We've got a family! Also Vet experience with cats

Nick-H · Jan 23rd, 2008, 23:16

It was not in the plan.

Babies of any species was not in the plan.

We have several cats that pass through our garden. Most of them ignore us, and just get on with their passing through. For a while now, one tabby-and-white cat has been passing through and shouting loudly at us, but not allowing us near.

That all changed with the provision of a few plates-full of non-veggie leftovers and bowls of milk, and even some specially-bought chicken scraps. You should have seen the look of horror and indignation on the faces of our crows when we gave the chicken scraps to the cat: the way they looked at us, the food, the cat ...and at us again!

So, over a day or so, she changed from being a 'we can talk, but please stay ten feet away' cat to a 'tickle my tummy now' cat. But still we would not see her, sometimes for several days.

The last few days she has been regular. The last few days, she doesn't wait for us but comes to the front door and shouts.

And today we heard the high-pitched squeaks.

In the passageway at the side of the house, there is a big cardboard box that we fill with newspapers before recycling. At the moment there are just a few at the bottom of the box.

And three kittens.

Damn. Babies. Responsibility. India is not a place where people come to your door asking if they can have a kitten.

She will not let us look closely, but I've spotted three, small but eyes open.

I have a feeling that she did not give birth to them here, but has decided that we are going to be the providers of their home --- in that way that cats just do.

So we now have four cats.

ScarletLSG · Jan 23rd, 2008, 23:40

Congratulations CatDaddy!!

Sailaway · Jan 23rd, 2008, 23:49

Congratulations! Does that mean that now the feline species outnumber humans in your household?

We have a black cat that begs for food all day ...

karuna · Jan 23rd, 2008, 23:59

Oh bless! And oh dear- pets are hard on the wallet. Will you be able to get them neutered and innoculated, or just give them a place to stay? Getting involved with stray animals is heart warming but expensive!

birds · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:02

Hi Nick, Congratulations! Animals are clever, aren't they!

They 'smell' the person who is going to take care of them from miles away.

I know all about that.

May I suggest sterilisation for the mother once the kittens are somewhat bigger?

In the meantime enjoy the new life!

Larkilli · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:12

little joyfull dance for the lil' ones!

It looks like as .. You've been chosen!

Take good care of your extended furry family... & all the best!

birds · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:22

Can we have photos?

Nick-H · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:23

Sterilisation --- You may indeed suggest it, and it will be an urgent issue for mother and young alike --- but its going to be tough, having just earned her trust, to put her in a box and the her to the vet.

In our previous house, there was one just accross the road. Here, I don't know.

I was thinking of calling her biryani!

You can't have photos of the kittens until she trusts us to open that box top. We haven't seen more than their faces yet! Not rushing this one.

Mum, yes, pic soon.

My last cat experience here was sadly short-lived. Maybe that's why fate has sent me four this time!

brownboy66 · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:29

maybe we could run a competition on IM to name them!

Of course their names would have to suit the characters - and that might take a while to come through.....

shashank.aggarwal · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:44

Well Nick mother Nature is in Special love with you..all the snakes, trees, cats etc find a place in your house...

As someone said earllier.."You are the Chosen one.."

Nick-H · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:46

I've been trying to tell the world that for 50+ years --- but only the cats crows, snakes, insects, etc listen!

shashank.aggarwal · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:49

Biryani sounds a very good name...but it is a food Item..and someone might et an impression that you might want to have a cat Biryani...duh !!

Here are the four names..Mausi, Chachi, Mami, Bua..the favorite cats of an Indian Family..

Lauviah · Jan 24th, 2008, 00:51

Congratulations on your fur family,Nick!

dzibead · Jan 24th, 2008, 01:07

"You should have seen the look of horror and indignation on the faces of our crows when we gave the chicken scraps to the cat: the way they looked at us, the food, the cat ...and at us again!" Nick, watch out for those crows. They're smart buggers, for sure, and aggressive, and they might try to attack the kittens if mama cat leaves them unguarded!

Nattusbs · Jan 24th, 2008, 01:16

Nick

Your story reminds me of exactly the same thing happening to my parents. Now they have about 6 kittens running around - they come to the back door looking for the bowls of milk. My German Shepard sits on the back landing waiting for them too - scares the hell out of Dad and Mom when he decides to chase one. But, Mom says, that is nature.

Names? How about Ilu, Bilu, Dilu and Pilu (smallest).

Cheers

Nattusbs

Jan 23rd, 2008, 23:16	#1
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Damn: We've got a family! It was not in the plan. Babies of any species was not in the plan. We have several cats that pass through our garden. Most of them ignore us, and just get on with their passing through. For a while now, one tabby-and-white cat has been passing through and shouting loudly at us, but not allowing us near. That all changed with the provision of a few plates-full of non-veggie leftovers and bowls of milk, and even some specially-bought chicken scraps. You should have seen the look of horror and indignation on the faces of our crows when we gave the chicken scraps to the cat: the way they looked at us, the food, the cat ...and at us again! So, over a day or so, she changed from being a 'we can talk, but please stay ten feet away' cat to a 'tickle my tummy now' cat. But still we would not see her, sometimes for several days. The last few days she has been regular. The last few days, she doesn't wait for us but comes to the front door and shouts. And today we heard the high-pitched squeaks. In the passageway at the side of the house, there is a big cardboard box that we fill with newspapers before recycling. At the moment there are just a few at the bottom of the box. And three kittens. Damn. Babies. Responsibility. India is not a place where people come to your door asking if they can have a kitten. She will not let us look closely, but I've spotted three, small but eyes open. I have a feeling that she did not give birth to them here, but has decided that we are going to be the providers of their home --- in that way that cats just do. So we now have four cats. __________________ . IndiaMike Mod Team (The Grumpy One)

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Larkilli Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gaia Posts: 63	Congratulation!!! little joyfull dance for the lil' ones! It looks like as .. You've been chosen! Take good care of your extended furry family... & all the best! __________________ Animal Voice

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,572	Well Nick mother Nature is in Special love with you..all the snakes, trees, cats etc find a place in your house... As someone said earllier.."You are the Chosen one.." __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	Sterilisation --- You may indeed suggest it, and it will be an urgent issue for mother and young alike --- but its going to be tough, having just earned her trust, to put her in a box and the her to the vet. In our previous house, there was one just accross the road. Here, I don't know. I was thinking of calling her biryani! You can't have photos of the kittens until she trusts us to open that box top. We haven't seen more than their faces yet! Not rushing this one. Mum, yes, pic soon. My last cat experience here was sadly short-lived. Maybe that's why fate has sent me four this time!

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brownboy66 the riff raff.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,870	maybe we could run a competition on IM to name them! Of course their names would have to suit the characters - and that might take a while to come through.....

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,220	I've been trying to tell the world that for 50+ years --- but only the cats crows, snakes, insects, etc listen!

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dzibead Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,888	"You should have seen the look of horror and indignation on the faces of our crows when we gave the chicken scraps to the cat: the way they looked at us, the food, the cat ...and at us again!" Nick, watch out for those crows. They're smart buggers, for sure, and aggressive, and they might try to attack the kittens if mama cat leaves them unguarded!

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Nattusbs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 329	Nick Your story reminds me of exactly the same thing happening to my parents. Now they have about 6 kittens running around - they come to the back door looking for the bowls of milk. My German Shepard sits on the back landing waiting for them too - scares the hell out of Dad and Mom when he decides to chase one. But, Mom says, that is nature. Names? How about Ilu, Bilu, Dilu and Pilu (smallest). Cheers Nattusbs