October 26, 2012
Ian says: We adopted siblings Bella and KiKi last August. At the time they were living in a chicken coop with their brothers and sisters and about four or five chickens. Bella was the runt of the litter and a little hesitant to move into her new house, but has come into her own and is now a real princess. She might be small in stature but has no problem holding her own against her bigger and stronger brother, often sending him running for cover. She is also a real suck-up who loves the attention but is just as happy to lie around and sleep in one of her many hiding spots. KiKi is the exact opposite of his sister Bella. For one, he is obviously a male, although at first we were under the impression he was a girl. What a surprise! Secondly, though Bella is the runt of the litter, KiKi is far from it and is most definitely the dominant male, at times pushing his sister out of the way when it's dinner time. Although a large boy (14 lbs at ten months old), KiKi is a bit of a scaredy cat and will often retreat from his much smaller sister during their many wrestling matches. On the inside, KiKi and Bella are real sweethearts who know they're all that, big time. When they aren't fighting, they are best buddies.
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Bella and KiKi [redux]  kitten
Bella and KiKi [redux]  kitten
Bella and KiKi [redux]  kitten
Bella and KiKi [redux]  kitten
Bella and KiKi [redux]  kitten
Bella and KiKi [redux]  kitten
Bella and KiKi [redux]  kitten
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What beautiful kitties! Great photos of them, and cute story too. :P
Nancy -
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Abslolutely precious buddies!!!
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Adorable!
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They are so precious!!!!
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I love your Kiki and Bella. Very handsome Kiki and beautiful Bella. Thanks for their story.
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Awwwww how adorable. Bella is protecting the sleeping big bror.
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I love the difference between a man's story and a female's. What woman would use the words "suck-up" about their beloved kitty? Anyhow, they are lovely catties and I see you are fond of them and very observant when it comes to their natures, Ian!
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What a beautiful pair Bella and Kiki are. Many years of happiness to all of you!
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Ian, the kitty whisperererer!
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Is that a patch of blue on Bella's fur? You know we scrutinize these pictures closely. Especially the professional looking ones. Especially those of plushy floofy kitties.
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Two beautiful buddies who love each other...who wouldn't love this picture! A chicken coop is no place for kittens...so glad they were all rescued.
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"They ARE all that and a bag of cat food"! Very amusing story you tell of these two siblings! Thanks!
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What a precious little sleeping cattie here. Dear facial expression in this photo.
Pretty Bella
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Same comments as abouve for this sleeping KiKi.
Such a handsome tabby boy!!!
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How sweet they both look. When sleeping! I'll bet they keep you laughing! 14# @ 10 months??? Whatever did you feed him, steak? Lol!
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Ops....sorry for the triple LOL!!

=^.^= =^.^= ***** Bella and Kiki are
two brothers Fantastic,very Beautiful!
It' delightful to see how they are affectionate,will be' really nice to see these Sweet creatures play for the home!!!!!!!TOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Both should be calendar kitties!!!!
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Awww, so cute! And so protective of each other!



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