This sweetheart is growing bigger, and becoming more delightful and handsome by the day

[Siwsan]

It's hard to believe that we are almost at the 3 month mark since I brought him and his siblings into the house. There have been some amazing ups and a very tragic down, but I still say gathering them up and bringing them inside is one of the best 'split second' decisions of my lifetime.

[bamagal62]

1. He is such a handsome kitten!!

I just love his little nose.

[Siwsan]

2. Handsome and very clever

We are now playing 'fetch' with any number of things - wads of paper, zip ties, milk rings. You name it. If I can toss it, he can retrieve it and drop it into my hand.

[lark]

6. Oh how awesome!

He is indeed a very smart & good looking boy!!

[bamagal62]

21. Wow! That's awesome.

Not all cats fetch. I’ve only had 2 in my lifetime that did that! Clever kitten!

[Ziggysmom]

3. You saved them. Now Madoc will repay you with years of snuggles, purrs and love.

I admire all you did for the babies. I believe they are earth angels here to help us cope and learn about life. ❤️

[Siwsan]

4. I've had so many losses in my life, over the past few years. This is one big gain

At last count, 9 relatives and 3 beloved cats. Well, 5 if I count the feral kittens Tuxie and Spooky Jr, that I've been feeding. Madoc is doing a fantastic job of helping me focus on joy, rather than sorrow.

[brer cat]

5. I hope you can keep that focus.

Madoc is your guide.

[pazzyanne]

14. Madoc is your "special angel".

Feral cats and kittens are a special blessing that is known only by those who care for them. May you be truly blessed for all you have done for the ferals in your life, Siwsan!

[blm]

7. 😻

[WinstonSmith4740]

8. Bless your heart.

He is VERY handsome, and obviously happy!

[Cracklin Charlie]

9. He's filling out nicely.

Such a handsome cat*.

*this was how my mom described a good looking man.

[MLAA]

10. What a handsome, well groomed fella!

[Fla Dem]

11. He is precious. Had you not brought them all in, things could have turned out worse.

But you placed 2 in a wonderful home together and you Madoc will have a wonderful life together.

[Auggie]

12. Stunning feline

[Siwsan]

15. He was such a squashed face little guy when I first found him and his siblings

His ears were still flat and I thought he had such a sad expression in his eyes. I knew, immediately, that he was going to stay with me. It's been such fun to watch him grow and gain confidence. Now he spends half his time stalking me and the other half cuddling up on my lap.

[Auggie]

23. Maybe you could call him Louis once in a while ...

because I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

[PatrickforB]

13. Beautiful little animal.

Madoc means 'fortunate, and benefactor's son,' and he is!

[camartinwv]

16. Obviously well cared for and loved handsome boy

[spooky3]

17. What a loveball! Nt

[seta1950]

18. Beautiful kitty

[BobTheSubgenius]

19. He seems very calm and confident.

He really knows where he belongs.

[Chicagogrl1]

20. Such a beautiful boy

Its almost as if he was sent to you. Enjoy every moment!

[Texaswitchy]

22. Nice looking.

Handsome.

[niyad]

24. He grows more handsome by the day. That split second decision will be a blessing

for a very long time indeed. I know that you mourn all your losses, but I hope that you will always find joy.

Have to tell you, I was getting worried, not seeing you and our boy.

[Siwsan]

25. I've been preparing for my 'Nobody is home so don't bother knocking' Halloween

My car is at the mechanic's and I forgot to pick up candy when my niece took me shopping. And, truth be told, I've had very few trick or treaters stop by, over the past few years so I end up eating what ever I buy. There's a huge 'trunk and treat' event that goes on, not to far from me and I strongly suspect most parents prefer those to having their kids knocking on stranger's doors.

And, I'm still ultra cautious about Covid so I'd rather not have unvaccinated people at the door, anyway.

So this year I baked some corn bread, from scratch, to go with the chili I made and just had for lunch. I also baked brownies that I'm about to top with mint buttercream.

I'll feed the ferals at 4, feed Madoc at 5 and then put together some cheese, crackers and wine to enjoy while Madoc and I sit in the dark and watch scary stuff on TV until after the end of 'official' trick or treating (8 pm). Then I MIGHT turn on some lights.

[niyad]

26. Now that all sounds wonderful. Enjoy!

[I_UndergroundPanther]

27. I wish I could scoop up Madoc

And kiss him,repeatedly.

[Siwsan]

28. He's very accustomed to that ritual

EVERYBODY who meets him feels compelled to give him kisses.