This little guy showed up on our doorstep four days ago.We think he's a stray, as he's made himself at home, sleeping on the doormat and aggressively demanding food. He's only partially socialized; he scratched Tom yesterday, and has swiped and lunged at both of us several times. But, softies that we are, we've been feeding and watering and visiting with him, and as long as we don't pet him and keep our interaction to a minimum he's okay.
It's kinda stressful. He really wants to come inside, but until we can get him to a vet that's not gonna happen. So he cries at night outside our bedroom window, and, since coyotes roam our streets at night, I worry that he'll become a tasty morsel. Tom is going to build him a little house this weekend, which we'll place behind our house. Hopefully we can get him to sleep there and be better protected while we try to socialize him.
I've got the softest heart in the world when it comes to animals, and am trying to remain unattached. I refuse to name him. Except to call him Fiend. Which, with the lunging and scratching, is appropriate. But, when I visited him to take these snaps, he rolled over and showed his cute kitty belly.Uh oh.
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Oh honey, you are in SOOOO much trouble with a capital T!! You know how those cats work...this sounds exactly like how Pooka came into our lives. They start as strays and then make themselves very comfy cozy in your life. Fiend sounds like a reasonable name that will likely stick once he's settled into the house (because it's inevitable *snicker*) Pooka got his name because he kept disappearing every time I tried to point him out in our garden to Kev...now he's living the high life snuggled up with our rabbits. Sneaky things, those cats...they plan it out ahead of time, you know this right? He's adorable!!
And here I was thinking you were going to show more yarn! LOL! Is that Tom who wouldn't allow anymore cats in the house the same Tom who will build Fiend a house? BTW, Fiend has lovely toes too. And if you're posting, then surely you're done with your sleeves?
You are such a softie!! But ya get good karma this way. Nice pix.
Good luck! I, personally, have had wretched luck with strays, but I hope that yours is better!
And he's a wovely wittle Fiend. :)
Oh dear, he seems to have chosen you
Awww he's so cute! I have a soft spot for animals too and have to deliberately stay away from the pet store on adoption day. It looks like this guy is intent on moving in...
Oh boy. I'm a sucker for kitty belly too!
You keep on with your soft hearted self. I think the world needs more kind hearted individuals like yourself to look over those animals who need a little extra help. Just be aware, if your anything like me, that little kitty will be sleeping in your bed by early next week.
Uh, oh. It's over. But who could resist that belly?! I'm the same way with animals. I'd live on a farm with horses, cows, pigs, ducks, chicks and, of course, lots of cats and dogs if I could. Anyway, it's all Tom's fault. ;)
What a great fiendish find! I'm cracking up. What time is the vet appointment? ;)
Ahhhhhchooo!
Not gonna name him? You already have! Fiend is a perfectly acceptable name for a cat who wears a mask.
You're his whether you know it or not. He chose you, which is pretty damned cool. He'll adjust, and become the best cat ever, I just bet. And he gets his own house and everything! Lucky cat.
Wish one would show up on my doorstep...
Maybe he'll give Archie a run for his money!
Aw he's totally got you two picked for suckers!
And dude! Wild coyotes! Holy crap!
He is so cute! No way I could turn him away either :) I see a new pet in your future.
What a darling kitty! He must be pretty comfortable--cats don't show their bellies otherwise.
I hope you keep him, and I think "Fiend" is a great name!
What a cute furry boy he is! He's obviously chosen you, and I just know that this was the best choice he could make!
good for you guys!! he's so cute. i prefer fiesty cats anyway ;).
Just came across your blog and wanted to say hi, "Fiend" is a cutie, and has cleverly wormed his way into your heart and home. I'm sure he will settle down and give you endless hours of fun!
Darling new kitty! Hope he'll be ready to let you catch him and get him "vetted" soon, so you can really enjoy him!
He does like ever so cute!
It's great you're taking care of him. He's very lucky to have found you guys ;)
Your ASK meet looked like a lot of fun too.
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