So.
Bean, the nearly dead kitten from the church shrubbery is still in our care; he and my co-worker's last two bottle babies contracted ringworm from a difficult to disinfect cage. They are otherwise healthy and happy, though Bean is prone to sniffles and eye-waters. His sister Dove is well-loved in her new home and growing into a beautiful young lady.
Samantha and Darrin grew up and were adopted out together. I love it when my babies get to stay together! Even though they weren't genetic siblings they did love each other very much.
Siouxsie Sioux has been booted from my Hello Kitty room shortly prior to Christmas to open the room for holiday guests. I put her on the scale the day I took her back; she nearly doubled in weight during her stay at my house! Her eyes are still pretty scarred, and we are still treating them and hoping to shrink the scarring. She is not yet available for adoption, but the day is coming soon!My home is still dogless after the loss of my elderly Chow. Just haven't found the right match. I'm thinking of just fostering for a while. We'll see.
My feral cats seem to be doing well. I got a nice good look at a young tom I neutered this fall; he appears plump and healthy. And judging from the number of kitty prints all over the back porch, I'd say his siblings are all with me still as well!
Other than that, it's a quiet, uneventful time of year for cat ladies in cold climates. I enjoy it while it lasts, but always get excited for the first bottle babies of spring.
