tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post7050584002420440738..comments2024-02-16T04:25:08.187-05:00Comments on Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: Kittens and HeartbreakStarting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-40395106179502049422012-07-24T08:50:14.068-04:002012-07-24T08:50:14.068-04:00Ahh - the pic of Momma saying goodbye is so poigna...Ahh - the pic of Momma saying goodbye is so poignant! Totally understand the bittersweetness of this experience but it really is in the kitties' best possible interests. xxxxxKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008689476612298969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-25454091213586866862012-07-23T06:59:30.251-04:002012-07-23T06:59:30.251-04:00Arleen-- I feel your pain girlfriend--- we go thro...Arleen-- I feel your pain girlfriend--- we go through this every spring! Right now we have 3 little stray kitties in our basement - we've had them for several weeks trying to keep them tame. They are so sweet now- trying to find homes for them. Bless your heart for being so caring---<br />Xo<br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-51304778251851383392012-07-23T04:45:00.457-04:002012-07-23T04:45:00.457-04:00I went oooooh as soon as I saw the first kitten. ...I went oooooh as soon as I saw the first kitten. I hope the last baby shows up soon. My neighbor had a litter of feral kittens someone dumped on her land. We finally rounded all of them up, had them spayed, but all the adoption agencies were full. She brought them home and worked on taming them until they were "family-ready". She's a St.Frances on earth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-66405282741427835882012-07-19T18:57:55.979-04:002012-07-19T18:57:55.979-04:00They are so cute....has the black one come around ...They are so cute....has the black one come around yet?? You did the right thing....besides if you think about it...the mom was probably happy they were going away to "school"....she can now take a rest...instead of chasing them all over your yard and the wooods...they looked old enough!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-15752660535888151832012-07-19T15:30:39.812-04:002012-07-19T15:30:39.812-04:00oh my gosh...they are just so cute!!! Maybe they ...oh my gosh...they are just so cute!!! Maybe they will end up in a home like ours...we got our rescue dog almost 3 weeks ago...it is dog heaven...boys playing with him and petting him and just loving him...and my cooking. yes, dog heaven.momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-29472364947286737302012-07-18T11:07:01.750-04:002012-07-18T11:07:01.750-04:00What a beautiful cat BB is!
I'm the sort tha...What a beautiful cat BB is! <br /><br />I'm the sort that tries to find where mama has her babies and start handling them when they're tiny. For me, it makes the roundup a lot easier. 4 of my cats are formerly ferals. I've <i>finally</i> gotten all the cats spayed and neutered, whew.<br /><br />The little missing black one might yet surprise you. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.siamckye.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Sia McKye OVER COFFEE</a>~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-44700609983924006032012-07-18T08:27:01.830-04:002012-07-18T08:27:01.830-04:00Better to try and fail than never to have tried at...Better to try and fail than never to have tried at all. I know. That's crap. I know you feel bad. We haven't seen our neighbor's cat ... the one who used to spend most of his day here, and who ate here twice a day, etc... for the past week, and we've really been worrying about him. Last time we saw him, it looked he'd been in a fight, so we're hoping his owner opted to lock him in the house. (But we're almost afraid to ask.)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-62374485150163194142012-07-17T23:33:46.683-04:002012-07-17T23:33:46.683-04:00But there is that little black one that got away. ...But there is that little black one that got away. We had a bad thunderstorm that night with torrential rain. Since then, it has been high heat and stifling humidity. I hold out little hope that she survived. We should not have tried to catch her at that time but waited till she was asleep.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-60202644629024420412012-07-17T23:06:16.426-04:002012-07-17T23:06:16.426-04:00BB is an absolutely beautiful cat, and so are her ...BB is an absolutely beautiful cat, and so are her kittens. Thanks to you, those beautiful kittens will be well taken care of and have good lives. You did good! Don't feel bad about it, okay?Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-10642491909451547232012-07-17T22:22:50.752-04:002012-07-17T22:22:50.752-04:00I know, but, butI know, but, butStarting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-37190029227547711242012-07-17T22:20:05.070-04:002012-07-17T22:20:05.070-04:00Yes it is, Molly.Yes it is, Molly.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-61454757966543604242012-07-17T22:19:12.643-04:002012-07-17T22:19:12.643-04:00Yeah, I know, but.....Yeah, I know, but.....Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-31393561526714858822012-07-17T22:18:16.457-04:002012-07-17T22:18:16.457-04:00I will have this guilt for the rest of my life.I will have this guilt for the rest of my life.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-52189915911381404202012-07-17T22:17:15.034-04:002012-07-17T22:17:15.034-04:00Did I give the impression that I caught any of the...Did I give the impression that I caught any of them. No, no, I was squealing along with the kittens and their mom. My very steady daughter caught hem. I just opened the door of the carrier.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-21867527505467041612012-07-17T21:50:02.122-04:002012-07-17T21:50:02.122-04:00Aw, I feel for you and BB. Hopefully, the one tha...Aw, I feel for you and BB. Hopefully, the one that got away will manage. Hard as it was, it was certainly the right thing to do. I'm amazed you were able to round up the other three. When we were on vacation we watched five little kittens play outside a restaurant. They were so cute. My daughters went out after dinner and tried to get close, but had to give up.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-60777047001438518992012-07-17T21:41:40.218-04:002012-07-17T21:41:40.218-04:00You can't win with animals, eh. It's lovel...You can't win with animals, eh. It's lovely to have them around and oh so heart-breaking! You did good, though.CarrieBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760105674950918729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-73326962461973884952012-07-17T18:16:19.506-04:002012-07-17T18:16:19.506-04:00Your last line says it all. So precious, so fragi...Your last line says it all. So precious, so fragile. You did the right thing.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-18968281597768459742012-07-17T16:48:50.210-04:002012-07-17T16:48:50.210-04:00You're right Arleen - doing the right thing is...You're right Arleen - doing the right thing is not always an easy option. We adopted a little kitten a few years back - similar to the way that you did. She inevitably got pregnant like they do and I ended up with seven kittens. There was no way I could cope with them and got in touch with the cat rescue people who took six of them. The cat rescue lady assured me that they would be fine and that they would go to vetted good kind homes, but my heart still ached - it's an awful decision to have to make.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-77390018064044648022012-07-17T15:05:36.460-04:002012-07-17T15:05:36.460-04:00Sorry this has been so difficult for you, but you ...Sorry this has been so difficult for you, but you absolutely did the right thing. The kittens were lucky to have you looking out for them. JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-54349714950761487502012-07-17T11:49:14.758-04:002012-07-17T11:49:14.758-04:00Oh bless! A cruel to be kind moment. I agree you d...Oh bless! A cruel to be kind moment. I agree you did the right thing. I hope the little lost kitten is safe and sound somewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-70035867569885190302012-07-17T11:27:34.066-04:002012-07-17T11:27:34.066-04:00My heart aches for both you and the mother. I hav...My heart aches for both you and the mother. I have never had to give kittens or puppies away, but I have adopted and taken them from their mom. In Willie's case I took him from his brothers, his protectors. It bothered me for the longest time. I agree the kittens will now have a home and be loved just as Willie has found his castle. They are hopefully protected from some of the horrible things that happen to feral animals. They all have such beautiful faces. Bless those who are willing to adopt and foster. Hugs! Bonnie<br /><br />p.s. maybe the little black fellow is meant to be yours;)Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-74452725838393423712012-07-17T10:12:23.233-04:002012-07-17T10:12:23.233-04:00BB keeps coming back to the gazebo and cries. She...BB keeps coming back to the gazebo and cries. She is a very vocal cat.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-73991902508572738812012-07-17T10:11:30.014-04:002012-07-17T10:11:30.014-04:00How do you catch a cat with an app?How do you catch a cat with an app?Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-26763521674113882912012-07-17T10:10:46.786-04:002012-07-17T10:10:46.786-04:00Can't catch the mom. She will walk next to yo...Can't catch the mom. She will walk next to you, sit in front of you, but if you go to grab her, she takes off like the wind. Her one baby was just like that and unfortunately that might have sealed her fate.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-86747801635798077852012-07-17T10:04:46.261-04:002012-07-17T10:04:46.261-04:00It's always tough to do such things but it sou...It's always tough to do such things but it sounds like the kitties are going to be fine so don't feel guilty. BB will, I'm sure, recover and maybe go on to have more. She's a beauty and so are her babies.Austanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568578637922817033noreply@blogger.com