We’ve recently picked up a selection of oranges (ok, show cat people call them reds). Here’s some photos. Any takers?
The first one is called Byron. This lucky little thing was picked up from the food court in Tmn Melawati. Isabel thought he’d die without help, and to be honest he was really really skinny and full of worms! Looked like a furry fishball with little skinny legs. Anyway, none of the girls would take care of him so we brought Canto, my MC in. I know many people seperate their pedigree cats from their domestics. I understand the rationale – disease etc, but Canto is not a show cat. He’s just a love machine, and was he delighted ot have another kitten to care for.
Picking him up was a foregone conclusion. When we laid eyes on his mange ridden little body, our hearts almost siezed. We decided to eat lunch first, then act if he was still huddled under the car. Sure enough, he was. Granted we ate very very very quickly.
We have named him Onnekas (Finnish for gift) and he’s coming along. Because his mange is so severe, he’s kept alone and that breaks our heart. We feel kittens should have someone to curl up with. He’ll have his next mange jab next week and then we’ll try introducing a nice adult or some healthy kitten and see how it goes.
He’s actually very handsome. The photo may not do him justice but he is a SPOTTED tabby. Rare and very interesting. How did a domestic get those spots?
Naya is a wonderful and sexy little lady. She and two of her now grown kittens are still looking for a home. I’m never sure why people don’t see the loveliness that she is. Playful, plump and a turbo charges purring machine, what’s not to love?
*hugs Naya* she’s so cute!!! Byron looks like an Alien. lol!
My cat-hater housemate is moving out in July. YES! I’m so talking to the rest of my housemates about taking a cat in!
You’re doing a great job. Love those cute cats. Got your blog details from Stan. Will check back soon.
Thanks for dropping by. Sorry I missed you at Sid’s last night.
The curiosity has gotten the best of me — how did you come up with a Finnish name for the kitten? I’d love to see more photos of him as he recovers from his mange, poor babe. I think you must be the Onnekas in his eyes! Bless you.
You are so sweet
We have Finnish friend and she is always very confident and strong. We wanted him to have that kind of presence. He’s much better this week. I will try to post a photo later. And I cannot take credit alone. Olivia and my mum are equally responsible if not more so for the cats.
[...] 1, 2009 · No Comments Our oranges, Naya and Onnekas (except Byron, which is another post) were snapped up after the post. Even Ravyn, the fat blackie [...]