Queen Tari

by Debbie Penman
(Atherton, Lancashire)

I have two cats Taz (male) and Tari (my pregnant female), both aged 10 months they are brother and sister. I am worried the kittens will be deformed. I know that kittens' farthers can be different males so I am hoping that it is the case and she won't lose them all.

I haven't got her neutered yet because she's is so tiny, I was going to wait until she showed signs of flirting and calling but she never did, he must have got her straight away.

Taz is getting neutered on Monday to Tari's relief, he's really annoying her at the moment. He keeps trying to mount her, we have to keep him outside during the day depending on the weather, which unfortunately for Tari is rainy today. I've had to knock him off about nine times today.

Tari is really quiet at the moment and she follows me round a lot lately, I have no idea how far along she is. I just know it is not less than 4 weeks from what I've been reading anyway.

Her tummy is not that big really, but she looks funny because it sticks out more on one side than the other and her nipples are massive.

I have already found homes for at least 5 kittens and they are not even born yet. Facebook is a good way to find good homes, at least 3 of my ex school mates that I’ve kept in touch with via facebook are wanting kittens and a couple of family members so I’m hoping there will be enough to go around.

I’m going to insist that the kittens come back to me if it doesn’t work out, I don’t want them going to bad homes.

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