Farm Kittens in Arkansas

June 30, 2011

Michael says: Growing up, we always had cats around the house. Since I grew up "out in the country" in a rural part of Arkansas, we would pretty much let them run free around the property. This didn't change much when I got married, but living in town made it necessary to keep our cats inside.

About ten years ago a neighbor moved away and just abandoned their cat. It was about half wild, but after feeding it for a week or so we were able to approach it close enough to realize it was pregnant. We kept one of the kittens and took the rest to my parents where they've thrived. The adult generations are very hard to approach, but we have been able to work with the new kittens with each litter. There are many farms in the area now with great "mousers" thanks to that original abandoned cat.

I noticed this litter playing on the deck and couldn't resist shooting some photos. And yes... these kittens are still all together in the north part of the county keeping a chicken farm mouse-free.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Michael McGaha

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paulajeanne - 12 years, 10 months ago

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Gah! It's those little pointy tails that get to me!

Jim - 12 years, 10 months ago

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Tribbles ???

Manicat - 12 years, 10 months ago

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It's the little, sad eyes that get to me. But yes, definitely some tribbles in there too!

JulietsMom - 12 years, 10 months ago

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Yes, tribbles, exactly! Except useful as well as adorable. :-) So glad that you were able to help find homes for the little guys, and jobs too!

GirlCat - 12 years, 10 months ago

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My dad and mom were both orange - you must have an orange dad around.

jtsagen - 12 years, 10 months ago

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How precious!

docsquid - 12 years, 10 months ago

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Oh, they are totally adorable. Tribbles, as you say. I had a cat called Tribble once, many years ago. I love the little tortie girl.

Hellokitty - 12 years, 10 months ago

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What a great story :).. They are all so cute :)

Natthecat - 12 years, 10 months ago

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Charmers every one! And practically camouflaged in the autumn leaves.

mrskitton - 12 years, 10 months ago

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They are just adorable!

cpneale - 12 years, 10 months ago

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very precious!! I don't usually like leaving cats outdoors but the country seems to be a safe place for that. Plus, they are helpin out :)

Shirley - 12 years, 10 months ago

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Just as cute as can be!!!!

Snowysmom - 12 years, 10 months ago

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Adorable kittens,and I love this little tortie! But I wish the mother cat had been spayed.

megatha427 - 12 years, 10 months ago

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*dies* SO. CUTE.

meganlovecats - 12 years, 10 months ago

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awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

JayPea - 12 years, 10 months ago

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If all the mother cats are spayed and the father cats neutered, where would we get adorable pix like these? You can say what you like about your Scottish Folds, pushed-in faces, naked skin, Maine Coon, but there is something very special about the little barn kitties. They are so darn cute!

kibblegirl - 12 years, 10 months ago

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These two cute catties are so tiny here that I think that the mice might chase them away! What do you think?

BirmanMama - 12 years, 10 months ago

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