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Siwsan

(27,298 posts)
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 11:05 AM Aug 2023

Yes, it appears I'm a Mom of 6.

I moved one of the playpens to the shade of the Maple tree. It can easily be moved back to the enclosed porch. So when Tudor is outside he will either be on my lap, within my sight or in the playpen.

Most fortunately he still has Rhys, Dylan and Merlin for playmates. Eventually, but very slowly, he will meet the big kidcats. They've accepted each other so well, I'm optimistic Tudor will be loved by all.

So, life does throw some unexpected curves but the bond I formed with this sweet baby, last Tuesday morning, well, I've joyfully accepted that it is unbreakable.

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Yes, it appears I'm a Mom of 6. (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 2023 OP
Tudor is a KEEPER, Siwsan ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2023 #1
He knows he is loved. Polly Hennessey Aug 2023 #2
Yeah, I didn't think that would last long. piddyprints Aug 2023 #3
OK, who had 6days in the Tudor betting pool? blm Aug 2023 #6
Yo! I did.👋👋🤣🤣🤣🤣 irisblue Aug 2023 #8
Um, maybe fewer than 6 days here. piddyprints Aug 2023 #9
Lololol blm Aug 2023 #10
I'm frankly a little surprised piddyprints Aug 2023 #11
Lol. blm Aug 2023 #13
It's just like what happened with Arthur and Madoc. Love at first sight. Siwsan Aug 2023 #15
Darn, I gave it seven days. 😞 Polly Hennessey Aug 2023 #16
He knows who his mama is. onecaliberal Aug 2023 #4
Saving a life is no small incident. blm Aug 2023 #5
What a rewarding endeavor. Blessings to you Tudor and the cat family. ALBliberal Aug 2023 #7
Congratulations to you and your furball family!! chowder66 Aug 2023 #12
just love the good karma... bluboid Aug 2023 #14
+1 peppertree Aug 2023 #17
Such a sweetie! Thank you for all you do for them. CaptainTruth Aug 2023 #18
He's a cutie! Bayard Aug 2023 #19
Yay!!! New babies!!! calimary Aug 2023 #20
A special gift indeed. AltairIV Aug 2023 #21
Glad to hear it! Yea for Tudor!!!! Fla Dem Aug 2023 #22
The first time I saw his picture MuseRider Aug 2023 #23
Welcome to your family, precious little (REALLLLY little!!) boy. You are niyad Aug 2023 #24
Purrrrrfect! Mazel tov, Siwsan, and all the fluffy furry fortunate felines.💞😻😻😻😻😻😻 thatcrowwoman Aug 2023 #25
Siwsan, you brought out my first post on DU. You just brought out my #900! thatcrowwoman Aug 2023 #26
I'm so glad! Siwsan Aug 2023 #28
I kitten-napped Dylan to spend the night with him and keep him company Siwsan Aug 2023 #27
I am so glad arkielib Aug 2023 #29
You are the "Kitten Whisperer" of your domain. virgdem Aug 2023 #30
You're so owned....... Hotler Aug 2023 #31

Siwsan

(27,298 posts)
15. It's just like what happened with Arthur and Madoc. Love at first sight.
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 12:39 PM
Aug 2023

Well, me with Madoc. Not so much Madoc with me. He tried to run away. He was 4 weeks old. Arthur and this boy were fresh arrivals.

I'm not sure if he is missing his siblings/mom or not. He is very softly meowing. When he was looking for me his meow is SO loud.

Rhys, Merlin and Dylan are all napping somewhere. As soon as they show up, things will get crazy. He has been wandering around, within eye sight, of course. But he seems to like curling up on my lap. Fortunately he lets me know when he needs to tend to, um, personal business.

peppertree

(22,850 posts)
17. +1
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 01:02 PM
Aug 2023

As a 10 year-old, I had the honor of helping our cat give birth to 5 beautiful kittens.

Some white like her - some gray, like (we presume) the dad. One - "Fluffy" - seemed to be a combination the two; he became my favorite.

Sadly, we lived in an apartment complex that didn't allow them - and within a few months a malicious neighbor ratted on us, and we were forced to relinquish them.

I don't think I received anything karmically for it (au contraire). But I do hope that when I leave this rotten world, I might see them again.

CaptainTruth

(7,224 posts)
18. Such a sweetie! Thank you for all you do for them.
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 01:04 PM
Aug 2023

Every one of them is so lucky to have you there.

And yea, he looks like a keeper to me.

AltairIV

(663 posts)
21. A special gift indeed.
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 01:44 PM
Aug 2023

In every single photo you share with us you can see the acceptance and love that they share with you. That is a remarkable accomplishment to get all these feral kittens and mothers to form that bond of trust. You have a special gift, and thanks for sharing that with all of us.

MuseRider

(34,370 posts)
23. The first time I saw his picture
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 02:06 PM
Aug 2023

it hit me right in the heart. There is something very special there. I am thrilled that he has you and will be loved his whole life. They are all special but some of them just know they want you and you know you want them and the bond is made. I could not be smiling any bigger than I am right now.

niyad

(120,015 posts)
24. Welcome to your family, precious little (REALLLLY little!!) boy. You are
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 03:18 PM
Aug 2023

surrounded and coccooned in love.. . .Your Mom, your new siblings, and an enttire group of doting aunts and uncles.

thatcrowwoman

(1,230 posts)
25. Purrrrrfect! Mazel tov, Siwsan, and all the fluffy furry fortunate felines.💞😻😻😻😻😻😻
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 05:55 PM
Aug 2023

I bet everyone sleeps well tonight.
🩵🕊tcw

thatcrowwoman

(1,230 posts)
26. Siwsan, you brought out my first post on DU. You just brought out my #900!
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 05:59 PM
Aug 2023

DU’s cat whisperer is a crow whisperer, too.
Many thanks, my friend.
🩵🕊thatcrowwoman

Siwsan

(27,298 posts)
27. I kitten-napped Dylan to spend the night with him and keep him company
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 06:17 PM
Aug 2023

They get along so great.

Hopefully I can get Tudor introduced to and accepted by the indoor kidcats. I've managed to do it 4 times so I'm pretty confident.

He's so tiny, it might just confused them.

arkielib

(359 posts)
29. I am so glad
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 06:34 PM
Aug 2023

I am so glad Tudor is joining your family. He is such a precious (and very lucky) kidcat!

virgdem

(2,206 posts)
30. You are the "Kitten Whisperer" of your domain.
Sun Aug 20, 2023, 06:59 PM
Aug 2023

I am so happy that you decided to keep little Tudor. He is such a cutie. Best of luck with the integration with the big kids.

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