It's been four or five days now since the little thing showed up on my back porch (Link to orig. post) and seems to be doing well under the watchful eye of her (daddy?) Stripes.
Stripes is a stray who found me not long ago and has been hanging around the yard and back porch ever since. He seems to have adopted the baby girl after realizing it lost her mother somehow.
Look how patient and caring he's been, sharing his food with the little one who nuzzles her tiny head into his bowl; even though she has her own bowl nearby.
It isn't a common site to see a male tending to a kitten, regardless if it's his baby or not, so I feel sort of honored to witness this bonding.
Here They are Below Sharing Affectionate Moments
It's time for me to re-post some messages about Stripes online in an effort to find his people home… I didn't have any success in the past. He shows so many signs of not being feral; he's obviously lost or was abandoned.
That kitten looks so much like Stripes, that I think he might be her real father? Either way...the little one seems happy enough to have a big, strong protector by her side.
I administered wormer medicine to the kitten and am trying to get flea medication between it's shoulder blades. She's getting more and more comfortable and trusting around me, but not enough yet for me to handle her.
I've managed to briefly stroke her head and back last night while she sat next to Stripes with her back towards me. I'll be able to sneak a tube of meds on her soon enough. If not, I guess I'll have to try a pill crushed in some food.
Regular followers know I have a cat and other strays that visit me on a regular basis, so I'm not anxious about adopting this kitten as my own. I'm getting pretty old and would probably croak long before this kitten...then what would happen to it...?!?!?!? Probably euthanized at the shelter.
Which brings me to another bothersome thought... The animal shelter near me is NOT a no kill facility and seems to put down animals for the slightest of reasons.
I need to reach out to a network of local private cat rescuers for help. I've got some connections...hopefully they'll come through; I'll pay for the kittens care and any adoption fees of course.
Anywayzzzzzz… That's about it for now my friends. I'll keep you posted about the kitten.
Stay well, or...get that way😎
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