The foster kittens are doing well. I was concerned about Josephine (she was hanging back when I opened the crate and not coming forward to greet me like the other three), so I arranged for Milam Touch of Love’s main foster team to work with her for a few weeks prior to her spay appointment on October 23.

Josephine is dealing with a lot of adjustment to the new environment and has been less amenable than I thought she would be to the changes. It’s only been three days, so we’re being patient. She’s lost her siblings, moved to a new home, is learning to deal with different people and animals, and it’s lot for a young kitten to do. She may have bonded with me more than I thought she had, though.

Kate and Tartoo bound to the front of the crate when I open it. They get lots of attention. Tartoo just cuddled in my arms for quite a long time this morning. Maybe he’ll be a lapcat. Ghost is not far behind in extending greetings when I open the crate.

Since turning them loose in the dining room to play results in troubles recapturing them, I’ve fallen back to closing them in the bathroom with me and Walter to evaluate their development. Kate was the first to experience this. She was most interested in exploring. She was hesitant with the new-to-her cat toys. She was wary of Walter but interacted a little with his paw when he stuck it out of the lower cat tower house. She was not anxious to be caught, but since it’s a confined space, I was able to corner her and catch her.

Tartoo was next on the experience. He actively engaged with the toys and exploring the room. He and Walter weren’t interested in each other. When the time came for me to pick Tartoo up, I had to sort of corner him, but he just hunkered down and allowed me to pick him up.

Ghost got a very brief session this morning, and what was most notable was her reaction to Walter. She hissed and wanted nothing to do with him.

Finally, Gracie is still here. She still has no interest in interacting with me, but I frequently find her at the front of her crate watching. I suspect the household cats are interacting with her to some degree. If all goes well, her barn sanctuary reservation is on October 15. I know she’s ready to be able to move freely again, but she’s been a perfect houseguest.