Sinsull's a Grandmeowther

Subject: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Naemanson
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 10:20 AM

I got a message from our Sinsull last night that her cat, Alice, gave birth to six squirming bundles of joy. I may be speaking out of turn here but I wanted to congratulate her on her new additions to her household. That makes 10 cats now doesn't it, Sins?

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: MMario
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 10:26 AM

well, Brett - if you hadn't departed the jello pit so soon you would have heard it announced over at the pay-per-view. We were drinking toasts to the grandmeowther over at the tavern, too. At least I think we were.

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: jeffp
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 10:27 AM

Congratulations, Alice and Sinsull! Nothing like a passel of kittens to liven up a household.

jeffp

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: catspaw49
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 10:42 AM

Okay, pass the hat........The litter alone is gonna' run into big bucks..............

Spaw

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: SharonA
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 11:03 AM

Hooray! Hope that the kittens, mother and grandmewther are doing fine. Any names for the little ones yet?

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 11:48 AM

No names! I can't keep them so I can't name them but I can't think of losing them just yet. They are adorable: tiny little sqeaking bundles of warm fur. And mom is very grateful to leave them in my care. She seems to be doing the bare minimum, then leaving them for periodic breaks. Three black/white, two black tigers/ one tri-color. Can't wait for them to start chasing Homey's tail.
SINSULL ( alias Nana Sullivan
Thanks, Brett!

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Hollowfox
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 01:50 PM

I know what you mean, Sins! I've found something that helps find homes, though. When there's a potential recepient who has some reservations, I offer to include one large bag of kitty litter, one large bag of dry cat food, and the neutering/spaying bill with the kitten. That eliminates the "Oh dear, it's a female" argument, lets me keep tabs on the kitten until they're older, and it's a LOT cheaper than keeping them.

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Benjamin
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 01:53 PM

I love kittens! I remember picking up my second cat when she was just a kitten. She's grown up now though. I won't play species police in this thread. Enjoy the kittens!

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 02:00 PM

Oh, Nana Sullivan! Love that one, m'dear! Way to go, Alice and Sins!!!

All at the LaFrance Cattery say Congratulations and Hulloo to the newcomers!

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Susie
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 02:02 PM

Brings back lovely memories of our Cleo giving birth to six - just at breakfast time. Great - we all got chance to watch but really didn't want to eat much! We weren't able to keep them, but we did give them names. Memories those wonderful weeks would be harder to recall if all you have is "the tri-colour kitten". It's years ago now but we can still all remember "Shy", "Sooty" and the rest (all named by my daughter, aged about six at the time, now seventeen). Kids like to do that kind of thing, but it's stood us in good stead for the old memory banks.

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 02:23 PM

Yes. I always include basic tests including feline leukemia and spaying/neutering when I place a cat along with the stipulation that they come back to me if it doesn't work out for any reason. I won't place pets on a "trial" basis. If you don't know you want it, you don't deserve it. But sometimes, things happen. I am very careful in myscreening and have never had one come back although all have been neutered when the time came.

For the record, Alice became pregnant through sheer stupidity. The girl who found her "thought" her male was neutered because his testicles were small. GIANT SIGH. There is no excuse for letting an eight month old kitten get pregnant. My vet did not realize she was pregnant - she was still a kitten and there was no reason to suspect. Love the little dears but still wish it hadn't happened.

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Naemanson
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 02:28 PM

I assume she has a spaying in her future.

Still, Kittens are fun. I may have to make another journey down to New York just to play with them. With luck I can turn one or more of them into republicans just like my White Cat.

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 02:48 PM

Your white cat is mildly demented...a white tornado. Oh I get it - mildly demented; Republican; HA HA.
By the time you visit Brett, they will be toddling about adorably tripping on their too big feet. Careful.

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Naemanson
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 02:59 PM

Didn't I show you the trick she does with coins? For the others, all you have to do with my White Cat is jingle the coins in your pocket. You instantly have her undivided attention. She loves to play with pennies and silver is even more desirable. I will someday move my washing machine an use the accumulated coins to buy a new car.

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: SINSULL
Date: 17 Jul 01 - 04:47 PM

I had forgotten about her obsession with coins. It's the only time she stops to breathe. A true Republican. In fact I think it is a very good idea for you to adopt two or three of these liitle guys. Their mother would not pass Dan Quayle's scrutiny, having come from a single parent home and produced a bunch of children with no known parentage. But the little ones will be brought up suitably Liberal and offer a nice cntrast to your lilly white Conservative. Expect a lot of hissing and spitting. From what I see here in the 'Cat, be prepared for some scratched faces and hurt feelings too.

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Naemanson
Date: 18 Jul 01 - 08:37 AM

No, I think introducing New Yorkers to small town life might be a bad idea. Plus they might give the White Cat some pointers she really doesn't need...

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 18 Jul 01 - 12:02 PM

Congratulations! Ooo, they sound adorable, Sins. I'm really tempted to offer a good home (especially since I'm suffering from black cat deprivation AND kitten cuddling deprivation; reminded Banjo the other day that she likes being petted, but still can't touch Creamsicle).

Bat Goddess

Subject: RE: Sinsull's a Grandmeowther
From: Naemanson
Date: 18 Jul 01 - 12:36 PM

Hmmm, it would be nice to have a cat that sits still long enough to be petted. It would be nice to have a cat that comes to you for attention rather than expecting it the other way around.

Me: Here White Cat, Come on!
WC: You're so into this petting stuff you come over here and do it.
Me: OK, here I come. Wait a minute, don't walk away, come back here, I'm trying to be nice to you.
WC: I'm going off to get comfortable. Once I'm there you can come and pet me for one or two strokes.
Me: So where are you going?
WC: How do I know? I'm not there yet.