Jason says: Lil' Girl is one of four kittens that I bottle fed. The mother came and had them under my house and before I could get them set up in my garage a group of stray dogs killed her. I grieved over her for a long time. She was a young cat and had barely lived and had these kittens and then died defending them. I still feel like I let her down in her moment of need. I made it out there too late to save her, but she did save her kittens. Everyone that saw them said they wouldn't live, but I wasn't going to give up on them. She didn't.

There were two black kittens (one male, one female), an almost-all-white female, and then Lil' Girl (a black-and-white female who looked just like her mother who was also called Lil' Girl). Their adoptive dad Nick was very open to the kittens. He played with them and was very protective until he started having his problems at the end. He still tried to play with them up until his final stroke. I raised the kittens and found good homes for three of them and kept Lil' Girl with me. I have to say she has been a godsend. She brings me joy every day.

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Lil' Girl and her Siblings [3]  kitten
Lil' Girl and her Siblings [3]  kitten
Lil' Girl and her Siblings [3]  kitten
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Such a shame you could not help mom, but so happy you were able to rise all her children ! Your photography is outstanding, such lovingly taken pics .
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You have a tender heart, Jason, and did your best with these little kitties. I read the story about Nick and looked at your blog--Nick was a wonderful cat.
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Sad story with a nice ending. You did all you could for the mother, Jason. Thank you for caring for the little cattie family , and finding forever homes for all the kittens.
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I loved looking at all these wonderful pictures. Li'l Girl is precious!

It's deeply, deeply painful to lose an animal you love. I'm so sorry about their mom. Just think of how she was immediately taken into the Lord's loving arms when she died. He loves and is with all of his creation at all times. As the Bible says, "He sees the sparrow when it falls." Blessings to you for being so kind to these kittens.
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Jason, you've been a wonderful person for helping so many animals in their need. Your photos are great, I especially like the close-ups. :)
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Oh this story made me cry but I agree with everyone else. You did what you could for their momma and then you and Nick took them and raised them and they are al beautiful! I have fostered many kittens and my male cats are the ones who always help out. I am so very sorry for your loss of Nick and wish you and Lil Girl a long and happy life.
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Your story made me cry. So glad all the babies have found homes. You are so kind not to give up on Lil Girl's family.
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Bless you for taking care of the babies. Please know that the Mom is looking down on you and thanking you for taking such good care of her babies.
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thank you for taking care of her babies for her
they are soo beautiful : )
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All the kittens look so healthy - you are a wonderful kitten mom. So sorry about L'il Girl the Mom, I can't imagine the heartbreak.
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What a heart breaking story. I'm glad you were there for them
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Rest in peace beauty. This is why they need to be spayed
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What a sweetie. I have a little black and white girl called Misty, but I used to have a calico cat called Fluff who looks so much like Lil' Girl does in this shot.
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I do believe we judge ourselves far more than God ever does. Please don't pick on yourself about mama kitty okay. You did so much for Nick and then later proved so many people wrong by being a great dad by lovingly bottle feeding this brood and saving their lives. Glad you have Lil' Girl to keep you company:) Bless you many times over for the kindness you extend to the lone kitties of the world.



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