Survived And Thriving (Awww Mondays)
These kittens were born in late December last year, originally all four of them. They were thriving well then, but their mama cat got run over just in front of our place and died 
And for the first time since we had cats, this is the first time we lost a mother cat with tiny kittens. We were worried what to do. Thankfully there are fb groups of fur parents who can advise.
It was a very tiring task for my 15 year old son to take care of them, feeding them every 3 hours (I think) with a small syringe. Other two kittens also didn't make it, one after the other, which was quite a heartbreak.
Moving on, we got to order a bottle feeder set for pets online via shopee, which helped a lot.
A few weeks later, the surviving two kittens were able to eat cat food (wet) then slowly shifted to feeding on tuna or sardines with rice.
The challenging part for me is when my son went on vacation and had to leave the kittens. But it went well, a learning curve for the kitties as they were able to thrive and were weaned from milk.
We also had to leave them alone for a 2 day vacation, with only our other son as a minder who fed them once a day whenever he checked on the house. So far, when we returned they were ok. Even exploring out and leaving the bahay kubo where we kept them..
“What greater gift than the love of a cat.” — Writer Charles Dickens
Here below is Ruby with her only surviving sister, Catchy
Here's my grand daughter, Rain and my youngest son, the 15 year-old who owns those kittens.
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24 comments:
Oh, I'm so glad some of the kittens survived but how sad the mama was killed. I remember years ago as a child, we had a chihuahua that had puppies. My siblings and I curious to hold the new born pups did so but the mama didn't like this as her scent was no longer on them and she attacked them nearly killing the entire litter. My mother nursed those little babies but I think only one survived. That was so heartbreaking and an experience I'll never forget. Thanks for stopping by to enjoy the music on Monday's Music Moves Me. Perhaps, you'd like to join the party some time. ;) Have a boogietastic week!
Bless you and your family for rescuing those two little cuties. Sorry about the mama cat and the two that didn't make it. Hopefully these babies will thrive and be a wonderful addition to your family.
Thanks for stopping by and your invitation to visit you here.
What a heartwarming post. Sorry about the mom and two of her kittens, but you took care of the other two and they are doing so well. So cute too.
Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous day and week. Scritches to the kittens. ♥
Thanks for the visit back, Cathy! Yes, we are glad too that our kittens are okay now and growing well. It is quite so sad to lose pets even whilst caring for them round-the-clock, but it is inevitable when the mother cat is gone, my son was so grieved over those kittens that didn't make it. But then such joy we have now that these ones left are ok. It is a learning curve that we succeeded in!
Thanks for the invite to Monday's Music Moves Me, I will be sure to join next time. I miss something like that which I've joined in before, I think it was called Music Monday but now it's no longer active. I found the music you shared so inspiring!
Thank you so much! And praying that these kitties will grow well. Thanks for visiting back :)
Thanks so much, too! Looking forward to exchange thoughts with you again via blogging :)
Thanks much, Sandee! Hoping to inspire and be inspired by Awww Mondays Blog Hop. It was my pleasure to join, and thanks for hosting!
What a sweet son you have to take care of the kittens when they needed so much care. I hope they continue to thrive and live an indoor life.
These are so cute! You obviously did a great job and I'm wishing you your cats and your children your wonderful week to have dear
Wow! ~ a loving story of the 'suvivor' kittens ~ Sweet photos and story ~ Xo
Wishing you laughter and love in your day,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
We're also sad to hear about the Mama kitty and the two babies, but hooray for those cuties that survived and thanks for helping those sweeties. Thanks for the purrs and prayers for our Sister Seal and our Dad, we appreciate them. By the way, we host The Thankful Thursday Blog Hop each Thursday, it's an opportunity to say what you are thankful for each week.
Very sweet story. Those kittens are so cute. I'm so sorry about the Mama and the babies that didn't make it. Have a great week!
Thanks for the compliment, will be sure to relay this to him! Yes, I agree he gives all our cats the care and attention they need.
Thanks, Cloudia! All by God's grace that everything is going smoothly for the cats and my family! Blessings to you as well!
Thanks, Carol! Glad that this is one of our means to share our thoughts and inspiration to fur parents. Warm greetings from us!
Thanks for your thoughts, Brian! It is something to rejoice about for the two survivor babies.
Hoping and praying all goes well with you and your household.
Thanks for the invite to join Thankful Thursday :) I will surely look into it! It is a good practice to list down at least 3 things you are grateful for each day, and your Thursday Blog Hop will be an awesome place to share.
Thanks, Yvonne! Counting the blessings always and enjoying it! Cheers!
The two kittens are so cute. I'm glad they survived and look healthy.
It's very sad about Mom and the other two kittens but we're glad you were able to help the other two adorable babies.
What a drama! But you made a great job to save these two kittens, what a heartwarming story. May they grow up with much love!
Greetings from Germany
Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop, we are so glad you hopped in!!!
Have a purrfect Thankful Thursday. ♥
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