What a way to celebrate Father's Day, in the discovery of some more kittens. These little ones are Mama Cats. Three black and whites, one nearly all black and one white and black. Some very similar color lines are rolling here. So the male dominant cat, Kitty, and maybe Darth are the fathers, with no run of orange in her litter. Honestly, Mama Cat's kittens, no matter what generation, are the cutest things, with the long hair being a dominate characteristic. Most of the kittens in the past have not had Mama Cat's bad mood, grumpiness or her proclivity to hissing. HP being an example. She brought them down into the backyard as opposed to Punky keeping hers near the gravel road. Mama Cat has been on the back step to the porch for over a week which either meant, her kittens had not made it or she had come to stake out her territory, establish it and then bring her kiddos to the promise land. This morning those kittens have established their presence on the two cat houses I keep out back for them. Too hot on the inside for summer but the roofs provide optimal napping temps. They have also discovered the grill and cover being perfect for play and for hiding. The noise of them under the cover, so to speak, rattle the older cats who seem interested in the source of the noise. HP has been watching them, even looking out for one wayward kitten that got away from the fam and was hiding behind a planter in the bushes. She got it to come out and see that the coast was clear for it to get to mom and siblings. My love for HP has so increased in these past few days. She is one of the kindest cats not only to me but she is genuinely liked by all of them...except she does not like Kitty and he isn't here often but when he is, she is on guard and keeps watch over her flock by day and night. Biggio has been friendly toward me because of HP. At first he was a user, well technically they all are, being nice for food...totally the Eddie Haskell of the group but now he comes over to have his head rubbed and to be petted. Technically, could be a user situation but I choose to believe the best about ol' Biggio. He is not the cutest cat out there, not that cats or people should be judge by beauty, but his lanky walk and manner just gets to me. His fur is not very soft but he has the most beautiful eyes.
The newest kittens are slowly being taught by Mama Cat to come into the garage for food. She did this by leading a kitten one at a time over to the bowls. She lets them sniff about and discover the food on their own. I was only able to watch two kittens learn this but I am sure with me inside, the process will go a little faster for MC.
Those little ones have all that pent up kitten energy and it is always an enjoyable time watching them be rough and tumble and chase each other all across the yard, only to fall into a heap around Mama Cat for a little snack and then a nap.
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The rain came last night, finally. This isn't from the tropical system but a cool front moving through the state. The rain should be out of here by the afternoon. I need to make a quick trip to Lowe's for more fly strips. I finally found a brand that attracts the flies to its sticky surface. The one I put out in the garage on Sunday is nearly full. When you look at all those flies it reminds me of the scene from Gone With the Wind where all those injured and dead solders are lying on the ground by the train station. This will sound strange but it is so fulfilling to see that strip filled with flies, knowing the world is less that amount of pestilence.
Doug called yesterday and we visited for almost two hours. Lots of catching up to do and both of us have elderly pets, so we were able to encourage one another. This morning I had the wonderful surprise of seeing the treats Buddy has turned up her nose to, had been eaten. She also ate some of her food. It is always a good day when the morning greets with that surprise. She has also been more awake in the mornings and we've had several good mornings of quiet time together.
It looks as if the rain has moved out of our area and I can get out to run a few errands. Yep, got those errands taken care of. More fly strips to catch all the flies that I can. Also made a quick trip to the grocery store.
More Feral Fam drama with a no show Punky this morning, nor all day. That is very, very much not like her. I saw one of her kittens this afternoon. I took some food out to the kitten and who shows her face through the fence, Punky. So maybe, they have found someplace they would rather be during the day with better food, but I highly doubt that on the food. As long as I see them at least once during the day, I am pretty good with that but that is for HP, Biggio, Boodos, Junior and Junioretta.
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