Wednesday 4 December 2013

ADOPTED: LUCI

The last of our foster kitties has been adopted today!  Luci was warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by a retired couple from Kitsilano who took less than a minute to let me know that "We'll take her!" after seeing how adorable she was.

They came at 9:30 am to view Luci, got all the paperwork done and was back to see me three hours later to pick her up.  It's a good thing they came because I'm not sure I could handle another 4:30 am wake-up call from Luci. Being the last kitten left, she was meowing up a storm and demanded that she cuddle with me in bed.  Of course, once I got her into bed, all she wanted to do was play.  I'm sure Luci's new owners will have lots of time to play and cuddle with this ball of sweetness.


ADOPTED!  Luci - Dec. 4, 2013

The past three weeks of fostering these kittens have been some of the most enjoyable weeks in recent memory.  I've gotten to play with so many adorable, sweet kittens and have had almost all my family members come by to visit them (and in a far, distant, second place to visit me).

I'm looking forward to the next batch of kitties upon my return from some R&R at the end of this month.


 Smile for the Camera!

Hana

Skooter


Tuesday 3 December 2013

ADOPTED: SKOOTER

Another kitteh going to another fabulous home!  Skooter has been adopted by a wonderful lady who was hooked on Skooter as soon as she saw how loving he was.  He sat in her arms and purred and purred!

Skooter definitely was the most loving of all the five kitties and demanded the most attention from me (which I did not mind at all).


ADOPTED!  Skooter - Dec. 3, 2013

Skooter and Hana


Last day together before going to our
furever homes!
Skooter's and Hana's furever homes came to pick them up today, so I was giving them extra hugs and kisses all day long.  

I look forward to receiving updates from their new families in 4 - 6 months to see how much they have grown!



Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

Adoption application:
http://www.orphankittenrescue.com/adoption_application/  

NO WORK TO BE DONE

Today was not a day to get any work done.  Skooter was insisting that he be allowed to come and play in my studio.  Well, how can I get any work done when this happens?


Can I help?

All the other kitties are perfectly fine playing on the floor in my studio.  Only Skooter insists that he MUST play on my studio desk.

This is not allowed Skooter!
Um ... excuse me Skooter ...

ONE OF A KIND

Both Luci and Hana are female calicos and the family that came to visit them said that they believe all calicos are females, and that all orange tabbys are male.

Is a male calico and female orange tabby that rare?  The internet is always the best place to do your research.

Are all orange tabby cats male and are all calico cats female?

Hear the science behind uncommon female orange tabby cats and the extremely rare tortoisehsell or calico male cat.

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Orange Tabby Cats
Q: I have heard that all orange tabby cats are male, and to find one that is female is rare and worth up to $1,000. I also have heard that calico cats and tortoiseshell cats are female and to find a male is just as rare and prized. Is there any truth to this?
A: Your first statement is incorrect. Most, but certainly not all, orange tabby cats are male. Orange tabby cats are about 80/20 male to female. We have many female orange tabby cats in my practice. There is no monetary value, per se, associated with a female orange tabby cat. Calico and tortoiseshell cats, however, are almost always female.
Here's how it works. To have black and orange in the same cat, the cat needs two X chromosomes. Two X chromosomes mean the cat will be female. Male cats need a Y chromosome and are XY.
Occasionally a mutation will arise during embryonic development and a kitten will be born with an extra chromosome: XXY. The two Xs allow for the cat to be black and orange. The Y makes it a male. This is how you get a tortoiseshell or a calico male cat.
Tortoiseshell and calico male cats are uncommon (one out of 3000 are male), but don't get your hopes up about breeding these rare cats for money. As a result of this mutation, most tortoiseshell and calico male cats are sterile.

So, it looks like a mutation in the cat's chromosome is what produces a male calico and a female orange tabby.  You learn something new everyday!


Luci

Hana

Sisterly Love!

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

Adoption application:

Sunday 1 December 2013

ADOPTED: MALCOMB, STARSKY AND HANA

I am happy to report that today's viewings were very successful as 3 of our 5 kittens have been adopted!

Malcomb and Starsky have been adopted by a wonderful couple in North Vancouver, who were so eager to get their adorable bundles of fur that they viewed the kitties, got all the paperwork done and picked them up all in one day!  They promised to send us updated pictures so that we can see how they are doing.  Looking forward to that!


ADOPTED! Starsky & Malcomb - Dec. 1, 2013

Hana has also been adopted by a lovely family in New Westminster.  Their little girl wanted a calico kitten and did all her research and it looks like Hana has fit the bill.

ADOPTED!  Hana - Dec. 1, 2013

We are going to miss you sweethearts, but take comfort in the fact that you are going to be loved lots in your new homes.


Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association

Adoption application: