Alien Encounter Cattery’s Blog

They weeble, they wobble, they fall down.  All three stand up and wobble a few steps… they climb over one another and play. They get on their backs and bat at each other and even play with fingers that come down to tickle them.  Their eyes are open wide…. they hear approaching sounds and turn their heads searching for the source.  They try to sleep amid their brother and sister climbing all over them.  Sometimes a voice will call out to them and a brave little girl will open her mouth wide and let out a quiet little hiss.  Who’s there? Friend or Foe? 

 Mama is restless and likes to take long journeys away.  She always returns when they speak their plaintive, hungry cries.  She cries herself at night… she takes care of their needs but she is sore and wants affection too… soon they will be big enough to wander around themselves, eat the same food she eats and even drink water. One day they wont need her anymore but for now… she is what they look forward to most and she takes great care of them. 

They grow and grow… each one at their own steady pace.  What will they do next?

Luke Skywalker has a new name, Puck. His new mom and dad picked it out because it means little sprite among other things.  Its a great name and I am sure it will suit him well.

Last night Ellie was crying in her crate at 2am. Exasperated, I let her out thinking she just wanted to stretch her legs as was her wont lately.  An hour later she was crying at our bedroom door. As I opened it nearly stepped on little Puck whom she had brough to our doorstep. I can only assume the dog had stressed her out the night before and she felt like it was time to pack up and move house.

We put one and all back in the box and she was content for the time being.

Our webcam is back up and working consistently.  You can see it at www.aliencattery.com/liveweb.phtml  Boy can you tell how fast these little guys are growing!

Last night was Day 6. We took some cute pics and sent them to their new families (look for them online tonight).  Luke opened his eyes on Saturday and Kayden followed on Sunday. All three are progressing well. Their umbilical cords have fallen off neatly and other than a few lingering scratches on Kayden’s head, all seem to be healthy and thriving well.  Yesterday both Luke and Leia were neck and neck at 218g!  Thats pretty big. Kayden follows in his runt way at a solid 180g, but gaining every day. 

 Ellie is such an awesome mom. We moved her and her brood to the common area in an oversized wire dog crate this weekend. She tolerated the change pretty well though protested at first. As soon as we moved the dog out of the room she settled down. Now if the dog or her sister wander by she sits up and uses all four of her legs to shelter the kittens. The crate is covered with a large blanket but of course she knows when they are nearby. That isnt very often though so for the most part she can rest easy. 

Our webcam isnt quite as clear these days as there are noticeable shadows and the angle is strange. Its the best we can do under present conditions.

Our son Lucas is completely enthralled with the kittens. Last night he asked if he could sleep with one of them. We laughed and told him, “not yet” they arent big enough yet :)  He loves to pet them and try to pick them up. He is very gentle and sweet with them.  Even mom Ellie doesnt seem to mind anymore.

More soon, and look for more pics!