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Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 07:01 AM Apr 2023

It's pretty cold, this morning, so I wanted to check to see if the breakfast crowd had arrived

I looked out the den window and got the answer to my question. Sweet Scooter (Carys' mom) was patiently waiting in the Day Lily bed. Everyone else was waiting by the bowls.

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It's pretty cold, this morning, so I wanted to check to see if the breakfast crowd had arrived (Original Post) Siwsan Apr 2023 OP
What a beauty! Goddessartist Apr 2023 #1
Scooter is the last survivor of the first litter to appear in my yard, about 4 years ago Siwsan Apr 2023 #2
Oh I love her! Goddessartist May 2023 #15
Pretty girls... 2naSalit Apr 2023 #3
Scooter is lovely Walleye Apr 2023 #4
Scooter looks like she has a mane, wnylib Apr 2023 #5
She is just VERY fluffy. Siwsan Apr 2023 #7
Since cats mate indiscriminately, and since wnylib Apr 2023 #11
No doubt that is true! Siwsan Apr 2023 #13
Lush is recent to your home for feeding. But he/she might wnylib Apr 2023 #14
Siwsan and her KitCats! 💞💫 thatcrowwoman Apr 2023 #6
This has been such an adventure Siwsan Apr 2023 #9
Thank you Rebl2 Apr 2023 #12
So glad to see those precious outdoor babies. niyad Apr 2023 #8
I know. blm Apr 2023 #10

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
2. Scooter is the last survivor of the first litter to appear in my yard, about 4 years ago
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 07:11 AM
Apr 2023

Her mom's name is Skittish and she is still showing up.

wnylib

(24,397 posts)
5. Scooter looks like she has a mane,
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 08:10 AM
Apr 2023

but not as big as the one on Lush. Wonder if Scooter and Lush are related.

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
7. She is just VERY fluffy.
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 08:20 AM
Apr 2023

She still lets me get in an occasional scritch and I can stand right next to her when she eats. The other ferals are getting much more comfortable, too. They all start eating while I'm filling the empty bowls.

As soon as it warms up, I'm going to try sitting on the other side of the walk way while they eat.

wnylib

(24,397 posts)
11. Since cats mate indiscriminately, and since
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 09:25 AM
Apr 2023

female ferals are pregnant often, the cats in a feral colony are probably all related to each other to some degree.

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
13. No doubt that is true!
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 10:15 AM
Apr 2023

Carys's facial markings are VERY similar to Lush's. Of course, Lush is a very recent addition to the group.

wnylib

(24,397 posts)
14. Lush is recent to your home for feeding. But he/she might
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 10:44 AM
Apr 2023

have been hanging out somewhere in the neighborhood and only recently joined your group for meals. The ones who come to your house for feedings might be a part of a larger colony.

thatcrowwoman

(1,230 posts)
6. Siwsan and her KitCats! 💞💫
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 08:17 AM
Apr 2023

You take such loving care of these cats, and they take good care of you, too.

Many thanks for sharing The Continuing Saga of Siwsan and her KitCats! with us here, my dear.
You’re a gentle reminder that love and kindness abide, even in the midst of chaos and hate and change.
Love and kindness lift us up to do what must be done. That’s a blessing.

🕊thatcrowwoman

Siwsan

(27,287 posts)
9. This has been such an adventure
Tue Apr 25, 2023, 08:27 AM
Apr 2023

Watching Madoc grow from a tiny, scrawny kitten to the big plush boy he is, today. Arthur being such a sweet boy. Gryff settling in as if he'd been with me since birth, and FINALLY winning Carys' trust. Wow.

And slowly winning the trust of the outdoor babies is so amazing. They are all such gifts.

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