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Just found a cat and newborn kittens in my garden on a low bench. WWYD??

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Pinot · 17/04/2011 11:40

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Jux · 31/05/2011 23:47

Another way to discourage them from doing things you don't want them to do is a loud sharp hand-clap. You can accompany it with a loud hiss if you like (my dad was a master of the hiss!). Saves you running across the room to pull them off something, cuts down on temptation to cuddle, doesn't hurt.

tribpot · 31/05/2011 23:07

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.

If they are not old enough for a Facebook account of their very own, they are certainly old enough for Catbook.

Milkyteanosugar · 31/05/2011 23:01

Luvverly new pics, my two love playing with shoes, chewing laces and hiding soggy toys in dh's boots Grin

Surely it's about time they had their own Facebook page....or are they not old enough yet?

OTheHugeManatee · 31/05/2011 16:48

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

Grin

Thank you, Pinot

CestTout · 31/05/2011 16:14

The large sized pics are just too cute!!

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Pinot · 31/05/2011 15:32

Good tips thank you both :)

arf to Miracle Gro! Ginger is alot bigger than his sister - maybe I should check the shed Grin

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happymole · 31/05/2011 15:21

Pinot Tell the truth you're feeding them Miracle Grow aren't you Wink

A tip for wires that i have used with puppies is get a piece of garden hose, split down the side and put them in there. Not the most attractive look but having lost cables in the past it does protect them and naughty kittens from electric shock.

ClaireDeLoon · 31/05/2011 15:01

Anything they do that you don't want them to, pick them up, move them away from the wires, say 'NO' really firmly and put them down. Don't cuddle them and then put them, resist cuddles when they're doing something they shouldn't or they'll just get confused. This worked with my kitten when he was jumping onto kitchen worksurfaces, admittedly he was a few weeks older though.

ClaireDeLoon · 31/05/2011 14:57

Lovely new pics!

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Pinot · 31/05/2011 14:40

How do I stop them biting wires/leads??? They have a plethora of toys...but the TV/PS leads are their favourite thing to bite. Not good!!

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SummerRain · 31/05/2011 14:37

they're almost all grown up now

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Pinot · 31/05/2011 14:20

ada07 we're over the thread limit already so I think MNHQ are keeping this one open :)

I have a cute one of Ginger in a (empty) cereal bowl but can't upload it yet as they're both curled up on me

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TheOriginalFAB · 31/05/2011 14:18

Really gorgeous photos.

Sat with FabCat next to be wagging her tail. I remember when she was that small......

ada07 · 31/05/2011 14:15

They are sooo gorgeous, pinot.

Will you start a new kitten thread when this one is full?

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Pinot · 31/05/2011 14:11

Grin OTHM - pics are up They've become obsessed with shoes atm :)

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OTheHugeManatee · 31/05/2011 14:02
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Pinot · 31/05/2011 13:59

Yes yes - I'll do some now

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OTheHugeManatee · 31/05/2011 13:45

Any chance of more photos, Pinot?

I'm suffering kitten withdrawal symptoms Grin

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Pinot · 30/05/2011 11:55

All we need is Exit to come back and we're sorted :)

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Pinot · 30/05/2011 11:46

hellooooo!!! Oh it's like a reunion of kitten lovers!!! Wonderful :) :) :)

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Jellykat · 29/05/2011 22:21

Oh Pinot, i've only been away a week, and Ginger and Meow are enormous, and now on solids, blinking excellent.. Grin
So glad this thread is still running, boy did i have kitty withdrawal!

squareegg · 29/05/2011 22:17

Just been getting my feline fixes on youtube

When the kitties grow up will they be or or something else altogether? Smile

CestTout · 29/05/2011 21:42

I am absolutely melting at the pictures - they are so gorgeous and love the mental image of Meow side jumping and Ginger watching with disbelief!

Amazing to see how far they have come and its all thanks to you Pinot am slightly drunk on wine I have brought back!! Oh dear.... Anyway - cheers!!!!

squareegg · 29/05/2011 21:30

Yes Fab, and then they will lead long healthy happy lives Smile

Wish I could say I was royalty in disguise pinot, but really I'm just a shy retiring type who once joined you all to squeeee over tiny kittens.

SummerRain · 29/05/2011 15:45

I think 12 weeks for the first lot

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