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!

[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!

[rosethecopycat]

O Hai!

This kitteh looks like he's in really good shape.
Really, he needs to be scanned for microchip to see if he's someone's missing boy.
If he doesn't have a chip, you could do him a BIG favor and have him neutered so he won't be thinking of girls all the time. If you want him to stick around, the neutering will calm him down, reduce his urge to roam therefore extending his lifespan.

Good luck with the orinje boy.

[RICHARD]

If he doesn't have a chip, you could do him a BIG favor and have him neutered so he won't be thinking of girls all the time. If you want him to stick around, the neutering will calm him down, reduce his urge to roam therefore extending his lifespan.

Ahem,

It really doesn't work. Lance Armstrong just announced that he is going back to the Tour De France and recently he was linked to one of the Olsen Twins and Sheryl Crow before that....

[Alysser]

I love how my mom said this isn't a cat house. She let him in this morning and when I got home from school. He seemed to like it at first, but we gave him the option of going outside and he went back out. I don't know if it was just nervousness or if he just doesn't like it but maybe we'll keep trying. I think when the snow comes he'll really want to come in. My mom wants to name him Max, so I guess it's Max. LOL, he was EXCELLENT in the house, no scratching and no interest in the bird. We're going to keep feeding him, etc.

[Catty1]

BTW - neutering will help calm any "prey drive" he may have. Also, once he is being fed regularly, he won't be as tempted by 'live food' - especially if he has toys he loves to play with!

Does your Humane Society give out vouchers for low-cost neutering? Ron will likely need some worming meds and shots too.

He sure is a hunka kitty!

[Alysser]

UPDATE!

He's LOVES the house now, he always wants in. My mom woke me up this morning because she let him in to feed him. I didn't even ask or anything. She loves Max, it's obvious. But bad news- he saw the bird and was struggling to get out of my hands to her. ARE YOU SURE, prey drive goes away with neutering? We are taking him to the vets soon for shots, and making a nueter appointment. We also want to check for heartworms and other diseases first. I'll keep you updated