Carol DM
Back in 2005 a stray cat brought me her babies in the pouring rian. One by one. There were three of them. I could not get close to the Momma cat but she trusted me enough to help her take care of her babies. I gave her a bed on the patio and she took to it right away. Her and the babies. I was so excited. She finally came inside, it was really cold. She was getting used to me and my other cat I had at the time, Momma Kitty. (Dustin’s cat).
One day she didn’t come home from the night before. Her food was uneaten and her babies were still in the bed. Sadly she had gotten run over. Probably out wondering around like she always did and a car did not see her. A sad ending. But at least for a few weeks I made her and her babies comfortable. And yes I have photos of the babies. I try not to look at them very often as it makes me sad. I gave them all away and I hope they still have good homes. I named her Pringle. Not sure why, it just seemed to fit.
You can see in the photo she had made herself a new home. I had a heating pad underneath her, this photo was taken in the winter. It was very cold. I don’t know how the homeless animals survive. But she did, at least for awhile.
©CarolDM2005
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Have you brought a stray cat into your home?
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Yes
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No
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No cats and no pets at my home, but there is some mice, sigh!
You need a cat to get rid of the mice.
That seems to be very similar to my Susie
Yes she did look like her. I miss her so much.
I sure hope the kittens are all in happy homes.
Yes and so do I my friend.
Sad story keeps at least puppies Carol
Yes I managed to get her babies to good homes.
Nice of you, you’re the first humanitarian Carol
I have a love of all animals and help when I can.
I’m sorry for your loss … you save at least her children
It was years ago but it still hurts when I think about it. Thank you.
Mr. Gal said: a short life, about a cat that was killed.
And with us, we believe the cat has 9 lives.
We can never know the truth.
We believe what we choose is what I always say Robin.
Poor miss Pringle and her young ones. Stray cats, especially females, lead a hard life. I have often seen or heard females cats leaving their litter because of lack of milk, food and proper shelter. At least she had a couple of weeks with a good life, a warm shelter, water and food. You did a good deed. And you found homes for her litter. Great job Carol. To Pringle, who probably looks down over you from cat heaven, she must be very thankful to you for giving her a last warm phase in her short life.
Yes they do. Even with the warm bed and food she still felt the need to wander around. You are so kind. It does give me a peaceful feeling and bittersweet at the same time. I know I can’t save the world but I can do my part.
Gloomy story Carol. You did a good dead.
I know that cats love heat. Many cats of my neighbors are asleep on the hood of my car at the night.
I try to look at it like I comforted her for awhile and saved her babies.
She loved her warm bed.