From feral to family

[bunny4jeff]

Been reading some very heart-warming stories here, of poor homeless kittens and puppies, that kind folk have helped or given homes to. Its nice to know of people like this. The memories tend to linger though, of kitties and puppies when they had sad little faces and thin bodies, so I thought I'd post a couple of before-and-after pics of my two ex-feral street cats. It's the difference a little care and a lot of love can do, if anyone is able to share their heart and home with a homeless pet. First photos are of Hann-Simba, well-known around our house :-), he has loads of cattitude and character. He was about 4 weeks old in the first pic, now he's 3 years old. The other kitty is Ariel, a half Bombay I think. She was about 4 months old when we found her wandering, and so hungry and thin in the first pic; she coudn't even drink milk properly at first, as she had gingivitis. She is now 18 months old, and so beautiful. I can't imagine being without them now!
Simba




Ariel

[tinkerman]

Lovely photos! just goes to show it can be done with a bit of time and devotion.

[suec]

How lovely , what a difference kindness make they are absolutely beautiful.

[bunny4jeff]

Thanks, tinkerman and suec! They have changed quite a bit :-) and its so worth it.

[Sus]

That is just amazing they are truly beautiful.

[Karennina]

They are gorgeous well done and thank you for sharing with us

[pookie]

aww so beautiful !!!    I have three rescue cats myself, and know the hours of pleasure and happiness they have provided our household.  they are part of the family and as you say, simply couldn't imagine life without them now.    (Mr Pookie was cross with me last night, because I emptied our two last tins of tuna into the cats bowls for their supper, and he then emerged wanting tuna pasta for supper....sorry love !!!!)

Lovely pictures  - thank you bunny4jeff.

[bunny4jeff]

Thank you all so much - yes, they are a real pleasure. Simba still has a bit of a wild streak, (I have a few scars to prove it lol), and he can be a challenge, but he's so intelligent, and they are both great company. There is something very appealing and to be admired about street cats here, how they quickly learn to survive, and they keep those skills throughout their lives. And they are so gorgeous :-) As pets, they give us more in return than we ever give them. Anyone else like to post pics of their rescue pets, then and now? I'd love to see 'em :-)

[bunny4jeff]

Yes pookie - a familiar scene in our house too..hubby has often gone without his tuna mayonnaise jacket potatoes, unbeknown to him...LOL

quote:Originally posted by pookie

aww so beautiful !!!    I have three rescue cats myself, and know the hours of pleasure and happiness they have provided our household.  they are part of the family and as you say, simply couldn't imagine life without them now.    (Mr Pookie was cross with me last night, because I emptied our two last tins of tuna into the cats bowls for their supper, and he then emerged wanting tuna pasta for supper....sorry love !!!!)

Lovely pictures  - thank you bunny4jeff.

[puma]

how cute