Oh chico -

[14+kitties]

Thought you'd like to see a new member of my Catuary. He came today. I think it will make you feel a bit better.

Introducing to the rest of you -

Cheshire



Oh, and he didn't come alone. I thought maybe he would settle a bit better if he had someone that he hung around with at the Bluffs. So -

Bonnie


These two are feral cats. They will allow you to get pretty close but will not allow touch - yet. Cheshire is around 8 or 9 years old. Bonnie is around 7 or 8. I am temporarily looking after them. If the SBs people manage to convince the marina to let them have a corner of the marina for a sanctuary they will be going back home. They are used to being there. For them it's home. If they don't convince them then Cheshire and Bonnie will remain here.

[14+kitties]

Oh yeah, to add to the excitement today - I looked over at the Catuary just before R&S left just to see this fella' sitting there.

He's been hanging around for the last month or so. I guess he figured he would take the plunge and climb the fence last night. One more to get fixed. FUN!!

[shirley1011]

Wow! you have a heart as big as outdoors 14+. Love the picture of the one that came last night?
And the pair from the Bluffs are amazing...so glad they are with you.

[Melinda]

awwww so sad looking, you can see the "beaten" look in his eyes, lets hope the marina opens a corner for them, will others from the same gang join these two if the marina ok's it?

[14+kitties]

Originally Posted by Melinda

awwww so sad looking, you can see the "beaten" look in his eyes, lets hope the marina opens a corner for them, will others from the same gang join these two if the marina ok's it?

Beaten look? Mmmm, don't think so. He's a little unsure because he's in a new place. He's been living in a dog crate for the last month or so. I think once he gets used to being here he will be just fine. But really, he is a lot better than a lot of the ferals I have were when they first came and look at them now.
Yes, if the marina allows then some of the others will be moving back. Just the most feral. A few of the tamer ones have found permanent homes already.

[Melinda]

Originally Posted by 14+kitties

Beaten look? Mmmm, don't think so. He's a little unsure because he's in a new place. He's been living in a dog crate for the last month or so. I think once he gets used to being here he will be just fine. But really, he is a lot better than a lot of the ferals I have were when they first came and look at them now.
Yes, if the marina allows then some of the others will be moving back. Just the most feral. A few of the tamer ones have found permanent homes already.

thats what I mean, beaten like...ummm his home was lost...wondering..you know?? they have no idea they were "rescued" from coyotes and weird people, only that everything is strange...

[14+kitties]

Originally Posted by shirley1011

Wow! you have a heart as big as outdoors 14+. Love the picture of the one that came last night?
And the pair from the Bluffs are amazing...so glad they are with you.

Yeah, guess I haven't said no yet. Cheshire has been coming out for quite some time. I recently asked if he had a cat he had been close to at the Bluffs as I figured he would settle better if he had someone familiar. That is how Bonnie came to be.
There will be one more coming probably next month because I had promised the older couple who had Astro and Venus I would take the calico they had also been feeding. It's a matter of getting there and getting her trapped. She has already been fixed.
As for the other one - I guess he scoped things out long enough and figured life would be better on the other side of the fence.

[diandpat]

14+ Bless your heart. I have been following the story of the cats at the Bluffs feeling totally helpless and look at you stepping up and opening the catuary doors for those in need...again! Amazing and what beautiful cats too

I am amazed that more aren't breaking into your place daily...it is a kitty resort after all!!!!

All the best...

[14+kitties]

Thanks Di! R&S told me before they left I have a movie star now. Cheshire was the cat featured in Cat City that R was trying to net to get fixed. He didn't succeed - then. He has since.

Originally Posted by diandpat

I am amazed that more aren't breaking into your place daily...it is a kitty resort after all!!!!

[Love4himies]

Oh 14+ . You are truly an angel to kitties

[Dee-O-Gee]

Very similar features with Cheshire and our Bella kitty.

Bonnie looks a little sad but beautiful. Cheshire is also a striking little lad too.

14+, your stories and life experiences with all your kitties really do touch a soft spot in my heart.

You are an amazing person with so much love to share.

[SamIam]

Originally Posted by 14+kitties

He's been hanging around for the last month or so. I guess he figured he would take the plunge and climb the fence last night. One more to get fixed.

What a brave little man to take that leap.

[Chris21711]

Happy to see that all went well and according to plan 14k

[chico2]

Awww 14+,now you got me cryingsad and happy tears...I just loved that boy Cheshire from the moment I laid eyes on him.
I am glad he's with you,maybe I'll get to meet him,I sooooo wish I could take him,you have no idea
He looks smaller than the pics from the Bluffs,but maybe it's just the pic.
Is he in an enclosure with the girl-kitty or are they out with the others??

You must be running out of enclosures..
The other kitty who moved in looks like a real tom,reminds me of Tux,except this one was much smarter than Tux.
Is he friendly??