Foster kittens #35 - 38

Can you believe we've helped 34 kitties find homes since we started fostering in June 2013? Meet our latest fosters, who just moved in today. One or both of their parents must have had funny tails, because these babies sure do!

These are the names they were given at the shelter.

Derby is a pretty girl with classic tabby markings. Doesn't she look like she's smiling? She has a distinctly crooked tail.

Deacon is a handsome little tiger fuzzball. He's a very happy, playful little guy. His tail is shaped just fine, but it's unusually short. So cute.

Denver might appear to be solid black at first glance, but some of his fur is more of a dark gray, making him look like a tiny silverback gorilla. He has an adorable little stub of a tail.

Diego has a boy's name, but she's actually a girl. We just love her serious, fox-like face and pretty white paws. She's the only one of the bunch with a "normal" tail.

These babies are about six weeks old, so they're not big enough to be adopted yet. But you can apply to pre-adopt them, and now's a great time to do it because adoptions are FREE throughout the month of November. That includes spay/neuter, vaccinations up to date, and microchip.

To inquire about adopting one (or more) of these kittens, contact Dekalb County Animal Services at  adoption@dekalbanimalservices.com or 404-294-2165.

"Fall" in love with fosters

Welcome to another installment of kitten cuteness! We're pleased to announce that two of our current four fosters have been pre-adopted. Now let's find homes for the other two.

Astor (left) is a fun-loving girl who has the biggest, prettiest eyes. Just look at that adorable face! She has beautiful swirled tabby markings and sweet little white paws.

Benson (or Benny, as we call him) was under the weather for a bit, but antibiotics perked him right up and now he just loves to play and explore! But his very favorite thing is to be held and cuddled. Benny has a nice loud purr to show you how happy he is. Honestly, he's just about the sweetest kitten we've ever fostered--and that's really saying something!

During the month of October, Dekalb County Animal Services is running a Fall In Love adoption event. That means all adoptions (including our fosters) are FREE. This includes spay/neuter, microchip, and up-to-date vaccines.

Wouldn't you like a new furry friend to snuggle on these chilly autumn evenings? Contact DCAS and apply to adopt Astor and/or Benson today!

The wild bunch

This is a first for us--fostering four kittens who aren't littermates. These cute "singletons" arrived from Dekalb County Animal Services yesterday and they aren't yet sure what to make of all this. They had a pretty crazy day getting used to each other and adjusting to foster care. We'll introduce them to you with the names DCAS gave them.

Benson says he's settling in just fine, thank you very much. This handsome fuzzball is a total love bug who likes nothing better than being held and cuddled.

Sue is the shy one of the group. The first day, she spent most of her time hiding from the other kittens and growling. She was scared out of her poor little mind. She's starting to relax now, and has been having fun chasing her tail and playing with the jingle bell toy.

Astor, on the other hand, is no wallflower. She might be the smallest of the group, but she's also the most fearless. Loves climbing, jumping, and wrestling with the boys. And look at those huge eyes! Sheesh, could she be any cuter?

And then there's the unphotographable Starsky. The camera batteries went dead in the process of trying to get a good shot of this guy. As you can see, he's a feisty little thing. He's not shy about meowing to get your attention, and when he gets it, he rewards you with a super-loud purr.

These adorable beasts aren't big enough to go to their forever homes yet, but if you're interested in adopting one or more of them, contact DCAS and fill out the paperwork ASAP. Adoptions are free during the month of September!

Two down, two to go

Great news: Regina and Womack, two of our current foster kittens, have been pre-adopted! Now we just need to find forever homes for Texas and McClain.

Texas (or Texanne, as we like to call her) is a cuddly girl with the cutest white star on her belly. She's not easy to photograph, though, as you can see! She loves to run and play.

McClain wasn't particularly interested in holding still for a photo, either. He'd just finished a big breakfast and was eager to wash his handsome face. He's pretty much solid black, with just a few stray white hairs on his chest. And look at those eyes!

We're fostering these babies for Dekalb County Animal Services, who happen to be running a special promotion this month: the adoption fee for cats and kittens is just $10 in the month of August! That includes spay/neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, and microchip. So hurry and stop by DCAS to fill out an application, so you can take advantage of this great deal and make one (or both) of these cuties part of your family.

More foster babies

In the past few weeks, the most frequently asked question we’ve heard at the shop has been, “No kittens??” as customers glance disappointedly at the empty cage. Well, don’t worry, feline fans—after a brief summer break, we’re back in the fostering game!

So, let’s introduce you to our latest lodgers. This litter of three girls and one boy are about seven or eight weeks old.  Dekalb County Animal Services named them, so we’ll just refer to them by the names they came with.

This is Womack (girl) on the left and McClain (boy) on the right. They were both shy at first, but are getting used to people and are super sweet. Womack, in particular, is becoming a real snuggler. She's mostly black except for a couple of little white areas on her neck and belly. McClain is solid black. (By the way, did you know that black cats are less likely to get adopted than other cats? Help these little ones beat the odds!)

You can’t necessarily tell from this casual pose, but Regina is the most outgoing of the group. She’s pretty fearless when it comes to climbing, being first to the food bowl, and interacting with humans. And what a cutie she is, with her classic tabby markings.

And here we have Texas. This little girl is so easy-going! She likes to be held, and will even let you lay her down on her back while you pet the cute white star on her belly. But she also knows how to be independent and entertain herself with toys.

These sweetie pies aren’t quite big enough to go to their forever homes yet, but if you’re interested in adopting one (or more) of them, you can apply to pre-adopt. And here's more good news: during DCAS's Tail End of Summer event, throughout August, cat and kitten adoptions are just $10! This includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchip. What a perfect time to add a special someone (or someones) to your family.

Another happy adoption

The last of the city kittens went to his forever home today.

Little Raleigh (new name: Granite) got adopted by Denise and her boys. We're so happy for them all! And frankly, we can't believe Raleigh was the last of his litter to get adopted, because we think he's just about the handsomest kitten in the world. :)

This now makes 26 kitties we've fostered and adopted out on behalf of Dekalb County Animal Services in the past 13 months. We're very proud that we've been able to help so many wonderful critters find loving homes.

We'll be taking a brief summer vacation from fostering, but expect to see more foster kittens at the shop around the beginning of August. In the meantime, if you're looking for a new furry friend, check out the special Independence Day packages at DCAS: throughout the month of July, it only costs $17.76 to adopt a cat, and $30 to adopt a dog!

Kitten update

Just wanted to share the latest news about our second set of foster kittens. The boy, Stone, went to his permanent home on August 12. His name is Tex now. He's doing great with his new daddies, Tim and Pablo, and their older male cat. Hurray!

The girls, Ruby and Sapphire, are still with us. While we're happy to be hosting them, we'd really love to see them go to their forever homes soon. These ladies deserve wonderful families to call their own. They're just so cute and playful. Take a look....

Vrrrrooom!

Ruby says, "I'm tired of being in foster care. I'm ready to hit the road!" She's such a little beauty, and she loves to purr.

Well, hi there!

Sapphire says, "If someone doesn't adopt me soon, I'll just have to get my own place!" She has tons of energy and keeps us laughing.

Several people have acted interested in adopting them, and some have even taken the paperwork, but so far no one has made it official. Come on, everybody--these are quality kitties! They're about three months old, they're up-to-date on shots, and they've been spayed and microchipped. They're ready to go.

If you'd like to adopt one (or both) of these sweet girls, you can pick up the application from us, or call us at 404-377-6875 and ask us to email it to you. The adoption fee is $75 (per kitten), payable to Dekalb County Animal Services. And if you're not in the market for a kitten yourself, please spread the word to anyone who might want to make Ruby and/or Sapphire part of their family.

New foster kittens

Well, that didn't take long--shortly after we posted about Dan Merino being lonely as our last remaining foster kitten, someone came in and fell instantly in love with him. Congratulations, little buddy!

Mr. Merino and his new mom, Joanna.

With an adoption record of 3-for-3, we eagerly agreed to let Dekalb County Animal Services bring us a new batch of fosters. The newbies arrived yesterday afternoon.

These latest sweetie pies are estimated to be about eight weeks old. They've been in foster care in a private home for several weeks, and now that they're almost ready to get spayed/neutered, they've moved in with us so they can reach a bigger audience and find their forever homes faster. (Click photos to enlarge the cuteness.)

This little beauty is Ruby. She's a classic tabby who enjoys chilling in her hammock and watching the action all around her. She's a little more shy than the other two. She likes playing, but is equally happy to snuggle. Her previous foster mom told us Ruby liked to sit on her shoulder, and sure enough, she nestled right up to Stacy. Awww.

Stone is Ruby's brother. How cute is that pink nose?! Stone loves to investigate everything and rough-house with his sisters. Our only problem with him is that he's too photogenic--it was hard to pick which photos of him to use! Someone has already applied to adopt this handsome devil, so we don't expect him to be with us for long.

Sapphire isn't a littermate to the other two, but she's been in foster care with them long enough that they consider her part of their family. So far, her hobbies include chasing her tail, chasing her siblings' tails, and attacking a piece of ribbon--while purring. Sapphire has lovely flecked gray fur that reminds us of a bunny.

Ruby and Sapphire, sacked out after moving into their new digs here at Sheepish.

This shot gives you a better look at Stone's beautiful marbled markings. Miss Ruby is a petite little thing next to her big brother.

These babies would love to meet you, so please stop by the shop and give them some love! If you'd like to adopt one (or more), you can pick up the application here or get in touch with us at carrie@sheepish.biz and we'll email the paperwork to you. The adoption fee is $75.00, which includes spay/neuter, all vaccines needed up to the time of adoption, and microchipping.

Please spread the word about these cuties, and help us maintain our perfect adoption record. :)

Foster kitten update

Here's the latest news on the litter of adorable foster kittens we've been hosting for Dekalb County Animal Services.

DK (now Maggie): ADOPTED on July 9!

Pima (now Junebug): ADOPTED on July 19!

That just leaves "Dan The Man" Merino. We can't believe no one has claimed this little guy yet!  He's such a charmer--frisky, affectionate, and rarely stops purring. He did have an adoption pending, but that person had to back out. Several other folks have expressed interest in Dan, but nobody has made it official.

He has a bit of a cold right now, so we're giving him antibiotics. He'll be done with those on Friday, July 26. Won't you consider making Mr. Merino part of your family? He's about three months old, neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on shots. For only $75 this handsome dude can be your forever friend!

Welcome, foster kittens!

As many of you probably know, this time of year is kitten season, and the animal shelters are full to capacity with homeless critters. To help deal with the overflow, Dekalb County Animal Services has come up with a creative solution: they're recruiting local businesses to foster some kittens in their shops! We're very excited to be one of the local merchants partnering with DCAS on this project.

And now, without further ado, please put on your special kitten-viewing glasses. You're about to be blinded by cuteness.

So. much. adorableness.

These three babies joined us yesterday and we've been having a ball getting to know them. There are two girls and one boy, and DCAS says they're about seven weeks old. In the short time they've been here, we can already tell they each have very different personalities.

Awwwww.

Meet Merino, aka Dan Merino. He is a total love bug and his main hobby is purring as loudly as possible. He purrs while snuggling...while eating...while just hanging out. He's also a sassy little guy, eager to voice his opinion with a squeaky "mew!"

Have you passed out from cuteness yet?

This little munchkin is Pima. She's named after the world's finest cotton and is vying for the title of "world's finest kitten." She's the smallest of the litter, but judging by the amount of time she spends with her face in the kibble dish, she won't be a runt for long. And just look at those pretty stripes!

Kitten in motion!

Last but not least, here's D.K. (Darling Kitten? Devil Kitten? You decide!) She was the most difficult to photograph, because quite simply, she is far TOO BUSY to sit still long enough to pose for pictures. Whether climbing the shelves of her cage, pouncing on her siblings, or batting a toy around with her paw, this little sweetie-pie is a kitten on the go!

These babies will be staying with us until they find their forever homes. If you're interested in making one (or more) of them part of your family, you can fill out DCAS's adoption application (we can print one out for you at the shop). They'll be ready to go in about three weeks, after they're big enough to get spayed or neutered. In the meantime, they can be "pre-adopted" so your favorite can be reserved for you. The adoption fee is $75 and includes spaying/neutering and all shots that are needed up to the date of adoption. That's a real bargain for a lifetime of love!

Stop by and meet these cuties, and please spread the word to anyone you know who might be looking to bring a new furry friend (or two...or three) into their lives.