I think poor Mittens the Kitten missed the afternoon meal

[Siwsan]

I saw Madoc staring out the living room window. I looked out to see Mittens, sitting on the deck, looking very sad. And meowing. I couldn't HEAR her but I got a sad and hungry vibe.

So, yes, I pulled on my wellies and headed out with some food. She came racing up and tucked in, even as the kibble was being poured.

Perhaps I'm being manipulated, but that's OK. I got in a nice afternoon scritching session with her.

[Phoenix61]

1. So good of you! nt

[Siwsan]

3. Mittens the Kitten stole my heart, a long time ago

We are planning a way for me to maybe see if she can be socialized.

[Phoenix61]

4. Sounds like food is the key to her heart.

I’m hoping there’s no way she’s pregnant.

[Ziggysmom]

5. Spring is coming, she will be soon if not already. ☹️ Poor baby; female ferals have

such a rough life. Thank God Siwsan keeps them well fed and cares about them.

[Rebl2]

6. She seems

used to you and allows you to pet her. I hope she becomes one of your indoor kitties!

[SheltieLover]

2. Glad Madoc alerted you!

[TexasTowelie]

7. Maybe Mittens looked sad because she was waiting to see you.

However, this is the time of year that cats go into heat so that may also affect her. Good to know that Madoc was looking out for her.

[niyad]

8. awwwwww, thank Madoc for looking after her. Sweet babies.

[wnylib]

9. How are things going with the

other ferals and your neighbor?

[Siwsan]

10. Haven't hear a word from her

I moved the bowls to the opposite side of my house. They seem to have adapted just fine to the change.

Truth is, if she wants them gone from that property, she needs to be the one to do something to disrupt where they are staying. If the shrubs were trimmed and some sort of deterrent, like coffee grounds, were scattered around, the ferals might just look for a new place to live.

Me not feeding them won't change a thing since there are other people in the neighborhood who also put out food AND they are predators so no doubt they can also just fend for themselves.

[wnylib]

11. I just wondered if she might sme day trap one of the ferals that you are feeding.

Would be a shame to lose them after you've invested so much time and attention into looking after them.

Good to see that they have adjusted well to the changed feeding area.