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ailsagirl

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5. Hang in there, little guy

Reply to Arkansas Granny (Original post)

Tue Jun 24, 2014, 09:16 PM

Jun 2014

Last edited Tue Jun 24, 2014, 10:39 PM - Edit history (1)

Sounds as if you're doing all the right things, AG!!

Thanks for the update on Critter.

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Orphaned kitty update. [View all] Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 OP

omg Skittles Jun 2014 #1

^^what she said^^ irisblue Jun 2014 #32

I use diluted Witch Hazel blogslut Jun 2014 #2

If he turns out to be a she, the name will still work. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #6

Cat's don't mind. iscooterliberally Jun 2014 #45

Nobody is, really, the bits don't develop enough until they're at least 4 weeks old Warpy Jun 2014 #66

That sideways walk... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #68

I know, but it disappears so quickly as they learn to stalk Warpy Jun 2014 #69

Take a look at this delightful video... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #70

Long life and healthy vibes for Critter! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2014 #3

Awwwww!!! GoCubsGo Jun 2014 #4

Hang in there, little guy ailsagirl Jun 2014 #5

OMG! He looks so sweet and forlorn... Rhiannon12866 Jun 2014 #7

he looks like he is trying to get his bearing NJCher Jun 2014 #30

Exactly! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2014 #38

That Critter is lucky to have crossed paths with you. TexasTowelie Jun 2014 #8

I want everyone to understand that I would *never* spoil an animal. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #10

Of course not! You will be stern but fair with critter.... Moonwalk Jun 2014 #18

LOL! BrotherIvan Jun 2014 #21

yeah...yeah irisblue Jun 2014 #33

awwwwwwww! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #9

Extra hugs! shenmue Jun 2014 #11

That kitteh is a gift from God. Prisoner_Number_Six Jun 2014 #12

Not much of a looker? Omaha Steve Jun 2014 #13

this!! navarth Jun 2014 #31

Awww. Arugula Latte Jun 2014 #59

Awww, what an awesome daddy you are, navarth. Your wife sounds wonderful too. catbyte Jun 2014 #71

Well thanks! I do my best. navarth Jun 2014 #72

Bless you Arkansas Granny for taking in that little Critter. They_Live Jun 2014 #14

He's darling! yellerpup Jun 2014 #15

Palm sized kitty Half-Century Man Jun 2014 #16

what a precious kitty! catrose Jun 2014 #17

Holding positive thoughts for little rescue kitty! Divernan Jun 2014 #19

Love to you and Critter - 840high Jun 2014 #20

Looks like my handsome boy 'Shadow' did when he was a kitten Stainless Jun 2014 #22

What a wonderful story! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2014 #39

What a little doll! S/he may look a bit scruffy now, but definitely squee-worthy. catbyte Jun 2014 #23

Oh...... the old "Kitty sleeping on the shoulder trick" Submariner Jun 2014 #24

I see you are familiar with this tactic. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #25

It's a survival mechanism kittens are born with. Brigid Jun 2014 #53

As if they weren't irresistable... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #67

OMG, that picture... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #37

It's the equivalent of the Vulcan mind meld, it's too late now she has been assimilated. n/t A Simple Game Jun 2014 #47

Great photo! red dog 1 Jun 2014 #78

Yippee for Critter, and yippee for Granny oldandhappy Jun 2014 #26

Good 4 U nikto Jun 2014 #27

Life is what happens when you're making other plans... magical thyme Jun 2014 #28

I think Critter has found him or herself a good home. zeemike Jun 2014 #29

awwwwwww hopemountain Jun 2014 #34

If the kitty could be a tore, it would have to be female--since tblue37 Jun 2014 #56

Awwww - (s)he's ADORABLE! Triana Jun 2014 #35

I think Critter is actually the kitty's last name... 3catwoman3 Jun 2014 #36

Glad there are kind people like you around Number9Dream Jun 2014 #40

How do they pack so much cute in such a tiny, little package? Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #41

You and Critter Iwillnevergiveup Jun 2014 #42

Ha, ha! Your martial arts may be strong, but this four-ounce kitten has conquered you! tclambert Jun 2014 #43

Now that is impressive! Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #44

I found another image. tclambert Jun 2014 #46

definitely, Bruce looks concerned. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #55

You've been given a gift and a friend. WHEN CRABS ROAR Jun 2014 #48

Gran, thanks for being a Critter lover! n/t tom_kelly Jun 2014 #49

Awww. myrna minx Jun 2014 #50

What a little doll. Critter sure did get lucky when he found you. japple Jun 2014 #51

You totally ROCK! dballance Jun 2014 #52

Adorable!! Scarsdale Jun 2014 #54

Wonderful story! Sanity Claws Jun 2014 #57

My 5 started with less............. they didn't have you. raven mad Jun 2014 #58

May I suggest something a tad unorthodox? lunatica Jun 2014 #60

my cosmo looked like yoda at 8 weeks. pansypoo53219 Jun 2014 #61

What a precious little guy! get the red out Jun 2014 #62

The down side of stories like this SheilaT Jun 2014 #63

Critter is adorable! stage left Jun 2014 #64

Are his eys oozing pus? That's an upper respiratory infection... joeybee12 Jun 2014 #65

I have a little guy cynzke Jun 2014 #73

It sounds like you and Waldo were meant to be together. Arkansas Granny Jun 2014 #74

He is adorable! In_The_Wind Jun 2014 #75

Hugs to you and lots of positive vibes. spooky3 Jun 2014 #76

Bless you and Bless Critter too....I think he's beautiful! red dog 1 Jun 2014 #77

What a cutie pie! MH1 Jun 2014 #79

what a precious baby Duppers Jun 2014 #80

Precious Indeed ! padruig Jun 2014 #81