The babies
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Cooper was 4 1/2 months old and Buff was 4 months old (give or take a day for both) when we adopted them.
The foster from whom we got them had them neutered at 3 months, once they were healthy and big enough.
As I understand it, a healthy kitten of either sex that is at least 2# can be safely de-sexed.
Same rescue has taken pregnant kittens off the hoarder's property that were as young as 4 or 5 months.
Early neutering did not hurt their growth, both are healthy adults.
Cooper is a chunky 17#, Buff is 15# and 1" taller at the shoulder.
The foster from whom we got them had them neutered at 3 months, once they were healthy and big enough.
As I understand it, a healthy kitten of either sex that is at least 2# can be safely de-sexed.
Same rescue has taken pregnant kittens off the hoarder's property that were as young as 4 or 5 months.
Early neutering did not hurt their growth, both are healthy adults.
Cooper is a chunky 17#, Buff is 15# and 1" taller at the shoulder.
RareBreed
Throwing the deuces
Thank you so much for letting me know about them. Our hearts are full again. ❤Oh, they are so cute. I'm glad you were able to give them a home.
This one looks so much like a kitten I tried to save a few years ago from the garden center at Lowe's. I had her all of 92 minutes before the vet gave her the Final Kindness. Vet said she was likely poisoned by something out there. I named her Chance and promised her a Forever Home. Had her individually cremated. Chance's little oak box is between Teia and Blue.
Here's Chance, just before the vet sent her on the Last Journey.
Louise
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You were there for her when she crossed the rainbow bridge. Thanks for making me cry, but it was a good cry. Rescuing critters is a good thing. I just wish they didn’t attach to our hearts, and we miss them so. I have been there and done that so many times in my life: standing at the front of the bridge. Not that I wanted to. We do whatever is best for our beloved pets that we choose to bring into our families.
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RareBreed
Throwing the deuces
Hmm.. we are still looking for a name for him and with that story, I think Chance would be a great name. We decided to name the girl Gracie.
ontheriver
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I want to squeeze them....PresciousWent to check on the babies and found them hanging out in the hamper.
My Fatboi tried to jump into the basket the other day. WHOOMP! I got up to see what the ruckus was and he was sitting next to it, turned over. He had theWent to check on the babies and found them hanging out in the hamper.
look going on...
RareBreed
Throwing the deuces
They are still skittish around us and hard to catch. I wait until these moments to pick them up and love on them. Can't catch them otherwise unless I trick them to come over with a toy.
gemma_rae
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Debating whether or not to open up a can of whoop-ass on you. He knew it was your fault!He had the
gemma_rae
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That little nugget with the half ginger face is a heart melter!Went to check on the babies and found them hanging out in the hamper.
Our Mr Cooper likes to burrow under the hamper.Went to check on the babies and found them hanging out in the hamper.
gemma_rae
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RareBreed
Throwing the deuces
She is the leader of the two and is going to be quite the handful I reckon. She acts like she is such a good little girl and then pounces on your head!!That little nugget with the half ginger face is a heart melter!
The first couple days they hid under the hamper but not since. They realized it was more comfortable IN the hamper.
My fault it was empty.Debating whether or not to open up a can of whoop-ass on you. He knew it was your fault!