tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42308718992607111202024-03-14T20:01:49.572+11:00Mrs. Banks has kittens!.... and a nice cup of tea.downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-68620825407267493902014-04-09T22:00:00.001+10:002014-04-09T23:01:55.985+10:00Happy 2nd Birthday<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Tonight I reminisce as it is the 2nd birthday for Snorfy and Mei Mei.<br />
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Over the 2 years, they have both grown from teeny things - say 1.5 kilos to pushing 6 kilos. Will they stop?<br />
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They are definitely in that teenager state. Snorfy is a boofy bloke who wants to be first, and he doesn't want to be mothered - by me. Although Ken can tickle him FOREVER. He is very active and easily bored. Wants to be into everything. I don't have any photos, but when Ken is cooking, he likes to sit up on the sink and watch everything! And he eats everything! He is our bold little man who seems to think he is indestructible.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>irresistible chocolate. He loves the smell. Got his head stuck in the bag, panicked, and chocolates everywhere! which, yes, we collected before he could eat.</i></td></tr>
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Mei Mei is a goofy gal. She has a slight dysplasia, and so has a froggy walk and runs around like a bunny hop. It does not slow her down and over the past year her level of activity and her co-ordination has increased and improved. She hates tall adults looming over her, but every morning she hears my alarm go off and she bounds onto the bed for a tickle session. Then I can man-handle her and tickle her all over for the delight of us both. At least one of them comes to me!<br />
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Let me give you some differences between British Shorthairs and Domestic Shorthairs:<br />
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<li>They are dense - although 6 kilos, it is all packed into one compact round body. Smaller ears, short tail, stumpy legs and big round dense 'cobby' bodies and heads. And Snorfy has really big paws - his legs don't taper. They are like short elephant trunks. </li>
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<li>Minimal damage! no climbed curtains, shredded clothing, knocking things off the counters, no opening doors, chewing things, no stealing food. They don't 'bunny kick' anything - toys/each other. </li>
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<li>Both are SOOOO quiet. Mei Mei barely speaks - once a month - if that. No shouty, demanding hungry cats, no chatty banter - just silence all the time! nice.</li>
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<li>I once read that these cats are "loyal" and that is a good word. They want to be where ever we are and follow us everywhere. They will sit on the couch next to me. Snorfy RUNS to the door when Ken comes home and lives under his feet, following him from room to room. If I ever happen to get up off the couch, they both will follow me. Every thing in the bathroom is a spectator sport. </li>
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<li>they get hot really easily. Having the densest fur in the cat world means minor running around makes them puff - and they don't sleep on your lap or the bed. Play time is really short.</li>
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<li>They stick close to the house. They love watching the neighbours chickens, but Mei Mei won't leave the courtyard garden. Snorfy is more game and (this will freak out some of you - so take a deep breath and sit down) every Sunday morning I can walk him, down the street to a little park and he runs around! </li>
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<li>Maybe they are the beagles of the cat world (without the digging and naughtiness). They are so driven by their noses - they sniff out everything and go nuts over some smells (ummm ken's t-shirts? TMI?). And their sniffing is very loud and huffy. </li>
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<li> They are not overly affectionate. They don't want to sit on you, don't head butt, don't like being held / cuddled. Won't even take hand feeding. They will accept a tickle if I can reach across to the other side of the couch. And they like first thing in the morning / on the bed tickles. </li>
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So for two years they have provided Ken and I with fun, entertainment, interaction, affection and an added dimension to our life together. They have certainly been the easiest animals to manage I have encountered - come when called, sit politely, no noise, easy to train. Our relationships are better than 1 year ago, and I am sure the four of us continue to grow more close and fond - and bring more joy to our lives.<br />
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Once again - a thank you to Lorraine and Barry at the award winning <a href="http://www.sharadcats.com/">Sharad Cattery</a> - the breeders who do a great job bringing healthy little ones into the world and socialising them for me.</div>
downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-31687352492924377332013-01-20T18:18:00.001+11:002013-01-20T18:28:46.353+11:00Easy like Sunday MorningSnorf<b>y</b> is having a relaxing Sunday morning.<br />
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At 9 months old, he went to the vet this week for his last kitteny check up and FIV vaccination<br />
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Behaved very well and got a clean bill of health. He now weighs 4.5 kilos. Still more growing to do.<br />
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<i><b>BONUS SHOTS:</b></i><br />
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Mr. Snorfy Sir Snorfsalot is a big boy now and only drinks big boy drinks - aka water. But tough water: from the shower, from the pond - and from the water bowl - but it's a dirty bowl! tough drinking only!<br />
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On the other hand, Mei Mei still enjoys milk. She enjoys it A LOT - all of it, all at the same time, and all over the place. I have experimented and she now gets her milk in a bread and butter plate. Lactose free milk of course.<br />
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Mei Mei's also visited the vet and was pretty uneventful - she is weighing in at 4.8 kilos. I am hoping that the girly will stop growing soon! We discussed some of her goofier traits (e.g. she's a bit unco-ordinated when running around and far less playful than Snorfs) but she seems pretty happy and healthy, and the walls are surviving the crashings. <br />
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<br />downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-91367712787378715352012-12-20T11:31:00.002+11:002012-12-20T11:32:08.717+11:00Mei Mei is "helping" with the Christmas cardsWriting the Christmas cards has become a team sport<br />
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<br />downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-17795747117404331902012-11-28T00:14:00.002+11:002012-11-28T00:16:31.960+11:00Snorfy's FriendMeet Snorfy's special friend<br />
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Updates: Today the Snorfmeister jumped up onto the kitchen counter for the first time. and the 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc. Geez Louise - it was like he had discovered this NEW AWESOME PLACE that we had been hiding from him and HE JUST HAD TO BE THERE.<br />
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Cat flap training has begun. Will only push for rabbity treats.<br />
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downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-87407334472005262862012-11-08T21:11:00.001+11:002012-11-08T21:11:56.167+11:00Let the training beginRemember <a href="http://mrsbankshaskittens.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/introducing-henry-aka-snorfy.html">this post</a> - where I explained how Snorfy scored his name?<br />
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I revealed the danger of a steak TV dinner. Behold:<br />
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2 months on and progress has been made!</div>
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They now supervise proceedings</div>
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Much better behaviour<br />
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This is what happens once the plate is gone.<br />
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Extra bonus snoozy shot<br />
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Bonus fact - went to Vet - both weigh 3.6 kilos - 3 times their arrival weight. Half the end result!<br />
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<br />downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-8709560311502095692012-10-28T13:17:00.004+11:002012-10-28T14:10:04.967+11:00Discoverinks - Nip!Today I introduced the kittens to the catnip bush<br />
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Mei Mei was all "meh - I'm outta here"<br />
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Snorfy was all "what is this thing you call 'nip'?"<br />
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Then Snorfs decided it was THE MOST AWESOME THING EVA!! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>"I feel the nipular essence rejuvenating my soul, eradicating the 7 signs of ageing"</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>"I shall loll here in the valley of the magical elixer for all of my days and fear nothing!"</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>"BWAH HA HA HA HA - I AM SUPER SPINNY SNORFSMEISTER CAT AND I SHALL FLY FOREVER WITH THE RAINBOW UNICORN"</i></td></tr>
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<br />downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-40779451525592933572012-10-09T22:48:00.001+11:002012-10-09T22:49:25.646+11:00Mei Mei in ...or out ... of focus<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>But she doesn't do the "killer" kick (or "bunny" kick as named on the cute blogs! But there is nothing cute about eviseration) </i></td></tr>
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I use a harness to which I attach one of those retractable dog walking thingies - but I only have 1. So they can only go out one at a time. The other will sit inside peering sadly out the windows at us.<br />
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You'll never get fit walking a cat. They have to stop and sniff everything. EVERYTHING. EVERY DAMNED SQUARE INCH OF EVERYTHING.<br />
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Ken couldn't be bothered. He put Snorfs on the string and tied him to a post then went off to do some weeding. Snorfs entertained himself for about an hour.<br />
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All went well until Snorfy got himself tangled around a pot plant<br />
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...a boy called Snorfy....a boy called Snorfy.<br />
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He has ears, and legs and paws and feet, this boy .... whose name is Snorfy.<br />
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This cat called Snorfy!!<br />
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I have been very busy with work over the past few weeks and they have been forced to entertain themselves.<br />
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They hide in it, climb in it, sit on top of it. They scratch it, pull bits off it and of course it is excellent for hiding when playing chasinks.<br />
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Snorfy the Blender Pet.<br />
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And one of my favourite photos - the disembodied kittehs having a snoozy time<br />
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Here's a good example of how much Mei Mei loves the cat tree - and it shows how hard a time they give this thing. Oh - and it shows Snorfy's desire to be part of the action.<br />
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Bonus happy shot - Little Girlie having a snooze<br />
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<br />downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-33594212214730533212012-07-31T21:18:00.000+10:002012-08-04T13:56:10.177+10:00Introducing Henry a.k.a SnorfyThe Ken Man has been travelling for several weeks and we have not had the chance to discuss names properly. He came home on the weekend and immediately found his breakfast bowl under attack. The name "Snorfy" seems so appropriate.<br />
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This chap seems to be willing to try anything<br />
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He has grown 50% in weight since arriving. Was 1.2 Kg - Now 1.8Kg<br />
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He is the labrador of the cat world. Anything on the floor gets taken. Tough luck for bugs.<br />
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The worst moment came yesterday - I decided to have steak for dinner. Worst. Decision. Ever.<br />
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It was two against one in the battle for my dinner. <br />
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Uncontrollable little marauders. Tonight's dinner was eaten on the kitchen benchtop - standing up - where they cannot jump.<br />
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As I write this, I hear him licking his bowl clean. Snorfy is a really appropriate name for this little man.<br />
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I'll still call him Henry when The Ken Man is not around.<br />
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They'll sit in the sun and little girlie is mesmorised by the birds outside.<br />
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Little man doesn't seem to notice or care. He's just sitting there with his happy little kitten thoughts<br />
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Which are probably something like: Hey Lady! Is it breakfast time now?<br />
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Which was enough to finally distract her from her important bird twitching tasks<br />
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I found it<br />
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I killed it<br />
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It's mine<br />
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and I'm taking it to my lair.<br />
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Isn't he a gorgeous little dude??downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-89386338435148248682012-07-14T13:42:00.002+10:002012-07-14T13:42:38.572+10:002 men, 2 lounge rooms, 2 cats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have the scratching technique which no kitteh can resist<br />
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Tummy tickles - GOAL!<br />
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Next Goal: sitting on lap. I aim high<br />
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<br />downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-1348686443259494112012-07-11T17:06:00.000+10:002012-07-11T17:07:25.558+10:00Meet Ms. ChocolateHere she is, in all her rich chocolately goodness<br />
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She is very timid about big scary humans. I didn't see her for the first 24 hours as she was under the couch with the daddy long legs.<br />
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So it's hard to get a photo of her. She never ventured very far from that hidey hole<br />
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I call her Ms. cause she has been desexed now.<br />
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She independent and very rambunctious when playing - now! Every day she comes out of her shell a bit more. I've gotta stay at least 1 foot away! She only comes to me on her terms!<br />
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She defers to her brother alot - then again she doesn't have much chance when food is involved. However, she does love her brother and does everything with him.<br />
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She's a quiet, independent, gentle, sweet little thing.<br />
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Still working on kitteh names for the kittehs - something that suits. This bloke is confident, snuggly and friendly!<br />
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Only been here for 24 hours and I am calling him Sir Snorfsalot. This bloke packs it away!<br />
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He's not even as long as a 1 foot floor tile<br />
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My gorgeous little mandownundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-12353468446529394492012-07-07T19:10:00.004+10:002012-07-07T19:11:36.954+10:00KITTENS HAVE ARRIVED!!What a weekend for me!<br />
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2 teeny tiny fluffy wuffy bouncey schmoucey squishy squashy munchy chewy squeaky kittens are here!<br />
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It isn't 24 hours yet and they are still a bit skittish. Miss Chocolate is still living under the couch. Mr Lilac is going to be my Oscar Cat replacement - he is eating everything he comes across. He is settling in much faster and very relaxed with my manhandling.<br />
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My last cats - Oscar and Muffy - where 6.5 and 5.5 kilos respectively, and these guys are about 1 kilo each. They are REALLY small!<br />
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<i>(Kittens at 10 weeks)</i>downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4230871899260711120.post-82128580627018738722012-06-26T19:01:00.001+10:002012-06-26T19:01:59.222+10:00Just an idea of kittensHere's the whole litter of little fluff-balls. They are so gorgeous - but they are all way over in Adelaide.<br />
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They have been bred and are living in the bathroom at <a href="http://www.sharadcats.com/">Sharad Cattery</a>, Adelaide. Go and check them out! You'll be impressed with their <a href="http://www.sharadcats.com/brgallery.htm">amazing colours</a> and the <a href="http://www.sharadcats.com/britishkittens.htm">cutest kittens</a>! <br />
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I still feel very detached - blogging about cats that are just photos to me. <br />
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In this photo, I can't tell which ones will be mine but eat up chaps! You have to get to a kilo in weight to be desexed and I can't have you until you've had the ol' snip snip.<br />
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Look at this georgeous fellow. Does he not look like the original Cheshire Cat?<br />
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So the wonderful Sharad Cattery are raising 2 little kittehs for me in their bathroom. One day they'll be here and it will suddenly all be very real.<br />
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I suspect Mr Lilac is gonna be a mumma's boy.<br />
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Which, for a kitten, is EVERYTHING I could hope for!<br />
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<i>(seven weeks old!)</i><br />
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Here they are at 5 weeks old.<br />
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You can see their ears are way bigger.<br />
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Their noses and muzzlepouches are more elongated. I think their eyes are less blue - more grey.<br />
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The little family has started eating solid food<br />
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I wanted you see the difference between 3 weeks and 5 weeks for the kittens.<br />
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Although looking at this for too long makes me feel queasy.downundersugargliderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841663778783047198noreply@blogger.com0