2016 - Session Two, Roll Call!

With the addition of three last-minute student enrollments, session two of 2016 at Kitten Academy is full.  And the kittens have all been named.  See below for photos and names, as well as some bonus photos and a video.

Hazel's family from the first session are back now, and will be in the annex until Saturday.  You can view them on the Live Stream.

On Saturday, they will be making an appearance at the PetSmart in Crystal Lake, from 11am - 2pm.  Please stop in to see them!  If you think you're interested in adopting, contact On Angel's Wings now to pre-fill out your paperwork.

The rest of the day Saturday and all day Sunday, they will be at On Angel's Wings in Crystal Lake. 

Here's a bonus video from this morning of the three new students getting baths and introductions.

And finally, some extra photos:

Saved by the Bell!

Today, Session Two of 2016 has begun!  On Angel's Wings saved three kittens and a momcat, as well as one other lone kitten from high-kill shelters, and sent them to the Kitten Academy.  They haven't been named yet.  

When we picked them up, the mom and her kittens all had pretty bad fleas, and we had to give them a flea bath and some medicine.  The lone kitten seemed to have an eye infection, so we're treating that as well.  They are temporarily staying in the Kitten Academy annex, but will be moving to the main room on Friday, when Hazel's crew leaves.

We've updated the site, moving Hazel's crew under 2016 - Session One links, and updating the Current Session to point to the new crew.  However, Hazel's class isn't gone quite yet.  Tomorrow, Wednesday the 22nd, they will be at PAWS in Chicago, getting neutered and microchipped.  Then they will return to the Kitten Academy for recuperation, and finally on Friday, they will go to On Angel's Wings in Crystal Lake, to hopefully be adopted.  Stop in or call in you're interested!  Thanks to everyone who's been a part of raising Hazel's kittens, and to everyone who has enjoyed watching their live stream.

Here's a video and some photos of the new class.  Stay tuned for more!

Graduation Photos!

Once the kittens have reached two pounds in weight -- and learned all their catting lessons -- they are sent to PAWS in Chicago for their spay or neuter, and microchipping.  Then they return to the academy for a day or two of recuperation; it doesn't take long for kittens to recover.  Finally, they get to spend time at the On Angel's Wings shelter in Crystal Lake.  Sometimes, if they're not adopted immediately, they'll get to return to the academy for a few days, so they don't have to be confined in cages at the shelter.  

If you're interested in adopting one of this class, now is the time to contact On Angel's Wings.  The phone number is (815) 356-8170.  Or you can find additional information on their Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/OnAngelsWingsInc/

Our first class of 2016 is all over 2lbs now, and their trip to PAWS is scheduled for Wednesday the 22nd of June.  They'll be at the shelter the weekend of the 25th.  

Here's the official Graduation Roll Call:

Apple has already been adopted, along with her sister, Coopi.  They will live together in their new home.  They're already best friends, so it works out well!

We love all the kittens here at the Academy, but Spot loves us back more than any of the others.  She's always the first to greet us when we come into the room, and the most likely to curl up and sleep on a lap.  She's likely to grow up into a great lap companion.

Lieutenant Broccoli is one of the two boys in the litter, and he also loves his people.  Playful and affectionate in equal parts, he'll make a fine feline friend.

Riker is the other boy in this group.  Rambunctious and adventurous as his namesake!  

Seven was the seventh of the litter to arrive.  She's the smallest, but she makes up for her small size with energy!

Coopi was adopted early, along with her sister Apple.  They'll be the first to move on after graduation next week!  We'll miss them both dearly.

Troi is an independent kitten who likes to do her own thing... though often times that thing is playing and wrestling with her classmates!

In addition, the mother cat, Hazel, will also be spayed and available for adoption on the same schedule. She's a wonderful cat who gets along great with other cats, and dogs.  She's playful, smart, and super affectionate!  

We'll have to get a new photo of Hazel soon - here's an archive shot from several weeks ago.

First Day Out!

A few days ago, we let the class go on a field trip to the living room.  Here's some photos of various quality covering the event!  It was mostly a success, but Hazel is very protective of her children, and when Spot hissed at Elsie, our dog, Hazel went into full attack mode and we had to put everyone away.  Fortunately, no one was seriously injured.