Spring 2017 | Issue 12 Summer-Autumn 2016 | Issue 11 | Page 7

Animal Centres, and filled their spare rooms. When the kittens arrived one fosterer said, “Now my partner will be able to watch whatever he wants on the television because I’ll be spending so much time with the kittens.” Harriet, Hilary, Harold and Hamish, the kittens just over four weeks old, have now spent three weeks living with my partner, our three dogs and me. On arriving at their temporary home the kittens briefly hid, but then settled in with their mum. Within two days the kittens were using a small litter tray, and five days later Hilary was eating solid food, followed by Harold and then Hamish. We soon began to see Hilary as the adventurer, Hamish as the shy furry little bear, and Harold as the dreamer.‘Kitty kitty’ means something nice, and they now spill over my feet when I call them. Harriet spends part of each day upstairs with me and one of our cat-friendly dogs and the kittens have all met Mollie the labrador. We will be taking detailed records of the kittens’ and Harriet’s weight, as well as general health and behaviour back to West Hatch this week, when they start the next phase of their journey. But from watching and getting to know them we can see that they are filled with enthusiasm and curiosity and are ready to be excellent companions in their new forever homes. Home visitors needed Would you like to help RSPCA animals find new homes? West Hatch RSPCA are seeking home visitors to cover Yeovil, Chard, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerton and Langport areas especially. Full training will be provided. Own transport and email are required. For more information please email Anita at [email protected]