My Favorite Breed is Rescued
We had a wonderful 1st experience with VOKRA Vancouver Orphan Kitty Rescue Association, so we opted to adopt through them again.
Our adoption counselor sent us pictures of the kitties. We expressed our interest in adopting. Then we connected with the foster family for an in-person visit.
The visit was just as much for us as it was for VOKRA. We went to see if the kitties were a good match for us, and the fosters watched our interaction to ensure the same and make sure we were good people.
This may seem like a lot, but I love how much effort is put into making sure all their cats go to good homes, especially because most of their kitties have a traumatic start in life.
Our babies are no exception. They were found in a box with 13 other kittens. 2 had already died, and the remaining kittens were severely underweight and had parasites. The foster family lovingly nursed them back to health, and now they are in their furever home!
Preparing the Kitty Nursery
Before their arrival, we assembled the nursery.
The most important thing was a secure pet carrier. We have a hard shell carrier, but it was traumatic for our previous cats. This time we opted for a soft shell. It even has a nice soft pad inside for comfort.
- Two-door, top-load model allows for easy loading of your cat or dog
- Measures 23x15x13 inches (LxWxH)
- Top door can open to the left or right for easy access and convenience
- Soft Cat Carrier: BurgeonNest Pet carrier measures 17.7″L x 12″W x 12.5″H, weights 2.5 lbs perfect for pets under 20 lbs…
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The Right Stuff
Kittens are much like babies; they eat EVERYTHING! This includes litter. VOKRA taught us that clumping litter is dangerous to little ones. So we went to Rona to get some wood pellets, 40lbs for $8!
What a difference! It smells better, is easy to clean, as you just dump it every couple of days, and is cost-effective.
Mom, I’m Hungry!!!
The next necessity was food. VOKRA always recommends the best quality wet food. The ones with the least additives. This time we are using First Mate, which is proudly made in BC. They have Cage Free Turkey and Wild Tuna for breakfast and lunch. Then they have Cage Free Chicken and Rice for Dinner.
Because the kittens are recovering from parasites, we add some Royal Canin Gastrointestinal Ultra Soft Mousse to their meals. It helps them get their calories and helps their microbiome recover. This is a veterinary-specific formula, so purchase from your preferred vet.
For treats, they love the Pacific Ocean Fish Meal and Blueberries dry cat food. These cats will get this 10% of the time because kidney disease is so prevalent. In the past, our cats primarily ate kibble, but after losing 2 to Chronic Kidney Disease, these kittens will be fed wet food.
Wet Your Whistle
That’s another issue: getting cats to drink water. So we bought a water fountain. It has a filter I change once a month, a light to be seen in the night, and the kittens are fascinated by the streaming water.
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- ✔DOUBLE FILTRATION SYSTEM: The pet water dispenser is equipped with a double filtration system of activated carbon filte…
- ✔ULTRA-QUIET WATER PUMP: This stylish and exclusive design look stainless steel cat fountain features an ultra-quiet (be…
- 【Compatible】This cat water fountain filter is compatible with a variety of cat fountains, the specific compatible founta…
- 【Package】(6 Month Supply)The package contains 12 cat fountain replacement filters and 12 pre-filter sponges.
- 【Filter】The cat fountain filter helps filter the water quality, while the pre-filter sponges blocks out any hair, dust o…
Play Time
Another thing we’re changing is regular feeding times; no more free feeding. Cats in the wild hunt, eat, then sleep. For the hunting, we play. They go bananas for a wire dancer. When they weren’t letting us sleep, we got them this laser, and then we all slept soundly. Plus, we bought them a wicked cat tree to climb. There must be a hammock for each kitty!
- Spring steel wire and rolled cardboard
- Irresistible lure for cat
- Great fun for cat lovers
- Rotating Trajectory Automatic Cat Toys: Red dot moves in a variable rotating trajectory, which stimulates pets’ hunting …
- Motion-Activated: Built-in motion sensor, cat toy firstly run 10 mins, then go to 2h sleep mode to let cat rest and stay…
- 4 Speed Modes Adjustable: cat toys for indoor cats offer 4 speed modes, slow mode(red indicator), Medium speed mode(gree…
- Multi-Level Cat Tower: Designed specifically for multi-cat households, this 80-inch extra large cat tree tower seamlessl…
- 2 Deluxe Large Perch: This large cat climbing tower equipped with two enlarged, soft perches at the top for ultimate rel…
- 2 Cozy Cat Condos: The cat condo tower includes two differently sized cat caves at different heights, suitable for cats …
Cat Scratch Fever
Lastly, we got scratching pads. They need them to mark their territory, show excitement or stress, and shed their nails. When they get older, I will introduce catnip and cat grass. Their teeth aren’t fully developed yet, so cat grass is contraindicated, and kittens don’t need to be more excited. Tip: Rub the catnip on their scratching post so they know this is where to scratch.
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- Natural Hairball Control: 😺 Provide your feline friends with a natural hairball control solution by offering them fresh …
- FRESH CATNIP and SILVERVINE grown in North America without pesticides or chemicals. The nip itself weighs 1 Oz
- The best cat treat on the market.
- RESEALABLE REUSABLE AIRTIGHT ZIPPER BAG to retain freshness
- Product Specifications – L shape size: 68 x 42 x 29 cm, thickness of cardboard: 4 cm. An extra cat chew toy is put in th…
- Irresistible to Cats – Cat scratching pads can help protect your furniture from claw damage, reducing unwanted scratchin…
- Unique design – L shape scratcher provides not only save space but also a place for cats to lounge and turn it into a ca…
Kangaroo Pouch
I almost forgot! I am that EXTRA fur mom, and I got this Hoodie to carry the babies around in. Right now, it is awesome when I am working on the computer. They just snuggle together in the pocket.
When it comes to our furbabies, we’re going to love them so much, they know immediately if they are ever mistreated.
Welcome to our world Spicy & Taco! We love you already!
