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Siwsan

(26,262 posts) Tue Sep 21, 2021, 01:14 PM Sep 2021

My last few days with all 4 kittens. I think I might miss this, the most [View all]

Just something about kitten trust. They feel safe. It's been quite a journey from the frightened, hissing, spitting kittens I took in, 6 weeks ago, to these wonderful little snuggle bugs. This might just be one of my proudest achievements.

The lawns are mowed and heavy rain is on the way. I intend to spend the rest of the day, and maybe even tomorrow, snuggling with kittens and Sophie Stinky Toes. So, be prepared. There might be an onslaught of photos.

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My last few days with all 4 kittens. I think I might miss this, the most [View all] Siwsan Sep 2021 OP

I am sad you don't get to keep them all. redwitch Sep 2021 #1

You saved their lives. Thank you. CurtEastPoint Sep 2021 #2

THIS! FalloutShelter Sep 2021 #3

I have no doubt that's true with Squeaky, and probably Madoc Siwsan Sep 2021 #4

my hubby cared for his ferals for over 15 years. ALL 5 of our kitten cats were rescued. Trueblue1968 Sep 2021 #7

As Dr Seuss once said... iscooterliberally Sep 2021 #5

I LOVE that! Siwsan Sep 2021 #6

You're welcome! I often try to think of that when I need to change my perspective. iscooterliberally Sep 2021 #10

Very wise words. Easy to say. Harder... 3catwoman3 Sep 2021 #12

Awwwww, that's WONDERFUL! calimary Sep 2021 #13

I try to live by those words although it can be hard. iscooterliberally Sep 2021 #18

You are a hero wendyb-NC Sep 2021 #8

Cutest pile of fur ever! Totally Tunsie Sep 2021 #9

I so adore cats I_UndergroundPanther Sep 2021 #11

What a great job you did! KT2000 Sep 2021 #14

Apparently you are kitty heaven! lunatica Sep 2021 #15

can I tell you a story? we adopted a cat from a couple going to have a baby, they demigoddess Sep 2021 #16

Cats are amazingly mystical creatures. Siwsan Sep 2021 #17

You'll miss them for sure. They'll obviously miss you MOM! But they're going to good homes. Fla Dem Sep 2021 #19