The area we live in is a bit rural, so we also have coyotes, bobcats and eagles - who hunt and kill the feral cats and kittens. Ugh. So when I moved here four years ago, I contacted CARMA, which is a non-profit cat rescue organization with a trap/neuter/release program.
Through CARMA, we've had a few cats spayed/neutered (and released once they were healed - our spare room became a 'kitty nursery') and we also received an insulated cat shelter. I love knowing that this little shelter, filled with straw, keeps a cat or two warm and safe at night (and most especially, during winter!). I've also taken cats and kittens to the SPCA where they were adopted and I've given kittens away to good homes with friends too. A neighbour caught a kitty a couple of years ago and showed up at our door with it. We kept it. That was Romeo. So we now had four furkids - two cats and two dogs. Well, my friends, it looks like we're adding a fifth furbaby to our tribe!
Around 4:30pm, just as it was beginning to get dark out, I once again took Rosey and Cooper outside so they could have a little pee. I heard the same bird. This time I noticed because normally birds don't chirp at night. Then it occurred to me that this may not be a bird - as it sounded a bit more like a meow. So I walked around the property, trying to determine where exactly the noise was coming from, but then it would be quiet. I stayed outside for a bit, looking through the trees and bushes. Nothing. Back inside we went.
9:30pm - dogs last time for a pee before bed. THIS time when I heard the noise I KNEW it was a KITTEN! So I put Rosey and Cooper back in the house, slipped on my gumboots, grabbed the flashlight and went looking. It was now super dark outside, cold and rainy. Well, I searched and searched. The meowing was really sporadic and not close to the house. I looked everywhere. Down by the creek, in the bushes, near the road and no luck.
When finally I heard the little cry again, I spoke to it, "Where are you, little guy?". The cry got louder. I followed the sound down the dark, dirt road. "I know you're out there somewhere...". Another loud "MEOW" in reply. Each time I spoke, the meow became louder and more intense. Finally, I crouched down, with my flashlight beaming up the road, in the direction of the meowing. All of a sudden, I saw two little eyes glowing in the beam of light, and those little eyes were getting closer. In fact, this little creature was now running at full sped towards me. "Oh Lord," I thought, "please don't let this be a skunk!" Because you just never know - they live around our house too! Next thing I knew, there was an itty-bitty ADORABLE kitten right in front off me!
I picked up this brave, yet scared, cold and hungry furball and promptly brought it back to the house. Once inside, I could see it was indeed very skinny but no scratches or injuries. I put the kitty in our spare room with kitty litter, water and a small bowl of soft cat food - which it devoured. From the time I picked up this kitty on the road to now - it won't leave my side, it's constantly purring and snuggling.
This little kitty doesn't have a feral streak in him whatsoever. It is sooo friendly and loving. I've asked around with my neighbours and this kitty doesn't belong to them. I'm already completely head-over-heels in LOVE with this furball and hope to keep him. I grew up with three cats, two dogs, two rabbits and two hamsters. So having three cats and two dogs is a cinch for me! Besides, what's the difference between two cats, versus three? Just a little more food, right?
Right now, kitty (who shall remain nameless until we decide to keep him or find a good home elsewhere) is snuggled up in my arms, as I've been typing this....
Ok - let's get back to stamping, shall we? Here is one of the cards we made at my "All Occasion Card Class" this past Tuesday:
Tomorrow I'll share the third and final card we made at the class (I shared the first card on yesterday's post).
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Enjoy the day & HAPPY STAMPING!
What a heartwarming kitty story !! That kitty choose you and is destined to be in your family. 7 or 8 years ago we had seen an adult feral cat around our home who you couldn't even look at and it would run. One very cold Maine evening it came to our porch door full of ice. Kitty has been a loving house cat ever since. I know someone up above directs them to us.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandy. You're so right - this little kitty was absolutely meant to be with us. We just love him to bits and he's so sweet. I have no doubt Divine Intervention brought him to us! xx
DeleteSandy - I love your kitty story. So glad it came to you and it has a good home now. We have quite a few feral cats. I have an insulted cat shelter with straw at the edge of our property. In the winter months I put out food and water too. xx
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