Seven South African Siblings: All Together Now

matiescat says: So now you’ve met all seven babies. When I read your wonderful comments I wish that I could fly one or two kittens across the seas to some of you as you sound like perfect forever mommies! But you need not worry about these gorgeous babies. As you know, three of them have already gone to forever homes (Kittens #3, #5 and #7). Kitten #7 was promptly named "Matthewis" by his new family -- a very popular Afrikaans name for cats in South Africa due to a truly South African children's character cat with the same name (not pronounced in any way like the English "Matthew" :). Kitten #5 went with Matthewis and was named "Kerneels" -- an Afrikaans name frequently used to name cute and mischievous small male animals. I visited them on Monday evening and Matthewis and Kerneels have settled in well and are very happy. And today I spoke to a young woman who sounds as animal crazy as I am who is really interested in adopting the little black kitten (Kitten #4) as a friend for her two-year-old cat Sushi-May (hold thumbs). Yes, I know that would mean splitting up the salt-and-pepper set (Kittens #4 and #6), but don’t fret; Tuxedo Baby has this last week suddenly bloomed into a strong, independent little critter, and I have no doubt that he will do fine. I am however still adamant that Kitten #1 must not go to a home alone and I will keep on trying to then send her out together with Kitten #6 (or “Biker Kitten” as some of you playfully dubbed her for her tattoo-markings) as these two seem to be like peas in a pod these days! As for Kitten #2… you probably saw this coming, but… I honestly don’t know if I can let him go! He is of course a real little charmer who knows how to get mommy right where he wants-- every day when I get home he runs to me, stops right at my leg, sits on his back legs, and stretches his two little front legs up to me or onto my legs as if to say, “Pick me up, I want cuddles”! How on earth can I resist that!!! Thank you for letting me share this litter with you.

Seven South African Siblings: Kitten #7
Seven South African Siblings: Kitten #6
Seven South African Siblings: Kitten #5
Seven South African Siblings: Kitten #4
Seven South African Siblings: Kitten #3
Seven South African Siblings: Kitten #2
Seven South African Siblings: Kitten #1