Goblin (and Toby)

July 23, 2010

Julie says: Once Toby was a big, healthy boy, I nursed another tiny, sick kitten back to health. I originally named him Stormy because, with his black-and-gray mottled fur, he looked like a storm cloud. My sister renamed him Cinder. We never did settle. Sometimes I called him Goblin because he was so ugly. Pick your fave. He was a boy. And from the start, Toby was as hostile towards Stormy as Cally had been towards him.

Like Toby, Stormy also came from my friend Michelle. She was dealing with two stray mother cats with litters, but one of the mothers died. She put both litters on the surviving mother cat, but Stormy was so small, he couldn't compete for the milk. He needed to be hand fed. He was five weeks old, but he was the runt of the litter - very small, very weak. I fed him the kitten milk, but he had constant diarrhea. I had to give him a bath two times a day. As soon as I could, I got him eating soft cat food and then his digestive tract was much better. His eyes were also constantly gooped up, sometimes glued shut with gunk. I kept washing them clean and they gradually got better.

Eventually Stormy gained strength and began to roll on his back and bat at my fingers playfully. After he could eat by himself, I returned him to Michelle and he reintegrated with his cat family. She found a forever home for him with a family in Jackson, Michigan, a father with two boys. I don't know what they named him.

All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Julie Falk

Julie's photo blog Framework of the Heart is not to be missed, especially her photos of snowflakes!!

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Jay - 13 years, 9 months ago

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I'm in Love!!!!!!!

wokkawokka - 13 years, 9 months ago

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He isn't ugly, he's a sweet little baby! I want to cuddle this little runt and keep him warm and safe and dry

Leonie - 13 years, 9 months ago

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He is so beautiful. :D His story is a little sad, but I'm glad he's alright. I love the little runts. They may be smaller, and a little weaker, but they have so much more personality. They're little fighters. Now I have a tear in my eye... :')

MomcatSooma - 13 years, 9 months ago

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He is a gorgeous little boy! Just adorable.

mama kitty - 13 years, 9 months ago

i love him!

Smooch - 13 years, 9 months ago

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So gorgeous! I adore his colouring and his cute attitude! He looks so fluffy and soft. Me wants!

paulajeanne - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Grrr...I is tuff kitty!

Jacknife2058 - 13 years, 9 months ago

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docsquid - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Oh my he is such a poor little mite, but he is really beautiful too. I'm so pleased he found a home.

Badmama1023 - 13 years, 9 months ago

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I love this shot!! A look at his expanding horizon, and how big he can be!! I hope that he has many loving years with his new family..;)

marc - 13 years, 9 months ago

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so innocent

mma - 13 years, 9 months ago

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What a story; Stormy indeed! Love the photos; he's a dear.

Valksy - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Sweet little chap!

Thank you so much for your time and care for this funny little guy, you are a star :)

Natthecat - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Oh, gee whiz and willikers! What a precious babe. Thank you for all the loving care you gave him and the sweet names you had for him.

FurryBeasts - 13 years, 9 months ago

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"When I grow up I'll be this BIG!"

Natthecat - 13 years, 9 months ago

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This photo is so funny--actually, many are very special. The shadow cat picture is marvelous, artistic but I am especially fond of this one with Toby--their expressions and the blue lights in Stormy's fur.

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Nancy Catlover - 13 years, 9 months ago

He's beautiful! I bet he grows up to be VERY handsome! There is no such thing as an ugly kitten (or cat!)

boodie - 13 years, 9 months ago

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One day I'll grow INTO this shadow and then you'll see!

Shirley - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Oh sweet baby! Tough start but hopefully lots of love to come from new family. He's one beautiful guy.

Snowysmom - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Toby is very sweet, and I'm sure he's going to grow into a beautiful cat. I'm so glad he's found his forever home, and hope he's getting much love from his new family.

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Bexa285 - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Love the photos! You're a saint for the amount of care you put into that little kitten. I can see how he might look like a goblin, too. :)

Ivy - 13 years, 9 months ago

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He looks like a little wolf!

Lynda - 13 years, 9 months ago

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This is adorable !

winkle - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Oh my Goodness! What a gorgeous little scruffbag!

cs123 - 13 years, 9 months ago

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What a precious, sad little face! He needs kisses.

Hellokitty - 13 years, 9 months ago

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I'm a big kitty. Watch out toby!! LOL... Oh he is to cute.

Gabby - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Sweet little kitten!

susan - 13 years, 9 months ago

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How cute is that? I bet Sttormy will grow up to be beautiful!

BirmanMama - 13 years, 9 months ago

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He's not ugly at all, just a little guy in need. He may have had a rough start, but your love and caring saved his life. I bet Stormy grew up into a beautiful and affectionate cat.

chocoluv - 13 years, 9 months ago

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I love the name Stormy!

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wolfgirl66 - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Soooooooooo CUTE! I am very that this sweetie got better and is now part of a loving 4ever Home! (TLC and good health care paid off!)

kibblegirl - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Stormy looks so cute in this pose. He is all cleaned up and he has such beautiful black fur. Precious little guy. Thank you for helping him to survive and for getting him a forever home.

catiam - 13 years, 9 months ago

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What a cute little baby boy. Beautiful pics.

Nikki - 13 years, 9 months ago

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This is adorable!! If I saw him in a shelter I would adopt him right away! He's unique, which I think is the reason why he's so appealing. Cute, cute, cute. :)

thinkbliss - 13 years, 9 months ago

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I'm in love! I love these little scraggly helpless babies. They have so much to offer and so much love to give especially after knowing what you had to go through to keep him alive. Adorable. Thanks for making him a survivor!

itigger2 - 13 years, 9 months ago

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He is a sweetheart very much like my Itty Bitty

Amy - 13 years, 9 months ago

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This little guy is seriously cracking me up. When I was scrolling down, I expected the mug to say "Not a morning person" or "I hate Mondays" or something...LOL! I love his scruffiness! So glad he's in a forever home!

bjw107 - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Poor baby. May you have a long and happy life.

Tracee - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Awwww...I would have taken him in a heartbeat!! Definitely a cutie - not an ugly bone in his body =)

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Lindsay - 13 years, 9 months ago

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Ahh! So cute!

Sandi - 13 years, 7 months ago

Bless you. I got a kitten from the local homeless cat group. He was a runt with ratty fur, but spunky, and would follow me. He grew into the most handsome tiger cat. But, even after being socialized at the homeless place, he hid from people, and will only make friends with other cats. he LOVES other cats. Finally, after having to spend half my life at my parents due to death in family then estate issues, Ned is coming out of hiding I will let some people know him. He would even hide from all the cat sitters. Hard to understand. He is my lover boy, very affectionate.

Sandi - 13 years, 7 months ago

Typo CORRECTION: Finally, after having to spend half my life at my parents due to death in family then estate issues, Ned is coming out of hiding AND will let some people know him.

amie Doolan - 13 years, 5 months ago

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My children just saw this and asked "what is that? Is that a cat" then we all started laughing. We just love him.

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