiful kittens. I hope they are all happy in their new homes and Tostada, mum and uncle (and your family!) don’t miss them too much. If you hear how they are getting on, do let us know 😊

Growlybear83 · 15/02/2026 21:06

I must admit that black cats are my favourites.

Kittenwatch · 15/02/2026 21:03

Thank you all ❤️

@Growlybear83 yes he’s very close (relatively speaking - 15 min drive away).

Toastie is absolutely beautiful and I’ve always loved black cats. She’s very bold and playful so we’ll be happy with our cat family of three I’ve no doubt.

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Growlybear83 · 15/02/2026 20:53

Oh how sad to have said goodbye to Scrump. Will he be living close enough for you to see him from time to time? Toastie is very beautiful!

brightnails · 15/02/2026 20:39

Cherrypies · 01/02/2026 23:52

There us no such thing as responsibly bred, when the rescue centres are overwhelmed with homeless cats.
Cats protection and the like, are irresponsible themselves, with their silly policies. Most local areas have small rescue organisations, that are far more open to adoption.
The op is highly irresponsible, these kittens may have gone to good homes, but that is taking the chances of cats already born, of getting a good home.

Oh bore off 🥱

Hollowvoice · 15/02/2026 20:32

Thank you @Kittenwatch I've loved seeing your kits grow

justthecat · 15/02/2026 20:32

Well done, you’ve done a great job 🤩

Kittenwatch · 15/02/2026 20:29

With a heavy heart we said goodbye to Scrump today. His new owner is absolutely besotted and he’s already sleeping on her lap in his new home.

DH is putting on a brave face but I know he misses him.

Toastada is settled happily upstairs with DS and tomorrow we are going to a pet shop to buy some new toys for Toastie (as now call her).

Mum will be heading to the vet on Wednesday for her op and Toastie as soon as the vet says she is ready.

A few recent pics for the admirers among you ❤️

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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Kittenwatch · 07/02/2026 18:37

@grumpygrape From what I read it seemed this is the best way to do it? I’m so glad they’ve all settled well.

And whilst I’ll definitely miss them, it’s definitely time for them to move on. They are very independent and have distinct personalities and will develop as they get more comfortable ❤️

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Davros · 07/02/2026 17:02

Aw, enjoy your last week together. Scrump will be very happy having been so well brought up

LizzieW1969 · 07/02/2026 16:52

I’m so glad the kitties who have gone have settled well in their new homes. I’m sure Scrump will too. You will miss them all, of course, and the house will be too quiet for a while.. But at least you will get regular updates.

grumpygrape · 07/02/2026 16:08

Good for mum and you they are leaving over a while instead of all in a short time period. 🥰

Kittenwatch · 07/02/2026 15:47

Nope @Davros He’s off a week tomorrow. We’re really upset thinking about it but he will be well loved. All other kits have settled very well and I’ve had lots of updates.

Who wants to wait whilst my kittens are born!
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Davros · 06/02/2026 18:56

Has Scrump gone to a new home yet?

TimeForATerf · 02/02/2026 08:01

Cherrypies · 01/02/2026 23:52

There us no such thing as responsibly bred, when the rescue centres are overwhelmed with homeless cats.
Cats protection and the like, are irresponsible themselves, with their silly policies. Most local areas have small rescue organisations, that are far more open to adoption.
The op is highly irresponsible, these kittens may have gone to good homes, but that is taking the chances of cats already born, of getting a good home.

Can you please let me know what irresponsible policies Cats Protection have and where those policies are documented? Asking for a friend that volunteers at CP ……

Cherrypies · 01/02/2026 23:52

There us no such thing as responsibly bred, when the rescue centres are overwhelmed with homeless cats.
Cats protection and the like, are irresponsible themselves, with their silly policies. Most local areas have small rescue organisations, that are far more open to adoption.
The op is highly irresponsible, these kittens may have gone to good homes, but that is taking the chances of cats already born, of getting a good home.

grumpygrape · 01/02/2026 19:05

Didntask · 01/02/2026 18:32

How do you think most of the grown cats in rescues started life out? FFS.

Well, not mainly from responsible owners, obviously.

Usually from abandonment, neglect, and homelessness. There are some from good homes who have changes of circumstance and have to give them up but they are in the minority.

Where do you think they come from ?

Didntask · 01/02/2026 18:32

grumpygrape · 31/01/2026 20:23

Despite already having proper homes for the kittens ? There is no way these kittens were ever going to end up in a rescue shelter. They have been responsibly bred and cared for.

How do you think most of the grown cats in rescues started life out? FFS.

Davros · 01/02/2026 18:23

🤞 keep us posted! We adopted from there last October and a very good friend has got cats from there multiple times, always with a resident cat in situ

Purplebunnie · 01/02/2026 15:32

@Davros thank you. I've had a look and they do have a few that can live with other cats