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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO
Created:Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:5089
Total number of notes:60366

1281.0. "Free Kitties" by PARITY::DASILVA () Tue Apr 19 1988 14:09

    Hi, I'm posting this note for my mother.  Her cat had kittens
    approximately 3 weeks ago.  She is looking to place them.  She
    has placed 1 now there's 3 left, all are females, half siamese
    and half mixed breed house cat.  They are really presious all
    of them are dark charcoal with orange and white spots.  Their
    eyes are blue and they definately have the siamese voice.
    They are located in Tewksbury, Mass.
    
    You can contact me at the following number  247-2687
    
    Or send me mail at Parity::Dasilva
    
    
    They really are cute.  I would take one but my landlord won't allow
    pets.
    
    Thanks 
    
    Liz
    
    
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1281.1TOO YOUNG?TOLMNE::PIGOTT_SATue Apr 19 1988 23:2210
    Kittens generally should stay with their mother for about six weeks
    minimum.  I would wait to place the rest of them until then, so
    that they are properly reared (and trained for the litter box) by
    their mother.  I don't think you'll have trouble placing them if
    they are less than 6 months old, so don't be in too much of a hurry.
    
    I'm in California, and i can't have kitties-which breaks my heart,
    but i wish you the best of Luck!
    
    sabonn
1281.2ReasonPARITY::DASILVAWed Apr 20 1988 12:4210
    The only reason I posted the note early is because my mom already
    has 5 cats and she wants to place these kittens as soon as possible.
    I realize that they wont be ready for another 3 weeks or so, but
    it's not too soon to start looking for homes for them.  I just want
    to make sure they get the best homes they can get.  I do so much
    wish I could take one.
    
    Liz
    
    
1281.3CIRCUS::KOLLINGKaren, Sweetie, Holly; in Calif.Wed Apr 20 1988 16:222
    The mom cat is now getting spayed, right?
    
1281.4Yes PARITY::DASILVAWed Apr 20 1988 20:0111
    You bet she is.
    
    I think my mom would faint if she had anymore kittens.
    
    Does anyone out there know how long before we can take her to have
    her spayed?  I want to make sure the kittens are old enough to be
    able to handle mom not being there for a couple of days.
    
    Liz
    
    
1281.5VAXWRK::DUDLEYWed Apr 20 1988 20:175
    The kittens should be completely weaned, then you can take
    her in.  This is what we did when we adopted the pregnant,
    neighborhood stray.
    
    D.
1281.6Check with your Vet.EDUC8::TRACHMANWed Apr 20 1988 20:534
    Some vets have specific rules - give yours a call and see
    how long they require - momma kitty may need a couple of
    weeks of recevery time after kittens go before undergoing
    surgery.  Your Vet will know.
1281.7indoor cat until she's spayed?THE780::WILDEBeing clever is tiring..Sun Apr 24 1988 22:082
But...keep mom in the house until she is spayed at least..then there won't be
any more surprises.