How They Have Grown!

As I have blogged before, just over a year ago, we became the proud owners of two tiny little kittens.

Now they have grown.  And grown. And then grown some more.

They have gone from this  ........

To this ..........

Numerous toys and one scratching post have bitten the dust

But they really are the most affectionate kittens I have ever come across and I am proud that they have chosen us as their owners

When Curiosity Nearly Killed The Cat

You may remember that back in November we acquired two kittens.

Well the kittens have grown and turned from cute little furry balls, into lean, mean, mouse and bird catching machines.

They are still a bit cute though.

One of them has always had a thing about climbing into things: bags, cupboards, washing machines and tumble driers.

We are quite used to listening to muffled mews and realising that he has snuck in somewhere when we haven't been looking.

But I've always been really careful about the washing machine and the tumble drier - well we've all heard the stories haven't we?

Last night I brought the washing in from the line and as it was still a bit damp decided to finish it off on a low heat in the tumble.

I must have only turned my back for a second but when I turned the drier on I thought that it was making a bit of a bumpy noise.  Perhaps the boys have left something in their pockets I thought turning away, it wouldn't be the first time. 

I walked out of the room but a few seconds later came back.  From what seemed like a long way away I heard muffled meows.

I looked at my husband and he looked at me and we both said, "No he couldn't be. Could he?"

Well he was.  Fortunately he'd only been in there for a few seconds but when I think about what could have happened my blood runs cold.  After a few minutes cuddling he seemed fine especially when he wolfed down some cat nip treats.  I just hope that teaches him a lesson but I'm defintely going to be super cautious in future.

One life down - eight to go.

Have a good weekend. Hope the sun shines wherever you are.

We Have Kittens!

Look here at the two new additions to our family!

Firstly meet Bobby.

And secondly meet his brother - Luke.

In actual fact these two little tykes have been part of our famiily for a little over four weeks now and they have certainly changed our lives - in a good way - despite the scratches to the wallpaper!

These two little mites may look cute but they have certainly been through the mill in their short lives.

Their mother was abandoned when she was pregnant but fortunately found her way to the RSPCA who saved her life and the lives of some of her babies. She ended up having a Ceasarean section and gave birth to five babies. Only two of those survived - see above. Even though my two little darlings did survive, they still needed to be resusitated at birth. Their mum lost her milk and they were housed with a wonderful foster mum who fed them by had on the hour every hour. They weere really poorly for a long time and their foster mum often wondered if they would make it but thanks to her determination and perhaps theirs here they are. Now they are full of life, tearing around our house like its a ready made race track and coulnd't look healthier. In the short time they have been with us they have both grown so much. I feel so privileged that we have been given these two little lives to nurture. I know that with us they will have a very happy home but I'm even more cetain that we will benefit so much from their love too. Having so much contact with humans from being babies they are the most affection cats I have ever known and its a real pleasure to see their cheeky faces whenever I walk through the door. All I can do is thank the RSPCA and their foster mum for not giving up on them because without them our family would not have had the chance of having these two adorable creatures in our lives and, now even at such a short time, within our hearts.