Russia

March 10, 2011

Samira says: Melissa, a beautiful calico girl, is one of a long line of feral cats from the same family more or less that I have looked after in my previous home in another neighbourhood. When we moved, I brought her and her brother along with me to our new neighbourhood. Because the feral cats are neither spayed nor neutered, it is usually only the female who remains within the walls of the home. (Homes in Kuwait are usually walled.) Upon reaching maturity, feral male cats usually go on the prowl and are driven by hormones to roam. About a year ago Melissa gave birth to a little girl I have named Russia. Russia looks just like her mother. Melissa has gone missing but Russia still sticks close to the garden and I care for her. She is quite territorial and drives off any intruders.

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Kayli - 13 years, 1 month ago

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307 points

They definitely look alike :) Precious!

CarolB57 - 13 years, 1 month ago

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What beautifully marked Calicos they are! I hope little Russia will soon be spayed to stop over population. Thank you for taking care of the abandoned & feral cats in your area. ;-)

MomcatSooma - 13 years, 1 month ago

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It took me forever to choose a favorite picture. These girlies are so pretty!

Smooch - 13 years, 1 month ago

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They are so beautiful and I love their markings. Please ensure Melissa is spayed and her lovely mother too, if she returns. I'm glad you are taking care of them, they are gorgeous.

Natthecat - 13 years, 1 month ago

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Russia is a lovely girl and I am pleased to see her from my window/ computer ( a little jab at Ms. Palin, perhaps). I have no advice! But I do like her tummy here and that she is so territorial.

andbin - 13 years, 1 month ago

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mrskitton - 13 years, 1 month ago

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She is adorable.....I do hope she does get spayed though.....

mma - 13 years, 1 month ago

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they are so sweet and I love the photo in front of this decorative door.

CareAboutCats - 13 years, 1 month ago

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Beautiful girls. As the others said, please do have her spayed. You are good to take care of them!

crashnandicoot - 13 years, 1 month ago

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The importance of trapping, neutering, and returning cats to their environment can't be stressed enough. So many cats suffer for lack of food or shelter. Please help manage the feral cat population by neutering the feral cats in your neighborhood. And the kittens are all beautiful. Thanks for all that you do!

Shirley - 13 years, 1 month ago

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They are so Beautiful. Please, please spay and neuter the feral cats.

Snowysmom - 13 years, 1 month ago

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Mother and daughter are both beautiful, but I wish they'd both been spayed so there would be no more feral kittens! I pray that Melissa is safe somewhere.

BirmanMama - 13 years, 1 month ago

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Ahhh! A mother's love. Melissa and Russia are very beautiful.

kjsuhr - 13 years, 1 month ago

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What a darling! Of course I agree with others about having her spayed if possible, but I know that can be difficult in many countries. I'm guessing that's the case where you live in Kuwait. When I lived in rural Japan, there were feral cats everywhere, and I had a hard time convincing the vet to neuter the two kittens I'd taken in as pets. It just wasn't part of the culture there.

Meesh - 13 years, 1 month ago

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Such pretty calico kitties!

amycats - 13 years, 1 month ago

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Love mommy's love!

Gabby - 13 years, 1 month ago

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Beautiful tiger tabby girl!!!

kibblegirl - 13 years, 1 month ago

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Such a shame that Russia is in a culture that does not spay/neuter cats. Both mother and daughter are beautiful. Life on the streets is not a good one for them.

itigger2 - 13 years, 1 month ago