FROM DADDY KIRIL: A Gift From Nikita Walks into Our Lives

Good morning, friends and fans of The Opinionated Pussycat, I hope you are sitting down as this is going to take some explaining.

When Nikita went to Rainbow Bridge, on October 25, I had no intention of giving Elvira a companion well into next year.

As some of you know my current situation is rather difficult right now .

But a celestial committee, led no doubt by Nikita, with its other members being previous cats and dogs in my life, going back 40 years, apparently had other ideas and, well....

I have had a cold for a week and got my flu shot and coming home, Wednesday afternoon, a few hours before leaving for work, I stopped by the mail box.

As I walked to the elevator I heard a hearty "hello!" Looking down I saw a tiny kitten come out of the bushes toward me.

As I knelt to reply it scooted back into the bushes, but soon came back out, loudly purring like a motorboat, a shy smile on its face.

ME: Hi there, little one! Are you lost?

KITTEN: I'm cold, hungry and thirsty, I know that. Can you make me warm?

It was windy and in the 50's and going to be 35 over night...no way was I going to say no.

So, kitten in one hand, I guided my bike into the elevator, down the hall, past 2 doors, down another hall and into the apartment. I then put the little one securely into a carrier while I went back for a picture of where I'd found it.

I learned from a maintenance man that the kitten had been in those bushes since at least 10am. I put a "Found Kitten" sign by the mail boxes, laundry room and one other well traveled spot (Call this number, and give me identifying details to ID the kitten as yours) . I set down a litter box, water and kibble, in my walk-in closet, then left for work.

I came home at midnight and noticed the sign by the mailbox was gone but, when no calls came by noon yesterday I checked to see if maintenance or management had removed it (Why not the other 2 as well, then?), but they claimed not to be responsible.

I put up a 2nd sign, and removed the other 2, asking to be called between 1pm & 8pm. As I left on an errand, 90 minutes later, the sign was gone. I went on an errand and returned a couple of hours later, finding no messages.

Several people being walked by their dogs told me they had seen my signs but had heard of no-one looking for a missing kitten, or seen anyone looking.

By 8pm, with still no sign anyone was looking, and no calls, the signs came down for good.

Any caring pet owner, whose kitten went missing, would have been out searching the apartment complex the minute they realized it was gone and would have put up "lost kitten" signs everywhere.

They would have called the number on my own signs the minute they saw one.

I saw no indication of any of this.

When I rescued Elvira, over the first couple of days of a sign being up I got a call from someone not the owner, and a message from the owner who just said, "We let her out all the time. Let her out again, she knows the way home".

Sorry but, like with Elvira, this little one has a new home.

I don't know what the Lord is thinking, right now, I truly don't.

My situation is month to month, with a temporary job and, while I have creative hopes and dreams, righ now I am in survival mode as best I know how.

I won't be joining Secret Paws this Christmas, or the annual Christmas card exchange.

 

Elvira was aware someone else is in her home and did some investigating. :-D

The kitten is very friendly, cute and rambunctious.

 

At 10pm, last night, I let the little one out so it could meet the lady of the house and it was an interesting hour. :-D

Then it was back to the closet so Elvira could sleep on it.

Even with Google images a look at a squirmy little behind left me unsure if I have a boy or girl, so I will not know until the 4pm vet visit this afternoon.

More reports and photos will be shared as the days go by so stay tuned.

****UPDATE - 830PM****

We have a 2 lb. 10oz., 10 week old, girl on our hands!

Her name will be announced tomorrow. :-D

****END UPDATE****

****UPDATE - Noon 11/16/13****

FROM DADDY KIRIL: Introducing Sneakers, the Newest Lady in My Life!

****END UPDATE****

****UPDATE - 11/18****

Thank you, Samantha & Clementine, for being our 3400th comment since this blog began on New Year's Day 2010!

****END UPDATE****

 

Comments

[Hopefuljo.wordpress.com]

Well, Congratulations. It is a cute kitty. I am glad you have someone new to add to your life. I find it funny that I asked you about getting a new addition just hours before this one found you. I hope everything works out to your advantage.

[meowmeowmans]

Wow, that's an interesting turn of events, for sure. We, too, believe that Nikita had a paw in this. Keep us posted!

[Brian Frum]

She is gorgeous and you will be blessed for helping her. Good call Angel Nikita!

[Sparkle]

That kitten was definitely sent to you! I know things are tough right now, but there is a reason this kitty found you and decided you were his/ her human. More will be revealed, I guess!

[Loni Gilbertson]

So the little one has a new owner. She/He could not have done better for itself. Take your blessings and run with them, Kiril. I'm very happy for you. <3

[jaspar]

Welcome home, Sneakers.

[SocciWriter]

Wow, what a new blessing in your life! You so desperately needed this and it has happened by miracle! Congratulations! A lovely story, a happy ending, and indeed a blessing. Congrats on your new addition!

[Kitties Blue]

God has a way of bringing us what we need, especially as it purrtains to cats.

This kitty needed a home, and the powers that be knew right where to send her.

We wish you the best and hope she doesn't provide you any undue extra problems.

Can't wait to find out her name.

Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Lisbeth, Astrid and Calista Jo

[Hannah and Lucy]

We are so pleased the kitten is going to stay with you and we know that he/she will have a very loving home.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

[Angel and Kirby and Max]

She is a cute baby girl!

[Lee County Clowder]

Happy Furrrever Home to the new little girl.

"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." ― Robert A. Heinlein

[Caren Gittleman]

Nikita DEFINITELY had a paw in this and I am sooo happy for you!
I adopted Cody 2 weeks after my 18 yr old Angel Bobo had passed and I was certain that Cody was sent by Bobo.
I imagine the vet did look for a microchip and that there was none? I think at 10 wks of age there probably wouldn't be.
I am THRILLED for you.
Take it day by day, we aren't in great financial shape at all either, and I am more than likely not sending holiday cards this year myself (not sure yet).
People understand so don't give it another thought.

Things WILL work out. You are too good of a person for them not to xoxoxo

[Kiril Kundurazieff]

Thank you for the encouragement Caren, my friend.

Microchips are not recommended until the cat has reached the age of fixing time so I doubt there is one either.

[Everycat]

Kiril, props to you for taking in such a sweet little soul, who would have no doubt had a miserable and short life if you hadn't stepped in.

She's a sweetie, and we hope that Elvira takes her on as an acolyte in training

Mungo & The Ape

Thank you for your kind words about Gerry

[The Crew]

Cats have a way of finding us, even if we aren't looking for them. This little darling was definitely sent to you for a reason.

So, Sneakers, welcome to your new forever home. That means you'll never be hungry or cold again because your new Daddy will love you forever.

[Samantha & Clementine]

Awwwww!!! What a cutie Sneakers is!!

We just know that Nikita sent her to you!!

Lots of hugs and prayers for a miracle for you all!!

Your TX furiends,

[Tillie and Georgia]

Welcome Sneakers.
WE are pleased to meet you
You are mighty cute :)
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Treasure,Tiger, JJ and Julie

[Amy Shojai, CABC]

Awww...so glad to meet Sneakers.

She needs you, and you need her...and eventually y'all will figure out exactly why she was sent.

Meanwhile, enjoy the kitten antics.