AWWWWWWWW, Edna she's precious, think she'll ever grow into those ears? Has she run up the back of your legs and hung from your rear yet? Just a little something more to look forward to LOL.

Annette

Bless you Edna!

How old is Fionna? Yup, kitty ears are like dog paws: a sign of what's yet to come.

Look at her! So sweet and innocent. ; )

Oh she IS sweet! A lovely little colleen to be sure. Just look at those big green eyes!

How does she like her new brothers (and vice versa), Edna?

Patti

How cute. She does look innocent. But that's cats' trick. They look too cute.

Then bring live little snakes in the house.
Which is what Maramalade has done twice, that I know of, in the last couple weeks. the 2nd one was in the hall outside my bedroom!

Yep, those green eyes are definitely Irish and a temper to match I bet, LOL! Welcome, Fionna, I hope you realize you got the best home on Earth.

Eduarda

What a sweet girl! Got to love that little face.

I just noticed she has dirty ears *lol*

She is getting along great with Angus (my manx cat). Angus is angry because he's not allowed outside anymore.

The dogs are going nuts wanting to lick and sniff her. So far she's been a good sport. I wanted to adopt an older cat from the shelter but he/she would have had a heart attack seeing my 130 lb Bernard.

There are so many animals at the shelter. SO many that need a good home. Believe it or not, that was Fionna's last day. Hard to believe a shelter would euthanize a kitten, but it happens every Wednesday. We got her on a Tuesday.

Fiona is one very lucky kitten in more ways than one. Our S.P.C.A. has adopted a no kill policy, they are at most times full to the rafters with animals looking for their forever home, some animals are fostered out while they wait. I admire these foster moms and dads so much, I couldn't do it myself because once one of these dear little kittens comes home with me it stays. You know the saying 'over my dead body'.

Our Basil is an adoptee, being his previous owners couldn't take him when they moved he was going to be left to fend for himself. He was mostly an outside cat who has fended for himself most of his 10 or so years so he's pretty savy.
For the last 3 years we've been trying to change this very macho fellow into a inside kitty. We had to watch him very closely when he first started coming in as he wasn't very friendly to our 2 old girls, but finally he settled down. Winter is a breeze he likes the cushy lifestyle but come the warm weather it's hit and miss if he spends days or nights for that matter inside. I'd go pick up 2 little girls in a heartbeat if I thought Basil would tolerate them but....
The other scenario is if a little/big stray ended up on my doorstep (unfortunately some of these little treasures are still dumped out of cars) well that's another story Basil will just have to deal with the nickers in a twist thing.

Bless you Edna for giving Fiona her forever home, she is such a sweet looking little girl, she wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for you.

Annette

Awwww, look at her little paws, on a Dresden Plate quilt, no less. She's a real cutie.

Nell

I just had to chime in again because I keep forgetting there are shelters which do this. Our local one does not. I had to show DH the pic of cutie pie Fiona and when we read that this could have been dooms day, he was outraged. He couldn't imagine not being able to place kittens since they have such appeal. Sad fact though. I'm so happy that you saved her life. Sometimes I wonder though, are we saving them, or are they saving us? Wishing you the most fun - and from Robert (tiger 18 yrs) and Eloise (Manx 2 yrs)

She is beautiful!

I am an animal rescuer. I take in unwanted, neglected and abused animals. I now have 20 cats (including three kittens), 2 dogs, and a rabbit....all discarded pets. They are all my delight!

I used to work as a vet tech for a Humane Society. It is tragic and despicable how "disposable" pets are to people in America. They are acquired with the 'use once and throw them away' attitude....like everything else in our so-called advanced society. If having them becomes an inconvenience for any reason, they are easily thrown away, dumped, or just left behind to fend for themselves when they move, leaving their former pets to wonder why they are no longer loved and wanted. And yes, they do have feelings just like people. Poor, poor things. It breaks my heart and really makes me angry.

Mahatma Ghandi once said that you can tell much about a society by the way they treat animals. Isn't that the truth!
Is it any wonder to see human babies thrown in the trash like rubbish or hear about so many children being abused, neglected and abandoned? It is such a stain on our society!

Praise be to you, Edna, and all who take in and love discarded and abused animals (and children).

~Annie

Aw she's a cutie, Edna!

So glad that she found a good home, and just in the nick!

It's easier to keep them indoors (especially Angus who is not used to it) if you can get distract him with something interesting (does he have a favorite toy?) and get into some type routine, with a set time for one-on-one play/attention. And, rewards, of course, for baby steps in the right direction. :)

Hugs and meowsy hellos from my Pepe and Bella babies (brother and sis kitties are 8 yr. olds).

Becky

She's so cute! But, I can see the mischief in her eyes LOL! She'll keep you and your dogs on your toes, for sure.

While we were away on vacation, Charm stayed at the greyhound adoption kennel. The kennel was so full, there were greyhounds hanging out in the office. Everyone of them insisted on a big hug before they'd let us pass through to get Charm! Hard to imagine these sweet dogs being thrown away.

I have always rescued my pets from SPCA, animal shelters and greyhound rescue. Every pet was wonderful! Charm was in the garden this morning (like every morning in nice weather). We sat in the cottage garden and she stayed on the path, but walked around -- she licked the lavender, smelled the roses and pointed out a weed in the dianthus! :-)

Enjoy your little Fionna -- she'll be grown up so fast.

Cameron

What a cutie-patutie!!! lol. She has your number, for sure.

All of my guys are rescues, but I am coasting, before I get a little girl to replace my Sylvester (as if). It is so peaceful in the hood right now!!!

Nancy.

This is odd, I had posted here, it showed up last night and now it's gone!
I mentioned Fionna looks like Miss Kitty when she was a kitten. Eyes as big as frying pans and "Bunny Ears" as we call those huge kitty ears (ears bigger than your head!!).
So sweet.
I bet she has a streak of the devil in her too!!

She is darling! Of course she has Irish in her. She had to be tough! lol

I think we may get another kitty sooner than I expected. Every evening DH calls the neighbors cats over so he can pet them. He doesn't think I have noticed.

It reminds me of my friend's little boy...

John had a cat, took it to the vet, fed it well, and gave it lots of attention. One day the cat wandered over to the neighbor's house. The neighbors were attracted to the kitty, as it was very pretty. They petted the cat. Soon, they had bought a brush to brush the cat, provided the cat with a clean water bowl on their patio, then a food dish complete with wonderful morsels, and the last straw- CAT TOYS! And it wasn't even their cat!

John, being the true son of a litigating attorney, wrote the neighbor a CEASE AND DESIST letter! John was 9 at the time, and he explained that it was very unfair that he had to clean the litter box, and pay the vet bills, and the neighbors got to just enjoy HIS cat!

I hope you have lots of good times with your little Fionna.

Janie

I have so much to say to you all and so little time as I'm late for an appointment.

I'm going to be a foster mom! The shelter needs foster mom's for the explosion of kittens. It's kitten season - I had no idea there was such a thing. I'm going to be in heaven! Imagine holding a handful of fuzzy little things *lol*

Becky - Angus is getting used to being inside now. Occasionally he howls to go out but it pick him up and love on him. Plus he loves to have his belly rubbed.

Skibby - I love the name Eloise. Maybe I can name one of the fosters Eloise.

Annie - I swear we were sister's in a past life.

Nell - I had no idea that was a Dresden Plate quilt. Lucky me found it at a rummage sale for a mere $25.00. I love it.

Annette - I love the name Basil. Maybe I can name one of fosters Basil.

Kathy - Marmalade is a darling name as well. Gonna use that name too.

Nancy - and a Sylvester too. His name will live on.

She is full of the devil. It's funny to see her in her hunting stance ... crouch on the ground very low and then she wiggles her back end but remains very still ... and BAM! pounces on a fly *lol* She's yet to catch one.