Zippy in the sun

We just had to take a picture of Zippy in the sunlight, showing her gorgeous eyes! What a pretty girl!

Zsa Zsa and Zippy playing

Although Zsa Zsa and Zippy have been adopted, I have to share this video of them playing together. I’m sure they will be very happy in their new home.

Great news: Zsa Zsa and Zippy adopted!

A very kind and loving person has adopted Zsa Zsa and Zippy! Such great news!

The Saskatoon SPCA is having a “Mother’s Day” special on adult female cats:
“In honor of Mothers (both furry and human!) the Saskatoon SPCA would like to offer a 10% reduced rate off our adoption fee of female cats (1 year & older) from May7th- 14th. We are thankful for all the hard work, care & compassion Moms put forth! Come down to the shelter and meet your purr-fect match, today!”

Zippy needs a home!

All the kittens have gone to their new homes now except for Zippy!

It really surprised us that Zippy wasn’t adopted first, she is just so outgoing and brave.  She is the first to investigate things.

She is so full of play!

All that and she’s beautiful too.

Zippy is lonely without her siblings, so if you can give her a home please contact Declan at the SPCA (374-7387)!

Zoya, Zephyr and Zeke adopted!

Yesterday Zoya, Zephyr and Zeke went to their new homes!  Zoya is now known as Helen, what a very pretty (and appropriate) name. 

Zippy is still looking for her new home, and momma Zsa Zsa as well!  Please spread the word.

Great news, and a movie!

Great news everyone! Zoya, Zelda, Zoey, and Zeke have all been spoken for! We are so happy when we can adopt the kittens right out of our home! They will be ready to go to their new homes in two or three weeks. Zippy is still available, so if you want to meet her please contact Declan at the SPCA, 374-7387!

I took some video of the kittens playing that is just too cute! I removed the audio because in the background CBC was playing an interesting documentary about serial killers, which was a bit odd to hear when watching kittens. I personally think there’s a conspiracy because CBC can have nice music on or something calming, but as soon as I start taking video suddenly there’s an interview about war crimes! Nice background… NOT!

Here’s the video. I spliced together a few clips, so here’s what you’ll see:
0:00 to 1:09: Zoya plays with Zeke (remember, Zoya can barely see). Then Zoey comes leaping in to join the fun!

1:10 to 2:18 : Zoya watches Zoey and Zippy. Zelda enters from the bottom, then we see Zoey and Zephyr investigating the camera. Zoya takes a few swings at Zippy as Zippy runs up and down the stairs.
2:19 to 6:47: Zoey is playing king of the castle but is ousted by Zelda! Zeke jumps in! Zelda is fascinated by my camera strap and Zoey tries to get her attention, but then realizes the camera strap is there and attacks! Zippy comes up in the background. Zoey keeps defending us all from the evil camera strap, but gets distracted by the treat package. She is so brave! Zephyr peeks around at 4:09 and then Zippy comes to help too. Zippy stays and Zephyr goes away, then Zoey comes back to help attack the evil treat bag. Zephyr comes back to watch. When I let go of the bag everyone gets brave and Zoey bites it fiercely. Zephyr supervises. I actually give them treats from the bag but they aren’t nearly as interesting as the actual bag. Watch at 6:40 when I accidentally surprise Zoey with the treat packet and she leaps into the air and off the bed! Poor girl.

6:48 to 10:24 : Zoya plays with a crumpled paper ball. It makes a nice rustling sound. Zeke comes by playing with another ball. Zoey arrives and leaves, Zippy makes a brief stop or two. Momma Zsa Zsa is in the upper left. Zephyr tries to take the paper ball but Zoya keeps it! Then Zephyr tries again and succeeds! You notice Zoya can’t really see the ball, but can hear Zephyr playing. She looks up at me like “Aww.” Then Zephyr leaves the paper ball and Zoya backs up to be with mom. But when Zephyr makes the ball rustle, Zoya locates it and plays again! Zoya and Zoey play on my foot and Zippy grabs the ball. Zoya hears it again and comes down to claim it.

10:25 to 11:06 : Zippy attacks the treat bag, Zoey follows suit. Zephyr thinks about coming up, and then Leslie enters the room and everyone runs to meet her.

11:07 to end : Zoya playing with my feet and around my legs. I think she really likes the high contrast of my black sock against the floor. Zelda comes to play but leaves again. Zoya ventures out to see Zippy, but then follows Zoey back to me. Kitten party!

Special Kitten Zoya

Today we took the kittens in for their six week vaccinations.  Time flies!

We also found out some somewhat sad news about Zoya, the white kitten with flame points.

Little Zoya has limited sight compared to the other kittens, and is probably at least partially blind.  We were noticing that she was not really running around the room like the others.  She would play with them, or with other toys, but mostly if they came to her first.  If one of her siblings runs away from her, it’s like she has no idea where they went.

The good news is that cats adapt really well to having limited sight.  Zoya will be able to get around just like other cats, but it will be important that her future family knows that they should avoid moving furniture around as much as possible, for instance.

If you were waiting for a special kitten that really needs a home, Zoya is definitely that kitten!  She will be absolutely gorgeous when she is older.

We have actually fostered a cat with limited vision before, Mario.  Once he was in his new home, he learned where everything was and soon was having fun playing with the household dogs and jumping up on things just like a sighted cat.

Limited vision is more common in cats with blue eyes.  They need a special home and will give you their special love in return.

If you would like to meet Zoya or any of the other babies, please contact the SPCA at 374-7387.

5 weeks old!

It’s hard to believe they’re five weeks old already!

Ha, we surprised them!

Zippy wonders what this camera thingy is.

Zephyr is gorgeous while in the background Zoey wonders if she can go back to sleep now.

Zoya is comfy in bed.

Zeke is willing to finally admit that it’s time to be weaned.

BING Zoey wakes up!

Zelda is ready to take on the day. After a good scratch, of course.

Zoya and Zelda in “Waiting for Kibble”.

Zsa Zsa says “I love my children…. over there.”

Mandatory outtake:”Oh, THAT’s a camera.”

Happy Easter

We hope you’re having a good Easter, or if you don’t celebrate Easter, a great long weekend!  Our city missed a major snowstorm that came through the province, so it’s a great weekend here!

The kittens are mostly weaned.  Zeke still follows his mom around and whines plaintively at her, but she just crouches and refuses to let him feed.  Sometimes she’ll give in, but she doesn’t have much milk left anyway.

For the first time, the kittens have mistaken the bowl of kibble for the litter box. We had gotten a bigger bowl, but apparently it’s TOO BIG because the kittens stand in it to eat, then decide it’s a great place to pee as well. Ewww. Smaller kibble bowls, check.

Zoey is definitely going to be medium to long haired, so gorgeous!

I have to admit that Zippy has a special place in my heart.  She seems to want attention just as much as food, and she is very interested in whatever we’re doing.

Another big step (literally), we brought out the little set of stairs so the babies can climb onto the mate’s bed.  More importantly, they can get down safely.  As soon as they start being able to jump and climb onto the bed, we put the stairs there so they can get down again.  We also put a comforter  beside the bed so they have a soft landing if they miss the stairs.  Like we always say, kittens bounce.  They sure roughhouse with each other too!