Magical Moggies Canberra Cat Fostering

19/09/2026

MayMay and Panda inspecting screws in a magnetised bowl.

19/09/2026

Last week, I bought a bed by myself for the first time. This is for the cat room, so it was essential that:
1. There was no fabric to harbour ringworm spores (now or in the future).
2. It was impossible for even tiny kittens to get underneath the bed (they love spaces like that, in part BECAUSE it's extremely difficult for me to get them out when I need to!) The non-drawer side and the headboard side have to be flush with a wall as they are open.
3. It had some storage, as space is always at a premium (and some things must be stored in places that are nearby but cat-safe).

I was going to get a day-bed so it looked more like a couch for human visitors who will need to sit on it, but I wanted the foot end to be open so I had options about what to put there. And, the electricity and usb ports in the bed head of this model are too useful to pass up. PLUS the headboard has a rim on two sides, which is useful as we all know cats love to knock things off shelves and the rim will help with that.

It turned out to have over one hundred pieces and was quite complicated to put together. My entire family got involved, and actually (with my partner's expert oversight and range of tools) it was a positive experience in the end... taking several hours. The kit and instructions weren't completely perfect, but they were good (some are TERRIBLE).

Until I bought the bed, I was reading or sleeping on a mattress on the floor, and my knees were Very Unhappy. Also, both Trudy and Miranda urinated on it at different times. A lot of cats wee on beds or fabric, as it feels "diggable". But I'm fairly sure raising the bed from the ground will help since these two cats definitely prefer toileting at ground level. And yes, I have a waterproof mattress protector. 😁 And pillow protector. And doona protector. And vet-grade steriliser. And an enzyme-based urine cleaner.

I bought it through Bunnings Marketplace (even though I've had a bad experience with the marketplace before as there is very little accountability). It was on special for just over $200, not including a mattress.

When the cats are comfortable, I'm sure they'll enjoy sitting on it to survey their domain in comfort.

I may let Panda and Mayhem visit the cat room today, renewing their relationship with Spare Parts before they forget each other, and meeting Miranda.

18/09/2026

A very quiet night. I actually slept in my own bed (for about ten hours, lol) which is good! I had the baby monitor beside me the whole time, with the volume on, so I'd wake up if anything happened.

Spare Parts has been spending some time in the best of the nesting boxes (a large mesh carrier with a super soft bath mat inside), which is good! I really hope they don't have their kittens on the floor. But it'll be fine really whatever they do.

Here's a photo of Jack Black, the friendliest stray kitten in the world. Hopefully his vibes can calm us all down a little!

(Jack Black became the emotional support kitten for Jodie Foster, the LEAST friendly kitten I've ever fostered... and they were adopted together by a WONDERFUL family who deserve someone as special as Jack AND are so good with cats they can handle Jodie... last I heard, she will accept pats from every female member of the family. That suggests she was abused by male humans before being rescued.)

17/09/2026

Still no kittens. They're not due until Tuesday, so it could be a week or more AFTER that.

Anyway, here's May in the sunshine (with the back of Zipper's head).

16/09/2026

No kittens yet 😭😭😭😭😭

Miranda is still doing a lot of pacing and vocalising.

Spare Parts is sleeping even more than usual.

Here's Miranda in front of the fake fire.

15/09/2026

Both Miranda and Spare Parts are showing possible signs of pre-labor. I've taken the day off work (I did warn my boss this was likely of course!) and I'm watching the baby monitor like a hawk. Last night I slept in the cat room, after doing a deep clean during the day (because of ringworm).

SP had mildly soft poo, which is not a super common sign of pre-labor but she's usually very regular. She also didn't eat breakfast this morning (which is a very common sign).

Miranda has had lots of meowing that sounded different to me to her normal meows. My money's on her as she's also restless. But she's certainly still eating.

One of the families I work for is literally on holiday for a week (convenient timing... probably) so now is a pretty good time for the girls to pop.

Also, I want to see those babies!!!

15/09/2026

Here's a flashback photo of Zoom (who is a jerk, as a rule; see the clip I just posted) investigating a mini calico kitten. Zoom never hurts anyone; the worst she does is hiss to let them know to always give her plenty of space. Then she goes and aggressively pretends to sleep REALLY WELL.

Aaand she's just discovered the cat house has cats in it, so she goes and harasses them through the glass. Spare Parts now waits at the window for Zoom to show up, specifically so Zoom can throw herself at the door in a frenzy of violence... and Spare Parts can just look at her and pointedly not move an inch.

I think they're both enjoying themselves. Jerks.

It's actually a little bit reassuring for each of them, as it clearly demarcates the boundary between their respective territories.

15/09/2026

My cats are jerks to each other.
Here they are investigating a "new" cat tower.

14/09/2026

Both my adult cats. Zipper (left box) and Zoom (lower right box).

14/09/2026