Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Susie and babies

This is a mirror of my blogger entry.

Last week on the 15th Susie gave me 3 beautiful kittens. The white one is getting points now. It has been awhile since she has given birth to one with dark points. Their eyes are starting to open now and they are moving about. She moved them out of the box and placed them beside the dresser.She lays up on the bed and keeps a watchful eye on all 4 of her babies. Wait did I say 4? Yes I did. Little Bit, one of the barn cats dropped her kittens on Saturday. I really mean she dropped them. Saturday, before leaving for Brook's Tae Kwon Do demonstration for the talent competition. I put a cat out the back door and saw a tiny black kitten laying on the porch. It was not moving. I picked it up and it was so cold that I thought it was dead. It moved as it felt the warmth of my hands. I was so angry. I knew she had abandoned this baby. I took it into where Susie was and placed it under her nose. She looked at the baby and looked at me. After a few times of this she licked the baby on the head. I then placed it on the floor with her. She started licking it and warming it up. I was not sure of what was going to become of this baby. Later that day after the show, I checked on the baby and it was nursing! I was so proud of Susie. She took on this baby and made it her own. It is smaller than the others but catching up rapidly. There is a week's age difference so it should be smaller.
I now nominate Susie for Mother of the Year.

16 comments:

  1. You are a good "kitty kat" Mama Celeste....and Susie should get a special treat for her part also....you make a good pair...God Bless...Hugs from KY Ora

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  2. hoorah for susie...she has my vote for mom kitty of the year...that is grand!!!
    -Ellie

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  3. The two tame barn cats co-raise their kittens all the time.  We have three white kittens and one gray stripe one at the moment.

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  4. Isnt she a great mother!

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  5. The kittens are all beautiful, and Susie deserves a Special Mom reward on Mother's Day.

    xoxo

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  6. I agree Susie is "MOTHER OF THE YEAR" ~ they look so lovely will you keep them all or find homes for them ? ~ Ally
    http://journals.aol.co.uk/ally123130585918/Lifewithally

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  7. What a fine, heart warming story to start my day.  I, too, vote Susie for "Mom of the year!"  Thanks for sharing this and the picture with us, Celeste.
    Sam

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  8. Go Suzie!
    http://journals.aol.com/astaryth/AdventuresofanEclecticMind/
    http://adventuresofaneclecticmind.blogspot.com

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  9. What excelent timing! Good for suzie!
    Shadie

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  10. I bet she was a bit confused at first LOL!  Good for her taking over! What a good kitty!
    Pam

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  11. I'm sure Little Bit is just following the cruel laws laid down by "Mother" Nature.  If the baby is too small and weak, there's no reason for her to use up the energy and resources to feed it.  It's harsh but true.  

    Of course, Susie is well cared for and comfortable, she's got the energy to spare.  Good thing for the little guy.  
    I love the pics!

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  12. What sweeties!!  Animals can sure be giving and compassionate.  -  Barbara

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  13. Just wait until they start really exploring and playing....that's the best stage of kittenhood!!

    Russ

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  14. Oh very wonderful!  Good for Susie.
    Lori

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  15. SUSIE IS A WONDERFUL MOM!  I AM SO HAPPY THAT SHE TOOK IN THE BABY
    HUGS
    NOELLE

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  16. I'll add my vote for Susie as mother of the year! Margo

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