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Siwsan

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Thu Aug 3, 2023, 08:47 AM Aug 2023

I have a new story for you. And a pic. [View all]

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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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
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