I've been working on the boys trying to tame them.

[herding cats]

We've had a heatwave here, so most of my work takes place in the early AM and the late PM.

This is what I saw when I was heading out this evening to engage the little men.


Cirrus peeking in the back door waiting for me!

[zuul]

1. Beautiful cat!

[herding cats]

3. Oh, he's freaking stunning, alright.

Nothing but pure grey from his skin to his precious little beans. His brother, Binx, is pure black. Beans and all. They both have those green/gold eyes and chiseled features.

They both won the gorgeous lottery.

[spooky3]

2. Doll face nt

[herding cats]

4. He's a bit peeved at me for being late in this photo.

He can give the sweetest, lovey eyes you've ever seen.

He's becoming a true little sweetie. After we play and he chews me to pieces he snugs up against my leg and purrs his heart out while I pet him. He's my easy one to woo.

[Cha]

15. Yeah, in that pic he doesn't look

ready to be "tamed". lol

It's sweet to read about your interaction with your herd of cats, Cat. 💕🤷?♀️💕🤷?♀️

[herding cats]

17. Oh, I am loving these little stinkers so much, Cha!

They're truly precious little babies I was blessed to meet.

[Cha]

24. You are Blessed with Such a Heartwarming

connection with your little herd. 💕🤷?♀️🤷?♂️💕🤷?♂️🤷?♀️💖

[blm]

5. Wow. That's one intriguing fellow.

Zorro-ish.

[herding cats]

7. Oh, funny you use that term.

His all black (otherwise identical brother) was almost named Zorro.

I ended up naming him Binx because I was a Sabrina the Teenage Witch fan in the 90's and he's my first all black kitty.

[brer cat]

6. He is gorgeous! Such beautiful coloring.

Have fun with them, herding cats!

[herding cats]

8. Thank you!

I'm increasingly becoming a literal, and not metaphorical, cat herder.

[2naSalit]

9. What a fabulously beautiful cat!

He looks really smart.

[herding cats]

16. He's definitely no slouch, but his mom is the true brain in their pride.

She knew to find me when she was dying of dehydration and hear while trying to keep her babies alive.

I still cannot believe how close it had to be to these two not surviving. She showed up while I was watering plants on my deck. She was truly nothing but skin and bones and could barely walk. I fed and watered her (were in a historic heatwave, so her dehydration was beyond normal) and noticed she'd been nursed, but was all dried up. I assumed the poor babies didn't survive the harsh environment she'd been forced to endure.

The water was a miracle for her. The next day she was there when I went out and had milk. I felt terrible thinking I'd just barely missed the window to save her babies! Then the next day I saw where she was being nursed! It appeared there were 2 kittens based on her nipples and the ones drained. I kept feeding, watering and loving her (she's 100% tame and domesticated) and next thing I know she shows up at my back door with these two little angels! They couldn't eat real food yet then, but due to her health I supplement with kitten milk mixed in canned food and here we are today!

She goes in next week to be spayed, tested for FIV and fully vaccinated. If all goes well I hope to be able to bring her (and the Dudes) in with the rest of my 3 kitties after that. They'll be neutered next month or the month after (per my finances) and vaccinated.

[niyad]

21. Lady Bast thanks you for caring for Her little ones.

[herding cats]

29. Somehow they found me.

Lady Bast works as well as any other solution. I'm still grateful the fates pooled together this one moment in time.

[2naSalit]

25. Wow, what a story!

Glad the timing was in their favor. They are beautiful. Looks like everybody was lucky this time.

[herding cats]

27. Right?

I was mourning the loss of the kittens and kicking my butt for not somehow finding her sooner those first couple of days. While I was glad I was able to save her, my heart hurt badly thinking of their demise. How it must have impacted her since she'd literally almost killed herself trying to keep them alive. I had horrible nightmares.

I should have realized something was up when she'd let me love on her but ran when I tried to hold or bring her inside. I'm a novice at outside feral kittens, though. These are my very first. My vet has been an incredible resource in all of this since then. She's truly amazing.

I've learned so much in the past couple of months. Next time, if this ever happens again, I'll be more prepared.

[MLAA]

10. Mr. Handsome!

[herding cats]

18. As you can tell... he knows that already.

He's not in the least bit shy to use his beauty to wrap me around his little paw.

[AverageOldGuy]

11. Which raises the question:

Who is training whom?

[herding cats]

19. No questions there.

I've been a rescue mom in training since the moment the mommy showed up looking pitifully.

They've all been teaching me the ropes ever since.

[niyad]

12. Such a handsome fellow! Clearly awaiting you anxiously.

[herding cats]

20. He kind of likes me a little bit, I think.

He truly is a sweetheart. Even if he's a bit bossy.

[question everything]

13. Hope he is now in a cool place with plenty of water.

[herding cats]

22. I have twisted myself into a pretzel keeping them cool, comfortable and alive.

Soon mommy gets spayed, vaccinated and tested for FIV. Then, hopefully, I can bring them all in and were a huge happy kitty family. I think I can lure the boys in now, and I've never had a feral test postitive here for FIV, so it's most likely we're about to be good. 🤞

[More_Cowbell]

14. Cirrus would like to speak to your supervisor

I think. Good luck with them!

[herding cats]

23. Yeah, he's definitely getting sassy!

It melts my heart to see him have some attitude!

[Fla Dem]

26. Beautiful kitten, very expressive eyes and his ears are beautiful.

[herding cats]

28. Aww, thank you.

He was kind of being a tiny bit of a toot, which considering his history melts my heart.

He's beginning to know he's loved. We have a ways to go, but he's easing into it by inches.