How to foster kittens with swimmer syndrome

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Fred and Ginger were born with a congenital issue that made it difficult to walk. So we named them after dancers, and did what all fosters do - help cats find their footing!
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@FlatbushCats Жыл бұрын

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@mcmc77658 Жыл бұрын

I am amazed how quickly they regained their strength in their hind legs ❤️ ! You guys are so intuitive with your home therapies/ remedies, I'm signing up as a donor so you can keep helping the cats of NYC 😻

@rethinkcps2116 Жыл бұрын

Dooood! Finish the story pls. What happened to Fred & Ginger? Do tell. We await news.... 😺😸😹😻😼😽🙀😿😾

@hoppas77 Жыл бұрын

is there a way to give a one-time amount? That is how I normally give because I'm not able to commit to being a monthly supporter at the moment.

@hoppas77 Жыл бұрын

@@rethinkcps2116 they were adopted by the little girl (and family) in the video.

@lizj5740 Жыл бұрын

@@hoppas77 Hi, Hoppas 77. Here is the link to the page where you can select one-time donation: www.flatbushcats.org/donate.

@VoidedMirror Жыл бұрын

They were also born with a condition called cutest kittenitis

@maryclarafjare Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@alexandrahand5649 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it’s deadly… to humans☺️ they’re just too cute!

@zalmoxiscat3217 Жыл бұрын

So true

@LoveAlwaysWins79 Жыл бұрын

💜💜💜💜💜😁

@1mol_wAter Жыл бұрын

Noooo thats not curable😢

@vincei4252 Жыл бұрын

I just had knee surgery this morning. It makes me smile seeing the guys doing their physical therapy like I'll be doing in a few day. Thanks yet again for going the extra mile for the little ones!

@edn2674 Жыл бұрын

Lots of luck with your therapy

@vincei4252 Жыл бұрын

@@edn2674 Thank you.

@vincei4252 Жыл бұрын

@@bgeery As I am incapacitated on the sofa my crew have been making biscuits on me all morning 🙃

@persephonespomegranate Жыл бұрын

I hear it’s scientifically proven that people who watch cat videos heal 10x faster than average. True story. 😉 🐾 Try Takis Shelter and Walter Santi channels too if you need some recommendations 😊 Good luck with your recovery.

@tmm6884 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck with physical therapy and I hope you make a full recovery!

@kimskimmer675 Жыл бұрын

I started watching these videos in 2020 during Covid, and I would cry about orphan kittens and my powerlessness to help them. Now, a little more than a year later, I watch these videos with a whole different feeling as my second foster kitten runs around on my lap. Thank you for producing the content that has motivated me to try to make a difference for them, but also a difference for me.

@lisajohnson521 Жыл бұрын

WOW! That’s awesome! Thank you for being a safe space for the babies.

@etamene11 Жыл бұрын

Me as well, more with adult cats though...

@maryclarafjare Жыл бұрын

God bless you!!

@h.g.buddne Жыл бұрын

If there's anything positive to say about covid 19 is that Fip is now curable. Maybe too expensive for many cat owners but hopefully the price will drop 😊

@TeamCat1128 Жыл бұрын

I love how you describe their meows as “room service bells”. 💕😻

@maryclarafjare Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@orpheus9037 Жыл бұрын

Flatbush Cats has the best happy endings. Just like a Fred And Ginger movie.

@CharlotteIssyvoo Жыл бұрын

What fun narration on this one! When my 21 year old cat died, our other elderly (but less elderly) cat cried and cried for him, so we got him two rescue kittens, a brother and sister. Though he's always been a very grumpy cat, he was completely smitten with one of his new kittens. They'd chase each other in slow motion, which was just his speed, though not hers. He's slowing down even more now, so no more games of chase, but now he cleans her and cuddles with her, things he'd never done with any cat before. It's pretty adorable.

@em945 Жыл бұрын

How lovely!

@mune014 Жыл бұрын

Respect to solo kittens. I would never forget my first ever foster of a kitten. That night i lost 3 gallon of cooking oil, 5 liters of unused cat litter, a fresh bowl of spaghetti but obtained a visit by a friendly but annoyed neighbor living downstairs due to midnight noisy kitten flying issues.

@sethsha7826 Жыл бұрын

I started watching your channel over a year ago. It ignited my passion for the TNR side of rescue. I went and signed up for TNR class because of you. Since then I have TNR'd a whole colony, found homes for many feral kittens, and helped educate people on spaying/neutering. All together I have helped 15 cats! I hope you know I give you credit for this as well, these videos really inspire me!

@gateauxq4604 Жыл бұрын

You’re a hero too! Thank you for doing TNR, it doesn’t get the attention it needs. ❤️

@maryclarafjare Жыл бұрын

God bless you!

@RockandRollWoman 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic! ❤🐈🐈‍⬛❤🐈‍⬛🐈❤

@FilthyMick420 13 күн бұрын

Well done brother!

@sadiesing Жыл бұрын

Just brilliant. I signed on as a monthly donor. You guys are a top-notch rescue group. No doubt where that money goes. The ASPCA has great marketing skills but Flatbush Cats does the work. (Sheila from Hard Hat Cats)

@ZippedUpKitz Жыл бұрын

Exactly… these guys are spectacular….

@lisah-p8474 Жыл бұрын

I'm in physical therapy right now and I don't think I'll be quite as agile as Fred and Ginger when I'm done, but it sure made me happy to see some special needs kittens given a second chance. ♥️ I've also got a tremendous case of kitten fever and as soon as I can get around a bit better I'm already planning on fostering through my local humane society.

@cheezeballer267 Жыл бұрын

best of luck !

@OzzieandZeke Жыл бұрын

It makes me sad to hear they often get euthanized. I first saw swimmers syndrome from Hannah Shaw's channel the kitten lady. I am glad you were able to treat these cuties. Heidi

@sherriross4785 Жыл бұрын

I saw that on Kitten Lady too 😻 "Pitbulls and Paroles" also had 2 puppies on that were born with this. They built a small wooden shoot that encouraged them to walk upright and teased them with wet dog food to move forward. They eventually started to walk correctly and were adopted!!! 🐶🐾🐶

@debbiethemadbee Жыл бұрын

I was going to say that she has had swimmer kittens. It’s crazy that they get put down when it’s something that’s easily fixable without surgical intervention.

@HeidiandFranny Жыл бұрын

@@debbiethemadbee yes, it's really sad. I did not know they euthanized them sometimes. It's terrible. Heidi

@star2705 Жыл бұрын

Aww, Fred's little personal goal of becoming the world's single dustiest kitten!

@debbiethemadbee Жыл бұрын

😸

@MDSF9090 Жыл бұрын

Man, I will just stop in my tracks and take the time to watch these videos no matter what I’m doing. Lol. I just loooooove seeing these cool cats and kittens. Uncle Garfield!!

@benw9949 Жыл бұрын

I first saw kitten swimmer syndrome covered by one of Kitten Lady's videos. Without coverage by her and you, and probably by folks like Chris from Cole and Marmalade, and Jackson Galaxy, we wouldn't have much information. Thanks, Flatbush Cats and other channels. Those of us who care about cats really need to know things like this in case we encounter kittens and cats who need help who have things like this. The foster carers and cat lovers and veterinarians on KZfaq really do us and each other a good service and education, right along with the cuteness. There are plenty of not so cute and fun things that need our attention, but those are part of the care of having cats. Thanks, guys.

@benw9949 Жыл бұрын

Oops, I left out Kitten Academy, Senior Cat Wellness, and there are many kitten fosters, so I didn't mention them by name. But these folks really are good sources. It's so good to have these available when we need questions answered, and just to see good stuff going on. Or, yes, sometimes difficult stuff too, but that needs to be covered so we know how to handle it and what to look for.

@JennFaeAge Жыл бұрын

Ginger's meow is utterly adorable (I really didn't expect the clip of them grownup, that was a lovely surprise)

@FabTCharie Жыл бұрын

These babies are so lucky to be loved and cared by you guys!

@YumisEnglishBootCamp Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving those beautiful kittens. You guys rock!

@MsWDWFAN1 Жыл бұрын

Fred and Ginger are definitely lucky kittens. So glad they were rescued and rehabilitated. Thanks to Uncle Garfield for teaching them boundaries and how to be a cat. They'll get forever homes in no time. They're beautiful kittens! 😻❤️

@user-ku5wt4yg5w Жыл бұрын

I’m just throwing out this comment for the algorithm. I want everyone to know about this channel and your organization. Thank you for all the work you do! Your videos always make me smile ❤️

@MissIncorrigibleOfOz Жыл бұрын

I'll reply for the algorithm as the ads play. I can't afford to donate so this is how I contribute.

@garlicbread4792 Жыл бұрын

Good idea, I'll reply too because this is one of my favorite channels and they deserve it!

@sugoish9461 Жыл бұрын

same here!

@TheTheguywithnovideo Жыл бұрын

Every time you put a new video out, I cry. Sometimes it’s happy and sometimes it’s sad crying. It’s not lost on me that these videos have a message, they’re so intrinsically good.

@leedomaszowec131 Жыл бұрын

Well said, you put my thoughts into words.

@SanguineThor Жыл бұрын

Same, im glad this time it was happy crying

@Alex-wv6co Жыл бұрын

I would be a foster fail with these two cuties 🥰

@SportsandTrueCrime Жыл бұрын

Message to my fellow Brooklynite…I’m willing and equipped to foster any babies that were either separated from mommy or is orphaned.

@markharrisllb Жыл бұрын

I strongly recommend adopting kittens in pairs, we have brothers and it tires me out just watching them.

@Zapdos7471 Жыл бұрын

The things I learn on this channel… I feel like I am prepared for some cat-tastrophy.

@leedomaszowec131 Жыл бұрын

I see what you did there....😄

@JoaoVictor-hz4rm Жыл бұрын

Is the treatment THAT simple? Honestly unbelievable, given that not many people know or don't want to put thee effort

@fnors2 Жыл бұрын

These two kittens are simply adorable. Thank you for all you do for strays. It's amazing work.

@donnawatkins8404 Жыл бұрын

Perfect names! l love it! They are cute cute cute cute cute! Amazing how one week cured what would have been a serious disability. Thank you for showing this, if I ever come across this, I will know what to do.

@Ravver Жыл бұрын

anytime there's a new Flatbush Cats video upload, I stop whatever I'm doing to watch

@sooz9433 Жыл бұрын

Fred and Ginger are adorable. As soon as I am able I will help again... I love you for the work you do and I thank you for your compassionate heart.

@dmccallie Жыл бұрын

I love your long-form KZfaq videos. Please keep making them! I’m sure it takes a lot of time, but you tell the stories so well. Thank you.

@elinannestad5320 Жыл бұрын

I love Flatbush Cats too, anything they do. A few seconds or a few minutes. Glorious.

@slackerman9758 Жыл бұрын

Ok, you are living the dream… living in NY…saving needy kittens…living with a kind partner…spreading the good word. 🥰🐈

@LV12800 Жыл бұрын

You are one of my all time favorite rescue groups. I've been here since the beginning and my heart is so thankful for the work you do. Every new story is a gem, and gives me hope for humanity. These 2 little nuggets are more precious than words convey. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤❤❤

@JPaterson8942 Жыл бұрын

Idk, kittens that need extra help just seem extra easy to love.

@roxans5853 Жыл бұрын

Adorable babies. Thank you for all the work you do to save cats 🧡. Btw, love the way you narrate 😊

@elizzy8754 Жыл бұрын

Yes, the narration is always very clear and understandable - good for those of us who don't have English as their first language.

@boris2342 Жыл бұрын

I hope they get adopted together

@gailmiller6333 Жыл бұрын

Boris He said that’s the only way he would let them be adopted; together.

@ereshkigairbx1103 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness these 2 babies are so freaking precious. So happy that they were able to recover.

@maggie6479 Жыл бұрын

thank you very much for the Flatbush fix. You made my day.

@dianaverhulst3407 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I follow you closely. As a former nonprofit CEO I smiled to see your books. Best of luck to you with your fundraising.

@Wordsley Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping the kitties.

@hoppytoad79 Жыл бұрын

Yes, they must have PT so they can bunny kick! Bunny kicks are very important! ;) Flatbush Cats does so much great work. Thank you so much to all the volunteers who put in so much time, effort, energy, and love. Ginger was SO ADORABLE tucked into her blanket on your lap! Seeing them try to eat each other's heads was pretty adorable, too.

@DestinyMusouka Жыл бұрын

I cry every time

@soulcatcher_pajome Жыл бұрын

Thank you for spreading more awareness about adopting kittens in pairs as well! Cats aren't single animals and the myth of the "mean, unpredictable, evil cat" half stems from people adopting a single kitten too early, so it ends up not learning that bites hurt and use humans as their personal chewing toy.

@earleddings5166 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for Fred and Ginger 😍💙 . I'm glad they ended up with just the right people . They sure are cute . If you wouldn't have found them , wow . I'm just glad that their future is promising . That they'll live like kittens are supposed to . That they'll become 🐈 like they're supposed to be . I'm so glad , I pretty much can't find the words . I'm left speechless . They're 2 of the lucky ones .

@kingonionn8229 Жыл бұрын

Instantly clicked, i love your vids man, keep up the good work, and I hope you get what you want in life

@jorr1334 Жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@margaretgill4330 Жыл бұрын

ditto

@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin Жыл бұрын

Those sweet little babies. :( I know that you'll find them awesome homes and they'll have the greatest life pawsible!

@maryclarafjare Жыл бұрын

Hahaha nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!!

@sfoeric Жыл бұрын

Take care Fred and Ginger.

@timbuckthe2nd642 Жыл бұрын

That 7 mins felt like 2 and a half. You guys are something special.

@anois Жыл бұрын

Could this be your best video yet?! A bona fide work of art 👌 Mind you, it probably should have come with a warning as its principal protagonists are dangerously and overwhelmingly ADORABLE 💞💕💖💖

@simonkevnorris Жыл бұрын

Good to see that you nurtured these kittens and found them a forever home.

@lindywolfe6581 Жыл бұрын

This is why I chose to donate monthly to you and Flatbush Kitties.

@Willow76ny Жыл бұрын

Thank you for rescuing and rehabilitating these wonderful fur babies.

@stolenpfp5580 Жыл бұрын

It’s a blessing to have a new post from Flatbush. Thank you 😊

@VanillaBizcotti Жыл бұрын

I’d quit my job to play with kittens if I could

@DovahHouse Жыл бұрын

Lol they are 2 cute! I’m so happy they found a home, u can tell they both have big personalities!

@jfs983 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for putting in the extra time and energy for these two.

@taste_is_sweet Жыл бұрын

What wonderful editing! And it was such a joy to see the absolute trust the kittens had in you. Lucky nuggets indeed!

@kinglod2312 Жыл бұрын

Literally any and every upload from you is enough to make my day better and it has also showed me got my cats are super weird

@vidhoard Жыл бұрын

They are unacceptably adorable

@1940limited Жыл бұрын

Amazing how quickly they overcame their birth defect and grew into normal, healthy cats.

@heartwormskillcats8357 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping all these precious babies :)

@Piqcked Жыл бұрын

One of your best vids.

@lieslray4341 Жыл бұрын

This video had me in tears, happy tears, grateful tears, proud tears and hopeful tears. Thank you SO SO MUCH for all the work you put into rescuing all the cats and kittens you can. Also, thank you for the time and effort you put into your videos to share the stories and spread the word. SENDING LOVE AND ABUNDANCE YOUR WAY SO THAT YOU MAY CONTINUE DOING WHAT YOU SO GRACIOUSLY DO.

@dinkydoo4994 Жыл бұрын

There is only 1 low cost spay and neuter clinic in our county, and they are backlogged over 300 dog and cat surgeries. The others are in the next city about 50 miles away. The vet clinics and hospitals don't deal with ferals, and charge phenomenal amounts for pets. There are some organizations authentically care, like Flatbush Cats 🐈. Sadly, alot are run like rackets. Thanks for being authentic.

@autk Жыл бұрын

Flatbush showing how it's done and inspiring others to get involved as well. Always love these videos and this channel. 💖

@gardenjoy5223 Жыл бұрын

Such a joy to watch! Thanks for bringing love and kindness into this harsh world.

@NiCo4z3 Жыл бұрын

The editing work on these videos is really next-level. I always watch 🥰

@maryclarafjare Жыл бұрын

Thank you a million times, I am a monthly supporter and sometimes I think it's the best money I'll ever spend. I know for sure it's *some* of the best!

@choosehope8729 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Another great Flatbush Cats video and dare I say one of your best educational ones to date! I’ll definitely be sharing it! Thank you again for your beautiful storytelling and important work ❤

@Littabethy Жыл бұрын

😻 Next time im in Brooklyn, I would love to come help out. You are such angel for doing the things you do!

@lindaborges3906 Жыл бұрын

I so Thankfully for people like you!💝

@jmonteith4868 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous, touches the heart everytime 💕

@RamenNoodle1985 Жыл бұрын

God I love this channel and org!

@dorcashuang8849 Жыл бұрын

The esthetics of these videos…just so great. Appreciate what you’re doing!

@elaineculbert8594 Жыл бұрын

This video is beyond adorable! Thank you so very much for all what you do; I wish every stray cat in NYC could be saved by Flatbush Cats. 🇨🇦

@hoppas77 Жыл бұрын

The best channel with great videos!! Thank you and thank you for all you do for these kittens/cats/ It's amazing what all you do. I try to support you when I can. Keep up the great work.

@erichenao6537 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing the good work. Also great inspiring videos. You all are class all the way.

@ooioo772001 Жыл бұрын

They are so cute!

@nedflanders3769 Жыл бұрын

I'm so proud to support this organization. How do I increase my monthly donation?

@Sparky_178 Жыл бұрын

I love the story of these sweet kittens! What you do is amazing! I hope to do what you do one day! Until then I'll just pray for safety for you and these kitties!

@marsukarhu9477 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you for this amazing work you do.

@redouteshabby2024 Жыл бұрын

This was a really good one! So informative! And nice touch with the Fred and Ginger footage!

@STYLESBYLIFEBEAUTYNMORE Жыл бұрын

Lord I love ‘em

@fatkidsdontrun9394 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, you are doing incredible work as always, don't give up!

@elliepascoe5954 Жыл бұрын

Uncle Garfield always lets the kitties win💝😘

@lesdodson9134 Жыл бұрын

They developed fantastic tiger patterns as adults. 😁

@joesauer8068 Жыл бұрын

So encouraging in these days of bad news. Thanks for the work you do. And thanks for the awesome playlist! It's one of my favorites! 🎶

@Geospasmic Жыл бұрын

Rooting for Fred and Dustpan against the tyranny of Broom. Even though I understand the issues with time and personel, it hurts to know that a condition that could be treated with a few weeks of care is still a death sentence for so many kittens. Thank you for all you do.

@jellybeansi Жыл бұрын

5:30 Those are the most expressive eyes I've seen on a cat, and I've had tons of cats. Whoa.

@operationaltactics1006 Жыл бұрын

I thank God for bringing people like you into this messed up world! Bless you!

@kaybonette 9 ай бұрын

I want to foster so badly but my husband is not on board. Last Oct he finally agreed to get a kitten. Callie was feral and we didn't know how feral. We patiently gave her lots of attention and pets. She is now 11 months old and jumps on his lap and sleeps. He just loves her. I think it's just a matter if time before he gives in.

@justmaria5806 3 ай бұрын

11 months? Let's state the obvious, he's already succumbed.😊

@chrisparkin8235 9 ай бұрын

I love your work in Brooklyn. Rescuers everywhere can use your videos at tutorials to help them address the same problems, like swimmer syndrome, unsocialized "spicy" kittens, cats with common ailments and so on. Great KZfaq channel!