OP here.

After looking on the web, i think it's anal glands.

Thank God for the internet!!

OP updating this post- as if anyone cares - LOL

The vet said the fleshy pieces are nothing - just a bit of an oddity i guess. Not anal glands - too far below the anal positioning of the glands.

Yes, I was following it, wondering where you went from that conclusion, since if it were prolapsed glands, I'd think it would not be good to leave them exposed. I've never seen or heard of this oddity. Can always learn something. Thanks for the update.

Thanks for letting us know, and thanks for adopting a shelter cat -- she's a lucky girl!

My female cat has visually noticeable "parts" there too.

Good idea to ask the vet. We once had a dog that got an infection down there so it's just best to make sure she's a little different and not having some kind of issue.

I hope your new kitty is turning out to be a wonderful companion.