Meet my new sweetheart...his name is Ashley!

[joeybee12]

You knew it was a kitten as soon as I said that, didn't you? Anyway, a woman found him, couldn't keep him, contacted other people, I said I'd take him in until we found a home. He is the sweetest kitten, probably around 8 weeks, looks in size closer to 5 or 6 weeks, but has a very good appetite. Just got him last night and he purred right away when I handled him...I'm keeping him in the bathroom away from the other cats and he went right to sleep last night, exhausted from his ordeal. He didn't cry once. I took him out this morning to play, and everytime I put him down, he kept jumping back up and cuddling. The one thing that got him going was when he saw one of my other cats, sat right up, his tail went up, and I swear it was wagging when he followed her. Anyway, there's some interest already, but I'm not sure if I'm going to give him up. I'll keep him at least a week to make sure everything's ok with him.

:loveya:

[WillParkinson]

1. You are such a push-over...

I vote for keeping him. He's obviously attached to you. :)

(And thank you for being such a good push-over.)

[joeybee12]

14. No argument here!

:hi:

[sinkingfeeling]

Looks a lot like my Dubya. Dubs has been at the vet's since Tuesday with a serious

red blood cell problem. It could be auto-immune and that's often fatal. My Dubya is 8 years old and came to me as a feral cat.

[MuseRider]

13. I lost one like that a couple of months ago.

I sure hope things turn out OK for Dubya. Feral cats, tamed and loved, are amazing companions. :hug: to both of you. I am sending good thoughts and wishes.

[joeybee12]

15. Sorry to hear that...I hope its treatable..keep us posted.

:grouphug:

[sinkingfeeling]

24. Vet just called! Dubya's back to eating and things are looking up!

[joeybee12]

29. woo-hoo!

:toast: :bounce:

[prole_for_peace]

2. So cute!!

I wish my cats were cuddlers but all three are fairly stand-off-ish.

Whoever gets Ashley will be very lucky

[joeybee12]

16. This little guy can't get enough sugar...

If I do give him to a new home, it's gonna be someone who really loves cats and will keep giving him affection, because he thrives on it.

[MinneapolisMatt]

3. ADORABLE!!!!!!!!

:loveya:

[joeybee12]

17. Agreed!!

:hi:

[William769]

4. The Kitten knows when it's around love. Good for you!

Recommended.

[joeybee12]

18. Yeah, he knows he's safe now...

I need to win the lottery and I'll keep all the kittens that come my way!

[barbtries]

5. how cute

adorable little guy.

[joeybee12]

19. Thanks...he is...

And soooooooooooo sweet! he doesn't even put his claws out when you pick him up, you know like they do for traction.

[mike_c]

6. well, I'm done for the day....

Kitten pics!

[joeybee12]

20. I know...what more could you ask for? nt

[xchrom]

7. 1 more cat -- what's not to like?

and you've named him.

[joeybee12]

21. Yeah, I know, I'm leaning towards keeping him...but we'll see how the other

cats do with him.

[tavalon]

8. Ashley is a magnificent baby cat

And I'm not much of a cat person. He has beautiful, soulful eyes.

[joeybee12]

22. You would love him...

He has the greatest disposition...just wants to love and be loved!

[tavalon]

25. I call that kind of cat a dog-cat

I adore dogs because they act like I'm God (incorrect assumption, but they're so cute while doing it). I'm less enamored of most cats because they act like I'm the hired help. But I've met a number of dog-cats and I've loved each of them. Those eyes are windows into Ashley's soul. Good kitty.

[joeybee12]

30. Like I said, I swear his tail was wagging...

Never seen that on a cat...he was so excited to see another cat he coulnd't contain himself!

[MuseRider]

9. Awwwww!

He has that same look that my Kofie had when we got him. He is now a big cat, biggest I have ever had anyway and the sweetest thing on earth. Sounds like he has decided that he is staying with you, you are his guy now. Whatever you decide will the the right thing I am sure. Yup, you are a pushover and I adore pushovers :hug:

[joeybee12]

23. Hey there!

Yeah, he's making himself at home and is adapting quite easily...amazing since he didn't have agreat start in life.

How is everything?

[KansDem]

10. Kittens' ears are like puppies' paws...

They grow into them!

[joeybee12]

26. I know...they're huge1

And they're gonna grow some more...teen kitties have huge ears and around 1 year everything finally looks normal!

[stellanoir]

11. He is the twin of a female cat I had about ten years ago.

Their markings are identical from the long gray fur, to the white eyeliner to the stripes on his front legs.

Mine had striped belly like a Siberian Tiger.

She was a total looker and boy did she ever know it.

She was one of my fave cats ever.

I'll bet he'll be one of your faves as well.

Hope the domestic feline politics works out.

Congrats !!!

[joeybee12]

27. Thanks...someone said the white eyeliner would go away...

I don't think so...I'd never heard that about markings.

[stellanoir]

33. Welp birth marks can fade. Hair and fur can turn colors.

Mine didn't make it much past her first birthday so can't begin to guess what might have happened but I'd seriously doubt that they would disappear given how well defined they were.

But heck, my brother's beard has been different combinations of 4 colors over time. He never dyed it.

Are you leaning towards keeping Ashley?

If not, in what region of the country do you reside ?

I'd snag him if I could.

Good luck either way.

[joeybee12]

34. I'm in las Vegas...

I'm leaning towards keeping him, although other people have expressed an interest. We'll see how the internal cat politics work out with him and my others.

[RKP5637]

12. I vote you keep him!!! I'm a sucker for a pretty kitty face and my kitty knows that

and I'm an easy pushover for anything he wants ... and he makes good use of it all!:) This kitty seems to really love you. He looks and sounds adorable!:)

[joeybee12]

28. Thanks...yes, he is sweet...

He has bonded with me, but I think I've bonded more with him already!

[La Lioness Priyanka]

31. awww

:loveya:

[joeybee12]

32. Yup...he's easy to love!

[racaulk]

35. Awww...KITTEH!!!

Oh, what a sweetheart! So adorable! I love his almost monotone grey face -- he's a handsome little fella! And it sounds like he's definitely going to be a good lap kitty, either for you or someone else. I hope you are able to keep him!

:loveya:

[joeybee12]

36. Yeah, he's wonderful, he may stay...

We'll see how my cranky old other cats deal with him!

[racaulk]

37. Been there, done that.

Introducing a kitten into a household with established adult cats is definitely a balancing act. Hopefully it will be worth it in the long run. Good luck! :hi:

[joeybee12]

39. Just went home for lunch and let him run around...after the others had their

treats, they went and hid from him...he didn't care, he kept climbing up on things and jumping on me...he must figure the place is all his now!

[Bluenorthwest]

38. I vote keep the kitty

Adorable and bright eyed.

[joeybee12]

40. You're right on both counts...

I'm leaning towards keeping him...just have to see if the others will accept him.

[NMMNG]

41. Awwww

What a cutie!

[joeybee12]

44. The best natured kittie I've ever seen! Thanks.

[BigBearJohn]

42. Keep him! He loves you! It is DESTINY.

[joeybee12]

43. You know, I agree...I think it was meant to be!

He slows me down in the mornings, though, as he climbs onto my sneakers are tries to eat them as I'm walking.

[w8liftinglady]

45. Wow- he is PRECIOUS!!!

How cute! ...and I bet you are a great cuddler!