I have been fostering kittens now for fourteen years. Over and over I find myself trying to convince cats and kittens that I know what I am doing and that what I am doing is in their best interest. They tell me they don't believe me and then they eventually come around and I have a moment of saying "I told you so" (because I know they don't understand) and then move on to the next thing I need to convince them of.
When I offered our mother cat something comfy to lay on to nurse her kittens, she said no thank you. For days she ignored it and then..
See, I told you.. isn't it much better to have them on something that isn't cold and slick?
I wanted to take a photo of her, and she was not happy about it.
Does that face say "I am not amused" to you? I know it does to me. And look at those wee baby faces over there.. I bet you that I could just reach under the couch..
and Mom was not happy about that. I had to be quick. I could have pulled out others, but it would have bothered her so I decided to be kind instead of selfish. For a woman with the nickname of grabbyhands, that was not easy.
I think you held out long enough! And there's a little chink in her armor. Several more weeks to go.
ReplyDeleteOMC, how could you resist handling more than one? You are very strong!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet little face!
ReplyDeleteGood work, grabbyhands. We needed to see at least one little face! And yes, mama cat does not look amused.
ReplyDeleteslow and steady will hopefully win her over. in the mean time - TINY TABBY!! :)
ReplyDeleteMs. Growlypants vs. Grabbyhands! I say, keep grabbin' the wee babes; Mama will learn to trust because nothing bad happens.
ReplyDeleteYou have to let them learn for themselves... that kitten is so cute. I kinda won't one. So lovely to see her enjoying something cuddling, and so funny the way she slowly moved herself on to it
ReplyDeleteThat is one adorable kitten. And we did notice - yesterday? - that Ms. Growlypants had moved everyone onto the blanket. We were very happy to see that.
ReplyDeleteSQUEEEE Tiny Tabby!!! I say keep grabbing .. maybe increase to 2 tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteTiny baby photos never get old, squeeeeee~
ReplyDeleteEmma and Buster
Mama is a beauty! And oh, my, if those kittens are not the sweetest!
ReplyDeleteFinally ! Better late than never, Ms. Growlypants... Good job, well done, Grabbyhands ;) Purrs
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And we're glad that momma finally realized you were right about where to lay down. :)
ReplyDeleteAw. See, Momma? Grabbyhands isn't all bad. You sure do give a good stink eye but you're very pretty and a good mommy.
ReplyDeleteLittle by little...bit by bit...we know Ms. Growlypants will come around. We just saw the first move. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat kitten is a cutie. I am glad the Momma took your advice about a soft spot. The feral cat I adopted has just realized his blanket is more comfy than the wood he was sleeping on for over a month.
ReplyDeleteAdorable shot of the little one. I am glad that Mom is on something SOFT now!
ReplyDeleteAww, that little tabby face is SO adorable...
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