Teenagers

I haven’t posted too many kitten photos lately because frankly, they’re in an “awkward” stage.  They no longer pose cutely for photos, and when they do sit still, I end up pictures of the kitten-equivalent of sullen teenagers.  Look, this is what I mean:

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Bing is giving me her best “get out of my room” look in that picture, and then below, I caught a shot of Scampi about to throw a gang sign.  If there was a thought-bubble above his head, it would say, “Yo, yo, yo”:

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They’re still adorable in personality, I’m just having a temporary problem finding a photo which conveys that.  All the adult cats love them except for Chelsea, who finds them OFFENSIVE no matter what they’re doing.  They use their scratching posts properly and have good litterbox habits, and they enjoy eating whether the food is in their bowls, in the adult cats’ bowls, or on our dinner plates.  They’re also quite fearless, which is a bit unfortunate, as they just wander into the master bedroom without a thought, and then end up cornered by the little dogs, Phoenix and Cricket.  Phoenix and Cricket are easily dissuaded by the adult cats with just the wave of a paw with claws, but the kittens don’t know this and their strategy is to “play dead” if Phoenix corners them.  I don’t think Phoenix wants to hurt them, but she does attempt to “mouth them”, and they make no effort to defend themselves.  I don’t relish the thought of taking Phoenix to the vet with a scratched eye or bloody nose, but really, I’d like the kittens to smack her once or twice so she’ll back off.  It will also be good when the kittens have grown a bit larger, because I think that will make them seem more like “real cats” to Phoenix, and I’m sure she’ll lose interest in them.  All in all, they’re good kids… it’s fun to have cats which are so affectionate and loving.  They have their third and final set of vaccinations on Wednesday, then we’ll be counting the days until they’re large enough to be spayed and neutered.

Posted by Leigh-Ann on 03/06 at 05:45 PM

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  1. Ok. We have a difference of opinion because I think those pictures are some of the best cat pictures I’ve ever seen. Especially the top one. Definitely framable. Easily sellable. With or without captions. The cats in the hood, indeed.

    Posted by Diana  on  03/07  at  06:34 AM

  2. Oooh, this makes me want them even more. I like a pet with a bad attitude. That’s how I chose Finnovar: he was the meanest, foulest-tempered one.  And when he purrs I love him past infinity.

    Posted by Helly  on  03/07  at  07:18 AM

  3. Oh my goodness.. how cute is that.  They do look like teenagers. I think the photos are priceless :-).  You have done an amazing job with these three munchkins. :-)

    Posted by Simply Coll  on  03/07  at  09:01 PM

  4. Priceless!

    I could see that top picture as a poster with a witty “back off” caption. 

    Those kittens certainly have no end of personality!  LOL

    Posted by Expat  on  03/09  at  07:34 AM
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