Kittens, Kittens, everywhere

As mentioned yesterday, Future Vet got a foster kitten. 

 He fell in love immediately and wants to keep the kitten, but that's another story. All went well the first day. Sophie met the newbie kitten and was cautious but not overtly hostile.

Then the next morning, we were asked if we would take another whole litter of kittens who had shown up. They were an "owner surrender", which is a euphemism for "irresponsible owner didn't spay cat and won't take responsibility for finding homes for kittens."

By the time we got to the shelter to pick up the kittens, another kitten (a stray -- euphemism for "owner tossed kitten out because cats can take care of themselves") had shown up. We came home with a small carrier full of six tiny, tiny kittens. We're pretty sure that the stripey-backed kitten is the "stray" and the three grey and two black kittens are the "owner surrender" litter.

Over the past week, they have settled in somewhat. Most of them like to sleep.

And some of them like to eat. Others just stare at their food.

At least one has a promising future in computer technology.

And another is considering a career as a DJ. Just as soon as she wakes up.

Crocs have become a favorite place to hang out.

A couple like to nest in my hair. They climb up on my shoulder and fuss until I let my hair down so that they can wrap themselves up.

To be fair, they do play with their toys from time to time.

But they also like to pose for the camera.

The smallest kitten is a little black ball of fur known variously as Fuzzbutt, Fuzznut, and Yoda. We weighed them all yesterday and he was only 12 ounces -- at least 4 ounces less than any other kitten. But he is sweet, if a little ... odd. He likes to stare intently at things, such as an oscillating fan or a person who is just sitting around minding her own  business.

We think we've persuaded a friend to adopt this one from the city shelter. If not, we may try to sneak him into the family.

On the very day that we picked up these tiny felines, I took my camera to the shop for servicing. I still don't have it back, so many thanks to Future Vet for sharing his pictures with me.