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SheilaT

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63. The down side of stories like this

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Wed Jun 25, 2014, 05:54 PM

Jun 2014

is that I'm reminded of how much better my life when there's a cat or two in it. Right now there are none and I'm in a period of doing a LOT of travelling, so it makes no sense to have one. But someday I will settle down and then I will be a crazy cat lady.

Actually, I'm not totally bereft of cats as they guys next to me have two, one of which every so often comes into my yard to visit. And another good friend has a cat that I get to cat sit when she travels.

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Orphaned kitty update. [View all] Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 OP

omg Skittles Jun 2014 #1

^^what she said^^ irisblue Jun 2014 #32

I use diluted Witch Hazel blogslut Jun 2014 #2

If he turns out to be a she, the name will still work. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #6

Cat's don't mind. iscooterliberally Jun 2014 #45

Nobody is, really, the bits don't develop enough until they're at least 4 weeks old Warpy Jun 2014 #66

That sideways walk... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #68

I know, but it disappears so quickly as they learn to stalk Warpy Jun 2014 #69

Take a look at this delightful video... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #70

Long life and healthy vibes for Critter! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2014 #3

Awwwww!!! GoCubsGo Jun 2014 #4

Hang in there, little guy ailsagirl Jun 2014 #5

OMG! He looks so sweet and forlorn... Rhiannon12866 Jun 2014 #7

he looks like he is trying to get his bearing NJCher Jun 2014 #30

Exactly! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2014 #38

That Critter is lucky to have crossed paths with you. TexasTowelie Jun 2014 #8

I want everyone to understand that I would *never* spoil an animal. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #10

Of course not! You will be stern but fair with critter.... Moonwalk Jun 2014 #18

LOL! BrotherIvan Jun 2014 #21

yeah...yeah irisblue Jun 2014 #33

awwwwwwww! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #9

Extra hugs! shenmue Jun 2014 #11

That kitteh is a gift from God. Prisoner_Number_Six Jun 2014 #12

Not much of a looker? Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #13

this!! navarth Jun 2014 #31

Awww. Arugula Latte Jun 2014 #59

Awww, what an awesome daddy you are, navarth. Your wife sounds wonderful too. catbyte Jun 2014 #71

Well thanks! I do my best. navarth Jun 2014 #72

Bless you Arkansas Granny for taking in that little Critter. They_Live Jun 2014 #14

He's darling! yellerpup Jun 2014 #15

Palm sized kitty Half-Century Man Jun 2014 #16

what a precious kitty! catrose Jun 2014 #17

Holding positive thoughts for little rescue kitty! Divernan Jun 2014 #19

Love to you and Critter - 840high Jun 2014 #20

Looks like my handsome boy 'Shadow' did when he was a kitten Stainless Jun 2014 #22

What a wonderful story! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2014 #39

What a little doll! S/he may look a bit scruffy now, but definitely squee-worthy. catbyte Jun 2014 #23

Oh...... the old "Kitty sleeping on the shoulder trick" Submariner Jun 2014 #24

I see you are familiar with this tactic. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #25

It's a survival mechanism kittens are born with. Brigid Jun 2014 #53

As if they weren't irresistable... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #67

OMG, that picture... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #37

It's the equivalent of the Vulcan mind meld, it's too late now she has been assimilated. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2014 #47

Great photo! red dog 1 Jun 2014 #78

Yippee for Critter, and yippee for Granny oldandhappy Jun 2014 #26

Good 4 U nikto Jun 2014 #27

Life is what happens when you're making other plans... magical thyme Jun 2014 #28

I think Critter has found him or herself a good home. zeemike Jun 2014 #29

awwwwwww hopemountain Jun 2014 #34

If the kitty could be a tore, it would have to be female--since tblue37 Jun 2014 #56

Awwww - (s)he's ADORABLE! Triana Jun 2014 #35

I think Critter is actually the kitty's last name... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #36

Glad there are kind people like you around Number9Dream Jun 2014 #40

How do they pack so much cute in such a tiny, little package? Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #41

You and Critter Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2014 #42

Ha, ha! Your martial arts may be strong, but this four-ounce kitten has conquered you! tclambert Jun 2014 #43

Now that is impressive! Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #44

I found another image. tclambert Jun 2014 #46

definitely, Bruce looks concerned. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #55

You've been given a gift and a friend. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jun 2014 #48

Gran, thanks for being a Critter lover! n/t tom_kelly Jun 2014 #49

Awww. myrna minx Jun 2014 #50

What a little doll. Critter sure did get lucky when he found you. japple Jun 2014 #51

You totally ROCK! dballance Jun 2014 #52

Adorable!! Scarsdale Jun 2014 #54

Wonderful story! Sanity Claws Jun 2014 #57

My 5 started with less............. they didn't have you. raven mad Jun 2014 #58

May I suggest something a tad unorthodox? lunatica Jun 2014 #60

my cosmo looked like yoda at 8 weeks. pansypoo53219 Jun 2014 #61

What a precious little guy! get the red out Jun 2014 #62

The down side of stories like this SheilaT Jun 2014 #63

Critter is adorable! stage left Jun 2014 #64

Are his eys oozing pus? That's an upper respiratory infection... joeybee12 Jun 2014 #65

I have a little guy cynzke Jun 2014 #73

It sounds like you and Waldo were meant to be together. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #74

He is adorable! In_The_Wind Jun 2014 #75

Hugs to you and lots of positive vibes. spooky3 Jun 2014 #76

Bless you and Bless Critter too....I think he's beautiful! red dog 1 Jun 2014 #77

What a cutie pie! MH1 Jun 2014 #79

what a precious baby Duppers Jun 2014 #80

Precious Indeed ! padruig Jun 2014 #81