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shanti

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Wed Oct 4, 2023, 04:50 PM Oct 2023

I'm a kitty mom again! *Updated with pics* [View all]

Last edited Wed Oct 4, 2023, 05:38 PM - Edit history (2)

I also just adopted two older kittens (10 months, and 1 year) after my two senior kitties passed last year within 6 months of each other.

They were obtained from Craigslist, not free, but a small "rehoming fee". They weren't advertised as such, but it was obvious to me that they were both Scottish Folds (one a Straight), and I was instantly in love with their cute faces, and practically ran to get them! However, I also knew that Folds have probably have some significant health/pain issues with their cartilage, so would need insurance, so I started researching.

I went to the Scottish Fold subReddit, and was referred to the pet insurance, Fetch, which was among several. There's a two week waiting period, and they would need a vet checkup, which I've finished. Haven't used the insurance yet, but others reported good reviews about them. No upfront costs either.

I figured the kittens I got were bonded, but not the case. Actually, they were both intact, something I was NOT looking for. My feeling is that the person I got them from was trying to breed them, so I had the male fixed within a week, ASAP. Unfortunately, the female appears to be pregnant, so I will have a litter in about a month. Vet wouldn't vaccinate due to that reason. As the female is the Straight, male a Fold, the kittens should be
OK. The problem comes when two Folds are bred together.

Pics soon!




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Yes, pics!!! NJCher Oct 2023 #1
👏👏👏👏 irisblue Oct 2023 #2
Congrats to you and congrats to the kitties for finding their forever home! MLAA Oct 2023 #3
How pretty they are! Congratulations on your new family. tblue37 Oct 2023 #4
Sweet! 2naSalit Oct 2023 #5
Congratulations on the new family members! I bet the kittens will be super cute❤️ Ziggysmom Oct 2023 #6
Thank you :) shanti Oct 2023 #14
Congratulations! catbyte Oct 2023 #7
Angus! shanti Oct 2023 #15
sez aww. melt. AllaN01Bear Oct 2023 #8
Beautiful kitties. Sky Jewels Oct 2023 #9
The white one is gorgeous. sinkingfeeling Oct 2023 #10
Both are beautiful! keopeli Oct 2023 #11
They are very cute. LisaL Oct 2023 #12
gorgeous babies. We do expect, of course, regular updates. And pics! niyad Oct 2023 #13
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