New to the whole cat thing *pics*

Nope, I didn't "officially" get a kitty. But there is this orangie kitty that keeps coming in our yard. It started the other day. It was laying by the chipmunk hole waiting for his next meal and I went to scare it away because we love our resident chipmunks. He ran away and then came back a second time and when I went out again he started meowing at me. He has the cutest meow I've ever heard. :love: Anyway, he came up to me and started rubbing against my leg. We fed him some bread and chicken, he only at a few bites of the chicken. He came back yesterday and this morning. He was here when we came back. Think he's trying to scope out a home?? For now, I want to feed him. We got some flea preventive and food today. My mom keeps saying "this isn't a cat house". Okay, w/e mom. :rolleyes: I got alot of pics of the gorgeous kitty this morning and wanted to share. I still don't know if he's a boy or a girl. If it's a boy I want to name him Fireheart after a cat in the books I read. I really hope he keeps coming back. It would break my heart if he didn't.
Piccies:
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"oh Hai"
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I'm all ears!
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"what's this?" we gave him milk this morning and he didn't want it. Picky kitty.
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Playing with a leaf...
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I'm a cool cat..:cool:
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Walking to me..
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Hai

more..

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Pretty eyes :)
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Herroww :) Like my whiskers?
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body shot.

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Can I pleaseeeeeee come in please?

Maybe I'm being biased but I think he's the most gorgeous kitty. :) He got scared before because 3 people were coming outside at a time and he's more used to me. He's a cutie though, I am sure he'll come back. The only thing I'm worried about is his prey drive. I have a bird. So it might be a no go. But we'll still keep feeding him and giving him the flea stuff. Does he look young to you? I think he does. He's quite small for a cat.

very pretty quite indeed... love his coloring!!... and he/she looks so adorable and cuddly...

hope he keeps coming and stays even if he´s outside... what a dear kitty....

have you had a peek at his backside??...:p

Oh, he's gorgeous!! What a beautiful orangie!

And yes, I also think he's looking young, maybe one year old? He's looking very healthy! :) And I love his eyes!

Thanks for sharing his pics! And better don't let him near your bird! ;)

Kirsten

What a pretty kitty cat. Hope he stays around, but do watch your bird.

THE ODDS ARE THAT HES A MALE, ALTHOUGH THERE ARE FEMALE ORANGIES, THE MAJORITY OF OEWSOME ORANGIES ARE MALE.
WHAT A HANDSOME FELLOW, AND WE HOPE THAT HES GOT A HOME SOMEWHERE AND IS JUST BEING NEIGHBORLY.
HE DOESNT LOOK AS THOUGH HES STARVING, OR BADLY USED.
BLESS YOU FOR BEING HIS PAL.:love::love::love::love:

He is a gorgeous orange boy! Love those eyes! You know, orangies are known for being such sweet and loving cats. Hope mom will loosen up and let him inside, and I hope he doesn't go near your bird, lol. Behave Fireheart, and you might get a home! ;)

What a cutie! :D

He looks like a he to me and not fully grown. Gorgeous boy :)
He might learn a lot and even to live with a bird as he is young :)
Tell him to rub his head at mom's legs as well.

Boy, he's working you like a second job! He's young so the bird is probably going to be tempting for him but if you keep your bird in a separate room where he can't get at him, there shouldn't be a problem. And as they become used to one another, it could become less of a worry, especially after you have him neutered. Good luck to both of you! :)

What a gorgous baby, my guess is 1-2 years old. Looks like a real lover.

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Boy, he's working you like a second job!

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LOL! I hadn't heard that before, too funny.

He is a handsome kitty, and I too bet male. I hope you are able to keep him if he's looking for a new home but do be careful with the bird. I had finches for 7 years with Ripley and he tried his hardest to get them but luckily never did. It just took some work on my end to keep them safe.

I just wanted to update and tell you guys he did come back! I don't think we'll ever get rid of him. He was waiting by the door for at least 10 minutes today when he saw me through the window. I feel so bad, I want to let him in. My mom is worried about his claws. :( She said she wouldn't get a cat declawed because that's just mean. Anyway, if that's what it would take to let him in I wouldn't do it, but she would NEVER do that so it's nothing to worry about. Is there any other suggestions? I've never had a cat, and he doesn't seem to have scratching issues but we have a leather couch and all, so yeah.

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I just wanted to update and tell you guys he did come back! I don't think we'll ever get rid of him. He was waiting by the door for at least 10 minutes today when he saw me through the window. I feel so bad, I want to let him in. My mom is worried about his claws. :( She said she wouldn't get a cat declawed because that's just mean. Anyway, if that's what it would take to let him in I wouldn't do it, but she would NEVER do that so it's nothing to worry about. Is there any other suggestions? I've never had a cat, and he doesn't seem to have scratching issues but we have a leather couch and all, so yeah.

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I have leather furniture, all of my cats have their claws and they never have punctured the leather or even tried to sharpen their claws on it. I have several scratching posts, they like sisal best, so clawing furniture has never been a problem. :)

"this ain't no cat house!"

That made me laugh.

I am in the same boat. There is a beautiful white and gray cat that I want so badly but I don't know if she is taken or owned! I don't want to steal anyone's cat but I really like this kitty. Plus, if it is owned you have to take into consideration the person who does own it and how they would feel.

I almost want to put a collar on MS. Kitty (My name for my stray) with a note on it, just to see if it does belong to anyone!

(How dumb is that?)

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IT doesn't look like it's a wild cat.

NIce colors and the Orangies I have met are really love bugs!