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14. I've had a feral cat for 13 years now.

Sun Mar 24, 2013, 10:45 PM

Mar 2013

Born in a field behind my house, the mother abandoned her much too early. The kitten wandered up to me and smelled my shoe. Today I'm still the only human that can touch her without a quick whack with her claws. Here's my best most-amazing story:
One day I was gardening in the back yard when a very large and menacing Great Dane came barking into the yard towards me. My cat (Rugrat) jumped off the picnic table and planted herself between me and the dog - back arched and hissing. The dog retreated. I was totally amazed as I "didn't think feral cats cared about humans." Such devotion! Since then she has had a special place in my heart.

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My rescue kitty who was feral never let anyone else pet him until tonight. [View all] bamademo Mar 2013 OP

Wow hibbing Mar 2013 #1

That was very special. onestepforward Mar 2013 #2

It will be a blessing to her when she passes. Broken hip, bedsore that won't heal, dementia. bamademo Mar 2013 #3

and for you too, bamademo Skittles Mar 2013 #7

The cat could tell she is passing away. An amazing story. nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #4

Animals have a way of knowing... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2013 #15

Well.... cliffordu Mar 2013 #5

Condolences regarding your mom. maddiemom Mar 2013 #6

I adopted an injured feral at 7 months Skittles Mar 2013 #9

This is what I love so much about our pets. PotatoChip Mar 2013 #8

I'm so glad to have came awake(5 Am) and checked out your cat response maddiemom Mar 2013 #10

sorry RILib Mar 2013 #11

May her passing be peaceful. Vibes for you, bamademo. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2013 #12

I was really ill two weeks ago. My 16 year old cat wouldn't leave my side. talkingmime Mar 2013 #13

I've had a feral cat for 13 years now. Chipper Chat Mar 2013 #14

... progressoid Mar 2013 #16