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Samantha

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21. All three of the families had dogs and the dogs did not want the felines in the neighborhood

Wed Nov 20, 2013, 02:55 AM

Nov 2013

And the dog owners just didn't want a feral cat around, and worse yet, a pregnant one. But the way you have to learn to care for them, it is a lot like mothering children. I raised a daughter. I know an animal is not a human being but "raising" them is pretty much the same -- you train them to go potty, not to wreck the stuff around the house, to behave and to be loving creatures. And it hurts like hell when you have to say goodbye.

Sam

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Hey, Cat Savvy DU'ers -- hello from Nikita's kids! (Picture Heavy) [View all] Samantha Nov 2013 OP

I hope Bo's new caretakers are up to the challenge. pa28 Nov 2013 #1

You want to know something amazing Samantha Nov 2013 #4

We love the cats here too. pa28 Nov 2013 #9

Thank you for sharing the pictures with your daughter! Samantha Nov 2013 #13

What a beautiful family KT2000 Nov 2013 #2

Are you familiar with their story as it played out here? Samantha Nov 2013 #5

I think so - KT2000 Nov 2013 #28

That is right - she is a feral cat and I later found out thru the vet she was 2 at the time Samantha Nov 2013 #35

All are adorable! Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #3

I love them so much I can't believe it Samantha Nov 2013 #7

Thanks "Sam!" I remember reading about Nikita and her Pregancy... KoKo Nov 2013 #53

Oh KoKo, just found out this evening Dane will be leaving Monday or Tuesday for NJ Samantha Nov 2013 #54

I'm not familiar but Maynar Nov 2013 #6

Some rainy day when you are bored, here is what happened Samantha Nov 2013 #11

Thanks for that, Sam Maynar Nov 2013 #16

I have no clue where experts got this idea. Years ago we adopted a feral kitten. LisaL Nov 2013 #17

Do you still have him and if so does he stay only inside? Samantha Nov 2013 #22

That was over 30 years ago. LisaL Nov 2013 #24

Do you just let the cats you have now have access to roam the whole house Samantha Nov 2013 #43

They roam over the whole house. LisaL Nov 2013 #46

lovely kittens .... THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL. trueblue2007 Nov 2013 #8

They are beautiful in every way -- they way they look, the way they act, the way they love Samantha Nov 2013 #29

Thank you, thank you, thank you. SheilaT Nov 2013 #10

I know -- a lot of my neighbors did not want me to feed Nikita and called Animal Control to pick her Samantha Nov 2013 #12

That's interesting. SheilaT Nov 2013 #14

All three of the families had dogs and the dogs did not want the felines in the neighborhood Samantha Nov 2013 #21

How nice to meet someone else who gets SheilaT Nov 2013 #25

Sheila, I just learned Dane will be leaving Monday or Tuesday Samantha Nov 2013 #52

Oh my goodness! 2naSalit Nov 2013 #15

It is so wonderful to hear from you and I have a suggestion Samantha Nov 2013 #19

Good for you! 2naSalit Nov 2013 #26

Brava, Samantha! OneGrassRoot Nov 2013 #31

Oh, I hope you do read thru them if you ever have the chance Samantha Nov 2013 #32

I remember the story of Nikita LoveMyCali Nov 2013 #18

Thank you Samantha Nov 2013 #20

beautiful cats Liberal_in_LA Nov 2013 #23

Thank you Samantha Nov 2013 #27

I have to say goodnight but I will be back tomorrow Samantha Nov 2013 #30

I fell in love with Monet the first time Le Taz Hot Nov 2013 #33

She is so sweet Samantha Nov 2013 #34

"Fur" Elise, right? Blue Owl Nov 2013 #36

Nice turn of the phrase, Blue Owl Samantha Nov 2013 #37

Gorgeous piece and gorgeous kitties! Blue Owl Nov 2013 #38

Thanks! lunatica Nov 2013 #39

You are welcome Samantha Nov 2013 #40

The kindness you've shown... tallahasseedem Nov 2013 #41

They pay me back with love Samantha Nov 2013 #42

Aw! Monet looks like a younger version of my Jezebel. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #44

I love that name -- Jezebel Samantha Nov 2013 #45

She's about 10 now. Grumpy old lady, but still adorable. NuclearDem Nov 2013 #47

Okay, and I can imagine the look! Samantha Nov 2013 #48

Cheyenne snoozing -- I get so tired of all this cat stuff Samantha Nov 2013 #49

Yeah for Nikita's Kids!!!!!!!!!!!! BrotherIvan Nov 2013 #50

You are too kind but I loved reading every word Samantha Nov 2013 #51