Author: annagoebel

Hazel’s family were born here, on April 23. They grew up here, and are very people-friendly, even though she was a semi-feral barn cat and not quick to trust. They fought giardia, which she brought from the farm with her, as well as an upper respiratory infection, and also being bombarded with the medications those required.

Now they are nearly 4 months old, and finally strong and healthy – and ready for loving homes. They are playful, athletic, and highly entertaining! Puck is the most outgoing and adventurous, but Smudge is not far behind. Farley is the strongest and seems to act like the oldest brother. Charlie Pie is the smallest, but well able to run with the pack, and fierce in defending her toy!

We cleaned the “office” today, and had lots of help. Hazel and her kittens live there, and the kittens are getting used to the vacuum and the excitement of things going on. Hazel herself found a place to hunker down, and stayed there. She’s not a fan – but handles it pretty well.

We opened the door to the hall, and even tossed toys that way – but the kittens opted to say in the room. Their reaction varied, but none of them was super freaked out.

The most brave is Puck. He found the vacuum scary, and yet there he was, following it, sniffing at it when it wasn’t moving, and generally enjoying how scary it was.

But everyone’s favorite was the broom. They seem to love brooms! They chew and bite and tug and pounce. When it’s in operation, they run towards it on the pull stroke and dash away when it comes back at them.

My granddaughter recently commented that Puck looks like Gigi, the wonderful cat in the anime Kiki’s Delivery Service. Playing with the broom he really looked like Gigi. So I lifted him up so he looked like he was flying on a broomstick, and snapped his pic.

Our granddaughter, Katherine, stopped by today, and got some good shots of some of Hazel’s kittens.

Hazel’s kittens are ready for forever homes! There are two boys and two girls, and we’d very much like to see them go in pairs. The kittens are happier and the transition is easier – plus they are so much fun to watch!

Hazel’s kittens were born here on April 23.

Hazel thoughtfully had one of each color, so they’re easy to tell apart. Farley is the biggest, and in some ways the most confident. Puck, however, is the most curious and people-oriented. Smudge and Charlie Pie have the most distinctive markings. Smudge is a light orange tabby, but she has grey and black smudges on top; she looks like she got into some soot. Charlie Pie is a calico, but also a tabby; wherever she has color she also has stripes, including her tail.

These guys have been through a lot. Smudge and Charlie Pie had trips to the kitty ER, as they tried to fight off both giardia and a virus that left them dehydrated. They deserve a warm, happy environment where they can fully blossom into the loving kitties they are!