A little black kitty; 1/13; HE has bonded finally; *Update*; post #80

[Medusa]

Well, looks like LBK is going to be a regular around here. He's been sleeping in the shelter and he comes around at breakfast and dinner time, looks in the patio window as if to say "Ahem, excuse me. My tummy's growling". I took 3 pix of him but 2 didn't turn out right and this one isn't much better but here it is. He's a mini Boo.

[orangemm]

Aww, look at that face........his expression says "please help me". Mary, you are wonderful to be looking after this little one. Thank you for being there for him................

[Medusa]

He bolts as soon as he sees me, though. I'd like to see if he's fixed. I sure don't need any kittens running around out there.

[phesina]

Mary, any chance the little dear could be lured into a humane trap baited with especially yummy food?

[Medusa]

Mary, any chance the little dear could be lured into a humane trap baited with especially yummy food?

I've thought about it. A friend of mine has traps that I know he would lend me but I'm not sure if LBK belongs to anyone. Last time I took in a stray, the poor thing had all the fatal diseases and had to be PTS. I'm going to become known as the lady cat killer if it happens again. My neighbors have seen him but don't know if he belongs to anyone and I don't want to ask Mr. Cat Kicker next door because I don't want to draw attention to him. I'm not sure what to do.

[Medusa]

Two more cats have shown up outside. This is exactly what I was afraid would happen. The little tuxie came back and a big tiger striped cat was there last night. It was way past dinner time so I didn't put any more food out. I don't want to attract any more cats. If they're there when I feed LBK, then, of course, I'll feed them, too, but I won't put food out "just in case". I don't know if they belong to anyone or not. I just cannot go back into rescue. I'm too overwhelmed w/my own kitty situations right now and it really isn't in the budget either. I'll never turn my back on a hungry creature ever, whether it has fur, feathers or skin but I know how quickly this situation can turn into a nightmare. It's how I ended up feeding 27 outdoor cats and my own 8 at one time. It took up so much of my time and money that, looking back on it, I don't know how I pulled it off. Anyhow, just thought I'd update you. Cats sure can network, can't they?

[columbine]

There are days I wish I could draw, because this is comic strip material.

Picture: LBK scratching a tree. Caption (in old-time typewriter letters): Food available, but you must let yourself be seen.

Picture: Tuxie peeing on a tuft of weeds. Caption: Food good, service unreliable.

Picture: Tiger rubbing face on doorstep. Caption: DIBS!

Love, Columbine