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Siwsan

(27,255 posts)
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 07:57 AM Aug 2024

Today is an important anniversary for me. Three years ago, today, I became a kitten mom.

I first spotted some tiny creatures in my garden and within an hour I became a mom to TINY KITTENS. Sophie was about 7 months old and Boudicca was just over a year old when they came to my home. I had NO idea how to take care of TINY KITTENS!!

The first photo is Madoc doing his best to hide. His best wasn't good enough. The second is right about the time I caught my breath, sighed, and fell in love. Madoc, Cinder, Smoke and my sweet, beloved Morgan.

It's been a long journey, filled with a lot of grief and a flood of tears but with so much more joy, laughter and love.

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Today is an important anniversary for me. Three years ago, today, I became a kitten mom. (Original Post) Siwsan Aug 2024 OP
What a wild ride you picked... MiHale Aug 2024 #1
Happy Anniversary! 2naSalit Aug 2024 #2
Yes, thank you for sharing your wild, wonderful, Polly Hennessey Aug 2024 #3
💕💕💕 we can do it Aug 2024 #4
Filled with many wonderful posts too! Happy anniversary to you and those lucky kitties! 50 Shades Of Blue Aug 2024 #5
I knew it was around now. What an amazing adventure you started on niyad Aug 2024 #6
Wow! I didn't realize it had only been that long. IrishAfricanAmerican Aug 2024 #7
Happy anniversary MerrilyMerrily Aug 2024 #8
Happy anniversary mamacita75 Aug 2024 #9
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary! slightlv Aug 2024 #10
Congratulations!!! CaptainTruth Aug 2024 #11
Happy anniversary, ShazzieB Aug 2024 #12
We cherish your stories and your devotion. 3catwoman3 Aug 2024 #13
seems like yesterday! Phentex Aug 2024 #14
you are a great kitten mom. your babies are beautiful baby. dawn5651 Aug 11 #15

MiHale

(10,691 posts)
1. What a wild ride you picked...
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 08:01 AM
Aug 2024

You are truly a special person. Thanks for the heartwarming and the bittersweet stories alike. Keep up the work.

2naSalit

(92,371 posts)
2. Happy Anniversary!
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 08:15 AM
Aug 2024

I remember and am thankful you have cared for these babies all this time and shared your journey with us.

Polly Hennessey

(7,424 posts)
3. Yes, thank you for sharing your wild, wonderful,
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 08:25 AM
Aug 2024

bittersweet story and all the joys and tears. Your kittens were/are lucky and so are we. 🥰

niyad

(119,536 posts)
6. I knew it was around now. What an amazing adventure you started on
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 08:55 AM
Aug 2024

that very special day. And thank you for sharing your incredible journey with us, through all the joy, and the heartache, and the love. Yours were the first posts I looked for every time I came to DU for many months, and still tend to.

IrishAfricanAmerican

(4,147 posts)
7. Wow! I didn't realize it had only been that long.
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 09:43 AM
Aug 2024

I guess I've been here for the whole ride. Can't wait for the next chapter.

mamacita75

(112 posts)
9. Happy anniversary
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 10:32 AM
Aug 2024

Siwsan! It seems much longer than 3 years! I enjoy your pics and the sharing of your journey as a kitty mom. Tks

slightlv

(4,237 posts)
10. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary!
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 10:38 AM
Aug 2024

You're among the best of us, Siwsan. We have laughed with you, and cried with you. And we'll always be here for the newest pics and antics. With all the love in my heart, and passion I have towards these babies, I salute with both paws raised! {{ }}

ShazzieB

(18,524 posts)
12. Happy anniversary,
Fri Aug 9, 2024, 04:19 PM
Aug 2024

In that second pic, Madoc really stands out, nestled in that pile of black and gray fur. It sounds like he was a standout from the beginning, in more ways than one!

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