{"id":562,"date":"2019-05-31T14:58:23","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T14:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/?p=562"},"modified":"2019-05-31T15:25:37","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T15:25:37","slug":"kittens-kittens-everywhere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/?p=562","title":{"rendered":"Kittens, kittens, everywhere\u2026.."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As I think I\u2019ve mentioned in previous blogs, I follow quite a few rescue organisations on social media. There are always plenty of sad stories and updates of happy endings for cats passing through their care. But one thing I\u2019ve noticed this year is the huge increase of posts about kittens being either born in rescue or being brought in with nursing mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few examples of kittens that have recently found homes, or are seeking them some of the organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 Lives Rescue, Sheffield:<br><br> This is just some of a little family that arrived at &nbsp;8 Lives with their nursing mum. They &nbsp;are old enough to go to new homes now; in fact, some are lucky enough to already be settling in at theirs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-pic-8-Lives-A-Team.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-563\" width=\"371\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-pic-8-Lives-A-Team.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-pic-8-Lives-A-Team-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Teamcat Rescue, Birmingham:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last week of May, Teamcat Rescue took in two litters of kittens. This cheeky bunch are currently being fostered by a volunteer and are growing up fast. They&#8217;ll be available for new homes &nbsp;from the 10<sup>th<\/sup> June, so it&#8217;s worth contacting the rescue to note interest if you&#8217;d like to adopt a feline family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Teamcat-rescue-kittens.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"564\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/?attachment_id=564\" class=\"wp-image-564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Teamcat-rescue-kittens.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Teamcat-rescue-kittens-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Teamcat-rescue-kittens-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Streetkatz Rescue, West Kent &amp; East Sussex:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rescue focuses on helping stray and abandoned cats in their areas. Luckily for this mum and her young, Streetkatz were able to care for them and ensure their health and safety until they were ready for rehoming which should be very soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Streetkatz.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Streetkatz.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Streetkatz-300x278.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Roxies Rescue, Leicestershire &amp; Warwickshire:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fosterer of Roxies is currently caring for&nbsp; these two tiny, but determined little characters (affectionately dubbed Bear and Tiny) along with their mum. Obviously, due to health concerns there are no immediate plans to place these two up for adoption, as medical care is ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Roxies-Rescue-Bear-and-Tiny.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Roxies-Rescue-Bear-and-Tiny.jpg 473w, https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-Roxies-Rescue-Bear-and-Tiny-300x152.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>New Hope Rescue, Kent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This group of young tearaways recently came in to New Hope and are thankfully thriving with them. It\u2019ll be a little while before they\u2019re available for adoption, but at present they\u2019re all seeming to do remarkably well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-New-Hope-kittens.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"567\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/?attachment_id=567\" class=\"wp-image-567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-New-Hope-kittens.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-New-Hope-kittens-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-New-Hope-kittens-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Blog-New-Hope-kittens-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopting from a rescue may seem a little costly sometimes. But good rescues assess each cat or kittens temperament, ensure vet checks and address any health issues before rehoming. They also usually include each cat or kitten is spayed\/neutered, chipped and vaccinated in their adoption charges. If you want to know more about any of the rescues featured in this blog, you can find regular updates for them and ways you can help to continue their good work on most social media platforms, or by visiting the main sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As I think I\u2019ve mentioned in previous blogs, I follow quite a few rescue organisations on social media. There are always plenty of sad stories and updates of happy endings for cats passing through their care. 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