Sweet Dreams, BobCat
by Carol Senske
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Sweet Dreams, BobCat
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Carol Senske
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Photograph - Photograph
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This is our second feral boy, BobCat (affectionately called Bob), who has no trouble relaxing:>) . He's come a long way from when we first meet him and he decided to adopt us.
II trapped him and gave him to a rescue organization with a huge donation. His sweet nature made me believe he'd be the perfect pet for someone. The organization did all the things they could - neutered him, had the vet check him out, gave him shots, but he just would not act tame. They called and said he'd . have to become a "barn cat".
I couldn't stand the thought of that so we adopted him back with a huge donation. LOL . He is worth more than the most pure, pure-bred!
His story is here, if you care to visit my blog and read about him and Spot, our first feral boy.
I need to thank the many folks who took time to visit my blog and read about our two feral kitties. These boys are a joy.
I wrote about them because they were, and in some ways still are, a challenge. I hope to show people that love, time, and patience will result in huge rewards. Taking in a “rescue” animal of any sort is a wonderful thing to do, but be sure you have some idea of what you will face.
Many of these animals were terribly abused and/or never knew a human they could trust. Our “boys” were feral – never socialized but lived on the periphery of human habitation. I don’t think they were physically abused which made their progress easier, perhaps, than an animal treated poorly. Trust can only be earned, but, when given, must not be shattered.
Anyway – for anybody who would like to read about the kitties, here are the URLs for the four parts and post script:>)
Once again, thank you. When it comes time to consider a pet, please think about a rescue animal. Read the blog posts before you commit. There is no dishonor in adopting a lovely, social, domesticated pet! They, too, need loving homes :>)
Part 1 – http://mothernature2014.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-...
Part 2 – http://mothernature2014.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-...
Part 3 – http://mothernature2014.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-...
Part 4 – http://mothernature2014.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-...
Post Script – http://mothernature2014.blogspot.com/2016/08/a-...
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Comments (13)
Bunny Clarke
What a sweet and beautiful face. Fabulous capture.
Carol Senske replied:
He is a darling boy:>). We've had him for about four years now and just yesterday he jumped up into my lap for the first time. He likes being on the bed when our other cat lets him, and he loves being brushed:>). His personality is as sweet as the day is long.
Cindy Treger
What an adorable shot - LOVE it. f/l
Carol Senske replied:
He is a loving, gentle giant at over 17 pounds:>). Is he fat? Well, maybe "pudgy", but still quick to run and play. Thanks for loving him!
Linda Lees
He's gorgeous. And he looks pretty chilled, must be comfortable around you. Lovely image and story.
Carol Senske replied:
Now he's completely comfortable with me and my husband - scared to pieces by anyone else. He even comes onto the bed at night sometimes and takes his share out of the middle! I wish I knew what his life was like before he adopted us.
Nicklas Gustafsson
This is so sweet!! :)
Carol Senske replied:
He's comfortable with us now and spends nights in the house. He still loves outside best, but likes to please so he comes when called:>)
Angela Davies
Thanks for sharing your story and love of these special creatures. I have volunteered at a cat rescue organization in my area, so many are out there needing homes. Good for you for helping! LF This is a lovely capture!
Carol Senske replied:
Hi, Angela. I trust you and your loved ones are well. Thank you for making time to visit and comment - most appreciated!
Nancy Kane Chapman
Can hardly wait until I read the whole story! Great photo too! F/L+++
Carol Senske replied:
Hi, Nancy! Sunshine today, hurray, so maybe I must do yard work (ick). Thanks for this great comment, and I would love to hear what you think of the story if you have time to read it. Be safe, my friend, and stay well!
Dominique Amendola
Very cute capture! Well put in evidence! LF
Carol Senske replied:
Those good-hearted people who adopt a pet, any kind of pet, will always have my appreciation. Thanks for visiting:>)
Doris Potter
So lovely, Mother Nature! You mentioned about taking in feral cats and advised having "some idea of what you will face". I've taken in close to a dozen of these wonderful creatures and the expense and worry and difficulties were significant but if I could go back in time, I wouldn't do anything differently. As I'm sure you would agree, knowing the incredible difference you are making in their lives is worth all of it!
Carol Senske replied:
Anyone who rescues any animal from cat to dog to horse to snake to pig is a hero in my eyes:>) . I only want to have people prepared, and ready, for the blips that will occur so they don't give up, return the animal, and are discouraged from doing it again. My blog posts were for that purpose, and to encourage folks to open their homes and hearts to these amazing animals. I swear they know you've given them a home and show their appreciation every minute of every day. Bob is the gentlest, sweetest, and most adorable cat. He still doesn't want to be picked up. I work with him on that but haven't made a lot of headway. He may be still in my arms for about 30 seconds, but that is a stretch. Still, he has NEVER scratched or bitten me on purpose, not even when he was struggling to get down when we need to go to the vet. I got caught with a hind claw as he flailed madly to escape going into the carrier, but it was an accident. Our other boy, Spot, is an imperious, intrepid cat that fears nothing and no one, while Bob will hide when strangers are in the house. Both cats will come up on the sofa with us, and Bob sometimes will get on the bed, but Spot owns the bed and, as the dominant cat, chastises Bob for his impertinence when he dares to do that. YES - THEY ARE WORTH EVERY TRIAL, EVERY TRIBULATION, AND EVERY LOVING MOMENT! Thank you for taking in the feral kitties - that is such a kind and loving thing to do:>)