Welcome to the autumn chill, kitten sponsors!
It may not be chilly wherever you are, but here in New Jersey fall has us firmly in her grip. Usually, the influx of kittens wanes with summer. But not this year! We’re still getting new kittens coming in, and we still have a full kitten room! Obviously, we love having so much youthful cheer at Tabby’s Place. But it is pretty unusual to still have babies so late in the year.
Our latest newcomers are ginger tabby sisters Judy and Edith—they’re gorgeous but very shy still. We also have several new kittens in foster homes: Cayuga and Seneca will have made their return to Tabby’s Place by the time you read this, as will Pumpkin. Chip and Huron, still babies, remain in foster care.
Last month I told you about Sabine, our kitten with the mystery neurological illness that left her with her front paws stuck crossed in front of her chest. It turns out little Sabine has something called storage disease. This disease is caused by a lack of metabolic enzymes, which means that substances usually removed by these enzymes build up and cause physical symptoms and a loss of motor functions. Unfortunately, there is no cure for storage disease, but Sabine is being cared for in a Forever Foster home where she will receive all the love and comfort she could ever want.
But our Kitten Room is still full of delicious sandwich toppings who are gradually learning to trust us. Kraft has learned he loves to be hugged but is nervous about being petted. Skipper and Catsup love to study humans from a safe distance but scamper off if you reach out too fast. Hunts, River, Coleman, and Sauerkraut remain skeptical of us but grateful for warm beds and yummy food.
Elsewhere, River and Firefly are getting big but still having some digestive issues. Our devoted veterinary staff is working on finding them just the right diet to keep them growing and healthy. And little Colleen is waiting in the hospital (with Edith and Judy) until she’s big enough to wrestle with the bigger kittens in the Kitten Room.
As you can see, it’s still pretty busy around here!
If you’d like to meet any of the kittens you generously sponsor, please join us on November 17 from 12-4 at our annual Thanksgiving with the Cats event. We’ll have self-guided tours, special treats you can give the cats, and a silent auction with some wonderful items! We’d love to see you and give you our thanks for your continued support!