Two Weeks Later

It's hard to believe, but it's now been two weeks since these little ones moved in. This means their quarantine can end, and they will be able to meet Wylla and Bean.   I know Bean will accept them with open paws, but I'm not sure what to expect with Wylla, so when it happens, we will go slow and we'll be very sensitive.  We'll start bringing them upstairs for visits, but they'll continue to live in their basement quarters for  a week or so more.  Once they're a little bigger and in need of a more space, they'll move upstairs.

Hazel and Effie have changed so much it these two weeks. When they arrived, their expressions were blank, and they did not respond to the sight of us or any movement or sounds. They were just tiny, hungry, squirming, screaming things.  

Now, they interact with us so much more. They seek attention and affection. Their eyes are brighter, they respond to sound, they are stronger and more stable,  they play harder, and scream louder.  Ears that were flat, now point upwards.  Ounces have been gained.  They moved from KMR to wet food. They've nearly mastered the litter box, and they are starting to bathe themselves.  They are starting to reveal their personalities, too.  They've accomplished so much these two week -- it really is impressive!  

Here's little Hazel on her first day here.  The lights are on, but no one's home. 

And here she is two weeks later -  a louder, larger, and livelier Hazel.

Way to go, little girl.  You two make us proud.