One Day Old

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Callie's Litter

Number Five was born at 11:00 am. Looks like that's it. Callie and kittens are resting comfortably, but I'm exhausted. So much for that brand new bed.

#4 at 10:40 a.m.

This one also looks multicolored, but with more white features.

#3 at 10:20 a.m.

It looks pretty much like #2 in colors.

Kitten #2 at 9:55 a.m.

Kitten #2 seems to have some calico markings.

Delivery Has Commenced!

Kitten #1 was born at 9:20 am today. Updates to follow.

A New Bed

Lil bought Callie a new bed last night. It's orthopedic!

How to Post Comments

If you've attempted, without success, to post a comment to the Blog.... my bad. I had neglected to set the comment preferences to allow all users to write comments, not just Google account holders. That should be fixed now.

To comment on one of the blog postings, click on the link at the bottom of that post. This example shows that there has already been 1 comment, it may be another number or, 0 comments.

That will take you to a repeat of that posted message, but this time with a Comment box at the bottom. You can type in your message, then select your "profile". If you don't have a Google or one of the other online accounts listed, you can select "Name/URL" (which will bring up a box to enter your name and, if you have a blog or website, that URL. If you don't have a URL link to include, just leave that blank). Or you can select "Anonymous."

You can then cick the "Preview" button to see how your comment will appear and, finally, click the "Publish" button to add your comments to the blog post.

So Far, So Good

Callie seems to be adapting well. She's eating the canned food we offer, and especially likes tuna. Our other cats are curious about her of course, but there's been no hissing or expressions of hostility, just touching noses through the kennel bars. Callie really enjoys having her tummy rubbed.
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Location:S Sunset Ave,West Covina,United States

Callie - In from the Cold

Callie grew up on the grounds of Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, California, and especially liked to be near the cafeteria where her human admirers often gave her leftover scraps of food. But when she became pregnant, they realized that her environment would not be the ideal place for her babies, with the frosty winter nights, as well as possums on the prowl. So they set out to try and capture Callie, with an eye towards finding homes for her and the kittens.

The street-smart cat proved to be very elusive and it was beginning to look like the attempts might be futile. But Callie's love for scrambled eggs proved to be her undoing. With Callie absorbed in eating the favorite dish, a quick employee scooped her up, and another literally contributed the shirt off his back to cover her, but not before Callie managed to inflict a bite and scratch or two.

Callie was put into a pet carrier and brought to our home, so that she can have her litter safely, and then homes can be found for all of them. The first night of her stay was traumatic for Callie, and she cowered in the back of the kennel. However, we are happy to report that, last night, she ate all of her food and water, and this morning we even gave her some scrambled eggs.

This blog will continue to report on Callie's progress, and it appears from her bulging stomach, that the blessed event probably isn't too far away.