24 January 2008

I haven't posted in a while due to being bitten on Jan 10th. I was socializing with a grown male cat who suddenly turned on me and bit down into the palm of my hand and scratched my ankle. I ended up on antibiotics for a nasty infection and have been shy about returning to my usual volunteer duties. So I am starting back nice and slow and playing with the kittens who are starting to show up in the shelter now. They tend to be less aggressive and are more transparent in their thoughts. At least that is what I tell myself. Lulu is this very sweet 2 month old female diluted gray and buff Torbi. She is a tiny little thing with the softest fluffy fur. She was a bit playful but also quite the talker. She just walked around telling you everything that is on her mind. She had just been altered and had her belly completely shaved from the surgery.

Next up was the most affectionate tabby kitten who goes by the name of Queen B. I have no idea how this name came to be thought up, but it sure is a memorable one and for a very memorable kitten. Queen B is about 5 months old, so she is just coming out of that kitten stage. All she was interested in was being held in my arms and snuggling. She couldn't decide whether she wanted to be held like a baby, or to bury her face into my armpit. She was purring the whole time and rubbing her face up against my arms. She is such a love and reminds me of my favorite kitty at the shelter, good old Tom Tom. Queen B's markings are quite pretty in the face, and her body doesn't have the strong Tabby stripes and looks more like an Abyssinian.

Blossom and Mr. Bibbs are litter mates at the cute 2 month old mark. They were as sweet as can be and had a blast chasing each other around the room, circling me and falling over each other in their play wrestling. Blossom is the shy one and likes to hide behind things and pounce on them as they zip on by. Mr. Bibbs on the other hand is more outgoing and loved to stand up on his hind legs and attack the ribbon. Mr. Bibbs is slightly larger in size and was able to jump up onto the bench without assistance. Whereas Blossom would take chase after her pal but would not be able to scale the 18 inch concrete ledge. They are so cute together and I hope that they find a home for the both of them.