Rocky, Nora & Loretta

A sweet little feral family joined after being found living in a woodpile on a farm. Like many outdoor moms and babies, they arrived underweight and carrying a heavy worm burden, but they are now safe and receiving the care they need. They've seen the vet, have their first vaccines and are now dewormed and feeling a whole lot better!

Mom is semi-feral and still very unsure of people. She is timid and prefers to keep her distance, but thankfully she has never hissed or struck at us. Because she tolerates our presence and allows us to handle her kittens, we've been able to keep the family together while they settle in. She doesn't have a name yet. We're still waiting to see more of her personality emerge. While it's unlikely she will become a fully tame, adoptable cat, we'll give her every opportunity to show us what she's capable of. Once she's spayed, we'll determine the best path forward for her.

The kittens are shy, but beneath that nervous exterior are sweet little babies who enjoy being held once they've been caught. Nora is the most cautious and will need the most dedicated socialization. Meanwhile, little orange Rocky and his sister Loretta are already beginning to seek out attention and are making wonderful progress.

In the coming week, these kittens will need an experienced foster home with a separate room where they can safely build confidence without finding endless hiding spots. We'd like to keep them with their mom until at least midweek, and possibly next weekend, but they will soon benefit from more one-on-one time, play, and socialization.

These babies are incredibly lucky to have been found when they were. Because someone cared enough to help, they won't have to face the challenges of a feral life. We can't wait to watch them continue to blossom. They are approx 9 weeks old, if you have experience with undersocialized kittens and would be able to foster them, please reach out!