I thought I'd give you an update on the litter of kittens who were abandoned in our equipment garage when their mother was killed on the county road by our house. You first met them during a bath time. Alan became their new guardian, and cared for them daily. They were really quite young and required bottle feeding multiple times a day for several weeks. Alan had a brooder area set up for them until they got big enough to be outside with the other farm kitties.
This is Charlie. He's the only long haired one in the litter. I think he has the prettiest eyes, and he's soft as cotton.
In the background is Dash, the only girl in the litter. She really thinks she is something else (once she gets over her initial fear of the camera). She stalks everything, and even though she's the littlest and the only girl, she really gives her brothers trouble! (In the foreground is NotStreak, one of the older kittens from the mama cat we haven't been able to catch ... yet.)
Here is another photo of NotStreak. She was very curious about me with the camera. Isn't she a cutie! She has one brother named Geoff, and one sister named Streak (who is ALSO yellow!). They're almost old enough to go visit our vet for a little snippity snip snip.
This is Toad. He loves Alan... always comes back to Alan for snuggles, and then off he goes again to play.
Toad, getting more snuggle time in with Alan.
Dash, hunting one of her brothers.
The fourth kitten in the litter, Willie, won't sit still long enough for a photo. He's always on the move. He looks like Toad, but with smaller ears. *grin*
We put calls in to local area vet offices to see if there is anyone interested in adopting a kitten (or four), but as you can see, they're all still here. Anyone local to my area interested in adopting a kitten, just let me know! They're spoiled rotten, and litter box trained!

Alan has done a fantastic job. They are all beautiful.
Posted by: Gillian McMurray | August 08, 2010 at 08:04 AM
They are all so adorable! I just want to reach through the computer to pet them and give them love and snuggles.
Posted by: inky paws | August 06, 2010 at 08:42 PM
Oh, Anna! What a life! It sounds like a dream to me, especially with all those kitties around. Enjoy your trip up north. It's much cooler here, but I don't know about where you're going in Washington. Hopefully you'll get a break from all those 100+ temperatures!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | August 04, 2010 at 08:18 PM
They're adorable! I hope you find some good parents.
Posted by: Michelle | August 03, 2010 at 03:32 PM
I'm loving Charlie!!
Hugs,
Di
Posted by: Diana Gibbs | August 03, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Is there anything cuter than little kitties? Your photos melt my heart. Is it true that Alan is as tender-hearted towards animals as you are? I suspect it's so. That's nice that you've tamed the babies and trained them so they're ready to go to a new home when/if one comes along.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | August 02, 2010 at 08:58 PM
OMG! I Wish I lived closer, I would love to have Sweet Little Charlie to be a brother to my kitty, Baby! aka: Pretty Girl!
Posted by: Kathryn Moffatt | August 02, 2010 at 06:43 PM
I love cats but especially kittens. I live with three and wish I could have more but my tiny apartment is already busting at the seams. I sure hope you can find a home for the adorable kittens. I would love to have Toad..not only is he adorable but he is friendly and cuddly as well! that is the best kind of cat. I had a black cat growing up named Sneezy (he sneezed a lot when I found him as a kitten) and he was more like a dog than a cat. he would come when you called him and even let you rub him all over! I miss him.
Thanks for sharing your photos. You are an excellent photographer!
Posted by: Ali Smith | August 02, 2010 at 04:45 PM
They are too cute! And I'm so glad to hear they're heading in for a little snippity snip!
Posted by: Amy Rodosta | August 02, 2010 at 03:14 PM
I've always said, once you name a cat, they're yours! They certainly are adorable, especially Toad.
Posted by: doris | August 02, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Looks like Toad may be giving Junior a run for his money!
Posted by: MicheleP | August 02, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Oh I just love these beautiful babies, I want them all!
Posted by: Meahni | August 02, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Oh, Anna - I'm so in love with your kittens! And I'm already outnumbered 4-to-1 in my house, so no more for me. Dash looks just like my female Jazz, who is the sweetest and smallest full-grown cat I've had, following me everywhere, licking my feet...except for last night when something scared her and she sprung up off of my bare legs with her un-cut claws - yikes!!
Posted by: Cheryl R | August 02, 2010 at 08:51 AM
Oh my goodness these kitties are just so cute. I want them all! Alas with 6 already in the house that might not be a good idea. The photo's are amazing and those kitties are just adorable. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Ida | August 02, 2010 at 07:41 AM
They're all super cute!! I hope they find forever homes soon. You're taking such good care of them, they might not want to leave!!
Posted by: Jennifer K. | August 02, 2010 at 07:38 AM
They're beautiful! Gorgeous photos of them, Anna. I can't believe no one's adopted them yet.
Posted by: Kayjaydee | August 02, 2010 at 06:44 AM
They're just the sweetest little souls aren't they? Beatiful photos! I just adore cats! Thanks!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | August 02, 2010 at 04:39 AM
They are just lovely little souls, so precious and innocent. What ever will you do with so many babies Anna, lol. I'm in love with my cat and we have little conversations each night before I go to bed, god knows what he thinks of me but I'm pretty sure he loves me and thats such a wonderful feeling. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos, from Bec in New Zealand.
Posted by: Rebecca Bowers | August 02, 2010 at 02:52 AM
I wish I could have one or two but my husband would divorce me. We have four cats in the house now. LOL. What darling kittens. I love all those green eyes.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | August 02, 2010 at 02:29 AM
Oh my, SOOOO beautiful! You know I am THE kitty lovin' Momma...I would have dozens if it were sensible! But I don't want to end up on an episode of "Animal Hoarders" on TV, so I keep them limited! haha They are all so pretty...I'm sure you won't mind if they all stay and be mousers for the farm! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | August 01, 2010 at 08:41 PM
Anna.....thanks for the update on the kittens. I knew that you would get around to it sooner or later. I love that you are so generous with your time and affection for all of your farm critters as well as your garden (not to mention all of us out here in blogland). I'm sure you were going to do this anyway....but as I asked about the kittens a few blogs ago....I'm telling myself you did it for me!!! Thanks again You do know what a wonderful husband you have that will go along and help you with such a task as raising those kittens? Not many men would be so willing. Thank your lucky stars!!! You must have a dozen or so.
Posted by: Jean | August 01, 2010 at 08:33 PM
Oooohhhh...sooo wish I lived near you right now ... would LOVE one of these precious babies !!
Posted by: Tracye | August 01, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Sigh...I *heart* kitten pics. If I wasn't in CO, and if I didn't have 4 cats + a black lab already I would gladly take any one of them. They are all absolutely beautiful!
Linda
Posted by: Linda | August 01, 2010 at 02:13 PM
I just looooove kitty updates!! They are so completely gorgeous, I wish I could have them all!! They don't seem to be wanting for anything....you are such great fur-parents :)
Posted by: Michelle | August 01, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Oh what precious pictures, they are gorgeous!!! Charlie is so pretty, but I love them all. Beautiful!
Posted by: Elsina | August 01, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Awww, the pale stripped kitties remind me of my dearly departed FIDO, he was a good boy and loved his PEOPLE time, too. If I was ready for a kitten again and lived close I'd probably take two. After all they need a playmate. *grin*. Good Luck finding these sweethearts a forever home. Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | August 01, 2010 at 11:13 AM
If you were closer I'd take Charlie or NotStreak in a second! Our little farm cat would probably like the company; she was quite lonely when our old cat died a few years ago.
Posted by: michelle | August 01, 2010 at 10:59 AM
awwww are they just not precious :) I'd take the hairy one in a heart beat LOL!
Posted by: Etha | August 01, 2010 at 10:30 AM