Me...a meowmie in the making?

[popcornbird]

Two weeks ago, we had another cat show up. This cat, who we're calling Brownie, also seems to be a homeless stray. I get the feeling s/he was formerly a pet and dumped. S/he was scared at the beginning, but I'm beginning to notice that s/he is very friendly. It just seems to be that way, because s/he was sooooooo hungry and thin when it started coming. It seems to be better and more healthy now that its eating here everyday. Its actually possible Emmy's a dumped pet too. Ugh...why are people so cruel? I just don't know, but what I do know is...these two cats do not live with someone. They're outside fulltime, and seem to fill their tummies at our place.

Emmy's reaction at first sight of Brownie...
"Wah...who the heck is that cat in MY backyard?"


Brownie is so sweet. S/he has scratches on his/her nose and ears, which seem to be the result of a cat fight to me. This is Brownie 2 weeks ago...







And here's Brownie today.





S/he has the CUTEST meow. I swear...one meow from Brownie, and the whole family's heart melts. In fact, my heart is melting just remembering his/her voice. SO cute.

I am still getting to know Brownie...s/he is so new here. I wonder if these two are going to stay. I wonder if they're going to end up becoming a part of the family. I wonder if 'gasp'...I'm going to be an unplanned meowmie. We weren't prepared for cats yet, didn't plan to have them yet, and don't exactly know what to do. All I know now is that I'm falling for them, my mom's falling for them, my brother's falling for them, and even my dad, who I thought doesn't like cats much gets soooooo happy when they come to visit and eat and rest. My husband adores them, of course, being the cat lover he is. So...what do you all think? Am I becoming a meowmie? He he he. I'm not sure how the tiels would feel about that. They LOVE watching the cats from the window, and its quite amusing, seeing their expressions while they're safe in the house, away from the kitties. The cats don't seem to have any interest in them at all (when they see them through the closed windows).

Surprisingly, this is not the end of the cat stories.

[popcornbird]

A few weeks ago, we had ANOTHER cat. This story has a happy ending. The cat was a 7 month old kitten...someone's pet with a collar. It came meowing at our door. My mom opened the door, and it walked right in. It was a very friendly, playful, hyper cat. It walked right in, ran up the stairs, walked into my room, and decided to lie on the bed. Then, it hopped on my computer desk, then onto the shelf, and then jumped down. I immediately thought, "Johanna's Monte must be just like this cat! SO naw-tee!" He he he.

I ended up holding the cat, and reading the number on its collar. When I called the number, the lady who answered was thrilled and said her indoor cat slipped out, and was missing for two days. She came immediately to pick her pet up, and was so grateful. The kitten's name was Toby. I told her Toby is always welcome to visit again.

Here are some pics of Toby.





I guess that briefly sums up my recent kitty adventures. Just wanted to share the stories/pics with you all. I can't bring the cats inside...I have birds and they hated it when I *did* bring them in, so I'm planning on buying a covered plastic 'box' or something, with an opening, and filling it with blankets, etc. to keep the cats warm when its cold. My mom and I will be going shopping together tomorrow to look for something like that. Jeez. Does this mean they're going to end up joining the family? They have names, we bought tons of cat food for them, they get treats, they get love and scritches, and now some shelter to keep them warm. What's next? Popcornbird is turning into a meowmie? Wah! Can I join the cat club on PT? LOL!

[jenluckenbach]

WOW! Such adventures. And such beutiful kitties.

You have obviously been chosen by these cats.

(p.s.) Toby is the spitting image of my little Kim)

[orangemm]

Such a story! These homeless babies obviously need food, loving, and a safe home...and it looks like yours is IT! They have become pretty trusting of you and your family, that's a lot to accomplish in a few months! Bless all of you for looking after them.

You just have to wonder what miserable so-and-so just dumped them to fend on their own.


Too bad people who do that can't be plucked up by a giant hand, unceremoniously dumped into a jungle with no defense, no one to help, and nowhere to go..

[CalliesMom]

Smart kitties!! I think cats can sick suckers a mile away and know which house to go to for food/love. I hope that everything works out with the kitties. Being a meowmie is one of the greatest adventures!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

WHAT A GREAT STORY Pops!! I have always known that you wouldn't stay a "birds-only-mom" !! Those cats have chosen you, what an honour!! It is trus, Emmy looks like Eddie's twin sister/brother !
Congrats are needed, here!!

[K & L]

What a wonderful thread and story! Another one hooked on cats! My husband was just like you and look at him now! I loved the pictures and reading all of this.