One last photo of #KumquatAndPeanut from when they were settling in back at the shelter last Thursday.

They were apparently quite popular and both were quickly adopted.

I’m delighted to have played some small part in their rosy futures. And you helped, too. Thank you.

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#KumquatAndPeanut made it back to the shelter. He’s 1.8lb but surgeries aren’t until next week and he should make weight by then.

Me: Ok guys. This is it. I love you. Thank you for not dying on me. ❤️

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Kitten update:

They hissed at me today! Love this stage where teenies hiss oh so ferociously 🤣 at anything that doesn’t smell like their mom.

3.5 days old and now weighing in at 131-181 grams.

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The kittens will be named after young adult detectives in books/comics/graphic novels.

Already know one will be Enola (Nancy Springer’s Enola Holmes - read/listen if you haven’t yet…SO good) and one will be Ottoline (Chris Riddell’s Ottoline and the Yellow Cat which I’ve not yet read).

That leaves 5 names (one a boy & rest TBD)

Suggestions?

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You guys?!?! I think we might meet #TheYADetectiveKittens tonight. Ms Trixie tipped over the soft bed & is on her back, hind legs up & periodically appears to clench/push. Purring (cats don’t just do that when happy but also when in pain & even when dying) and accepted a few pets.

Stay tuned.

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Thinking of calling her “Trixie” (as in Trixie Belden)

She’s about 2 yo according to the shelter

She’s a social eater

She’s very vocal & VERY loud when she wants something

She’s friendly, until she’s not. Reminds me of affectionate but temperamental #SadieTheCat. I can work with this. Just means slowing WAY down to watch for signs she’s losing patience.

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Me: *makes cozy bed on top of (animal safe) heating pad for the foster cat*

Foster cat: Meh *sleeps in the bathroom sink*

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