Sunday, July 24, 2011

Pepper is full of spice and everything nice!

Words cannot even describe how affectionate and cuddly this kitten is. Of all the 15 cats that have come through our home, Pepper is the absolute most affectionate feline we've ever encountered. She is playful and gets along great with other cats, but above all she adores people. She wants to be with you wherever you are, on your lap, next to you in bed, she gives you kisses and purrs like a little motor. She also has a strange affinity for people food... so far she has been stealing noodles off plates and licking up strawberry scone crumbs when I turn my back! Pepper is 6 months old and ready for a new home, hopefully by the end of the summer!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Welcome Pepper, Foster Fifteen!

Presenting Pepper, a beautiful calico kitten, about 6 months old. She's getting spayed tomorrow. Pepper has only been here half a day and is already pretty at home. She purrs when you pet her, although she is a bit defensive at first. She is simply gorgeous!

Je vous présente Pepper, une belle calico d'à peu près 6 mois. Elle va se faire opérée demain. Pepper est chez nous depuis même pas une journée, et elle s'habitue déjà. Elle ronronne quand on la flatte, malgré qu'elle est un peu sur la défensive au début. Elle est tout simplement belle!

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Pirate Purrs!

Pirate is adjusting well to foster home life, and his eye doesn't seem to be bothering him at all. He is rambunctious and playful, and now purrs when we pet him (as opposed to hissing).

Pirate s'habitue bien à la vie en foyer d'accueil, et son oeil ne semble pas lui faire mal. Il est actif et enjoué, et il ronronne (au lieu de se fâcher) quand on le flatte.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Ahoy mateys! Here comes Pirate!

Pirate is a 4 month-old tabby cat with white paws. He is a special case because he is blind in one eye. He may even lose his bad eye, we don't know yet. For now he is isolated in our bathroom "nursery" and is very, very nervous. (As you can see from the photo.) It's not too hard to give him his medication, but he obviously doesn't trust humans yet.


Pirate est un chaton tigré de 4 mois avec des pattes blanches. Il est un cas spécial, car il est aveugle dans un oeil. Il perdra peut-être son oeil, on ne sais pas encore. Pour l'instant, on l'isole dans la salle de bain, et il est très, trèse nerveux. (Comme vous verrez dans la photo.) Ce n'est pas trop difficile de lui donner ses médicaments, mais il ne fait évidemment pas confiance aux humains pour le moment.

Canuck already adopted!

Canuck was adopted last week, after a short stay at our place. He quickly became an affectionate and laid-back kitty, so his new family, who will call him Biscuit, will love him.

Canuck a été adopté la semaine passé, après un court séjour chez nous. Il est rapidement devenu un chaton tranquille et affectueux, alors sa nouvelle famille, qui l'appelera Biscuit, l'adorera.