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Siwsan

(27,298 posts)
Sun May 7, 2023, 04:33 PM May 2023

And now I present the handsome young Owain

He got off of the deck and he's too small to get back up. It took a few tries to avoid claws but I managed to grab his scruff. He immediately settled down. So, of course, he got some snuggles. Meanwhile, I devised a ramp for him to use.

Hopefully this interaction won't cause Skittish to move him. Meanwhile, I got to work moving the fire bowl and outdoor table to their spot in the back yard. The I moved the play pen into the screened in porch. If she DOESN'T move him, I might just take the next opportunity to grab him. Tomorrow I'll buy a couple of cans of kitten food. Maybe I can find a small can of kitten milk. If not, I have a recipe for a substitute. I'll use it to make a slurry.

As you can see, there is some crusty stuff around his eyes but they really look much better than they did. I should have taken the opportunity to confirm the gender but, honestly, I was so shocked to be able to pick this cutie up!

Wish me luck!!

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And now I present the handsome young Owain (Original Post) Siwsan May 2023 OP
Adorable! AltairIV May 2023 #1
I have great respect for your work with these wonderful animals. Paper Roses May 2023 #2
Owain is perfect. I love, love his little black nose. Polly Hennessey May 2023 #3
He's adorable, crusty eyes and all. brer cat May 2023 #4
He's so cute wendyb-NC May 2023 #5
He's adorable. 3catwoman3 May 2023 #6
If his Mom doesn't move him, he should be an easy catch Siwsan May 2023 #7
Fingers crossed. onecaliberal May 2023 #9
Oh my. MontanaMama May 2023 #8
He's letting you know . . . AverageOldGuy May 2023 #10
He is ADORABLE!!! bluboid May 2023 #11
What a cutie! Rebl2 May 2023 #12
You are his hero Raven123 May 2023 #13
to brrow a saying from salmonenchated evening, AllaN01Bear May 2023 #14
awwwwww, such a little cutie. Hope you can get him tomorrow. niyad May 2023 #15
He is very cute. LisaL May 2023 #16
I'll definitely ask him Siwsan May 2023 #17

Paper Roses

(7,506 posts)
2. I have great respect for your work with these wonderful animals.
Sun May 7, 2023, 04:53 PM
May 2023

I've always had a kitty, no longer possible. I enjoy your posts with all your furry friends.

wendyb-NC

(3,817 posts)
5. He's so cute
Sun May 7, 2023, 05:26 PM
May 2023

Looks like he has big paws with extra toes. You are such an advocate for the stray cats and kittens in your neighborhood. Good work.

Siwsan

(27,298 posts)
7. If his Mom doesn't move him, he should be an easy catch
Sun May 7, 2023, 06:41 PM
May 2023

I'm going to get everything ready, just in case I see him, tomorrow. If it is meant to be, it will happen.

He did settle right down when I held him. No hissing or struggling.

AverageOldGuy

(2,073 posts)
10. He's letting you know . . .
Sun May 7, 2023, 07:00 PM
May 2023

. . . "I'm armed and dangerous -- don't mess with me, lady!! Now feed me!!!"

LisaL

(46,608 posts)
16. He is very cute.
Tue May 9, 2023, 06:04 AM
May 2023

Maybe your vet can help you find him a new home if none of your friends want a kitten?

Siwsan

(27,298 posts)
17. I'll definitely ask him
Tue May 9, 2023, 07:46 AM
May 2023

I'm still not 100% positive I'll be able to catch him, but I'm formulating my plan.

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