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Issac, Wicker, Allie as in Aligator, Frisky,Sylvester, Oscar & Dora.
Current Outdoor Roster
Whiskers, Tux, Little Blackie & Sherberta
That's All For Now!
Everyone In Picture Has Passed On!
Left To Right Top To Bottom Chester, Felix, Andrew, Trouble Ginger & Rusty. Circa 2009 Ish
Rest in Peace!
Do Cats Know When They are Loved?
Yes, cats generally know when their humans love and care for them, and they show love in return through a variety of behaviors like purring, kneading, slow blinking, rubbing, and seeking proximity and physical contact. While cats may not understand the complex human concept of "love," they form a deep "attachment bond" with their caregivers and recognize the positive emotions and consistent care they receive.
How Cats Show Love
Cats express their affection and trust for their humans in ways that are unique to their species:
Slow Blinks
A slow blink from a cat is often referred to as a "cat kiss" and is a sign of trust and contentment.
Kneading
"Making biscuits" or kneading is a behavior cats often associate with comfort and their kittenhood, showing they view their human as a source of security and love.
Scent Marking
Rubbing their face and body against a person is a way for cats to mark them as part of their family and territory, showing a strong bond.
Purring
A purr is a sign of contentment and comfort, often expressed when a cat feels safe and loved in your presence.
Seeking Proximity
A cat choosing to sleep near you, sit on your lap, or follow you from room to room indicates they feel safe and trust you implicitly.
Vocalizations
Adult cats use unique meows and vocalizations to communicate with their humans, similar to how they communicated with their mothers as kittens.
What Cats Understand
Cats are perceptive and can sense human emotions like distress or joy. While they don't grasp the complex human definition of love, they understand:
Security and Care:
They recognize that you provide them with food, shelter, and safety, which are fundamental indicators of care from their perspective.
Affection and Trust:
They form an emotional attachment to their humans and learn to trust them, reciprocating the affection they receive.
Familiarity:
Through repeated positive interactions, they associate their human with a sense of safety, comfort, and affection.
Lately I Have Watched Countless Vids on Cat & Kitten Rescue To Learn All I Can. So Much To Know So Many Scenario's To Face!
I Was Unaware of These Mortality Facts When We Rescued Our First Kittens. They are Now a Little over a Year Old! Had We Simply Let Them Be it's Quite Possible only One Would Still Be Alive.
Approximately 75% of kittens born outdoors die or disappear before reaching six months of age, primarily due to dangers like predators, trauma, disease, parasites, and harsh weather. This staggering mortality rate highlights the harsh realities faced by outdoor-born kittens and underscores the importance of spaying and neutering community cats to prevent suffering and reduce feline overpopulation.
Why the high mortality rate?
Predators: Kittens are vulnerable to attacks from larger animals.
Traffic: Collisions with vehicles are a significant cause of death.
Disease and Parasites: Outdoor kittens often suffer from infections like upper respiratory infections, and internal and external parasites.
Harsh Weather: Exposure to extreme temperatures can be deadly for young kittens.
Starvation and Neglect: Lack of food and a mother's ability to provide care are common issues.
What can be done?
Spay and Neuter:
Spaying or neutering outdoor and community cats is the most effective way to prevent new litters from facing these hardships.
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Programs:
These programs help to manage and stabilize feral cat populations, leading to a decrease in suffering.
Support Local Rescues:
Organizations dedicated to rescuing and caring for homeless kittens can provide life-saving interventions.
We Suspect This Large Black Cat is Big Daddy {VIDEO} and at Least Part of The Population Explosion in Our Small Cat Rescue Operation. We Need To Get Him Fixed. Trying To Catch First & Then Schedule Getting Him Fixed is an Exercise in Patience But Trying!
We Currently Have 9 Indoor Cats and The Latest a Sweet Small Black Kitten I Call Natasha! She Kept Peeking in The Back Slider Wanting To See Our Indoor Family. She Has Turned Out To Be a Real Joy and aAnother Daddys Girl For Me!
We Have a Small Family of a Young Mama Cat & Her Two Small Kittens Feeding Everyday! Along With We Suspect Another Expecting Mama Due Soon. Also Random Others Stopping By For a Drink & Food!
Video is From an Old Camera My Daughter Had Left At The House and I Set Up Outside My Office So I Could Keep Tabs On the Comings & Goings!
We Had a Big Scare Recently With One Of The Squatters Pit Bulls Getting Into The Backyard While The Kittens Were Feeding. Thankfully The Wife Just Happened To Be Near Back Door & Called For Me & I Scared Him Off. Trying To get Temporary Fence Up as We Have a Missing Very Large Gate, But Got Side tracked When I Had To Move a Bunch Of Hoods Etc in the Back Yard So Neighbors Tree Trimmers Would Not Destroy Them With Falling Branches! Neighbor Has Numerous Trees On The Fenceline Which Cause Me More Work Than Him. A Point of Frustration I Don't Need For Sure!
Anyhoo The Work Goes On & To Our Frustration Our Go Fund Me Trial is a Failure. 1 Donation in 30 Days and From a Kindly Aunt of Terri's
Oh Well We Will Keep Plugging Along as The Cats & Kittens are Worth Saving!
Oh and We Did Rescue a Very Sweet Little Dog The Other Day & Our Newly Licenced Vet Friend Got The Chip Scanned & He Went Back Home!
See Short WMV Video of Outdoor Goings On!
The Daddy Of Many of our Kittens Chows Down While The Kids Play!
KC
Natasha & Emma Our Newest and Our Two Youngest!
Natasha & Emma Always Near Each Other! Either Playing or Napping! KONA was Not My Name Choice So That Got Changed!
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Our Well Fed Feral Friends! The 2 Sets Of Tuxedo Twins!
See Vid!
They Love Our Fare!
KC
Using a Laser Pointer I Got To Play With The Feral Kittens While Our Resident Cats Looked On! It Was O Dark 30! They Will Scatter if I Open The Door But Don't Run Far or Stay Away as Long as They Used To! Notice It's 2 Of Our Tuxedo's Watching! Must Be a Clan Thing! They Are Cousins at The Very Least!
