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herding cats

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27. Right?
Sat Aug 19, 2023, 11:22 PM
Aug 2023

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.

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Beautiful cat! zuul Aug 2023 #1
Oh, he's freaking stunning, alright. herding cats Aug 2023 #3
Doll face nt spooky3 Aug 2023 #2
He's a bit peeved at me for being late in this photo. herding cats Aug 2023 #4
Yeah, in that pic he doesn't look Cha Aug 2023 #15
Oh, I am loving these little stinkers so much, Cha! herding cats Aug 2023 #17
You are Blessed with Such a Heartwarming Cha Aug 2023 #24
Wow. That's one intriguing fellow. blm Aug 2023 #5
Oh, funny you use that term. herding cats Aug 2023 #7
He is gorgeous! Such beautiful coloring. brer cat Aug 2023 #6
Thank you! herding cats Aug 2023 #8
What a fabulously beautiful cat! 2naSalit Aug 2023 #9
He's definitely no slouch, but his mom is the true brain in their pride. herding cats Aug 2023 #16
Lady Bast thanks you for caring for Her little ones. niyad Aug 2023 #21
Somehow they found me. herding cats Aug 2023 #29
Wow, what a story! 2naSalit Aug 2023 #25
Right? herding cats Aug 2023 #27
Mr. Handsome! MLAA Aug 2023 #10
As you can tell... he knows that already. herding cats Aug 2023 #18
Which raises the question: AverageOldGuy Aug 2023 #11
No questions there. herding cats Aug 2023 #19
Such a handsome fellow! Clearly awaiting you anxiously. niyad Aug 2023 #12
He kind of likes me a little bit, I think. herding cats Aug 2023 #20
Hope he is now in a cool place with plenty of water. question everything Aug 2023 #13
I have twisted myself into a pretzel keeping them cool, comfortable and alive. herding cats Aug 2023 #22
Cirrus would like to speak to your supervisor More_Cowbell Aug 2023 #14
Yeah, he's definitely getting sassy! herding cats Aug 2023 #23
Beautiful kitten, very expressive eyes and his ears are beautiful. Fla Dem Aug 2023 #26
Aww, thank you. herding cats Aug 2023 #28
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