My basic info
Breed
Domestic Mediumhair
Color
Gray or Blue (Mostly)
Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Barkley was found with his siblings, Acorn, Screech, and Twig, on September 25, 2023, in a tree stump in Lancaster, SC. The kittens were almost four weeks old when they came to me, so we will call their birthday September 4, 2023.
Their mom had been attacked, most likely by a coyote, and had moved the kittens to the stump for safety. She was with the kittens when she died, and her body had to be moved to get to her crying babies.
For the first 48 hours, it was questionable whether any of the kittens would survive. They were malnourished, dehydrated, and covered in fleas. We thought they had a respiratory infection, but they were actually covered in dirt and debris, which made it look like they had runny eyes and a runny nose. It took two full baths just to settle the dust.
The good news is all four kittens recovered quickly after getting hydration and nutrition. And all four were great bottle feeders, which is unusual for older kittens used to nursing on a mom. Of course, they were small for their age, but they will fill out and catch up after a couple weeks.
Our goals are simple: Get our fosters healthy, socialized, and adopted into forever homes. Getting orphans healthy often requires around-the-clock attention. Feedings and meds are every three hours. But after they are well comes the fun part for us - socialization. Once the kittens are litter trained, which they do on their own by about five weeks old, we give them the run of the house. Oh, the pitter patter of little paws as the kits get comfortable with the sights, sounds, and foot traffic of a home.
Although we are accepting adoption applications, the kittens will not be old enough to leave until late October. However, should you choose to adopt them, you are welcome to visit with them until they are old enough to go home with you.
Please note: We do not adopt on a first come, first served basis. We always look for the best fit for the kittens and for the adopters. We are strong advocates for adopting two kittens because they keep each other comforted and entertained while you are away and help each other burn off energy. So please understand our preference that these kittens be adopted in pairs. Under the right circumstances, however, like if you already have a cat or a cat-friendly dog, we will consider adopting them separately. So please feel free to fill out an adoption application for one kitten.
The adoption fee is $150 for one kitten and $225 for two. The fee covers all medical intervention and fostering care to this point, FIV/FeLV testing, deworming, vaccinations, and spay/neuter with a partner vet.
To set up a visit, drop me a note at cherylsferalsandfosters@gmail.com or PM me. If you are considering adopting, please fill out and submit the adoption contract found in The Adoption Process link on my website (cherylsferalsandfosters.com). In the meantime, you can follow their journey on Facebook: Cheryl’s Ferals and Fosters Chat Group. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) rescue.
