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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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Pinot · 12/10/2011 13:29

Aww thanks Exit my old purrer. And yes - garden will be theirs :)

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ExitPursuedByaBear · 12/10/2011 13:24

Does that mean you will be finally letting them out into the big wide world Pinot? Hope the spaying goes well.

Six months. You have every right to feel proud. Have some Thanks from a fellow cat lover.

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Pinot · 12/10/2011 09:35

They're 6 months old now And getting spayed next Tuesday - no more kittens here! They're doing really well, though Ginger had a UTI last week that needed antibiotics but OK now. The vet said his little balls haven't dropped (Shock) but hopefully he can still be 'done' next week. I haven't told Ginger the news - he'd be all embarrassed :o

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TheDinnerWitch · 11/10/2011 23:56

Omg they're like actual cats! Shock Can't believe how big they are!

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Pinot · 29/09/2011 13:09

Nooooooooooooo! I'm such a muggins. Fail.

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ColdSancerre · 29/09/2011 11:26

Oh I got one of those UV lights yesterday as DP has been saying he thinks he can smell cat wee by the front door. I can't. Tried UV light and no 'dull yellow glow' so no wee.

Except I then tried shining it on the litter tray and no dull yellow glow there either.

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Pinot · 29/09/2011 10:58

I think it's Ginger too, not sure why though (sorry gingey my love). I've yet to find a damp area - just the smell pervading through the room. It is boaksome. I've ordered a UV light which should show up where it is because tbh it's driving me slightly potty sniffing carpet constantly!!

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ColdSancerre · 29/09/2011 10:49

Not good, is it in the same place each time?

ExitPursuedByaBear · 29/09/2011 10:49

Can't imagine Catherine would do anything so scummy Shock. Bound to be that boy.

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Pinot · 29/09/2011 10:45

Hi cesttout she's all mended now - the puff has gone and she's now racing around like a crazed woman again. I'm sure her licking it frantically helped - it really reduced the swelling and seemed to soothe her as well. I'm so glad for her :) I think she's a little sore sometimes, when Ginger has been chasing her around but that's to be expected I think.

Unfortunately one of them has taken to peeing in my bedroom and it stinks so I'm on day 4 of carpet washing which I loathe

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CestTout · 29/09/2011 09:25

They are just lovely Pinot! How is Meow now?

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Pinot · 22/09/2011 12:39

Oh Exit you could have popped in to see them! We're south-dwellers :) They come into the garden with me, but not freely - not until they get the chop (next month). 6 months is what we've been advised as they're not very savvy, cat-wise, having grown up with just me

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ExitPursuedByaBear · 22/09/2011 12:30

Oh I see---- have been away down south Shock since Monday hence missed this popping up in active.

So sorry Meow has been injured and glad that she is feeling better. Maybe Ginger was traumatised when she was stuck.?

They look enormous now - are they still not going out alone?

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Pinot · 22/09/2011 12:08

Hello sorry for delay - the vet was pleased with her, the swelling is more definite now and located just on the knee joint. Literally a golf ball on her knee. She's doing great though - she's a feisty little one and it'll take more than that to stop her in her tracks! Ginger is being a bit wary of her (I think she smells of vet a bit) and weirdly it's him being all bothered and cuddly - he doesn't want to be left alone at the moment.

We have 2 days more pain killer left and I think she'll be great after that - she's really running about today, despite the lump. Ginger best be prepared!!

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EmpressOfTheFucknuggetOceans · 20/09/2011 12:22

Thanks Pinot. They're looking lovely.

You must be so proud of what you've done there, I definitely would be! Have a big Wine

How did Meow's check up go?

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Pinot · 19/09/2011 16:12

Thanks Trills :) One of them just pooped on the stairs. B'st'rds.

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TrillianAstra · 19/09/2011 14:56

Loooooove the kitten pics.

Cat pics now I guess.

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Pinot · 19/09/2011 14:46

I really am proud, oops, I can't believe it all happened really. It was mad for a while, eh?

ColdS - puppies are so much harder work than kittens...

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oopslateagain · 19/09/2011 14:44

Oh no, they're all grown up! Grin Well done Pinot, you must be so proud when you think of those tiny balls of fluff and the constant feeding!

ColdSancerre · 19/09/2011 14:40

He says we can get a puppy and we'd really like a a baby. Raccoons I'm not so sure about.

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Pinot · 19/09/2011 14:37

Oh no fair. Be wily like moi and say it's either a kitten or a puppy/new baby/raccoon/insert-random-of-choice. See, in comparison, he should positively jump at the choice of a kitten. Seriously though, kittens and cats are no trouble are they, especially if you have a cat already - I can't see his reasons for saying no.

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ColdSancerre · 19/09/2011 14:16

5 months already. I was asking DP for a kitten again last night, got nowhere. Youngest cat is 3 now and doesn't do cuddles.

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Pinot · 19/09/2011 13:17

Ha yep you can't shut me up :) They're 5 months old now - amazing isn't it? Meow has eaten really well today - making up for lost time I expect. That's got to be a good sign I think. Off to the Vets later for a check up so all crossed.

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5inthebed · 19/09/2011 11:53

Oh my!

Saw this in active convos, didn't realise it was still going!

Meow and Ginger are sooooo big now Pinot and just as adorable! Poor MEow with her poorly leg though, hope it heals quickly.

Wynken, sorry about Titch. The kittens are gorgeous!

EmpressOfTheFucknuggetOceans · 19/09/2011 11:21

Thank you Smile I hope that means she's feeling a bit better.

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