Episode 10 Meet the Kittens

MEOWING

Brace yourselves. It's the kittens' last day together

and it's going to be a big day for everyone.

Tissues at the ready - this could be a tear-jerker.

Yes, today, some of the kittens are going to new homes.

I hope they get a bit more excited when we tell them.

But first up, it's a trip to the vet's.

Mum told us about the vet's. They suck, I'm off. Ouch!

It may look cramped in the cage, but they'll be fine for a short journey.

After all, you can't have 11 kittens running wild

in a moving car, can you?

You're no fun.

In no time at all, we're at the vet's.

Be careful, we're fragile.

While the kittens are away, the mice will play, and Cleo's found one.

If I stay perfectly still, she might go away.

No such luck.

The kittens will love playing with this.

Oh, no! The door's locked and now the mouse is getting away.

Cleo gives chase and Coco joins in, but the mouse is too fast.

Laters, losers!

-Coco thinks she can still find it.

-Ah-ha! Got you!

Oh, no, that's a leaf. Can't find it anywhere.

Wonder why he didn't want to play.

Cleo waits by the front door until the kittens return.

Yes, or that mouse.

The vet is doing a checkup on the kittens

before they go to their new homes.

He checks the glands around their throats...

I haven't eaten any glands.

..he makes sure their ears are clean...

No potatoes growing in there.

..he checks their stomachs...

It's a bit empty, could do with some food in there.

..and he inspects their bottoms.

Oi, nosy!

He listens to their heartbeat...

It's a bit fast, but you did just look at my bottom.

-..he looks at their eyes...

-Who are you staring at?

..and mouths and teeth...

Say, "Ah!"

..and, after a checkup, it's time for a lie down.

Next, it's an injection against flu and other diseases.

They'll need a second injection in a few weeks, once they've

settled into their new homes.

Bring it on, we're hardcore!

As you can see, getting an injection doesn't bother the kittens at all.

Was that a sedative? Because I'm starting to feel sleepy.

You lot are always feeling sleepy.

Back home, mums Coco and Cleo check they're OK.

I hope you bit that vet for me.

I got a mouse as a surprise, but it got away.

All the kittens are fine.

Well, they were.

Oh, I've banged my head!

I might need to go to the vet's.

This is the last afternoon all 11 kittens will be together.

Good, we'll be able to stretch out a bit.

New owners are coming to give the kittens a new home.

Here come the first new owners.

They've got a big cat carrier, because they want two kittens.

BELL JANGLES

They've chosen this kitten...

and this kitten.

First, they take a cloth and wipe Coco and Cleo's scent onto it.

This will remind the kittens of their mums when they leave.

This isn't a very big new home.

Go on, in you go with your sister.

See you! Good luck in your new home! Bye, you two, bye.

On the one hand, I'm sad.

On the other hand, two less mouths to feed.

If this is a trick to get us to go to the vet's again, I'll go ape.

Bye!

The next new owners arrive. BELL JANGLES

I want to go. I'm getting fed up with hearing that doorbell ring.

It's my turn. Bye, Mum!

At last, on my own! I'm on cloud nine.

Well, I certainly feel like I'm flying.

If I just sit here and look cute, they're bound to pick me.

Pick me, pick me, pick me, pick me.

Oh, it worked.

Actually, I've decided I've picked my new owner. Bye.

More new owners arrive.

I'd better wake up - it might be my turn.

New home with no brothers and sisters to share?

You don't have to ask me twice! I'm off.

Drive safely. I'm sorry to see you all leave.

-SHE SNIFFLES:

-Me, too. I'm fine.

Absolutely fine.

Oh, where are those tissues?

Not long after, all the kittens are in new homes,

except this little chap.

It's a quiet time for Coco and Cleo,

but the good news is that their owner has decided to keep the last kitten.

Meet Jean-Clawde.

# I'm all about that bass... #

Jean-Claude? How did I get to be French?

You're not, we're talking about those little claws of yours.

-FRENCH ACCENT:

-Sacre bleu! You mean I'm not French?

Well, that's all right, then.

Oh, Jean-CLAW-de! That's a very PAW joke.

PAW - get it?

As we say goodbye to our feline friends,

let's remember their good times.

Thanks for watching.

# I've got the eye of the tiger

# A fighter dancing through the fire

# Cos I am a champion

# And you're going to hear me roar

# Louder, louder than a lion

# Cos I am a champion

# And you're going to hear me roar

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh

# You're going to hear me roar

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh

# Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh

# You're going to hear me roar. #

If you're considering the massive commitment it takes to own a cat

or a kitten, then check out the Meet The Kittens page

on the CBBC website for more information.