My daughter loves cats as much as I do, which is a good thing. She has several that have come to live at her house this year.
This tale is about Uncle CT.
We had been calling him Crooked Tail, because his tail had been broken when young or maybe he was born with it that way.
He was also born with a few other deformities. His claws come out at the top of his toes instead of the end like normal ones. His front right leg above his foot appears to have been broken and it bends there when he walks and he does walk with a limp.
Uncle CT is a feral cat that will allow you to pet him on occasion.
When another cat, along with her 5 kittens, showed up at Kim's house, Uncle CT took on the roll of guardian or "uncle" to the brood. Here he is with one of the little ones on the deck where they sometimes sleep in the chairs.
What is funny to us is that he has gotten the mama cat's call down pat. Kim feeds him and all the others and keeps the water bowl full. When the food is put out and the kittens aren't in sight, he will call out just like the mama until the kittens come to eat, too.
The little one pictured above is called Lil Stormy, and you probably can guess why. The kittens are pretty wild even though they will come up on the deck to sleep in the chairs now and then.
It is so sweet to see Uncle CT keeping an eye on all the kittens and even with his deformities he seems to be happy and content while taking his babysitting duties seriously.
Happy Thursday to you!
xo Cheryl
They are so sweet. Your daughter sure has her hands full. I hope they are adoptable once it comes time.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story. Seems like CT was born with these things, rather than being injured. Your daughter is so sweet! And I am so glad about your eye, YEAH!
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ReplyDeleteI love cats as well, and what sweet photos of these wonderful pets! I think Uncle CT is amazing! I have had a few special needs animals in my life, and they were my favorite pets. Just like humans with special needs, they have such sweet personalities that makes you love them even more!
Hugs,
Barb
Cheryl, That makes me happy and sad. So sad about the cat's deformities, but so darn sweet about his loving the kittens. I would have to love on him. I think true pets have personalities. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeletewhat a happy story.. love it. sorry about the paws and tale, but it doesn't seem to bother him
ReplyDeleteAw, what a sweet story. I don't have cats right now. When I got a divorce, the judge said we had to split the pets. Two dogs, two cats. He would never have been able to take care of the dogs, I knew that. So he got the cats. I missed them so much. And after my pupsters are gone, I might just get another cat. Love that the male cat calls the kitties!
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I am happy they have found l.o.v.e ;-) so cute.
ReplyDeleteWe have a neighbor who hates cats. We try our hardest to protect any feral cats from that neighbor.
I can't have cats because of my allergy to them, but they are so sweet. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteOh how sweet! He makes a good daddy. The world needs more caring people like your daughter.
ReplyDeleteHe has found a place where he is useful and needed.Sweet.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, he is an amazing cat! That is wonderful how he cares for those babies!!! (by the way, that kitten is too cute!) Bless you and your daughter for caring for them!
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Gert
Oh my goodness, that is such a sweet tale! I am in love with Uncle CT (and his name)!
ReplyDeleteI love CT's sweet nature with the babies. I am so pleased he found such a safe place to live. Your daughter fell close to the tree.
ReplyDeleteIt's been so long since I've visited with you! And being a cat lover myself, I especially enjoyed this post. CT is a doll. I hope in his past he was not abused by any human. Deformities give us all character and makes us all unique as CT. Gotta love him. AND Little Stormy too.
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl, I too have been missing from bogland this summer as summer is always so busy for us, I am finishing up my canning season this weekend, as much as I enjoy canning and preserving food, I am in need of a break, so I am done until the apples and grapes are ready! I so enjoyed meeting Uncle CT and the little one!
ReplyDeleteYour flowers in your last post are beautiful, the high heat and humidity is taking a toll on some of my plants! Thank yo for visiting and for taking the time to leave me such a sweet comment, enjoy your weekend!
Blessings,
Sue
Oh my sweet friend, this is an endearing Cat's tale. I loved this story of CT. I find Heavenly Father's creations so amazing. This is an example of just that. Uncle CT and his love for this little brood is awesome. Your daughter is sweet to care for them all. I loved the photos. Lil Stormy does remind me of yours.
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I want to grab that Little Stormy and run away. Loved this post and there is nothing like a kitty to put a smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteI have not been posting nearly as much this summer either. Hope you have a great weekend. xo Diana
uncle ct is quite the cat. he proves you can't let things get in your way. you forge onward.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story! I enjoyed reading it so much...
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, he is an amazing cat! That is wonderful how he cares for those babies!!! (by the way, that kitten is too cute!) Bless you and your daughter for caring for them!
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