A beautiful new Feral has started showing up. It's VERY shy but I finally got a picture.

[Siwsan]

At first it would take off the instant I was spotted. Slowly but surely it is getting more comfortable. In the picture, this gorgeous creature is sitting right in front of the little shelter I put together for Carys and her siblings. What you don't see are 2 or 3 of the ferals curled up on the straw bed.

I took this through the living room window and had to zoom in with my not so spectacular camera on my phone. That excuse out of the way, I think it almost looks like a water color painting. I might print it out and frame it.

[CrispyQ]

1. What a beauty!

The image looks like a painting.

[Srkdqltr]

2. Sweet. Beautiful picture.

[judesedit]

3. It's hard to believe such a beautiful creature is homeless. So sad

I'm glad it found you, Siwsan. It doesn't know how lucky it is. You are a life saver for so many. You are certainly a very special person. And a good pbotographer, too

[Siwsan]

4. This was the first time it sat, after seeing me, and posed!

I make it a point to talk to him/her and give a lot of slow blinks. It seems to be working.

[eggplant]

8. She's not homeless. She's feral.

There's a big difference.

[Sky Jewels]

5. Omg ... I'm in love.

[halfulglas]

6. Shades of gray and silver! So pretty!

[Rebl2]

7. It does

look like a watercolor painting! What a beautiful cat!

[republianmushroom]

9. beautiful

saw a video somewhere. A man made the ultimate feral cat sanctuary.
He cut a 4-6 inches holes in the side or end of discarded ice chest. Just add a little straw.
The perfect kitty hut.

[niyad]

10. What a gorgeous, brave baby! The word has gone out about you, dear friend.

[bluboid]

11. gorgeous cat picture -

at 1st I thought it was a watercolor...

[2naSalit]

12. I wonder if it's...

One of the dads.

[Siwsan]

15. There is a lot of similarity between this Feral and Carys

Carys doesn't have quite that magnificent of a coat, but the markings and coloration are very close.

[Demovictory9]

13. Fancy

[Fla Dem]

14. Word has definitely spread about this wonderful woman who cares for ferals.

I hope she lets you into her life. She gorgeous.

[Phoenix61]

16. What a beautiful cat! nt

[wnylib]

17. That ruff makes me think of

A Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest cat. I wonder if it was once a pet that was either abandoned or got loose and became lost.

[Siwsan]

19. I thought the same thing

I've never seen any other cat like this one, since this whole adventure began.

[wnylib]

22. I see similarities to Carys in the face.

[wnylib]

25. Norwegian Forest cat pictures

https://images.app.goo.gl/iqhCT8cBmz7j3DBx8

[Siwsan]

26. They are magnificent

I hope this one sticks around.

[wnylib]

27. When I was looking for pix of

Norwegian Forest cats, I discovered that they are part of the ancestry of Maine Coons, which is why the two breeds look so similar, I guess. Main Coons are larger, have larger, tufted ears, and a broader, more square shaped muzzle. The Norwegian Forest cat muzzle is narrower and more pointed. They both have a long-haired full tail, and a long-haired ruff.

The NF cat reaches its full maturity at 5 years old. Not as big as the MC, but still larger than the average cat. If this is a NF cat and if Carys is related to it, she might become quite a big girl.

[LudwigPastorius]

18. This grey floof heard there was a kitteh-loving hooman around and has granted you an interview.

[wendyb-NC]

20. Awesome pic

Beautiful cat.

[GenThePerservering]

21. That's a beautiful atmospheric photo

of a beautiful cat!

It looks just like my late cat Jamie, who was smoke gray and had a big ruff - she would become so furry in the cold months that you could barely see her legs. She did need daily combing or she would mat like crazy, but had a soft white undercoat that contributed to this - this critter may not.

Jamie was part Persian, and her sibling from the same litter was a tuxedo.

[Delmette2.0]

23. She has a very wise look.

I admit I can't live with a cat. Two family members are alligeric. I do enjoy watching the videos and Siwsan's posts.

This sweet cat really does have a piercing gaze.

[peacebuzzard]

24. beautiful.

brave little one.

[7wo7rees]

28. Word is certainly out in your "hood"! She/he is beautiful!!

I so envy your adventures with these lovelies!!

They are all so lucky to have you and you them!
Ms7wo7rees

[calimary]

29. Maybe word's getting around?

Looks like you’ve got some new customers, Siwsan! Hopefully they’ll warm up to you as they learn you’re a “friendly.”

Gorgeous cat!

I’m so glad you’re there! For them, AND for us!

[CaptainTruth]

30. It does look like a painting! Beautiful!

[SlimJimmy]

31. Maybe some Maine Coon mix in there. What do you think?