Nine Lives?

So where did the myth about cats having nine lives come from? No one knows for sure. We do know, though, that it’s been around for a long time.

William Shakespeare refers to the nine lives myth in his play Romeo and Juliet. There is also an ancient proverb that claims, “A cat has nine lives. For three he plays, for three he strays and for the last three he stays.”

Some people believe the nine lives myth is related to cats’ ability to always land on their feet. Cats are also known for their dexterity and agility. Over time, people witnessed cats survive in situations that surely would have severely injured other animals. Some people likely began to believe that cats must have multiple lives.

In ancient Egypt, cats were sacred animals that were worshipped as gods. Ancient Egyptians believed that cats were divine creatures with psychic or supernatural powers. The idea that they could have multiple lives fit right in with their view of cats. But why nine lives? No one knows the answer to that one either.

There are many possibilities. For example, the ancient Egyptian sun god, Atum-Ra, was believed to take the form of a cat on visits to the underworld. Legend has it that Atum-Ra gave birth to eight other gods and thus represented nine lives in one. Others believe the number may have come from China, where the number nine is considered lucky.

 - See more at: http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/do-cats-really-have-nine-lives/#sthash.Cboz2i0W.dpuf

Regardless of your view of this myth; it is a fact that there are several cats at Cats Cradle Shelter waiting to start a life with you.  Come join us for open house on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 7:00 and Saturdays from 12:00 – 5:00.

Here are some of the many cats that would like to share their life with you.

Elise

Dalton

DaVinci

Maizee

Marble

Marissa

Violet

How to convince kitty to use a scratching post

Taken from: healthypets.mercola.com

Invest in or build a good quality scratching post or climbing tree, one that is heavy and very stable. Depending on its size, your cat should be able to run up and down it, jump on and off it, sit or lie on it, and pull on it without causing it to tip, move, or even wobble. Any amount of movement of the tree, especially when your cat is first getting used to it, could scare her away for good.

If your floors are carpeted, choose a post covered with a different texture carpet than what’s on your floor, so your cat can easily distinguish between the two surfaces.

Another option is to buy a post covered with sisal, a rough-textured material made of rope that cats like to dig their claws into. A third alternative is to cover the post in a fabric that provides resistance as your kitty pulls down on it.

Make sure you place the post or climbing tree in the area where your cat is most likely to use it. Depending on whether your kitty is sociable or shy, that could be your busy family room or a quiet corner of a spare bedroom.

If you’re training an older cat that is already scratching a surface in your home, his territory has been “marked.” In this case, you’ll want to put the post close to the surface he’s begun scratching.

Cover the surface you want to protect with deterrents and reward your kitty for switching to the post. Once he’s using the post, you can move it a few inches at a time over several days to a location you prefer.

Once you’ve got your post or climbing tree ready to go, encourage your cat to explore it using a cat toy or some catnip rubbed on it as an enticement. Offer praise and treats each time she uses the post and especially when she digs her claws into it.

Pet her while she’s using the post, and give her any other kinds of positive reinforcement she responds to. The idea is to make it an appealing experience each time she uses her post or tree.

1, 2, 3, 4

One cat will fill a home with love....

Blanket

Trina

Violet

Hanson

Double the fun and double the joy...

Patches and Rory



Tundra and Polarina

A trio might be to your liking...

Nolan, Buddie, and Cojack

If you have four chairs you must fill them all...

Find your 1,2,3, or even 4 furry friends at Cats Cradle.

Fundraisers - Please VOTE

PLEASE Vote on both contests. We would love to see everyone bookmark these links and vote daily. PLUS, if you click on the Shelter challenge contest page, you can enter YOUR rescue story and win $1000 for us, just make sure that you enter by January 16th and choose CATS Cradle Shelter, Fargo ND as your choice of shelters.

We are in two different contest this month. Please vote and share in both of them to give us a chance too win $1000 as a regional prize or the $5000 grand prize in the Petfinder shelter challenge and $500 from the Shop for your cause contest. Here are the links, please bookmark them, vote and share every day and encourage your friends to also. It only takes a moment to vote, and the reward is knowing that you can help save a kitty like Gwinner, who went into his new home last month after having a VERY rough start at life. Gwinner was rescued b CATS Cradle Shelter, brought back to health and now enjoys life to the fullest.

Shelter Challenge link:
http://www.shelterchallenge.com/search

Shop for your cause link:
http://www.shopforyourcause.com/voting-challenge#.Usr2c_RDua9

Here are a few wonderful felines waiting for homes.

Brandy

ChiChi

Dora

Skittles

Richie

Edgar

Thank You

2013 calendar year ended with ZERO adoptable cats and dogs being euthanized in the 3 FM Metro area pounds we help rescue from. We are thrilled beyond words that for the very first time in the history of these three cities we can call them No-Kill cities.

We want to thank everyone who has supported us along the way. Every single volunteer who has poured their sweat and tears into helping us maintain our shelter, every donation of cat food, toys, litter, blankets, and supplies, every monetary donation, every discount from suppliers, every pound employee who has worked with us, every local rescue that has taken an animal from the pound (cat OR dog), every adopter who has given our little loves a home, and YOU, every single one of YOU, who has been our friend on facebook, voted for us in contests and shared our posts. We could not have done this with out each and every one of you. A very special thank you goes out to Nuhket Hendricks and Heather Clyde from the Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead because without their trust in us when we were the new kids on the block, we would not have had access the Fargo pound where there were hundreds of cats being euthanized prior to our shelter opening. We are all working hard together to make this a kinder and gentler community through our mission to save these animals.

A big THANK YOU as well to everyone who has visited our website.  We occasionally do a scan of the website to see who has visited.  This site was visited by at least 67 different countries in 2013.  (Our apologies if you visited and your country is not listed below.)  We hope that you have found the posts to be fun, interesting and helpful.  We will continue to post pictures of our rescued cats, trivia, and other factoids in 2014.

Argentina	Australia	Austria
Azerbaijan	Bangladesh	Belarus
Belgium	Brazil	Canada
Chile	China	Columbia
Czech Republic	Denmark	Egypt
Finland	France	Georgia
Germany	Ghana	Greece
Hong Kong	Hungary	Iceland
India	Indonesia	Ireland
Isle of Man	Israel	Italy
Japan	Jordan	Kenya
Laos	Lithuania	Malaysia
Mexico	Morocco	Nepal
Netherlands	New Zealand	Norway
Pakistan	Peru	Philippines
Poland	Portugal	Puerto Rico
Romania	Russia	Serbia
Slovakia	South Africa	South Korea
Spain	Sri Lanka	Sweden
Taiwan	Thailand	Turkey
Ukraine	United Arab Emirates	United Kingdom
United States	Venezuela	Vietnam
Zambia

Fall and Winter Holiday Plant Toxicity in Cats

Flowers and plants add beauty to any holiday, and they make great holiday gifts. But if your family includes pets, you may want to learn which plants are safe and which ones you need to avoid.

Remember that ingesting bulb plants often cause the most severe illnesses. Here are a list of some popular winter holiday plants and their potential toxicities.

• Holly (Ilex sp.). This plant, commonly found around Christmas time, can cause intense vomiting and diarrhea. Mental depression can also occur. 

• Amaryllis (Amaryllis spp). Ingestion can result in vomiting, diarrhea, depression, lack of appetite, tremors, drooling and abdominal pain.

• Mistletoe (Phoradendron spp.). This plant, another Christmas plant, can also cause significant vomiting and diarrhea. In addition, this plant has been associated with difficulty breathing, slowed heart rate, collapse and, if a lot is ingested, death has occurred. Some animals may even show erratic behavior and possible hallucinations.

• Poinsettia (Euphorbia). This plant can cause irritation to the mouth and stomach and sometimes vomiting. It has a low level of toxicity and is overrated as a toxic plant. Many people consider it basically non-toxic.

• Christmas cactus, Thanksgiving cactus, Easter cactus (Schlumbergera or Zygocactus). In dogs, if large quantities of this plant are ingested, vomiting, possibly with blood, diarrhea, possibly with blood and mental depression have been reported. With small ingestions, typically there are no signs of toxicity. These plants are considered low toxicity plants.
       

Some less common toxic winter holiday plants include:

• American bittersweet (Celastrus scandens). Ingestion results in weakness, vomiting and seizures.

• European bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara). Ingestion results in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, depression, lack of appetite, weakness, confusion and low heart rate.

• Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium). Ingestion results in vomiting, diarrhea, depression, drooling and lack of appetite.

• Christmas rose (Helleborus niger). Ingestion results in abdominal pain, vomiting, bloody diarrhea and delirium.

• Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudocapsicuni). Ingestion results in vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcers, seizures, mental depression, respiratory depression, shock and death.

• Autumn crocus (Colchicum autumnale). Ingestion of the bulbs results in mouth irritation, blooding vomiting, diarrhea, shock, kidney failure, liver damage and bone marrow suppression.

• Thanksgiving cactus (Zygocactus truncactus). Ingestion results in vomiting, diarrhea and depression. Cats also can develop staggering.

• Christmas palm (Veitchia merrillii). This plant is considered nontoxic.

• Christmas orchid (Cattleya trianaei). This plant is considered nontoxic.

• Christmas dagger fern (Polystichym spp). This plant is considered nontoxic.

• Mistletoes cactus (Thipsalis cassutha). This plant is considered nontoxic. 

• Burning bush (Euronymous alatus). Ingestion can result in vomiting, diarrhea, depression and lack of appetite.

Source: www.petplace.com

Fundraiser - Wrapping for Whiskers

If you live in the Fargo Moorhead area, and would like a little help wrapping your books from Barnes & Noble gifts... Stop on down to Barnes and Noble Thursday the 19th and get your gifts wrapped by CCS volunteers. Free will donations will benefit the shelter. 

 

Look at how cute little "Barnes & Noble" look in their new Christmas hats. By the way, they are both available for adoption and we are taking applications. They will be ready to go into their new home soon.

 

Holiday Stress…Does it Affect Your Cat Too?

Ah, the sights, the sounds and the smells of the holidays! The real question is...do cats experience holiday stress like we do? For some pets, the holidays are a cornucopia of joy. Dogs often like the hustle and bustle; new people, new things and, best of all, good food stream into the house. But the family cat generally views this as bedlam. She also sees it like a never-ending car ride. Her routine shattered and her peace of mind disturbed, she has precious few, if any, places to which she can escape.

Cat Holiday Stresses

The holidays put a lot of stress on everyone involved, some of it good and some of it bad. Cats have to withstand any number of unusual circumstances that are novel each year because they don't have the chance to get used to them. Do cats experience stress? We believe they do.

These are just a few of the situations cats have to deal with:

·  A constant stream of company. Friendly cats may go enjoy meeting new people that adore them. However, shy or fearful cats will see their once safe haven overrun with strangers.

·  Lousy eating habits. One of the side benefits to all that company is the chance to sneak some snacks often...on the counter or table. This usually isn't healthy. Or in the hectic days that lie ahead, your pet's feeding schedule may get disorganized. Either way, her nutritional balance may get thrown off track. Certain foods can also cause your kitty to have gastrointestinal upsets such as vomiting or diarrhea.

·  Less playtime. If you routine play with your cat and now you don't, this throws off their schedule and feeling of wellbeing. Depriving him of exercise is stressful. (Think about how you feel about it.)

·  Foreign objects. Your cat isn't going to understand just what the heck this tall green thing, sitting in the middle of the living room, is meant to do. Is it a toy? Food? Furniture to climb? Lacking your aesthetic tastes, your cat doesn't appreciate seasonal décor. Then there are the objects under it, as well as the other things around the house that mark the holiday season. (And let's not mention the consternation caused by the singing, swaying Santa Claus or Hanukkah Harry dolls.) Worse even, cats are often discouraged from exploring.

·  Frequent scolding. Many cats like being where the action is – which is you struggling to carry bags of gifts or groceries into the house. Cats don't understand your frequent scolding or cursing, not necessarily at them but at the fact that you had to drop the bag containing three dozen eggs. Your emotions can add to the stress level.

·  Frequent trips. Your cat prefers to sit on the the window sill. In fact, she demands it by yowling whenever you take her out to the car. The holidays often mean traveling for pets, which is a HUGE amount of stress for the whole family.

·  Kenneling. The other side of traveling during the holidays is putting our cat in a kennel. For cats, being moved from home to a strange place is like a catastrophe, no matter how nice the accommodations.
            

Easing the Holiday Stress on Your Cat

So what can you do to ease the burden? Three words: routine, routine, routine. Keeping as close as you can to your cat's normal schedule is the best antidote to holiday stress. Stay consistent with feeding times and amounts, and be on guard against illegal snacks. Maintain his waking, eating and playtime schedules.

Getting your cat used to crowds in the home also helps. Bring your friends or family over to get your cat used to it, and reward him if he behaves correctly. Learn more points of etiquette and safety by seeing the story on guests and pets.

It is important to reserve a room for your pet to retreat to, equipped with his favorite toys, a bowl full of fresh water, some food perhaps, and clothing or blankets with your scent on it. This gives your kitty a safe comfortable place to which he can retreat from the madness. Also, be extra careful around the door if you have an indoor cat only. Make sure he doesn't sneak out during all the companies comings and goings.

As for Christmas trees and holiday decorations, there are a lot of hazards your cat faces – it's important to know what to look for and how to secure your home.

Traveling during the holidays is stressful whether you bring a pet or not. Dogs usually travel better because they are by nature in love with car rides. Cats normally despise it, and who can blame them? Pre-planning is an absolute must, whether by car or by airline.

If you decide to put your pet in a kennel, don't try to find one at the last minute. Research the facilities in your area and ask around. A kennel should see to your pet's emotional needs as well as to his physical requirements. Be prepared to ask many questions when you visit a kennel in person.


Source: www.catplace.com

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Click on the link above for a holiday video. 
Happy Holidays to all of the Cat's Cradle Shelter supporters.

Holiday Traditions to Share with Your Cat

Do you have favorite holiday traditions you celebrate with your cats? Many of us do. Cats are an important part of our families and many of us include our cats in our holiday plans. In some cases, their cats are an integral part of the holiday.


1.Hang Cat Stockings.
Why not? If you have a stocking – your cats should too. Many of the cat lovers I know have stocking for each of their cats that are proudly displayed in their homes. Most pet stores sell some adorable designs.

2.Go See Santa.
How about a photo of your cats or you and your cats with Santa? This also makes a great holiday card. This works with cats that do well with going out.

3.Blessing of the Animals.
Find out if there is a local event in your area. Check your local paper or pet store bulletin board.

4.Make Some Cat Treats.

Make some cat treats and allow your cat to be the helper and master sampler. Make extra for your cats friend or your friend's cats.

5.Quiet Time.

Spend a little quiet time with your cat. Even an evening when you decorate the tree or just listen to some holiday music is often a welcome time for you and your cat.

6.Plan Something Special From Your Cat.

A very sweet tradition for many pet owners is to do something nice for people that are nice to your cat. You might send a special card or buy a small gift from the cats.

7. A Little Eggnog.

Maybe you can enjoy some wonderful holiday eggnog and you can treat your cat to some cat-approved creamer. There are different manufactures of products such as "CatSip".

And don't forget to put a little something from Santa for your cat under the tree or in his stocking.

Source: www.petplace.com

Keeping Your Pets Safe During the Holiday Season

For many pet parents, the holidays are just as much for the pest in the household as they are for the humans.  But because pets can be mischievous from time to time, here are a few tips to keep them safe during this holiday season:

 

 

 
·         Christmas Trees: Make sure your Christmas tree is anchored securely so that it dies not tip over, and avoid decorations that might entice your pets to play with the tree.  This is especially true for cats, who like to play with the ornaments and in particular, tinsel, which can easily cause a choking hazard for them. Dogs should also be supervised carefully around the tree, as some find the ornaments a fun, new “toy”, and may decide to chew on them, which could cause a stomach obstruction.  And if you have a live tree, please remember that the water can be harmful to pets, as it often contains fertilizer or is full of bacteria.

 ·         Holiday Foods: Many of the yummy treats we snack on during the holidays are not good for our furry companions.  Most people know that chocolate can be toxic to pets, but there are also several other potentially toxic foods for pets, and even a piece of turkey or ham can cause a condition known as pancreatitis in pets due to the amount of fat in them.  Keep in mind this also means making sure the garbage can lids are on tight and securing any leftovers in the fridge right away to keep sneaky pets from stealing food from the table or counter.

 

·         Holiday Plants: Many plants like Holly can cause severe gastrointestinal issues with pets, and other plants, like many varieties of lily plants, can cause kidney failure in cats if ingested.  Make sure you check the toxicity of any plants, regardless of the time of year, before bringing them into a home with pets.

·         Electrical Cords: It may seem fare to tantalizing to pets with all the cords that accompany many Christmas décor.  Make sure that electric cords are secured and kept out of reach of your pets.  It’s very easy for a pet to start chewing on an unsecured cord and electrocute themselves, which could be potentially fatal.

·         Guests: If you have a lot of guests coming to your house during the holidays, make sure your pets have a room they can retreat to if they feel overwhelmed or where they can be safely housed so that they do not try to escape the house when there are a lot of people around.  Also remind guests to keep medications or anything else that a pet may want to chew on, safely out to reach or behind closed doors.

We hope both you and your pets have a safe and wonderful time during the upcoming holidays!

Source: Humane Society Fargo-Moorhead 12-12-12

 

Happy Holidays from the cats and volunteers at CATS Cradle Shelter!

Featured Cats - Remember Us?

Here are a few of the cats that we have featured in the past that are still looking for their forever homes.

Maren

Maren is a sweet female black and white cat.  She has a unique coat with individual white hairs throughout her black fur.  She is mild tempered and enjoys sitting on a lap or being petted while sitting in a cozy bed.  She can be a bit sensitive if you pet her along her left side as she had been shot at with bbs.  She is a good player and likes to play with balls or chase toy mice.  She tends to stay away from the other cats in her room whenever possible and will swat and hiss at them if they come too close.  As an only cat in a calm home she would be the perfect companion.

Veronica

Veronica is a tabby striped cat and friendly with people.  She likes to be petted and will rub against a person’s legs to get their attention.  She does get testy with the other cats in her room and would love a place of her own.  She has a feisty feline attitude and will let you know when she wants attention or to be left alone.

Sparkle

Sparkle is a nice calico cat who loves attention.  She is timid around other cats and finds their company to be stressful.  She spends most of her time on a shelf or cat stand away from the others.  Spend some time with her and she will give you head-butts.  She has a distinctive meow and a loud purring motor.

Some reasons your cat might meow

1) I’m hurt – Your cat’s meows may indicate that there is something medically wrong, especially if the behavior isn’t typical.
2) I’m just saying hi – Often a cat meows to his human when you come home.
3) I want food – The “I’m hungry” meow is likely one all cat parents know well.
4) Pay attention to me – Sometimes cats talk simply because they want your attention – and they learn that meowing gets them just that.
5) Let me in - If a door is closed, cats might meow to get you to open it for them.
6) I’m in heat – A female cat in heat might yowl incessantly.
7) I’m stressed – You may have experienced this first hand with a cat meowing loudly in the car on the way to the vet, for example.

Of course, as any cat parent knows, sometimes cats meow for some unknown reason. Perhaps because the sky is blue or he wants you to change the channel on the television. Paying attention to the circumstances in which your cat meows and the sounds he makes can be fun and help you understand your resident feline a little better.

Taken in part from: http://www.petfinder.com/cats/cat-behavior-and-training/why-cats-meow/

Trivia - Polydactyl Cats

A polydactyl cat is a cat with a congenital physical anomaly called polydactyly (or polydactylism, also known as hyperdactyly), a type of cat body-type genetic mutation that causes the cat to be born with more than the usual number of toes on one or more of its paws. Cats with this genetically inherited trait are most commonly found along the East Coast of North America (in the United States and Canada) and in South West England and Wales.

1. Polydactyly is a genetic abnormality

Count your kitty’s toes. Odds are she has a total of 18, with five toes on each front paw and four on each rear. If your kitty is polydactyl, however, she might have as many as eight toes on any given paw. The word is Greek in origin, with "poly" meaning "many" and "daktylos" meaning "digits." Most polydactyls have extra toes on their front paws, which sometimes resemble thumbs and make your kitty look as though she's wearing adorable mittens. These extra digits are not opposable, which means your polydactyl cat will not be able to start feeding herself at 5 a.m.

 

2. Polydactyls are also known as Hemingway cats

When a ship captain gave a white polydactyl cat named Snowball to writer Ernest Hemingway, the captain kicked off a pretty fantastic obsession for one of history’s most prolific cat guys. At Hemingway’s island home off Key West, FL, he collected more than 50 cats, almost half of whom had extra toes. Thanks to his obsession, today polydactyls are frequently called “Hemingway cats.”

 

3. The world record for the most toes on a cat is 28

The Internet cannot agree on which polydactyl kitty actually has the most toes. According to Guinness Records, the title belongs to Jake, a ginger tabby from Canada. He boasts seven toes on each paw, for a grand total of 28. Each toe has its own claw, pad, and bone structure.

 

4. Polydactyly is common in Maine Coons

Historically, polydactyly was a useful trait for Maine Coon cats. For a breed originating in snowy Maine, doublewide paws with extra digits functioned as natural snowshoes. At one time, as many as 40 percent of all Maine Coons had extra toes. Though the trait is no longer as predominant in the breed, Maine Coon polydactyls are still recognized as an official breed by many cat fanciers.

 

5. Polydactyl cats were once considered good luck at sea

Back in the day, polydactyl cats got their sea legs by accompanying fishermen on many journeys. And they earned their keep -- they were rumored to be excellent mouse hunters, and their extra toes gave them better balance on ships that encountered rough waters. The cats' many travels might explain their widespread presence today, predominantly in the United States, Canada, England, and Wales.

 

Source: www.catster.com

A Cat's Meow

A cat's meow 

Cats can call out to indicate pain, request human attention (to be fed or played with, for example), or even as a greeting. Cats can be very vocal, yet others rarely call out. Cats are capable of as many as 100 different vocalizations, compared to about 10 for dogs.

A kitten's call first starts out as a high-pitched squeak-like sound when very young, but then deepens over time. However, some cats do not exercise their voices often, so their call may remain similar to that of a kitten through adulthood.

Come to Cat's Cradle on Saturday from 12:00-5:00 for our open house and

see if anyone MEOW'S for you.

Becker

Biscuit

ChiChi

Kagney

Kita

Malcolm

Colors & Patterns

Are you looking for a cat with a particular color or pattern? 

 

CCS has a wide variety of cats available for adoption. 
Here are just a few, we have several other cats in foster as well. 

 

Stop in and meet them in person.  We are located at 9  9th street south in Fargo.  We are open Saturday from 12:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesdays from 4:00 – 7:00 pm, and by appointment.  You can reach us at 701-356-7877.   If we are unavailable, please leave a message and we will get back to you.

Orange Tabby –
1.  Julius (m)
2.  Barnaby (m) – Declawed x 4
3.  Honey (f) – Kitten [in foster]

Orange Tabby & White –
1.  Juniper (f) – Declawed Front
2.  Harley (m)
3.  Dot (f)
4.  Popeye (m) – Kitten  [in foster]
5.  Effie (f)

Tabby –
1.  Bishop (m)
2.  Buffy (f)
3.  Edith (f)
4. Quincy (m)
5.  Stella (f) – Declawed Front
6.  Veronica (f)
7.  Nicole (f)
8.  Biscuit (f) – Kitten
9.  Lottie (f)
10.  Skittles (f)
11.  Dora (f) – Declawed Front
12.  Kagney (f)

Tabby & White –
1.   Arizona (f)
2.  Lida (f)
3.  Tiki (f)
4.  Ming (m) – Kitten
5.  Frank (m)
6.  Kember (f)

Buff Tabby –
1.  Edgar (m)
2.  Malcolm (m)
3.  Pumpkin (m) – Kitten  [in foster]

Buff & White –
1. Sally (f)  [in foster]

Black –
1.  Jedi (f)
2.  Mamma (f)
3.  Becker (m)
4.  Gitchie (m)
5.  Chi Chi (m)
6.  Aggie (f)
7.  Roberta (f)  [in foster]
8.  Cinder (f) – Declawed Front  [in foster]
9.  Lolita (f) – Kitten  [in foster]
10.  Purr Machine (m) – Kitten  [in foster]
11.  Duke (m)
12.   Norby (m)

Black & White –
1.  Maren (f)
2.  Virginia (f)
3.  Edward Sissorhands (m)
4.  Kita (f)

Calico –
1.  Dixie (f)
2.  Sparkle (f)

Tortie / Torbie –
1.  Ginny (f)
2.   Madge (f) – Declawed Front  [in foster]
3.  Magnolia (f)  [in foster]
4.  Marble (f)
5.  Pom Pom (f)
6.  Norrie (f)
7.  Maizee (f)
8.  Marissa (f) – Declawed Front
9.  Saige (f)  [in foster]

Grey –
1.  Rachelle (f)
2.  Buddy (m)
3.  Ritchie (m)
4.  Chuckk (m)
5.  Scooby (m) – Kitten

Grey & White –
1.  Dungey (m)
2.  Junior (m) – Kitten  [in foster]