Daphne

February 28, 2010

Kate says: I got Daphne from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home as a nine-week-old bundle of fluff the day after her predecessor, Blossom, had died aged 18 1/2 because I couldn't bear the cat-shaped hole in my flat.

Daphne was busy playing on the floor, far too busy with her toys to pay any attention to the humans, and she was enchanting with her spark and independence. The carers said she'd been bought in aged about six weeks by a woman who'd found her in the street; they thought that her rescuer had probably happened along just as the mum cat was moving the kittens and that in fact she'd probably been on her way back for Daphne. She'd been fostered for three weeks before being ready for adoption; I took her home that afternoon. She was an amazingly confident kitten, had already scoped out my flat within an hour and made herself at home. Her favourite things are playing fetch -- when she wants to play she drops a ball at my feet -- and muesli. Yes, muesli. She also likes hanging out in the sink and playing with a running tap, and she's also on Twitter.

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zuli - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Oh my goodness, such beautiful dramatic markings around those eyes! She looks like an Egyptian Queen in this! Such a beautiful girl.

wokkawokka - 14 years, 2 months ago

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So THIS is how the Daily Kitten distributes its e-mails!

Kephara - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Daphne is a fluffy angel! She must know how adorable she is....just look at that face!

Kephara - 14 years, 2 months ago

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wokkawokka, you're hilarious!!!! Daphne obviously thinks so too.

Kayli - 14 years, 2 months ago

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307 points

Awww, laptop kitteh!

SnowsMama - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Mouse? What Mouse? I didn't see a mouse around here!

SnowsMama - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Love her markings! How beautiful and such an adorable face!

Lina - 14 years, 2 months ago

I wanted to vote every single pic of Daphne as Best Pic in Set!!! Oodles and oodles of character.

Cybermuse - 14 years, 2 months ago

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oh my god, she's so adorable! a fluffy ball of cute! <3

pwillow1 - 14 years, 2 months ago

9 points

Oh, she is cute, Cute, CUTE! Love the black eyeliner look!

jojosmom - 14 years, 2 months ago

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I don't know, Kate--looks like she just might be up for (at least partially) filling that hole in your flat and in your heart. She's such a beauty! Thank you for giving her a wonderful, forever home.

SambosMom - 14 years, 2 months ago

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She's a BEAUTIFUL girl, hope her furry Mom didn't miss her for too long. You are the lucky one for getting such a sweet kitty.

vicgag - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Little Miss Pink Nose, how cute.

boodie - 14 years, 2 months ago

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I didn't break it!!!

What a gorgeous girl!

mma - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Love Daphne; cute, cute, cute!

Natthecat - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Oh yes, yes yes!

marc - 14 years, 2 months ago

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this furry little creature is adorable

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Valksy - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What an absolute little star :)

Susan - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Love the fluff ball!!!

BirmanMama - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Adorable! So hard to choose a best photo when they are all so cute. Daphne is precious!

ihaz5kittehs - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Sooooo cute! May she live a long and happy life with you!

BooBooKitty - 14 years, 2 months ago

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The best thing you can do is open your heart right away. You needed healing and this little sweetie needed a home. You will be happy with her, she's a beauty.

IvanaKrasic - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Denise - 14 years, 2 months ago

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She's a diva princess- have fun spoiling her with many kisses

tiffany - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a true beauty!

mama kitty - 14 years, 2 months ago

She's simply adorable. She makes me smile. My little baby boy cat also likes to play fetch and bring me the plastic milk jug ring to throw for him.

postalgirl72 - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Tracee - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Oh my, she is sooo precious! Thanks for giving her a forever home =)

Geeklawyah - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Bad Daphne, BAD! (oh awright mebe not)

Smooch - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Wow, she is one of the prettiest kitties I've ever seen. I love her markings and her huge expressive eyes. Glad she filled that cat-shaped hole we all dread!

texasmom - 14 years, 2 months ago

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she has the sweetest expressions on her little face! so cute! : )

Koala10 - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Koala10 - 14 years, 2 months ago

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She is a DOLL ! Lucky new mom.

kate - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Thank you for all your very kind comments and the LOLZ. Daphne is now 18 months old and a grown-up kitteh, but still very beautiful and still lots of fun.

catiam - 14 years, 2 months ago

220 points

Daphne is adorable! Makes me want to pick her up and love on her.

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kitbce - 14 years, 2 months ago

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all cats to me are adorable.

kitbce - 14 years, 2 months ago

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even this one.

kibblegirl - 14 years, 2 months ago

1057 points

She is such a "cutie" Glad that you both hooked up, as you are both winners in this case. Take care of each other.

kate - 14 years, 2 months ago

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forkboy1965 - 14 years, 2 months ago

Bundle of fluff indeed! As smitten as am I with my own cats this little fluff ball is irresistible.

Shelley - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Jackie - 14 years, 2 months ago

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She is just an enchanting little miss. And definately looks like she has the run of the house.

Jackie - 14 years, 2 months ago

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I'm definately a daphne fan, she looks like she has so much personality!

LeCrosse - 14 years, 2 months ago

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She's absolutely gorgeous. I hope Mama was okay.

Fuzzy - 14 years, 2 months ago

What a delicious kitty pie! I love Daphne.

docsquid - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a beautiful little girl. I'm sure you didn't really want to use that laptop! Lol!

chocoluv - 14 years, 2 months ago

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chocoluv - 14 years, 2 months ago

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She is so unbelievably adorable!

nili - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a beautiful little munchkin. I want to eat her up!

dol - 14 years, 2 months ago

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MoreKittens4Me - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Awwww....I LOVE FURBALLS!! [that's FURballs, NOT HAIRballs!] [cough]

BooksandCats - 14 years, 2 months ago

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Those eyes are unbelievable!

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Lindsay - 14 years, 2 months ago

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How can you resist the fluff? Adorable!

Lee - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a gorgeous kitty! Definitely enjoying the sun here, just like mine does! The markings around her eyes are extraordinary!

I got my cat from Battersea as well, they're such wonderful people :-)

Maddie - 14 years, 2 months ago

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What a beautiful baby !

WSL - 14 years, 1 month ago

What a fascinating kitten. I love how perfectly the black and white mix -- it brings out her eyes and adorable feet. Make sure to tell her everyday that she is loved very much.

MissyofMissylandia - 14 years ago

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ittybitty96 - 13 years, 11 months ago

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impossibly cute!

Natalie - 13 years, 8 months ago

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So precious! I had a cat named Daphne aswell some years ago. We had to put her down, but this little girl looks almost exactly like her only long haired! And I love the little pink tongue sticking out! So sweet!

Stacey - 13 years, 7 months ago

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What a beautiful face!! I love her coloring.

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