So this li’l nuggy has been keeping me very busy the past 24 hrs. We are finally settling into a good routine, and she’s bonded with me so is feeling less upset about all the sudden changes. .
She was found in a heat vent. Her semi-feral stray mom went into heat and rejected her and the other babies. She’s the sole survivor 😢
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Foster Dad has named her Lola. She’s three weeks old and she’s already stolen our hearts #littlelola💕 @whiskersnpurrs said.
Sweet dreams kitten lovers ❤ @whiskersnpurrs said.
I’m just a girl, standing in front of a pink strawberry, asking it to love her ❤ @whiskersnpurrs said.
I has milk mouwf 🐱 ~Lola @whiskersnpurrs said.
Don’t let those blue eyes fool you, Lola is a ferocious beast! 😳 @whiskersnpurrs said.
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Just waking up ❤
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Having an orphan singleton bottle baby is a unique fostering experience. I never had children, but I feel like I’m getting a tiny taste of what it’s like caring for a little one. I’m a zombie from middle of the night feedings that interrupt my sleep. I want to throw a party every time she burps and my level of excitement over her first poop was absurd (I took photos. And shared them 🙄) Yesterday I was late for work because she screamed when I put her in her playpen, and she just wanted to be held. I hold her against my chest when she’s tired and hum her to sleep, and she roots around in the blanket looking for a nipple for comfort… I swear it makes my boobs ache. Mad props to all the mamas 🙏🏻 @whiskersnpurrs said.
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Little Lola is four weeks old today. She’s a treasure ❤ #littlelola💕 @whiskersnpurrs said.
Goodnight kitten lovers ❤ @whiskersnpurrs said.
Tiny kitten, big bed. We love Sunday sleep ins ❤ @whiskersnpurrs said.
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Lola’s new phase is ‘overly dramatic’ 🙄 @whiskersnpurrs said.
Lola had a bit of a rough day. We were going out for more than a few hours so she came along with us. She had an upset tummy and was trying to tell me, but I didn’t notice in time. I feel awful. No matter how good a foster mom you are, the best thing for kittens this young is to be with their mother.
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Please spay and neuter your pets. It’s so simple, and prevents so much suffering. If cost is an issue contact the SPCA or a local rescue as there are many low cost/free programs available. #Littlelola💕 @whiskersnpurrs said.
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Lola is doing just fine. She has some runny 💩 which is not uncommon with bottle fed babies. I’m working on sorting that out. She’s still gaining weight and thriving ❤ #littlelola💕 @whiskersnpurrs said.
Lola gets an A+ for eating ⭐️
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I am feeding every 5-6 hours, and I only get up once in the night around 3am. She’s using the litter box now so she sleeps in her playpen. She will be 5 weeks old next weekend so I’ll start introducing solid food soon. She’s just a little angel 😍 @whiskersnpurrs said.
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Lola drank ALL the milk, and now she can’t get up 😆 @whiskersnpurrs said.
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Awfully frisky for a girl who was up at 2:30am and 5:30am. I wish I could say the same 😴
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This is why I recommend adopting kittens in pairs. It’s SO much harder having a singleton because they need much more of your attention. Pairs keep each other entertained and comforted 🐱🐱 @whiskersnpurrs said.
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Who’s this pretty little lady?! 😍
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When I post photos of Lola I often get comments about her wonky eyes. I assure you, they are perfectly normal for her age! Even though kittens’ eyes open at 7-10 days old, their vision and focus is very poor. It gradually improves until they’re seeing normally, at around 10 weeks old.
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Many have asked if her eyes are wonky because she’s Siamese. First off, she is not a purebred Siamese! She is a Domestic Shorthair Colourpoint. Crossed eyes are linked to the colourpoint gene, and in purebred Siamese cats it’s still a trait that shows up. But in domestic colourpoints it’s not common 🐱 #littlelola💕 #colourpoint @whiskersnpurrs said.
