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!

Introducing...Albany, Augusta, Macon, & Raleigh

It's been a year since we started fostering kittens for Dekalb County Animal Services and we're proud to say we've helped find homes for 22 critters (and counting)! This latest litter joined us just yesterday.

We have two boys and two girls. They're six weeks old and all have beautiful tabby markings.

Look at those adorable little white paws on Macon (girl, left) and Raleigh (boy, right).

Sweet girl Augusta, the runt of the litter.

Baby boy Albany at the watering hole.


These cuties aren't big enough to be adopted yet, but they're available for pre-adoption if you would like to reserve your favorite(s). The $75 adoption fee goes to DCAS and includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, de-worming, microchip and combo test. 

Stop by and meet them! They're all very friendly and would love to join your family.

It's kitten season!

Sheepish is thrilled to be partnering with Dekalb County Animal Services again this year, fostering kittens here in the shop. In 2013 we helped 16 kitties find their forever homes. Let's see if we can beat that number this year!

We're off to a great start so far. These three brothers were with us for only a few days before they were all claimed. They all went to their permanent homes last week.

Bye, guys!

This week we welcomed Giselle, Grace, and Gusto. These three siblings look so much alike, we honestly can't tell them apart (well, Gusto's the only boy, so we can tell which one he is when we look at the back end). :)

These babies are about six weeks old and as you can see, they all love attention. They're playful and energetic, and have great appetites. Gusto seems to be the most snuggly of the bunch. He's a bit mellower than his sisters.

Stop by and meet these adorable kittens! They're not big enough to go to their forever homes yet, but you can apply to pre-adopt them. The $75 adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, deworming, microchip and combo test. For more info about adoption, email adoption@dekalbanimalservices.com or call DCAS at 404-294-2165.

Couldn't help ourselves

The day after our previous post about Smudgy, guess what--HE GOT ADOPTED! He went to live with some friends of Stacy's, and will have two other cats and two dogs to play with. Lucky boy!

Smudgy (now known as Jasper) and his new mom.

So, we were without foster kittens for only two days and then Dekalb County Animal Services asked us if we could help two more homeless cuties in need. Well, how could we possibly say no?

Turn down these faces? No way!

Meet Bernie and Betty. They're brother and sister, about three months old. They've already been "fixed," microchipped, and are up-to-date on their shots.

Just look at that profile.

Bernie has just a tiny bit of a tuxedo--he's almost all black except for a little patch of white on his chest and a few white toes. He's a funny little guy, playful and frisky.

Pretty girl!

Betty was a bit more timid at first, but now that she's getting to know us better, she's a real purr machine. Her tabby markings are so lovely--both stripey and swirly.

To apply to adopt Bernie or Betty (or both!), contact DCAS at adoption@dekalbanimalservices.com or 404-294-2165, or stop by their office at 845 Camp Rd. The adoption fee for these babies is $75 per kitten.

And then there was one

For those of you who haven't been in to the shop for a while, we wanted to give you an update about our latest batch of foster kittens, who joined us on September 27.

Saboo (formerly Isaac): ADOPTED 10/10/13!

Twilight (formerly Rachel): ADOPTED 10/17/13!

Lucy (formerly Stella): ADOPTED 11/15/13!

Which just leaves Smudgy. We can't believe no one has adopted this little guy yet. He's obviously adorable, and he has such a great personality--the perfect mix of playful and cuddly. He was purring up a storm while this photo was taken.

It looked like he was going to get adopted today. Someone came in with her paperwork all done, kitty carrier in hand, but...she wanted a girl. When she found out our boy Smudgy was the only one left, she went away kitten-less. So disappointing for everyone. :(

The good news is that because Smudgy has been in foster care for a while now, he's eligible for Dekalb County Animal Services' "shelter classics" program. That means you can adopt this sweetie pie for only $20. You read that right! And remember, he's up-to-date on shots, and has already been neutered, microchipped, and de-wormed. So you don't have to pay for any of that.

To apply to adopt Smudgy, contact DCAS at adoption@dekalbanimalservices.com or 404-294-2165, or stop by their office at 845 Camp Rd. to fill out the application in person.

One down, three to go

It's been an eventful week for our current batch of foster kittens. On Tuesday, they got spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. And yesterday, the sweet little tuxedo boy went to his forever home.

Here he is with his new mom, Heidi. His name is Saboo now, and his new family includes Heidi, her husband, and their adult boy cat.  We couldn't be happier for all of them. Bon voyage, cutie pie!

Now we just need to find homes for Saboo's adorable littermates. We like to call them "cow kitties" because of their Holstein-ish markings.

This little beauty is Stella. As you can see, she realllly likes lounging in the kitty hammock. But don't let these laid-back photos fool you--this fun-loving girl plays HARD.

Rachel is such a sweet fuzzball. She enjoys wrestling with her siblings, but also loves snuggling with humans. She has such a loud purr!

Dekalb County Animal Services had named this handsome guy Josiah, but we call him Smudgy. He's playful, affectionate, and as Carrie says, "he just might have the sweetest face I've ever seen."

As we mentioned, these babies are fully vetted and ready to go. The adoption fee is $75 per kitty, or if you're over 55, you can bring one of these cuties home for only $40!  Contact us for the adoption application, or stop by DCAS at 845 Camp Rd., Decatur, to fill out the paperwork in person.

We look forward to seeing all of our foster kittens get adopted into loving forever homes, just like Saboo and Heidi.

Sheepish exclusives

It's day 5 of Shop Hop! We know you savvy Shop Hoppers are always on the lookout for unique items that aren't available anywhere else. So here's a little tour of some goodies you can find only here at Sheepish.

Hand-dyed yarns from Decatur Dye Studio. These are dyed in very small batches, so if you see one you like, grab it while you can. It might never be back again!

 

Handmade jewelry by Stacybeads. Necklaces, bracelets, and earrings created by our very own Stacy. We also have Stacybeads stitch markers to add some bling to your knitting.

Felted soaps ($8) from local artisan Regina DeMita. We started carrying these in May and they are very popular! We have lots of new scents for fall.

More wonderful bath & body products ($6) from Regina.

She also makes lip balm ($3)...

...and potpourri ($12). This stuff smells soooo good!

And last but certainly not least, we're the only Shop Hop shop partnering with Dekalb County Animal Services to host foster kittens. While you're here to get your passport stamped, be sure to stop and say hello to these cutie pies. We will be more than happy to give you an adoption application so you can start the process of making one (or more) of these babies part of your family.

Happy Shop Hopping!

Shop Hop kittens

The 7th annual Shop Hop is underway! And as if that weren't exciting enough, a new litter of foster kittens joined us yesterday.

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This little mostly-black boy has already been claimed!

Smudgy-nosed sweetie boy.

Big-eyed, loud-purring girl.

Pretty, sassy girl.

We're so happy to be able to foster these babies on behalf of Dekalb County Animal Services. And through September 30, you can take advantage of DCAS's Tail End Of Summer special, when the adoption fee for cats is only $10, and for dogs only $20. That includes spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip!

Please stop by and meet these sweet kitties. And spread the word to anyone else you know who might need a new furry friend!

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. :)