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Siwsan

(27,004 posts)
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 08:57 AM Aug 9

Today is an important anniversary for me. Three years ago, today, I became a kitten mom.

I first spotted some tiny creatures in my garden and within an hour I became a mom to TINY KITTENS. Sophie was about 7 months old and Boudicca was just over a year old when they came to my home. I had NO idea how to take care of TINY KITTENS!!

The first photo is Madoc doing his best to hide. His best wasn't good enough. The second is right about the time I caught my breath, sighed, and fell in love. Madoc, Cinder, Smoke and my sweet, beloved Morgan.

It's been a long journey, filled with a lot of grief and a flood of tears but with so much more joy, laughter and love.

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Today is an important anniversary for me. Three years ago, today, I became a kitten mom. (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 9 OP
What a wild ride you picked... MiHale Aug 9 #1
Happy Anniversary! 2naSalit Aug 9 #2
Yes, thank you for sharing your wild, wonderful, Polly Hennessey Aug 9 #3
💕💕💕 we can do it Aug 9 #4
Filled with many wonderful posts too! Happy anniversary to you and those lucky kitties! 50 Shades Of Blue Aug 9 #5
I knew it was around now. What an amazing adventure you started on niyad Aug 9 #6
Wow! I didn't realize it had only been that long. IrishAfricanAmerican Aug 9 #7
Happy anniversary MerrilyMerrily Aug 9 #8
Happy anniversary mamacita75 Aug 9 #9
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! slightlv Aug 9 #10
Congratulations!!! CaptainTruth Aug 9 #11
Happy anniversary, ShazzieB Aug 9 #12
We cherish your stories and your devotion. 3catwoman3 Aug 9 #13
seems like yesterday! Phentex Aug 10 #14
you are a great kitten mom. your babies are beautiful baby. dawn5651 Aug 11 #15

MiHale

(10,460 posts)
1. What a wild ride you picked...
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 09:01 AM
Aug 9

You are truly a special person. Thanks for the heartwarming and the bittersweet stories alike. Keep up the work.

2naSalit

(90,749 posts)
2. Happy Anniversary!
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 09:15 AM
Aug 9

I remember and am thankful you have cared for these babies all this time and shared your journey with us.

Polly Hennessey

(7,192 posts)
3. Yes, thank you for sharing your wild, wonderful,
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 09:25 AM
Aug 9

bittersweet story and all the joys and tears. Your kittens were/are lucky and so are we. 🥰

niyad

(117,937 posts)
6. I knew it was around now. What an amazing adventure you started on
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 09:55 AM
Aug 9

that very special day. And thank you for sharing your incredible journey with us, through all the joy, and the heartache, and the love. Yours were the first posts I looked for every time I came to DU for many months, and still tend to.

IrishAfricanAmerican

(3,976 posts)
7. Wow! I didn't realize it had only been that long.
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 10:43 AM
Aug 9

I guess I've been here for the whole ride. Can't wait for the next chapter.

mamacita75

(101 posts)
9. Happy anniversary
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 11:32 AM
Aug 9

Siwsan! It seems much longer than 3 years! I enjoy your pics and the sharing of your journey as a kitty mom. Tks

slightlv

(3,701 posts)
10. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 11:38 AM
Aug 9

You're among the best of us, Siwsan. We have laughed with you, and cried with you. And we'll always be here for the newest pics and antics. With all the love in my heart, and passion I have towards these babies, I salute with both paws raised! {{ }}

ShazzieB

(17,949 posts)
12. Happy anniversary,
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 05:19 PM
Aug 9

In that second pic, Madoc really stands out, nestled in that pile of black and gray fur. It sounds like he was a standout from the beginning, in more ways than one!

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