My Feral And Rescued Cats

[dustydiamond1]

So sorry we weren't here to support while catch was happening, still not caught up on full story, had to skip to the end. got chores to finish before sleep. She's a real sweetie, good vibes for all

 

[Jcatbird]

dustydiamond1 Thank you so much! You are here and we’re very glad to see you. It’s kind of funny that the one time any of us misses any thread, something happens. Lol Catching the Baby is a good thing. Wanda Heart is a precious little girl. She joins a few other ginger girls here on the site.


Hey! Maybe we need a ginger group of photos! Ladies and gentlemen..... show us your ginger babies!


Mamanyt1953 You aren’t alone in loving baby kitten tails. Lol They fly them like little fur flags. Proud little beacons of baby cuteness.

 

[Jcatbird]

@Lari I had to start tonight off with our big boy.

A sleeping giant.

Someone said hello?

To me?

Well hellooo!

Makes a fella feel good!

Yaaaaaaasswn....

Heh. Oops! Lol

Wanda Heart was wide awake this time!

She greeted me.

Little kitten tail curled.

Straight into my lap without me picking her up.

Instant need for snuggles.

Oh! We are showing interest!

Love me?

I likes the love.

Are you my mommy?

You are!

I feel better already.

Down to eat. Tail flag flying!

Back up to mommy.

Are you sure you’re my mommy? Yes and lots of people have been sending you love!

And there’s the tail.

Down again.....

Back for reassurance after medicine.

Air biscuits!

My first kiss from Wanda Heart.

Was that good?

It was! Can I send one to everybody?

Yes?

Kitten kisses to everyone!?!?!

I’m a little shy though.

I’ll send the kisses from here.

I hope they get them.

Maybe they’ll love me too?

I’m glad I came. ( I got a soft head butt yay!)

I hope everyone found their kisses from Wanda Heart. Funny how she looked straight at the camera when I was talking to her about all that. I told her how lots of people were worried about her here and have been hoping for her to be well and safe. I could swear she understood.

The clowder and our newest arrival sends

 

[rubysmama]

Oh, I love the new pics of Wanda Heart. Especially the ones of her hiding behind the protective veil of hair.

 

[tarasgirl06]

@Lari I had to start tonight off with our big boy.

A sleeping giant.
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Someone said hello?
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To me?
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Well hellooo!
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Makes a fella feel good!
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Yaaaaaaasswn....
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Heh. Oops! Lol
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Wanda Heart was wide awake this time!
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She greeted me.
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Little kitten tail curled.
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Straight into my lap without me picking her up.
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Instant need for snuggles.
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Oh! We are showing interest!
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Love me?
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I likes the love.
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Are you my mommy?
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You are!
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I feel better already.
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Down to eat. Tail flag flying!
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Back up to mommy.
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Are you sure you’re my mommy? Yes and lots of people have been sending you love!
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And there’s the tail.
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Down again.....
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Back for reassurance after medicine.
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Air biscuits!
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My first kiss from Wanda Heart.
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It was! Can I send one to everybody?
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Yes?
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Kitten kisses to everyone!?!?!
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I’m a little shy though.
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I’ll send the kisses from here.
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I hope they get them.
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Maybe they’ll love me too?
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I’m glad I came. ( I got a soft head butt yay!)
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I hope everyone found their kisses from Wanda Heart. Funny how she looked straight at the camera when I was talking to her about all that. I told her how lots of people were worried about her here and have been hoping for her to be well and safe. I could swear she understood.

The clowder and our newest arrival sends

Wanda Heart is in excellent hands and paws! What an expressive little face she has. And yes, the tail! and those long, long fingers. She has some characteristic "red cat dark spots" under her chin, too. A lot of red cats will get these, and their noses and gums may also get them, as time goes by. Our Nikki T. got them. Rojita didn't -- she was a much darker red than Nikki, who was "yellow" with a white undercoat.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Mamanyt1953 You aren’t alone in loving baby kitten tails. Lol They fly them like little fur flags. Proud little beacons of baby cuteness.

I KNOW I've shared this before, but it is my very favorite "KITTENTAIL" gif...

You know what? Little Wanda Heart has the most luxuious whiskers ever on a kitten! I'm in awe. And tell her that my kiss got here just fine!

 

[tarasgirl06]

I KNOW I've shared this before, but it is my very favorite "KITTENTAIL" gif...

You know what? Little Wanda Heart has the most luxuious whiskers ever on a kitten! I'm in awe. And tell her that my kiss got here just fine!

She does!
And that is a TRUE spike tail! *SPLORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT*

 

[Graceful-Lily]

Jcatbird - How many cats do you have? How do you manage?

 

[NY cat man]

With all of her cuteness quotient, I can see where Wanda Heart is going to have you wrapped around her little paw in no time at all.

 

[rubysmama]

Jcatbird - How many cats do you have? How do you manage?

I have no idea how Jcatbird manages, with all her cats, but here's a post I created with pics of all her cats, and a brief description. BTW, this was created prior to the arrival of Wanda Heart.

The Rescued Cats Living at Chez Catbird

 

[Graceful-Lily]

I have no idea how Jcatbird manages, with all her cats, but here's a post I created with pics of all her cats, and a brief description. BTW, this was created prior to the arrival of Wanda Heart.

The Rescued Cats Living at Chez Catbird

26?! Oh Dios mi! I'm only allowed 6 legally in the city I currently live it. But I'd be lying if I said the thought of keeping all of Fayola's kittens never crossed my mind. That topic is still up for debate.

 

[tarasgirl06]

I have no idea how Jcatbird manages, with all her cats, but here's a post I created with pics of all her cats, and a brief description. BTW, this was created prior to the arrival of Wanda Heart.

The Rescued Cats Living at Chez Catbird

26 and now 27! We cared for 31, two locations ago, and this was kind of fluid, because we had some "sometimey" visitors as well. It involves a pretty much open-ended credit account, LOTS of food and litter, and of course, an unending supply of love. I'm pretty sure Jcatbird will agree!

 

[tarasgirl06]

26?! Oh Dios mi! I'm only allowed 6 legally in the city I currently live it. But I'd be lying if I said the thought of keeping all of Fayola's kittens never crossed my mind. That topic is still up for debate.

I moved here with 9, to a 6-cat limit location. Of course all of them were indoors-only and well kept, as was/is the house, so they bothered no one and no one even knew. Over time, it is now 3.

 

[Graceful-Lily]

I moved here with 9, to a 6-cat limit location. Of course all of them were indoors-only and well kept, as was/is the house, so they bothered no one and no one even knew. Over time, it is now 3.

Right, because who follows by-law nowadays anyway?

My one and only fear is vet bills!

I know I could manage them in every other way except for if something went wrong. Especially since Felix has been sick so much these past few years and we've spent thousands of dollars getting him to a good place health wise. I have developed a phobia and a bit of hypochondria for my own pets.

My mom keeps asking, "What are you going to do with them? Would you keep a kitten?" I just hesitate.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Right, because who follows by-law nowadays anyway?

My one and only fear is vet bills!

I know I could manage them in every other way except for if something went wrong. Especially since Felix has been sick so much these past few years and we've spent thousands of dollars getting him to a good place health wise. I have developed a phobia and a bit of hypochondria for my own pets.

My mom keeps asking, "What are you going to do with them? Would you keep a kitten?" I just hesitate.

There are a lot of links in the animal advocacy media to help with vet bills, and there is also veterinary medical insurance. One great database is www.bestfriends.org/resources. Another is www.alleycat.org, the database of Alley Cat Allies, THE national and increasingly international source for all things "cat". You can also search these topics with your search engine. You'll find a lot of links.

The reason for moving with 9 was an unwanted divorce. As it was, I had to airlift our other twelve beloved cats to sanctuary, because it is a big house, but not big enough to maintain that many in, and the yard has no cat fencing, and I was concerned that we would be pushing it at that number. It's a long story and I don't even want to start, except to say that that is one thing I really never will forgive my ex for.

 

[Graceful-Lily]

There are a lot of links in the animal advocacy media to help with vet bills, and there is also veterinary medical insurance. One great database is www.bestfriends.org/resources. Another is www.alleycat.org, the database of Alley Cat Allies, THE national and increasingly international source for all things "cat". You can also search these topics with your search engine. You'll find a lot of links.

The reason for moving with 9 was an unwanted divorce. As it was, I had to airlift our other twelve beloved cats to sanctuary, because it is a big house, but not big enough to maintain that many in, and the yard has no cat fencing, and I was concerned that we would be pushing it at that number. It's a long story and I don't even want to start, except to say that that is one thing I really never will forgive my ex for.

Well, in that case, we'll have to wait and see. Praying for a small litter since Fayola is a small girl.

I'm sorry. I cannot imagine.

 

[Jcatbird]

Graceful-Lily I am jumping straight to your post for an important reason. Hang in here until the end though.
The law is the law. It’s enforceable and even if you have all the resources in the world, someone may cause you a problem with the kitties. I live in a rural area with multiple buildings and a house set up for kitties. I live minutes away from the vet and I work with local rescuers and my county. I have savings that I put away for the kitties and I am still working on other preparations for them. I would never suggest that anyone take in more than they can afford or that the law allows. It just causes possible issues. However, for anyone who can sensibly do this, nothing is more rewarding. You should also know that I never set out to do this. I saw a serious problem and tackled it. I had to set up a staggered program to bring kitties in by stages. I get discounts from my vet and it all becomes a very planned out situation. It’s always evolving too. Here’s a for instance...... I just took a bad fall. I am not totally laid up but, thank goodness two friends are willing to help right now. I will be funding this help too.
How do I manage? Endless love and lots of planning. I can understand wanting to keep kittens. Everyone who has followed this thread can tell you how I struggled to find homes and was torn between celebrating and crying every time a kitty went to a new home. The things is..... you have to do what is best for the kitty. If a good home comes up, give the kitty the best option. I still search for homes for some of these. Even though Wanda Heart has stolen my heart, if I can find her a happy home, I will let her go.
All that said, if you can find good homes for the current kitties, it leaves you free to rescue others. If you can, start saving and planning. Network and find resources. Never give up learning or searching. New help and better laws can show up every day. The world of cats is improving with every person like you who shows up. Working within the system to improve it is something everyone can do. Every cat helped is a step forward for all. Thank you for all you are doing. You are helping things move forward. A kitty hero!

 

[Graceful-Lily]

Graceful-Lily I am jumping straight to your post for an important reason. Hang in here until the end though.
The law is the law. It’s enforceable and even if you have all the resources in the world, someone may cause you a problem with the kitties. I live in a rural area with multiple buildings and a house set up for kitties. I live minutes away from the vet and I work with local rescuers and my county. I have savings that I put away for the kitties and I am still working on other preparations for them. I would never suggest that anyone take in more than they can afford or that the law allows. It just causes possible issues. However, for anyone who can sensibly do this, nothing is more rewarding. You should also know that I never set out to do this. I saw a serious problem and tackled it. I had to set up a staggered program to bring kitties in by stages. I get discounts from my vet and it all becomes a very planned out situation. It’s always evolving too. Here’s a for instance...... I just took a bad fall. I am not totally laid up but, thank goodness two friends are willing to help right now. I will be funding this help too.
How do I manage? Endless love and lots of planning. I can understand wanting to keep kittens. Everyone who has followed this thread can tell you how I struggled to find homes and was torn between celebrating and crying every time a kitty went to a new home. The things is..... you have to do what is best for the kitty. If a good home comes up, give the kitty the best option. I still search for homes for some of these. Even though Wanda Heart has stolen my heart, if I can find her a happy home, I will let her go.
All that said, if you can find good homes for the current kitties, it leaves you free to rescue others. If you can, start saving and planning. Network and find resources. Never give up learning or searching. New help and better laws can show up every day. The world of cats is improving with every person like you who shows up. Working within the system to improve it is something everyone can do. Every cat helped is a step forward for all. Thank you for all you are doing. You are helping things move forward. A kitty hero!

Thank you for your encouraging words. You are my inspiration. I love reading your post over and over again because they make me feel better about the current situation I'm in. I know when the time comes, I'll probably have to let them go. And I know Fayola needs a lot of veterinary care. She's just gotta have these little jellybeans first, and then we can look after her better.

 

[Jcatbird]

Thank you for your encouraging words. You are my inspiration. I love reading your post over and over again because they make me feel better about the current situation I'm in. I know when the time comes, I'll probably have to let them go. And I know Fayola needs a lot of veterinary care. She's just gotta have these little jellybeans first, and then we can look after her better.

I am glad the posts help. Some days go great and some are a challenge. We all learn as we go. This is a great place to get help and support. I did and do still. I would say ,” we are birds of a feather”. But maybe “cats of a Clowder”suits better. . We just do what we can.
I love that you call them little jelly beans! That is so cute!

 

[tarasgirl06]

Jcatbird is an inspiration site-wide and beyond, I'm pretty sure, Graceful-Lily ! A lot of times when a person/household cares for a lot of cats, they started out well but things got out of hand. That's why "hoarding" happens and why it's a dirty word. But just because a household is multi-cat does not mean there is neglect. Jcatbird is a lesson in that to us all (and I like to think we were, too). That's why these quotas are in effect, and it's sad, because there aren't laws stating how many kids a person can have, so there shouldn't be in terms of how many cats a person can have. The law was possibly written for feline wellbeing and safety (to some extent) but if a household cares well for multiple cats, and the cats do not cause any problems for anyone, there should not be these quotas.
That said, Jcatbird , oh no! I hope you heal quickly and that your discomfort lessens quickly! That's really great that you have some caring neighbors to help. But I know how TOUGH it is when anything gets in the way of our daily lives!