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12 wk old rescue girls arriving tomorrow - help!

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MESSING2 · 26/08/2024 12:51

We have been waiting to rescue kittens for a while and heard yesterday that 2 girls have become available.
I went to visit them yesterday (in owner's home where they live with mum) and have agreed to collect them tomorrow.

We've not owned cats before but have had small animals in the past (hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils etc).

We have the essentials (food, litter, bed) and will buy anything else as needed.
We will take them to the vets this week as they've had no vaccs, no worm tablets etc.

I'm aware they need to be kept indoors for first 3 months to get used to the house. They will then have the roam of the house and at some point be let into back garden which backs onto other gardens/fields. We live in a quiet cul-de-sac.

Any other tips/advice for a newbie kitty parent would be much appreciated!

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Sethera · 28/08/2024 16:33

If they wee/poo outside the tray, get a little of what they have 'deposited' and put it into the tray so they will smell it there, which helps them know where to go in future.

MissPeachyKeen · 28/08/2024 17:07

MESSING2 · 28/08/2024 14:09

Grin Oh lord, Miss Peachykeen - that has to be deliberate goading of owner/slave..

It's just, like, how big do you need the tray to be?! 😆

sunsetsandboardwalks · 28/08/2024 17:09

Ideally with two cats, you need three litter trays (at least at first).

MESSING2 · 28/08/2024 18:38

Success - litter tray has been used by both 😃 I am ridiculously happy 😄

We will progress to 2+ trays, just sticking to what they're used to for now.

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EmpressaurusDeiGatti · 28/08/2024 19:32

MESSING2 · 28/08/2024 18:38

Success - litter tray has been used by both 😃 I am ridiculously happy 😄

We will progress to 2+ trays, just sticking to what they're used to for now.

You think you’re ridiculously happy now.

You wait & see how many other ways those two make you even more ridiculously happy!

Pudmyboy · 28/08/2024 19:59

They are gorgeous! Please keep us updated as they find their paws and hopefully become purrmonsters and cuddlebunnies! (Or, as kittens: 3am zoomies every night!)😻

BabaYetu · 28/08/2024 20:05

Kittens and puppies often do that “my head is over the place I poo so obviously all of me is and therefore I may crap at will” thing.

Like toddlers putting their hands over their eyes so you can’t see them.

MESSING2 · 29/08/2024 21:53

Thanks all 😄
The late night zoomies are currently underway, I'm sure they defy gravity.

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MissPeachyKeen · 29/08/2024 22:15

Pic or it didn't happen

MESSING2 · 30/08/2024 22:20

MissPeachyKeen · 29/08/2024 22:15

Pic or it didn't happen

Grin They're a bit subdued this eve as had their first jabs in the afternoon. I expect the insane pogo-ing around will be back on tomorrow.

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MESSING2 · 31/08/2024 13:06

Action shot of a jump 😄 I need a higher camera shutter speed (and quicker reflexes).

12 wk old rescue girls arriving tomorrow - help!
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Iamacatslave · 31/08/2024 13:10

Your photo made me laugh.

Pudmyboy · 06/09/2024 17:26

MESSING2 · 31/08/2024 13:06

Action shot of a jump 😄 I need a higher camera shutter speed (and quicker reflexes).

They look like they are having fun and settling in nicely 😹

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