New to the whole cat thing *pics*

[Alysser]

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. 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. 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:

"oh Hai"

I'm all ears!

"what's this?" we gave him milk this morning and he didn't want it. Picky kitty.

Playing with a leaf...

I'm a cool cat..

Walking to me..

Hai

more..

[Alysser]

Pretty eyes

Herroww Like my whiskers?

body shot.


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.

[Husky_mom]

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??...

[Kirsten]

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

[nancys]

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

[catmandu]

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.

[jennielynn1970]

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!

[DJFyrewolf36]

What a cutie!

[Barbara]

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.

[Medusa]

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!

[GILL]

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

[jazzcat]

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

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.

[Alysser]

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.

[Medusa]

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.

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.

[RICHARD]

"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!