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The first two fluffballs were joined by two more siblings. Both are mostly black, but in quite different ways. One is long-haired and has lighter streaks and patches that will probably disappear as he/she grows to adulthood. The other has white on her throat and in a couple of spots on her abdomen, but she’s short-haired – or maybe her fur will end up medium length.

Later in the day, the shorthaired one demonstrated that she was really quite comfortable with people. We could pet her and she’d arch up into it. She was also the boldest of all the kittens, and the longer-haired black one would follow her lead – to a point.

It was feather toys that really brought them out, and eventually they would even come out when I was in the cage with them. Progress!

We have a new family of foster kitties! It’s always so exciting to meet new kitties and figure out what personalities they have and how I can best help them.

This will ultimately be a family of mom and four babies. We have mom + two so far. The other two kittens will be captured – we hope – today and brought to be reunited.

The kittens are probably close to 8 weeks old, and eating canned food. They are so cute! They are little long-haired fluffballs with pretty markings.

Mom, by contrast, is a black shorthair with wild and beautiful eyes. She is very stressed at being moved to a strange place – I wish I could explain all the good things in her future. But I don’t think she started life as a feral cat. She sniffed my finger without running away, which is a good sign.

Better pics coming soon!

All our recent, special family of foster kitties have been adopted, and our family is down to our own three cats.

These guys were special. I’ll never forget Sylvie and her family – Coda, Mia, Gemma, Smoke – and their favorite Uncle Tex. Read their story in the posts below.

It’s kitten season out there, so we’ll be getting more foster kitties soon. There are so many kitties without homes, and we love being a small part of all the good work done by 9 Lives Rescue.

Stay tuned to find out who our next furry friends will be!

I heard from Allison, who, with Max, adopted Sylvie on Saturday. It’s wonderful to hear good news of my kitties! Allison says, “Sylvie’s been settling in well. She didn’t seem nervous at all when she got home and spent the whole first day exploring every inch of our apartment. Since then, she’s happy to just hang out near us. She’s such a sweet, loving girl and Max and I are so happy to have her!”

I heard from Coda and Jett’s new family today! Thanks, Lisa, for sending such a lovely report – and photos!

Lisa said, “Hard to believe the kittens have only been here a week, they feel like part of the family. They are currently sleeping next to me on the bed, [picture below]. The last few days they have been seeking the girls out more as well, joining us downstairs for parts of stories and bedtime. The girls are totally enamored and doing a great job taking care and learning how to play. They are amazing cats and a great fit for our family, so glad we could connect to bring them here.”

I’m so happy to report that Sylvie has been chosen by a lovely young couple, and they took her home today.

Sylvie has so much love to give, and she is off on her new life-long adventure with Allison and Max!

You’re a special kitty, Sylvie, so gentle and so fierce. You’ve ridden on my shoulders and bitten my toes, you have no fear of the vacuum or cats twice your size. You fought back from illness while raising four wonderful kittens. Small but mighty. Live long and prosper, little one!

What is sad news for one set of people can be good news for another. When Tex came back, I contacted the couple who had expressed interest in him earlier, and they were delighted to find that he was available after all. They came and met him, and returned to pick him up today.

I’ve had a report that he is eating and exploring his new home, and making a hit with his new people. I hope for photos!

In a sad turn of events, Tex came back to us today. His people loved him, which makes it deeply sad that they couldn’t keep him. The problem was that Tex woke up full of energy and wanting to play – at 4 AM. This was no problem here, because he was outside the bedrooms, but in an apartment – different story. When you can’t sleep a full night, life quickly becomes miserable.

Thank you, Titus and Sophia, for making the sensible decision for Tex, even though it was heartbreaking for you. We wish you all the best, and hope that someday you find a different furry someone to share your lives with.

Coda and Smoke (new name Jett) left for their new adventure this morning. They are going to a family not far away from me – with two young girls to love on them furever! I think it’s a purrfect fit!

Update: I’ve had a report that Coda and Jett are starting to get used to their new home. Coda has warmed up to the humans very quickly, while Jett has been a little more cautious. That fits with their personalities pretty well. I’m looking forward to pics and will share them when they come.

Tex has just left on his new adventure! He has found a wonderful new home with Titus and Sophia! They are going to be a terrific family together and I’m so happy for them.

Man, I’m going to miss Tex. Super-sized personality, with energy to spare, and so affectionate. Fair well, my good boi!