And here's confirmation that they are all in the shelter

[Siwsan]

I had to wait until their mom left before I could check. Now I'm going to find something for the smaller kittens to use to boost themselves through the opening.

[MOMFUDSKI]

1. You work so hard

helping these darlings. You’ve earned your place in heaven.

[Siwsan]

3. They certainly keep my brain active!

[blm]

9. ✔️✔️✔️✔️

[Karadeniz]

2. Aaaww !!!

[Goddessartist]

4. Such sweet babies!

[Siwsan]

5. Such a relief for me!

They are so young, being with their mom is the best option. I have no idea why she didn't try to save them when they got caught in that rain, or why she only took 2 into the shelter and ignored the other 2.

At least there won't be any 2am feedings. For now, anyway.

The indoor kidcats just seem to have accepted that tiny versions of them will appear, from time to time. Sometimes one stays. Given what I went through with Tudor, I feel a special bond with him and I'm trying to rationalize bringing another fur baby into the house.

[Goddessartist]

7. Awww what's one more? The indoorsies know that you're helping. :)

[3catwoman3]

24. Going from 2 to 3 is the big jump, IMO.

After 3, it’s like, “Hey, what’s one more?”

I can completely understand the temptation, and am pretty sure I would give into it if it were me.

[Sky Jewels]

6. So so so so so precious!

I want to gobble them all up!

[niyad]

8. awwwwww, that is wonderful progress! Makes my heart sing as much as I

imagine that yours does, Madam Cat Rescuer Divine!

[Siwsan]

10. I put a brick on a plank of wood right beneath the opening to help the smaller kittens go in and out

They could get out, easy enough, well, fall out, but because I raised the shelter to help protect it from pooling water, they couldn't get back inside. They have been inspecting this new renovation. Wait until they see the roof extension. It should help to prevent water from splashing or blowing in to the shelter.

[niyad]

12. Are they approving the upgrades to their accomodations?

[Siwsan]

14. So far.

They love to run around and explore in that garden. I'd love to put up a fence with a cat door that's placed too high for kittens to use. That would relieve me of some worry about them wandering out, at night, and something happening to them.

[johnnyfins]

11. Ha!

I read the link and thought there was some bit of news that TFG and his co conspirators are somehow hunkered down and not coming out. Always a nice surprise to click the post and see kittehs. I have two of my own. Keep the cat posts coming. LOVE them.

[Siwsan]

13. tfg won't unify human families. I can't imagine what he'd do to feline families!!

I'll never know why the kittens mom behaved the way she did, but it almost killed all of them. She seems to have gotten her act together. Well, following that stern lecture I gave her.

[niyad]

15. I wonder if other mammals experience post-partum depression?

[Siwsan]

18. Maybe that's why some reject their babies, sometimes right after giving birth

I wondered if this mom might choose to reject Tudor because he is so small, looks so fragile, and might not survive. There would be more milk for the stronger girls. Obviously she doesn't know him quite as well as I do.

[niyad]

19. Seems a logical possibility.

[Deep State Witch]

16. Oh, That Floofy Gray One!

Reminds me of my late Tynan.

[Bayard]

17. Paw-some!

[LiberalFighter]

20. Kitties will likely strengthen their bond day by day.

[Siwsan]

21. That was another of my concerns

As soon as the sheltered kittens came out, they all started licking each other's faces.

[thatcrowwoman]

22. Everybody's looking comfy this afternoon. 😻

Love the smiling eyes on the pretty tiger looking at you.
Loving this latest chapter in The Saga of Siwsan and the KittyCats, KiddyCats, and GrownCats.

🕊tcw

[Siwsan]

23. That's Bronwyn. She is such a sweet girl. She also has a very commanding meow.

She's the last of the kittens to have discharge around her eyes but it is getting better. She has become VERY patient while I clean them.

[ailsagirl]

25. Thanks for the update

😻💕

[Raven123]

26. You have a full time job keeping track of your feline family. They look wonderful

[Siwsan]

27. It really is a full time job

But I much prefer it over any other full time job I've ever had, that's for sure.

[gademocrat7]

28. They are adorable!

You are amazing.

[Siwsan]

29. I should have taken photos of them when I found them after the rain storm

Well, not of Tudor. That was horrifying. But the girls were soaked and mud coated but I couldn't do much for them because Tudor needed so much more help than being dried off. I blotted them and made sure they had a warm place to snuggle until I felt semi confident that Tudor would survive.

And getting a feral cat to even somewhat trust you is a most wonderful feeling. They really do give me me so much more than I give to them.

[Walleye]

30. Those are beautiful little additions to your family. Tiger showed up right on time

Which is a big relief, he seems to have gotten over his ordeal with the other cat.

[Siwsan]

31. That's GREAT news!

I did one last check on the kittens. Bronwyn and Tegan came bumbling out when they heard me. I had to distract the mom with some wet food so I could lift the top off of the shelter to reassure myself Tudor was OK. He was cuddled up with Rhian, sleeping soundly.

Then I noticed that the mom had surrendered the food bowl to the other 2 kittens, and then licked Bronwyn's face, probably to clean it. That made me feel pretty confident that the mom is back on track with all 4 kittens, but I will not let down my guard. Especially with tomorrow's rainy/stormy forecast.

[Walleye]

32. Excellent, good job.