New Arrivals

The "Three Amigos,” Taz, Autumn and Jorti, have made my home their sanctuary for years, sharing countless sunbeams and quiet nights as my feline guardians. Our experience with foster babies over the years could not prepare us for the special moment when Hunnee shared her motherhood journey with her trusting amber eyes.

On June 29, 2023, my stray cat Hunnee delivered three kittens early in the morning. At first, I thought there were only three, but I didn't realize until over an hour later that a fourth kitten had been born. She was extremely lethargic and possibly unresponsive. Following a quick search on Google, I wrapped her in a towel and began giving sugar water to her gums. I also placed her on a heating pad for warmth.

I am overjoyed that Hunnee has had four kittens. It's bittersweet, though, as the vet had previously mentioned there would only be three based on the x-rays. I walked away from Hunnee and the babies to rest. Hunnee was so quiet during the birthing process that I only realized it was happening when I heard the faint mewing of the kittens.

Once I wrapped the tiny kitten up, I whispered a blessing for her arrival into the world, no matter how brief. I'm considering changing vets because I felt rushed during the appointment as if the focus was solely on the healthy kittens. We have several folks interested in adopting the kittens, and I will continue to look for suitable homes for them.