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Siwsan

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18. Maybe that's why some reject their babies, sometimes right after giving birth

Reply to niyad (Reply #15)

Wed Aug 16, 2023, 02:56 PM

Aug 2023

I wondered if this mom might choose to reject Tudor because he is so small, looks so fragile, and might not survive. There would be more milk for the stronger girls. Obviously she doesn't know him quite as well as I do.

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And here's confirmation that they are all in the shelter [View all] Siwsan Aug 2023 OP

You work so hard MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #1

They certainly keep my brain active! Siwsan Aug 2023 #3

✔️✔️✔️✔️ blm Aug 2023 #9

Aaaww !!! Karadeniz Aug 2023 #2

Such sweet babies! Goddessartist Aug 2023 #4

Such a relief for me! Siwsan Aug 2023 #5

Awww what's one more? The indoorsies know that you're helping. :) Goddessartist Aug 2023 #7

Going from 2 to 3 is the big jump, IMO. 3catwoman3 Aug 2023 #24

So so so so so precious! Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #6

awwwwww, that is wonderful progress! Makes my heart sing as much as I niyad Aug 2023 #8

I put a brick on a plank of wood right beneath the opening to help the smaller kittens go in and out Siwsan Aug 2023 #10

Are they approving the upgrades to their accomodations? niyad Aug 2023 #12

So far. Siwsan Aug 2023 #14

Ha! johnnyfins Aug 2023 #11

tfg won't unify human families. I can't imagine what he'd do to feline families!! Siwsan Aug 2023 #13

I wonder if other mammals experience post-partum depression? niyad Aug 2023 #15

Maybe that's why some reject their babies, sometimes right after giving birth Siwsan Aug 2023 #18

Seems a logical possibility. niyad Aug 2023 #19

Oh, That Floofy Gray One! Deep State Witch Aug 2023 #16

Paw-some! Bayard Aug 2023 #17

Kitties will likely strengthen their bond day by day. LiberalFighter Aug 2023 #20

That was another of my concerns Siwsan Aug 2023 #21

Everybody's looking comfy this afternoon. 😻 thatcrowwoman Aug 2023 #22

That's Bronwyn. She is such a sweet girl. She also has a very commanding meow. Siwsan Aug 2023 #23

Thanks for the update ailsagirl Aug 2023 #25

You have a full time job keeping track of your feline family. They look wonderful Raven123 Aug 2023 #26

It really is a full time job Siwsan Aug 2023 #27

They are adorable! gademocrat7 Aug 2023 #28

I should have taken photos of them when I found them after the rain storm Siwsan Aug 2023 #29

Those are beautiful little additions to your family. Tiger showed up right on time Walleye Aug 2023 #30

That's GREAT news! Siwsan Aug 2023 #31

Excellent, good job. Walleye Aug 2023 #32