I went outside shortly after I posted the earlier note, and my newest best buddy was waiting. she scampered down the deck as she usually does when I go out, but she came back when I called her. I filled the bowl, slipped inside for the camera, and got some great close-ups!
She ate off and on, coming to me for petting frequently. She was extremely friendly today, but she still jumps and tears away when I move, even slowly.
Sometimes she didn't take time to get up on the trunk. She would get a couple bites while stretching like this, and come back to me for more petting!
She stuck her face right in the camera on this shot! I wasn't prepared, so it's a little blurry.
I stayed on the deck for around twenty minutes, and she meowed, rubbed on my legs, begged me to pet her, and ate. I feel so much better, knowing she is eating well. She is still very spooky, and she runs away if I move to quickly (or even if I move slowly, most times), so I can tell that she isn't fully trusting, but she lets me feel her tummy, her ribs, and I even managed to check a paw for claws. Yes, she has claws, thank goodness.
I shot a video of her, too, but Blogger won't let me upload it. :( I've been trying all day long with zero success. Now it won't let me cancel it, so who knows what will show up here later! Grrrrr. I'll work on that for later/another day.
She is soo pretty. I love her face. I am so glad she is being friendly with you and allowing you to pet her.
ReplyDeleteSo are we going to have another contest to name her?
This is so cool, I love an animal lover.
ReplyDeleteI've fed so many strays over the years, some still come around occasionally, and some I just wonder what happened to them. One thing I know, there was always food here when they were hungry.
Caroline, isn't she petty? I love that she is beginning to trust me.
ReplyDeleteNO!!!!!!!
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Kathi, it doesn't take much to provide for a little stray, and your heart just feels better for it, doesn't it? Especially out here where they are at such risk. I just want to give them a chance to make it.
She looks a little like one of my "food visitors". This cat is not a stray I think she just likes our brand of cat food better. I love little kitty faces!
ReplyDeleteWell, if you were going to have a contest my suggestion would be Princess Leia.
ReplyDeleteYou know Lynilu, you are beginning to remind me a little of Mother Goose!! ;) oh that is a compliment by the way!
ReplyDeletePatti, I've wondered about the not-stray status, but I don't care either way. As long as she has enough to eat.
ReplyDeleteCaroline, Yeah, well.....
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Sherry, that's OK, I've been called a lot worse than that!! LOL!!!
we have a stray her name is leon neighborhood split the cost to have her spayed my husband has been friends with her since she was a kitten
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad she has her claws!! Nothing is sadder than a stray cat with no claws. You're so lovely for looking out for her.
ReplyDeleteShe's a good looking cat and I am sure when she gets used to you she will run to you not away
ReplyDeleteRedfrog27, what a cool neighborhood cooperation! YAY!!
ReplyDeleteCatherine, I know, I was worried that she might be a former house pet that someone lost or dumped. I was relieved. And how could I NOT watch out for her? Her lot in life isn't her doing. Thanks, though, for cheering me on!
Walker, she is nice looking, isn't she? Yeah, now that she is coming to me when I call, I feel hopeful for even better in the future. :)
Miss Kitty is beautiful. Sorry Jack hasn't been around in awhile.
ReplyDeleteDaisy, she is, but yes, I miss that handsome guy, too.
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you help take care of all these little ones!! There should be more like you.
We have a cat outside that looks suspiciously similar to Oreo, and we always go searing for oreo when we see it cause they look so much alike.
Beans, I could not live with myself if I didn't take care of them.
ReplyDeleteI'm chuckling at the oreo look-alike making you panic! I had a similar situation years ago, and it drove me crazy!