Kittens are born with their eyes shut. They open them in about six days, take a look around, then close them again for the better part of their lives. ~Stephen Baker

Cody, Dash and Dot

Today we decided to move the kittens to the cat patio and see how they do.  They spent the afternoon in the top of the cat tree asleep.  I checked on them often and they really didn’t move from the cat tree.  I also checked on Kiki.  She did not seem anxious because her kittens were gone.

It started raining this evening.  The kittens didn’t seem to mind the sound of the rain on the aluminum roof, and they started exploring the patio.  Rhody was out there.  He sat and watched.  The kittens hissed and even growled, but it had no affect on Rhody.

We’re hoping that by exposing the kittens to our everyday life, they will get used to the sounds of the other cats and the dog. 

When we got Jonesie, he seemed to be startled by the sound of the TV and the radio.  I don’t know where he was kept when he was fostered, but apparently it was pretty quiet.  I would like for these kittens to not be afraid of everyday noise.

Dot’s little “dot” has disappeared.  She is now a solid white cat.  Dash still has her “dot” over her eye and her little “dash” on top of her head.  Cody is the smallest of the three.  She has an orange color to her face and paws, like her mother.  She’s going to be long and slender like Kiki, too. 

Cody is the most outgoing of the kittens.  Dot is friendly too, and Dash is very cautious.  I do think that all three kittens will make good pets though.  They all have their endearing qualities.

We were worried that Kiki would be distraught when we separated her from the kittens.  I checked on her several times tonight and we even thought that maybe we should bring the kittens back to the room to be with their mother for the night.

But, I checked on Kiki just a little while ago, before turning her light off.  She was so relaxed and happy.  I think she is enjoying her night without her kittens.  Charlie said that she probably called the kittens’ dad, Studdly, and asked him to come over.   I think she probably had to leave a message though.  He’s out on the town somewhere. 

More later............