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In an old stone house in the country lives a litter of

Russian blue kittens born just eight days ago. These three

boys and two girls are descended from a long

and distinguished line of Russian royalty.

Regal Russian blues are named for their shimmering silver blue coats.

The breed's history is quite mysterious. Legend says Russian

blues descended from the royal cats of the Russian czars in

the 1800s.

But this litter of five descended from proud house cat Katya.

It's her third litter, so she's a pro. And it's a good thing

because their father, Stoly, isn't exactly the most hands-on

dad. He prefers to curl up and stay cool in his secret

hiding place alone. While Katya finds herself in a far more

crowded spot,

the kittens are still learning their table manners. And

mom knows to grab a nap when she can. This little guy is

Sputnik. Like the rest of his brothers and sisters, he still

hasn't opened his eyes and relies on his nose to guide him.

Rather than fight the crowd, he looks for a side

route. But some roads are less traveled for a reason.

Unlike his brother Sputnik, Cosmo here is happy to take

it easy, though he sometimes gets a little stepped on.

After the meal, it's time for a weigh-in.

But seven-ounce Sputnik isn't a fan of the cold, hard

scale. And mom Katya isn't a fan of crying kittens.

Sputnik's brother Cosmo is up next. He doesn't like

it either. And Katya's had enough of this manhandling.

In the coming weeks, Katya's kittens will have all kinds of

adventures. But for now, the only place they need to be is

with mom. Not far away, a different tale is unfolding at

a house which doubles as a rescue sanctuary for animals in

need. The orphaned or injured residents are rehabilitated

before they're released back into the wild. From raccoons to

foxes. Squirrels to skunks. This wild manor welcomes and

cares for all kinds of critters, including a guard turkey

who keeps watch over the front yard. While inside,

it's sent to the German shepherd who keeps watch.

Cinta is sort of a den mother. To a very busy den. Since

this is her permanent home, it's her job to welcome and look

after all of the residents who pass through.

Today, some tiny new kittens arrive.

This teeny trio was found with no mom in sight. Since

they're too young to go to a regular animal shelter, they'll

stay here until they get a bit bigger. Among this

pile of black kittens is one little tuxedo named Oreo.

Tuxedos aren't an actual breed. The name refers to domestic

short-haired cats with a black and white coat pattern that

looks a lot like formal wear. It was a tuxedo who inspired

the poet T.S. Eliot to write a famous book that became a

musical about cats.

Oreo is the smallest of the bunch, but he's got a pretty big

voice. He's hungry for dinner, and he's not shy about asking

for it. With no mom to feed them, the kittens get nutritious formula in a bottle.

Blended and warmed to water.

At this age, most kittens nurse constantly, so these

little guys get bottle-fed about six times a day.

Oreo tries to drink every last drop. But when you're this

tiny, every task is a challenge, especially when there's no

mom to guide you.

But little Oreo seems to have landed in good hands.

It's been an exhausting day, and with a full

tummy, the tiny tuxedo can finally get some sleep.

A few miles away in the heart of Suburbia, a very protective

new mom named Freckles watches over her seven-day-old

kittens.

Freckles is an Ossicact, a crossbreed of Siamese and

Abyssinians, which unexpectedly produced speckled kittens.

Ossicacts were first bred in the 1960s and are named for

their resemblance to ocelot wildcats. Though they're wild in

appearance, they're 100% domestic. But that doesn't stop

Freckles from fiercely guarding her little ones, like a

wildcat would in the jungle. It's lunchtime for the kittens.

But before Freckles can relax and feed them, she scopes out

the surroundings to make sure no danger is lurking.

Freckles' kittens arrived wearing a variety of coats. While

four have classic chocolate coats, this little boy named Leo

was born with a rare light-colored coat known as lavender.

This guy next to him is Rex, who's got a more typical

chocolate coat. But there's something extra special about

Rex. He's the first one to open his eyes.

But keeping them open is another matter.

After scoping the perimeter, Mom finally decides the coast is clear.

The kittens have worked up quite an appetite. But on the way

to the table, Rex encounters a squirmy roadblock named Leo.

But Rex isn't a quitter, and the determined little kitten

soldiers on. And there's a delicious reward at the end of

this fuzzy squirming obstacle course.

Coming up, Oreo goes on his first adventure into the big

wide world. And Sputnik tries to avoid a crash landing.

Over at the rescue house, a tiny tuxedo kitten has opened

his eyes and is just learning to walk. Little Oreo is now

the center of kitten attention. His litter mates have been

placed in another foster rescue. But he's too tiny to move

on and stays for some extra TLC, which center the dog seems

happy to deliver. There are lots of furry creatures here,

but Oreo is on the hunt for one in particular. A new mother.

Here's a possibility.

Oreo makes his best efforts to say hello.

But the big kid doesn't seem to want anything to do with

this tiny tag along. There's that fellow. He's furry and big

enough to be a mother.

But he's not listening at all.

Here's someone who looks familiar. It's Nellie, a three

week old orphan skunk. She wears a tuxedo like him.

But doesn't smell quite right. The search for a new mother

is hard work. And Oreo's not getting far with these guys.

But when he least expects it, someone steps up to answer Oreo's call.

Cinta looks after everyone who lives here. She's awfully big. But she sure is nice.

Maybe Cinta would make a good mom.

She may not be a mother cat, but when you're a tiny rescue

kitten, it never hurts to have friends in high places.

Back at the Russian Blue House, the three week old kittens

have opened their eyes and discovered their legs. While the

curious bunch looks for adventure, their hands-off dad,

Stoli, looks for peace and quiet in his favorite hiding

place.

First task for the kittens? Getting down.

More cautious, Sputnik prepares for his descent.

But without a clear view below, it feels like a long way down.

Little brother Flash borrows his brother's technique. Mom

offers a little encouragement, but leaves her boys to fend

for themselves.

Luckily, Sputnik sticks around to help.

But he's kind of new at this.

But there's one more kitten still stuck above.

Little Cosmo is afraid to take the plunge. And

the timid kitten suddenly finds himself all alone.

Mom Katiana comes to the rescue. She knows there are plenty

more adventures in store for her kittens. And until Cosmo's

brave enough to venture out on his own, she's happy to keep him by her side.

Since having her litter three weeks ago, protective mom

Freckles has been watching over her little ones around the

clock. But at three weeks, her five kittens are finally old

enough to be left alone. Well, not all alone. Mom's leaving

them with a trusted young babysitter. She introduces them to

toys. Though the kittens aren't sure what to do with them.

Sometimes it's tough to tell the difference

between their toys and hers. Or her toys and them.

When playtime's over, the kittens find a new spot in the

house. It sure smells good in here. They don't know it, but

they're ready for another first. A meal that's not from mom.

If only it looked as good as it smells. So far, the kittens aren't biting.

Finally, Leo, with a rare lavender coat, steps up

to the plate. But one sniff is all he gives it.

Maybe the kittens just need some encouragement. Still no takers.

Finally, Rex, the first kitten to open his eyes, is also

the first to open his mouth. And it's pretty good. But don't

expect any compliments to the chef. Coming up, Flash

explores uncharted terrain and goes for a wild ride.

At six weeks old, the five Russian blue kittens are looking

for their next big adventure. Until now, they've only lived

upstairs.

Flash takes the first steps toward the world below. Eager

to find out what's there. Even more eager is his brother

Sputnik, who seeks a faster route.

And it's a hit with the whole gang.

Except for timid Cosmo, who is once again reluctant to

take the plunge. But this time, mom's nowhere in sight.

And when he goes to investigate,

the little scaredy cat can't turn back.

Down below, the kittens waste no time exploring some uncharted territory.

Filled with wonders that seem to go on forever.

The kittens are so wrapped up, it takes them

a while to notice there's someone else here.

It's their dad, Stoli, enjoying a very peaceful afternoon. Until now.

The kittens have never met their dad before, but they waste

no time getting comfortable. So much for secret hiding

places.

Stoli wasn't expecting company, but he's got plenty of it now.

Now six weeks old, the domestic cats with the wildcat looks have doubled in size.

Today, they get their first taste of the wilderness. Or at least the backyard.

This place takes them getting used to.

But before long, the tiny osso cats find their inner wildcats.

When brothers Leo and Rex spot a cricket, it's game

on. But there's just one cricket for two hunters.

Leo sneaks up for the attack, but a spiderweb throws him

off. Maybe Rex will have more luck wrangling it. But two

kittens are no match for this crafty cricket.

Guess they won't be bringing dinner home tonight.

It's a new day at the rescue house, and tiny tuxedo Oreo

awakens to an amazing sight. It's the very thing he's been

looking for, a mother cat.

Her name is Ginger,

and these are her kittens Chester and Murray.

Oreo watches in awe as the new family settles in.

Ginger seems like a wonderful mom. Perhaps

she's got room in her heart for one more kitten.

Oreo introduces himself, but

Ginger is distracted by something she's never seen before.

It's Nellie the skunk, and her lunch smells really good.

Nellie's good at sharing, but Ginger is not.

Meanwhile, Oreo tries to work his way into the family.

If he can't get in with their mother, he tries the next best thing.

And that's how Oreo finds himself two new brothers.

Coming up, Oreo stays hot on Ginger's tail.

The Russian blues are always eager to explore, and the

bigger they get, the more ground they cover. At eight weeks

old, the curious kittens can hardly be contained.

But one kitten is always a few steps behind, actually a

whole flight behind. While Cosmo ponders the stairs, his

siblings are discovering yet another new room,

the kitchen. When there's a special delivery,

thrill-seekers Sputnik and Flash are quick to investigate.

Cosmo can hear something fun going on.

And is it ever? The kitchen has become a kitten's paradise,

filled with unexpected treasures.

Back upstairs, Cosmo finally works up the courage to come

down. But he shouldn't have dilly-dallied. Almost as quickly

as it began, the party's over. Sputnik and Flash, along with

the party favors, are carried away. Lucky for Cosmo, a few

treasures were left behind.

Over at the Ossicat's house, the eight-week-old kittens

are paying a visit to their favorite babysitter.

There's no shortage of fun places to explore in her room.

It's truly a magical room, where a whole other pack of Ossicats seem to live.

But no matter how many things there are to play with,

brothers Leo and Rex always seem to have their eyes on the

same prize.

And Leo's not so good when it comes to sharing.

But they soon set their eyes on a new prize.

There are some things no kitten can resist.

The best part is that there's plenty to go around, so

the only thing the kittens have to share is the fun.

At the animal rescue home, tiny tuxedo Oreo is enjoying

a lazy afternoon with a new house resident who's a little

closer to his size. When Danmother Cinta makes her rounds,

Oreo is happy to see her. But not everyone knows that

Cinta's just doing her job. The frightened kitten's cry

attracts Ginger, who steps in to assure the newcomer that

everything's okay.

Oreo's impressed. From the moment he opened his eyes, Oreo's

been on the hunt for a mother, and he's determined to win

Ginger over.

The tiny kitten could get used to having a mom around.

If only he could get her attention.

But her attention is hard to get, especially

since Ginger has her own kids to check on.

But Oreo's not easily discouraged.

It seems mom cat Ginger has disappeared again.

But Oreo does spot some familiar faces. Ginger's kittens, Chester and Murray.

The duo welcomes Oreo to their nest with open arms.

Nellie the skunk is hoping to join in the cuddle time, too.

But she doesn't get quite as warm a welcome. Guess it's

kittens only at this party.

Coming up, Oreo has a creative way to finally get Ginger's attention.

At nine weeks old, the Ocicat kittens have boundless energy.

And keeping track of them gets pretty exhausting for their

mom, Freckles.

Perhaps the playroom is a better spot for them than the

stairs. While the kittens have mastered the art of playing,

Leo has not quite mastered the art of sharing.

And though there are plenty of toys to go around,

Leo seems to think they all belong to him.

His brother Rex is growing tired of all the toy hogging and

is determined to teach him a lesson.

Leo gets the message loud and clear.

Over at the rescue house, Oreo is enjoying all the attention

he's getting from his foster brothers, Chester and Murray.

Oreo loves playing with the big kids.

But the best thing about Chester and Murray is that wherever

they are, their mom Ginger is close by. And being an orphan,

Oreo's been looking for a new mother. But try as he might,

he just can't get Ginger to notice him. So he invites

himself to lunch. Oreo shows off his best behavior.

But no matter how good the stuff in the dish is,

there's nothing quite like what a mother can deliver.

And just like that, Ginger takes Oreo into the family.

It's been quite a big day for the tiny kitten. Now with a

full tummy, a new mom and two brothers beside him, Oreo no

longer has to dream about having a family.

The adventurous Russian blues have explored most every inch

of the stone house in the country. And at ten weeks old,

there's almost no place they can't go.

Almost. Mom Katiana shows them the Kitty Holy Grail, a

wooden beam 15 feet off the floor. The curious kittens are

eager to join her. If only they could figure out how.

Bold explorers Sputnik and Flash scope out the path.

But even for the bravest kittens, getting to the top is a

tall order. Looks like there are some spots that are still

out of reach. Until a very unexpected member of the litter

takes a leaf of faith. Timid Cosmo reaches new heights.

Perhaps he's not so timid anymore.

Coming up, the Russian blue kittens embark on their biggest adventure yet.

At the old stone house in the country, Russian blue kitten

Cosmo has made a triumphant climb. But getting down has

never been his strong suit.

Once he's safely off the beams, the rest comes easily.

And it's now Cosmo who's leading the way.

In just 10 weeks, the Russian blues have grown from cautious

kittens to sleek young cats, learning how to jump, climb,

and find plenty of mischief along the way. Born explorers

Sputnik and Flash were always eager to expand their

horizons. But their brother Cosmo was a bit more cautious.

It may have taken a little longer, but he found his inner

explorer. And these days, there's no step he can't take.

Today, their next big adventure begins. It's time for the

kittens to meet their new families. Sputnik and his sidekick

Flash will be able to stick together, as three adorable

sisters bring home two adorable brothers. As for little

Cosmo, he'll stay right here with mom Katiana, where they

can have all kinds of brave adventures together.

Over at the rescue house, there's excitement in the air.

Some new residents are arriving, and everyone is eager to

meet them, including tiny tuxedo Oreo, who's not so tiny

anymore.

As they start to make themselves at home, Oreo notices

there's one kitten who's looking a little lost.

Oreo knows just what to do. This time, he's the one looking out for a tiny newcomer.

Almost 12 weeks ago, Oreo arrived at the rescue house, a

lost kitten without a mom to guide him. But along the way,

Oreo made plenty of friends, and found himself a family he could be part of.

Today, a new chapter begins. Oreo is going to his permanent home,

where he'll always be in good hands, with a new best buddy all his own.

At the Ossicat suburban jungle, tiny hunters Leo

and Rex are finally getting the hang of sharing.

After all, there's plenty of prey to go around. Mom Freckles

is proud of her boys. Like her, they're just a little bit

wild in spirit.

Just 12 weeks ago, the kittens came into the world, a pack

of helpless newborns. But with mom's guidance, a few helping

hands, and a little brotherly love, Freckles

kittens have grown into graceful young cats.

And today begins their biggest adventure yet, meeting their new families.