Monday, November 13, 2017

Feral and Kittens


44 comments:

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

This is absolutely incredible. I recently learned that there is a new program for feral and community cats that live their lives outdoors. They are humanely caught, neutered, have 3/8" of one ear cut away while under anesthetic, then returned to their community. If they are brought to a shelter that normally would euthenize them, the shelter will know they are to be returned to their communities because of the cut ear. I think that is a simply positive thing that someone far smarter than I came up with. I just hope shelters and vets in your area know about this practice.

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful video, great to see how the feral old cat snuggles with the kittens. Have a good week, hugs, Valerie

Barbara said...

I just love this Sandra, the old cat looks so happy.

Elephant's Child said...

My eyes are leaking a bit. How lovely that he found friends, love and a safe home.

Anonymous said...

He certainly didn't initially look too happy when the kittens arrive, perhaps just curious. There is a term I have learnt from https://catwomanflix.blogspot.com.au/, suitable for adoption as a barn cat. I think I understand what that means.

Romance Reader said...

Aww...so lovely that he found a safe place.

RO said...

Thank goodness someone took a chance on this lovely cat, and to see such love between these bring brings tears to my eyes. Love my cats! Hugs and Happy Monday Super Sandra! RO

Birgit said...

How so very sweet. This is very touching

Out on the prairie said...

Nice he was able to be tamed. I did it with one, but it was still iffy to pick it up, it only liked a few people.

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

That was really sweet. Giving that old cat a good home for his final months was awesome and just amazing he took to the kittens.

Adam said...

that's very touching, especially considering some male cats often try to kill kittens that are not theirs.

CJ Kennedy said...

Sooo, sweet

Pat Hatt said...

Great how he took to the kittens. Snuggling right up.

L. Diane Wolfe said...

That is so precious!

Tamara Narayan said...

Awww. No one can resist the cuteness of kittens. No one. We adopted a cat that spent years roaming our neighborhood. I was stunned to learn he was neutered. There's another feral (I think) cat that we've been feeding for over a year. She (?) hisses whenever I get close, but that's a lot better than running. I hope to eventually lure her into the house since our winters are so bitterly cold. Right now we've built shelters for her, but I don't know if she uses them.

Sandra Cox said...

Yes, TNR has been around for awhile. I wish all townships practiced it. Unfortunately, it doesn't always save a cat that's been turned into a kill shelter.

Sandra Cox said...

It is, isn't it, Val?
Thanks. And you too, my friend.

Sandra Cox said...

He does, doesn't he, Barbara? :)

Sandra Cox said...

For sure, EC. Folks that take in creatures in need are my heroes.

Sandra Cox said...

Barns, with good caregivers, are not bad homes for ferals.

Sandra Cox said...

Thank goodness for good people.

Sandra Cox said...
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Sandra Cox said...

Rescue folks are certainly heroes in my book.
Hope your Monday has been as great as you are, Rockin Ro:)

Sandra Cox said...

They all seemed happy to be together didn't they, Birgit?

Sandra Cox said...

Good for you, Steve. I love to hear about folks taking responsibility for a feral.

Sandra Cox said...

Awesome sums it up nicely, Alex:)

A Cuban In London said...

So cute! :-)

Greetings from London.

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Lee said...

That is so, so beautiful...tears in my eyes here.

Sandra Cox said...

Very true, Adam. Though we were lucky enough to have one who played daddy to every kitten he was around.

Sandra Cox said...

Does a heart good, doesn't it, CJ.

Sandra Cox said...

It sure is, Pat. We all need someone.

Sandra Cox said...

Tugs at the heartstrings doesn't it, Jamie.

Sandra Cox said...

I'm so glad someone took him in and that he has the kittens to nurture. I wonder how he's going to react when they're adopted out.

Sandra Cox said...

Good for you, Tamara! You make a difference.

Sandra Cox said...

They are precious aren't they?

Sandra Cox said...

Blessings from St. Francis, what a wonderful sentiment.

Sandra Cox said...

It gives one hope, doesn't it, Lee?

Truedessa said...

This is absolutely beautiful as I am now crying, love finds a way.

nashvillecats2 said...

This was simply great to look at. Thanks Sandra for sharing.

Yvonne.

Jeanie said...

This is glorious, Sandra. Oh, watching those kittens with Mason just made me smile -- with little wet eyes.

Magic Love Crow said...

Love!! My heart is smiling and I'm crying! Thank you Sandra! Big Hugs!

Lowcarb team member said...

Thanks for sharing this beautiful video.

All the best Jan

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