Simmie

September 6, 2009

Esther says: Late last fall, a mother cat and three kittens were found in a garden shed behind someone’s house in a rural area near Ottawa, Canada. The person who found them was able to rescue two of the kittens, a brown tabby female and an orange male, but the mother escaped with one of them. They never returned and we don’t know what became of them. The kittens were tiny, probably only a few weeks old. It was lucky that they were found because a Canadian winter was approaching and survival would have been difficult outdoors. The two kittens were placed into foster care together. Their foster mother, Kerry, brought them to work a few times, where I met them. She had already decided to adopt the female, but the orange boy was available. He was outgoing and friendly, and purred like a machine every time someone touched him or picked him up. I had always wanted an orange cat, so one thing led to another and Simmie eventually came to live with us and our two senior cats, Edgar and Miltie.

Simmie has not read the cat behaviour manual. Simmie likes to be carried and cuddled and to be worn like a scarf. He will actually get up on his hind legs and reach his front paws up your leg, asking to be picked up, like a child lifting his arms. He does this several times a day. He comes when he is called and if you meow at him, he will have a long meow “conversation” with you. He is completely obsessed with food and shrieks in a piercing, babyish voice whenever anybody eats anything or simply walks past the refrigerator. The older cats don’t know what to make of Simmie. His rough kitten play seems to upset them, but they don’t seem to mind hanging out with him when he is behaving himself. We are hoping that they will eventually get used to him and that he will quit ambushing and chasing them. Simmie is quite a character and we are glad he found us.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Esther S.

except photos 1 through 5 copyright Kerry S.

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Kephara - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Simmie is such a sweetie! I love orange kitties and especially orange boys!

lovezkittys - 14 years, 7 months ago

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3 gorgeous kittes!!!!

lovezkittys - 14 years, 7 months ago

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:) aWww

lovezkittys - 14 years, 7 months ago

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cutest pic

Smooch - 14 years, 7 months ago

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"I's just taking my goggie for a walk. be right back."

Simmi is adorable! We have a male cat, Shelby, and he is the same - he 'talks' a lot and he's so affectionate. I love the photos with the other cats - he's fitted in very well by the look of it.

donna - 14 years, 7 months ago

I love that Simmie has not read the cat behavior manual!! He sounds absolutely precious (and looks it as well)!! I am so happy he found you!!

SambosMom - 14 years, 7 months ago

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SambosMom - 14 years, 7 months ago

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All the pictures are just soo
delightful, what a character you're
little Simmie seems to be and those two white cats are out of this world. WOW!!!

emma - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Simmie, yeah, very handsome, no way to resist him.

dani - 14 years, 7 months ago

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cheryl - 14 years, 7 months ago

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this little kitty is the cutest ever!

ilovemycats - 14 years, 7 months ago

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These guys are so adorable !!!

Deisinger - 14 years, 7 months ago

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patboridout - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Love the name. What an adorable kitty. Glad you could catch it and obviously make a good home for him.

Gankaku - 14 years, 7 months ago

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That's the cutest story! This kitty seems to have a cool personality!

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Susan - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Sweetness

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joy - 14 years, 7 months ago

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I love this photo! My little dog named Charlie looked SO much like this one, even to the expression on his face! Charlie had come from a shelter in his old age, & we were blessed to have him for 3 years - during which time he had to share this home with 3 diverse cats (all orphans of course). And he very OFTEN had this expression on his adorable face. NEVER did he give any of the cats a hard time. He endured - like the little gentleman he was. So getting to see both this adorable kitten and a "Charlie" look alike, has made my morning! thanks so much...

Sara - 14 years, 7 months ago

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*sob* He looks so much like our Tiger, who went over the Rainbow Bridge two years ago! I truly hope that Simmie gives you as much love and sunggles and laughter that Tiger gave us!

vicgag - 14 years, 7 months ago

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What BEAUTIFUL cats, all of them.

CALady95661 - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Aw, he is the cutest and his grown up buddies are adorable too! *(:o}

demiller - 14 years, 7 months ago

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chloe - 14 years, 7 months ago

Simmie's story is very much like Annette's - except we could only rescue her. She is the best girl and orange at that. Our first girl - and my favorite color cat. Simmie is a cutie-pie

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2prettykitties - 14 years, 7 months ago

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my cats have the same window bed and they love it <3

BirmanMama - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Isn't that the most purrfect little face? Simmie is adorable and he sounds like a wonderful boy.

catiam - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Simmy is too cute for words!

wokkawokka - 14 years, 7 months ago

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The two cutest words in the English language: pudgy kitten.

catboy9653 - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Shelley - 14 years, 7 months ago

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It is purrfect to snuggle with a loved one, and just as nice to look at the picture. Thnx. for sharing.

miad20 - 14 years, 7 months ago

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miad20 - 14 years, 7 months ago

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sweet and orange

Alikai - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Simmie looks like such a happy kitteh

Carolyn - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Simmie is so cute, he sure loves his home , He is just so sweet..

semarsh826 - 14 years, 7 months ago

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QT and SO orange!

Matilda - 14 years, 7 months ago

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what a fluffy little cuutiee!!!!!

KathyD - 14 years, 7 months ago

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He's such a beautiful boy! So glad you found him.

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WSL - 14 years, 7 months ago

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What is cuter than one cat? More cats! (I'm from Ottawa South BTW)

Janis - 14 years, 7 months ago

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Oh my goodness, he is so adorable and he looks just like a little fluffy butterball. We know he is in a good home with Eshter and Irv. Love Janis, Poppy & Oz

Ihaz5kittehs - 14 years, 7 months ago

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What a sweet kitty - but they are all sweet. This site lifts my spirits every day! Thanks, everyone, for posting your pics and stories. You are all wonderful!

IttyBitty96 - 13 years, 8 months ago

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cute baby! Miltie looks like the great grandmother of my kitten

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