I came close to picking up Mittens the Kitten, this afternoon

[Siwsan]

I was bring them their afternoon munch, and there was a slick of ice by the back door. Mittens kept weaving around my feet, and I was afraid I'd slip while trying to avoid stepping on her. So, I reached down to gently hold her back and I slipped my hand right beneath her belly. She didn't jerk away, or anything. She just allowed it. However, I didn't want to 'push' too far, so I quickly filled their bowl.

That was quick a surprise!

[Texaswitchy]

1. Next time.

[Siwsan]

2. And, when I tapped on the window, she ran up on the deck.

Today Madoc and Gryff were with me, and she just stared and stared at them.

[Texaswitchy]

4. I had a stray cat that came into the yard.

She had the mange on her head and neck.

I bought cheap fish in cans with strong fish oil.

Cured her in no time.

I mixed the fish and oil in her dry food.

I let her get used to me and she finally let me touch her.

Your kitties coming along.

[Polly Hennessey]

3. Mittens the Kitten wants to join the gang.

[SheltieLover]

9. Absolutely!

[MuseRider]

5. Wow that is really great!

I have had so many ferals, most end up inside after working with them for a time but several only came in to eat after months and months of work and I had to leave the door open. Most I could lightly stroke their head but putting a hand under their stomach would have left me with a bloody arm. Good for you. I needed a smile and this did just fine.

[2naSalit]

6. Sounds like she wants to jon the boys.

[mrsadm]

7. Good progress! One step at a time...

[femmedem]

8. Wonderful news!

Sounds like she might be nice and warm this winter.

[niyad]

10. Mot excellent progress.