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Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 07:47 AM Aug 2023

I have a new story for you. And a pic.

I don't remember if I've shared this latest experience, or not, so here goes.

A bit over a week ago I saw a cat that dens somewhere else in the neighborhood and just occasionally shows up for food. Well, she had 3 kittens with her - I'm estimating they were around 2 weeks old. Oddly, the colors were the same as Carys' litter - two buff and one grey. The little grey guy let me pick him right up. Repeatedly, over about 2 days. I named him Rhys. Then they all disappeared. I figured that's the last I would see of them.

This morning, guess who showed up - Mom and all 3 kittens. Rhys ran right up to me!! I guess something about me attracts grey male kittens. He had dried food around his mouth so I know someone else is feeding them.

Now, who knows if they will appear again but my plans are the same - outdoor socializing, neutering, and then give them a good shelter and try to find them forever homes. I'm not optimistic about the siblings who I think are also male, but I won't give up.

Anyway, here's Rhys:

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I have a new story for you. And a pic. (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 2023 OP
Sweet little mittens Walleye Aug 2023 #1
I was so glad to see that dirty little face!! Siwsan Aug 2023 #2
New babies everywhere! 2naSalit Aug 2023 #3
It's much more enjoyable and fulfilling work than that from which I retired. Siwsan Aug 2023 #6
Good point. 2naSalit Aug 2023 #11
I just finished cutting up a big watermelon Siwsan Aug 2023 #12
Sounds like a plan! 2naSalit Aug 2023 #14
Squeeeeeeee niyad Aug 2023 #4
what a darling boy. he is gorgeous. Trueblue1968 Aug 2023 #5
Rhys has kitten mittens. Polly Hennessey Aug 2023 #7
He and his siblings are still out there Siwsan Aug 2023 #8
OMG that face! CaptainTruth Aug 2023 #9
What a beautiful, sweet boy! Squeeee! Goddessartist Aug 2023 #10
I wonder if the mom knows they will be safe, here, while she goes on a ramble Siwsan Aug 2023 #13
Of course she knows they're safe with you. :) Goddessartist Aug 2023 #15
What a beautiful little face 😻 I_UndergroundPanther Aug 2023 #16

Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
2. I was so glad to see that dirty little face!!
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 07:52 AM
Aug 2023

My mind always goes to the worst possible scenario.

2naSalit

(92,685 posts)
3. New babies everywhere!
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 08:22 AM
Aug 2023

That's a cute one. I hope your plans work out, they sound reasonable. It's hard to be so involved with so many. Good on you!

It's good to know someone is feeding them.

Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
6. It's much more enjoyable and fulfilling work than that from which I retired.
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 09:01 AM
Aug 2023

The hours are longer but ,as of this point, none of these fur bundles have shown themselves to be a narcissistic sociopath who is determined to drive me insane.

Which reminds me - I should go out and check on how many kittens are hanging around and refill the water bowls. It's going to be a scorcher, today.

2naSalit

(92,685 posts)
11. Good point.
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 11:08 AM
Aug 2023

It's one of the things I love about cats, they aren't developing plot to drive us insane!

Stay cool, eat melons. The kitties have their spots, as long as they have water they'll probably be okay.

Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
12. I just finished cutting up a big watermelon
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 11:34 AM
Aug 2023

I'll give it a while to chill and then have some for lunch. I've already decided that tonight's dinner will be fish and chips washed down with a nice cold hard cider.

Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
8. He and his siblings are still out there
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 09:38 AM
Aug 2023

Although they have the exact same colorings as Carys and her siblings, their personalities are the exact opposite. Grey Carys was so hesitant to get anywhere near me while Buff colored Space Boy and Moon Dust warmed up pretty fast.

Now it's the grey kitten that's bold. As is always the case, I will persist in trying to gain their trust.

Siwsan

(27,286 posts)
13. I wonder if the mom knows they will be safe, here, while she goes on a ramble
Thu Aug 3, 2023, 11:36 AM
Aug 2023

She's nowhere to be seen but all 3 kittens are in the garden. Dewi is hanging out with them.

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