08/27/2026
🐾 A New Stage of Kittenhood 🐾 New mommas naturally seek out a quiet, secluded, cave-like space where they feel safe raising their babies. We provide several birthing and nesting options and ultimately let our girls tell us where they are most comfortable. Aubrey decided her perfect spot was a large soft sided show carrier in our primary bedroom, so that became the first home for her and her eight little ones. ❤️
Now, as these babies approach four weeks old, we’re entering one of those bittersweet transitions. The tiny newborn stage is ending, they’re beginning to explore more, and we’re slowly introducing solid foods. With those developmental changes comes the next stage of their environment, too.
Their world has officially gotten bigger! 🥹
We’ve expanded their safe kitten area to give them more room to move, play, explore, and learn. We’re beginning to introduce age-appropriate enrichment, different textures and soft surfaces, toys, and new sights and sounds—all gradually and intentionally so they can build confidence without becoming overwhelmed. It is open at the top so mommy can come and go as she pleases.
Their physical environment is just as important. We prioritize a healthy day/night cycle with plenty of natural daylight, comfortable soft surfaces, meticulous cleanliness, closely monitored temperatures, and safe, solid-floor spaces designed specifically for growing kittens. Our babies are never raised in or on wire cages.
Every stage is carefully adjusted as they grow, with safety, health, welfare, development, and socialization always at the forefront.
Almost four weeks old already… how does it go this fast? 🐾💕
