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14-12-2007, 06:27 PM   #21

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


I don't think it's a problem leaving him for a couple of hours - it might actually be good - he can explore on his own time without having to worry about a strange human



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14-12-2007, 06:44 PM   #22

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


A few hours alone won't hurt him - he'll have more time alone at night. I would keep him shut in one room. He may well just hide anyway. Rosie and Pheobe hid for a couple of days but that is probably because they had not been handled much or had much contact with people. We still have them shut in one room and intend to keep them there until they are easy to pick up and handle.



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14-12-2007, 07:16 PM   #23

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


Good to know, thanks guys! Becoming more and more hysterical as the hours tick on. Just bought him a load more goodies while ordering my rat stuff and getting truely excited!



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15-12-2007, 09:14 AM   #24

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


It's Caturday!!! Good luck Whiley, I am so excited for you!!!



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15-12-2007, 10:50 AM   #25

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


Thank you Grete!!
I'm just eagerly awaiting my friends call, as soon as i hear from her i know its time to get my shoes on and jump in the car
I thought i would have heard from her by now, but nevermind, its given me time to go aorund and triple check kitten proofing and put down his bowls, etc. Shelby is very interested!

I'm so hysterically excited!!!



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15-12-2007, 11:02 AM   #26

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


Change of plans, ladies. Its not yet Caturday.

We had been wondering why we hadn't been called during the week with updates about him and stuff, and only found out today that his nads-off op has been postponed to this coming Saturday. Doesn't seem to be a particularly negative reason why, but it does look like i'll be picking him up next weekend instead. I really wanted him to be here and settled properly in time for christmas, but nevermind. Such is life.

The alternative is that we collect him anyway, and i organise the neuter myself. We've got a new vet and i'm iffy with her still [my old vet ran off to Australia without telling me. How very DARE he?!] so i'd feel more comfortable going to the cats protection league and donating to them to do it, so hes in catty hands as it were.

Argh i don't know.

What will be will be i suppose.



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16-12-2007, 08:28 AM   #27

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


Awww I'm sorry Whiley I think you are right tho, they will be well used to the vets they use and getting him home only to have him go through trauma of having his pockets emptied could be a negative experience for both of you.

Soooo 6 more sleeps to go

*hugs* I know how disappointed you must be, it will happen



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16-12-2007, 05:28 PM   #28

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


Awww, that is disappointing, but agree with Grete that it's probably the best thing. Caturday will be here before you know it....



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16-12-2007, 10:05 PM   #29

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I'm being a very patient bunny, thanks ladies!



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19-12-2007, 02:55 PM   #30

Re: Picking up my first kitten on Wednesday!


Just a quick update, we've bought even more goodies for him! Including his harness! Christmas is going to be amazing! especially in his new christmas bandana :P



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