FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! Bothers MF Minx And Cider House Have Arrived! (#679-680)

MF Minx and Cider House!

Hey everyone!

We have received two 11-week-old brothers we are calling Cider House and MF Minx.

They are adorable, smart, and RAMBUNCTIOUS!

We usually keep the incoming kittens in a large cage for a week – even two sometimes – so we can gradually get them used to being touched and spoken to without them hiding in a corner or disappearing under furniture.

These two... Not happening.

They were flying around that cage like two Tasmanian Devils, bouncing off the walls and hanging off the roof to the point we thought it was going to fly apart!

So because the cages are expensive 😉 and these two obviously needed room to roam, we thought it best to open the cage and let them take over the room!

Now, usually, we can get a cute picture of the foster kittens to put at the top of the page.

Again... Not happening.

The only time these boys ever come to a standstill is when they eat, and therefore, the picture is of them at dinnertime!

Here is one I got of MF Minx being cute as heck eating with our chonk Baby Earle... The size differential blew our minds...

We're going to have to work on getting a decent pic of Cider 😸

Updates to come!

FERAL KITTEN UPDATE!!!! Candy And Ronny Are Up For Adoption! (VIDEO)

OH!... These two sweet kittens!

They are ready to go up for adoption, and our hearts are broken.

Now, don't get us wrong, we love all our ferals and fosters, but every once in a while, you come across a kitten or cat that is just obviously special, and you fall for them hard.

Both Candy and Ronnie were special like that.

They were intelligent, sweet, playful, rambunctious, and had an awareness about them like they knew exactly what you were feeling.

It was quite extraordinary.

As that was the case, they socialized quickly and are ready to make someone's home and family a much happier and wonderful place.

Whoever winds up adopting these two – I hope they are adopted as a pair – will have hit the feline jackpot.

Here are a few extra pictures to go with the above video...

If you are interested in adopting these two, please contact The North Fork Animal Welfare League at 631-765-1811 and tell them AFAR sent you! 😻

FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! Say, Candy And Ronnie, Have You Seen Them Yet? (#677-678)

Hey Everyone!

New baby tuxedo kittens, ya'll!

Yes, Candy and Ronnie have stopped by for some socialization, and we can't figure out why!

Our friends over at the North Shore Animal League said they weren't able to hold them, and they'd hiss when they tried, but these two boogers are nothing but big mushes, as far as we can tell.

The first thing Candy – the girl kitten – did when we opened up the cage was boop her nose on my nose.

I was immediately smitten.

Ronnie is a little wary but loves him some belly rubs and loves to play with the laser dot.

Also... They are REALLY intelligent!

They know when and where to eat, when it's time to go back in the cage, totally litter trained, no claws ever, and you know that look a cat will give you when they stare right into your soul... Yeah, they got that too!

They are definitely a bonded pair and need to be adopted together, no doubt.

They are so sweet, I swear if we had the room, we would adopt them in a heartbeat!

We are presently treating them with Clavamox for a minor upper respiratory infection that consists of some sneezes and eye goo but nothing serious.

And if you were wondering, the answer is yes... they are named after two characters in Elton John's song "Bennie and the Jets"!

Updates to come!

FERAL KITTEN UPDATE!!!! Honey And Maple Reveal Their True Personalities! (VIDEO)

INCOMING!

Well, it took a couple of days, but Honey And Maple have decided to share their personalities with us, and it was not a surprise.

While both are deadly cute, they have very distinctive and differing attitudes towards how they spend their time.

While Maple is an all-out, full-throttle crazy boy, Honey is a reserved and delicate little flower who needs her beauty sleep and does not engage in such tomfoolery!

As is the case, we decided to film the two after we put them back in their cage for the night, and this is the show we got...

The two little ones have gone and are at their forever home now, and we truly miss their antics.

The word from the family is that they and their two little daughters are IN LOVE with Honey And Maple... How could they not be? 😻

FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! Honey And Maple Stop By For A Spell! (#675-676)

Hey all!

These two sweet babies, Honey and Maple, are just stopping by for a few days before they go to their forever home.

The shelter wanted to see if we could take a little bit of the edge off these two before they settle into their new digs and get them used to being handled and cuddled.

Well... they are – to put it bluntly – a pair of hard asses!

The black cat, a boy, is coming around nicely, but the girl... Oh my!

She is a piece of work, hissing and spitting like a little fuzzy viper! LOL!

She doesn't really know what she's doing, and she never once bit or scratched, but SUCH A DIVA!

Here are a few more photos of the two...

Updates to come!

Hazel Is Ready For Her Forever Home! (VIDEO)

When sweet Hazel came to us, she was a shy, nervous little girl who could barely make eye contact with you when you spoke to her.

Now she has blossomed into a loving, playful kitten with a curiosity and love big enough for the world.

When she arrived, she would curl up into a little ball when you pet her.

Now she flips around, purrs, and makes bread for days!

She has learned to play and loves her laser dot and her kicker toy.

She has no problem with any other cats, male or female, and, in fact, has gotten along with everyone else at the shelter better than almost any cat that has come through here.

All that remains is to show you what an adorable little girl she is, so we put together a video of Hazel so you can see that she would be a perfect fit for your home!

Petting and purring...

If you are interested in adopting Hazel, please contact The North Fork Animal Welfare League +1 631-765-1811 😻

FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! Baby Hazel Has Arrived! (#674)

Hey everyone!

We have a new little girl named Hazel here in the shelter for some socialization, and she is ADORABLE!

Please note the AWESOME stripe down the center of her nose!

While she is very tentative and naturally a little fearful of the new situation and surroundings, it is easy to see what a sweetheart she is.

When she arrived, Hazel reminded us of a little fuzzy armadillo because when you pet her, she curls up and peeks up at you with one eye to make sure you’re not up to no good.

On the second night, though, she became very trusting and started making bread and even purring.

And she is soooooo soft!!!!!!

If this little one continues to progress so quickly, it shouldn’t be too long before she’s a total mush!

Updates to come.

Fern Is Ready For His Forever Home! (VIDEO)

Hey everyone!

Fern has officially graduated finishing school and is ready to be adopted!

He has become a sweet love muffin who loves brushing and petting and has developed a deep and wonderful purr.

He gets along with all the other cats at the shelter and should have no problem acclimating if you already have cats of your own.

He is truly a sweet soul and never once acted aggressively in the entire time he was getting to know and trust us.

That is amazing and a rarity.

He just has the best temperament and demeanor anyone could ask for.

All that remains is to show you what a wonderful little man he is, so we have put together a video of Fern being brushed and petted so you can see that he would be the perfect cat for you!

Petting and purring...

FERN CAN LEARN! The Little Man Has Figured Out How To Play! 😻 (VIDEO)

Hey all!

Here's a quick update on Mr. Fern.

He is settling in very nicely and has acclimated with the rest of the free-roaming cat pack.

He has also come out of his shell and is vocalizing more and is leaning to play!

When he got here, he didn't even go for the red dot!

But now, all things not nailed down are toys for the little man.

Here's a little video of him doing his thing... I love his smile at the end!

More updates to come!

FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! Mr. Fern Is In The House! (#673)

Look at that smile!

Hey Everyone!

We have a handsome new youngster in for some socialization as he looks for his forever home.

He is VERY timid and all but shuts down when you approach him.

He didn't hiss or scratch but instead froze up and made a long sad meow when we tried to pet him for the first time.

It was heartbreaking.

But Fern has been here for a week now and has made amazing strides.

He is now actually actively testing boundaries and even seeking out pettings... On his terms of course.

It's going to take a little while, and we will have to earn his trust, but we have a feeling that once he turns the corner, he is going to be a massive cuddler.

That's usually how it goes with the quiet ones... They test you to see if they can trust you, and once they know you are okay and part of their family, they just turn into big old mushes!

Updates soon!

FERAL NO MORE! Rickey Went From Hissing To A Love Muffin In 24 Hours!😻

It is hard to believe a turnaround like this is even possible!

Rickey was hissing and growling just 24 hours ago and is now a straight-up love muffin who likes belly rubs and baby talk!

Here is a video of him we took just this morning...

What a SWEET boy!

He's going to be ready for his forever home sooner than we expected!

FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! Ricky The Fuzzy Tuxedo Boy! (#672)

Lookit that nose!!!!!

Wow! It is extremely rare to see a kitten this young this late in the season.

Cats – and all other outdoor animals up north – usually shut down the mating process during winter as babies cannot survive such harsh conditions.

Well, This little man's mom didn't get the memo.

Ricky is only 10 weeks old and is what we call "a feral without a clue."

He was taught by his mama, who was rescued with him, to hiss at anything that moves.

The thing is, he wants nothing more than to be pet and have his belly rubbed!!!

So when you walk over to his cage, he looks like a fierce beast, but the second you stick your hand in the cage, he literally flops on his back and demands belly rubs.

It's hysterical.

Our job now is to socialize the little man so he loses the hiss, put a little weight on him, and spoil him rotten!

We will post a video of his antics in a day or two so keep a lookout!

Happy Holidays To EVERYONE!

FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! Four New Winter Kittens! (#668-671)

Lynn, Lamar, Zero, and Pandora 😻

Hi All!

Just as soon as our last batch of beautiful kittens go up for adoption, we have taken in four new lovelies.

Last week, we were contacted through our Facebook page by trapper extraordinaire – and college student! – Jasmine Papik, who asked if we could help with some winter kittens she had caught.

We were totally up for it as it is always wonderful to meet new people who share the same passion for saving animals, and helping share the load is part of what makes the TNR and cat rescue community work.

After exchanging information and squaring away paperwork, Jasmine delivered the above beauties to us!

They are truly a special bunch of kittens with personalities as big as the world.

The two grey-striped kittens are Lynn and Lamar, and the two black kittens are Pandora and Zero.

We are all just getting used to each other at this point and plying them with lots of treats!

Updates to come!

And a big thank you to Jasmine for trusting us with your babies!

FUNDRAISING TOTALS! Betty's Boutique Black Friday Fundraiser Made Close To $10,000 For The Cats And Dogs Of The North Fork Animal Welfare League! ❤️

Hi All! We here at AFAR just wanted to send out a big thank you to EVERYONE who made the Betty's Boutique Black Friday fundraiser such a huge success!

We were able to make close to $10,000 for the cats and dogs of The North Fork Animal Welfare League!

Again, a big THANK YOU! to the donors, the volunteers, and the patrons! You are AMAZING!

CUTENESS OVERLOAD! Kittens Turn Up The Cuteness To ELEVEN! #KneadyKittens

A few weeks ago, we took in three mini, teeny, tiny kittens from a friend after a shelter had told her to put them back out into the woods, claiming a "lack of space."

We couldn't believe this was their advice to our friend after we saw just how small they were.

They wouldn't have made it.

Two weeks later, despite monstrous appetites, they are still a wee bunch of kitties!

One thing they do not lack thought is the CUTE!

They are nonstop balls of fury, stopping only to eat, sleep, and exude cuteness!

As I work the night shift, I was going in to feed the little ones their 3 am feeding when I came upon a sight so adorable I thought I was gonna plotz.

It was all three of them lined up in a row, making the breads, and suckling on their favorite bed.

It was too much!

I give to you CUTENESS OVERLOAD!

Although it is beyond cute, it is also sad as their actions definitively show they were separated from their mother way too soon.

That being said, they are feisty, snuggly, and intelligent and have seemed to have suffered no ill effects from being weened too early.

They are going to make someone the best additions to their family.

FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! This Is Just Heartbreaking! (#665-667)

Hey Everyone,

Last week, we were contacted by an acquaintance who informed us that they had approached a local shelter – which shall remain unnamed – about three six-week-old babies they had found on their property.

They said the mother of the kittens had been taken in by a neighbor, but she had been left with the babies.

As she traveled for work, she could not take care of them and went to the shelter to give them these three little kittens who would have been adopted in an instant.

To her horror, the shelter refused to accept them and said they to go take them to the woods and...

 

"leave the kittens outside on their own."

 

Stunned, our friend called us, recounted the story, and asked if we could help.

We said, "No problem," and to bring them right over.

Not only are these kittens sweet and absolute mushes, but they are even smaller than we expected.

Despite being healthy, there is no chance these little ones would have made it through November without their mother!

We will be caring for these little people until they are old enough to be spayed and/or neutered, and when the time is right, we will work with our friends over at the North Fork Animal Welfare League to get them into their forever homes.

As for the unnamed shelter, we will be calling them this week – not to yell at them – but instead to try to begin a relationship with them so that if this ever happens again, they know they can call us, and we will help those they cannot care for.

Meanwhile, here are some more pictures of these sweet babies...

They's so tiny they fit in a water cup!!!!!!!

FERAL KITTEN UPDATE! Our Two Little Rambunctious Girls Are Ready For A Forever Home!

Getting some well deserved treats!!!!!

Well, it appears that plying these two beauties with pasta has done the trick.

They both have come so far so quickly.

When they arrived here there was no touching them, giving them treats, or even just looking at them directly in the eye!

They just wanted to be left alone.

But after three weeks of our talking to them, blinking sessions (yes, it's a thing), speaking softly to them, singing terribly to them, and eventually petting them, they broke through their apprehensions.

They are now a wonderful bonded pair who are ready to find someone to give them a home and lots of love.

We promise they will give it back... Just check out the video below for proof!

FERAL KITTEN BREAKTHROUGH! Kittens Tamed By Pasta... Really! (VIDEO)

We've made a breakthrough with these two little feral kittens and it didn't come about the way I predicted.

After dinner one night I was cleaning up the dishes and noticed we had a little angel hair pasta left.

We have one cat of our own that LOVES pasta so I figured why not see if I could get the girls interested in perhaps playing with it at the very least. 

So I took a clump of noodles and put them on the floor and lo and behold the kittehs started carbing up!

I was able to pet them, talk to them, film them, and ever since then they seem to have mellowed out a ton.

I couldn't tell you why, LOL!

Here is a quick highlight reel of the girls having fun with noodles!

FERAL KITTEN INCOMING!!!! Who Knew They Made Kittens This Ornery?!?! (#663-664)

Pearl and Boots... Lookit that BIG foot!

Hey Everyone,

We just got in two new kittens for socialization and they are a tough and spicy pair!

The problem we have here is that they appear to be a couple of weeks older than the previous babies we had and that means they could be more set in their ways.

They are completely healthy and not a flea on 'em... They are just VERY anti-social.

So, as it usually goes, we're going to keep them in the cage so they can be pet without having to chase them down which only freaks them out.

The other step is food, treats, and toys all the time!

Depending on how it plays out in the next few days we can let them out if they can be handled without too much drama.

Keep your fingers crossed, I fear these two are a tough pair!

Updates to come.