Just over 3 years ago, my husband calls me outside . . . "I think we have a problem," Bill says. As he lifts up the edge of a large plant, I see a pile of newborn kittens. What to do? Well, put out some food and see who momma is. Pretty soon, we spy a fluffy tuxedo cat creeping up, eating, and then going to the kittens. Time to buy a humane trap! Long story short, we trap the feral momma cat and move her and the kittens into a large cage in the garage. She has room to move away from us and we can socialize the six kittens.
Fast forward 8 weeks and we have a crew of rambunctious, curious, adorable kittens. AND, we have homes for everyone! Bill then informs me that we're keeping this one, the only one that looks like momma cat. I don't want another animal . . . we already have 3 rescue dogs and a 12-year-old housecat. Plus, the stray father of the kittens lives outside. Bill brings the kitten into the house, against my wishes. Well, one wee meow and my heart is captured. "Moe" is my constant companion, alarm clock, beggar and pal with the dogs (we've added a fourth rescue dog).
Mom and dad cat (Hilda and Spooky) have been TNR'd and love life in our woods. They have an insulated house, food and fresh water, as well as a son who watches them from inside.
Latrobe, PA
