Smoggy's Friends: Cookie, Willow & Digby

August 27, 2010

Catherine says: I began fostering kittens and cats in late 2007 after the death of my beloved Smoggy, and in his honor. After a full first year of fostering, I wasn't sure how soon my services would be needed, but I need not have worried as I got a call on January 1, 2009. Actually, it seems it will be a long time before there is any kind of control over the numbers of kittens that are being born.

Anyhow, I went and picked up three little street kitties. We named them Cookie, Willow, and Digby (the only boy). We think they had it a bit rough out there as they were pretty dirty… but the funniest thing is that we gave each of them a bath and they didn't seem to mind it all -- almost like they were familiar with being bathed -- and they each enjoyed the blowdryer session. They were all very happy little souls and very, very purry. The ideal kittens. :D All three were adopted into loving homes by the second week of February 2009.

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All Photos Courtesy of and ©: Catherine D.

Catherine is a professional graphic designer;
please visit Faster Pussycat Productions to learn more about her work

Catherine volunteers for the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne, Australia,
a 75-year-old not-for-profit organization that relies entirely on community and corporate supporters to provide services for needy and homeless animals

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Kayli - 13 years, 8 months ago

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307 points

Love them!!

Jackie - 13 years, 8 months ago

91 points

They are so adorable. I love the video footage as well.

Kephara - 13 years, 8 months ago

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289 points

Kittens are the cutest creatures on earth. I have spoken.

lisaboese - 13 years, 8 months ago

674 points

Oh, what cuties!!!! Thank you for giving them love and care!!!

wokkawokka - 13 years, 8 months ago

229 points

I aver Kephara's statement. It is twice spoken that Kittens are the Cutest among Creation.

Anyone who objects must speak now or forever hold their peace. And if you speak your objection now, prepare to be routed by the incontrovertible cuteness of kittens.

As the Latin saying goes, "semper felis adorabilis".

Gabby - 13 years, 8 months ago

398 points

What beautiful babies!!! Precious!

CareAboutCats - 13 years, 8 months ago

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326 points

I love Cookie's markings! She is beautiful. All 3 are adorable fur babies. Good work!

Natthecat - 13 years, 8 months ago

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So worthwhile, Catherine. Poor Digby seemed the weakest of the bunch here--you fixed him up beautifully. Blowdryer and all!

Carol - 13 years, 8 months ago

Kitten purrs are the sweetest of all!

chocoluv - 13 years, 8 months ago

213 points

Adorable...thanks for the videos. Love Cookie!

erika - 13 years, 8 months ago

13 points

Oh the sound of purring kittens...it is an elixir for all that ails us!

Lisa M. - 13 years, 8 months ago

I would adopt these three babies in a nanosecond!! What a wonderful lady to do this. Love all the names, too. Poor Digby is the goofiest and scrappiest of the three, but I'd snatch him up with his sisters and am certain he will grow into a wonderful cat and already has the purest of sweet little souls. I have a good friend looking to adopt a pair of sibling kittens, and his roommate wants to add a kitten, too, so wish these were in the Houston area!!!

Lovinkat - 13 years, 8 months ago

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Gosh, I love the markings on these two sweetie pies. The more flecks of color, the better! Sounds like Catherine has a wonderful, cat-centric life. God bless her!

Catiam - 13 years, 8 months ago

220 points

What little Darlings! The videos are priceless. The kittens are priceless. I love the way they purr at the drop of a hat. Kudos to you for doing such good work.

BirmanMama - 13 years, 8 months ago

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951 points

Pure sweetness!

Amy - 13 years, 8 months ago

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182 points

Awww! I love these little fluffy purr machines :D

Mary Grace - 13 years, 8 months ago

I love ALL of Smoggy's friends.
I just wish we had a "like" button to click to agree with what others have said!!!

Smooch - 13 years, 8 months ago

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736 points

What sweeties, I love the markings on the two girls and the final photo of Digby looks a lot like my Shelby.
As far as I'm concerned, if you aren't moved to gushiness over kittens, then there's something wrong with you!

Manicat - 13 years, 8 months ago

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Such a sweet and loving little face!!! So glad you were there to raise him and glad he found a loving home!

Tracee - 13 years, 8 months ago

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115 points

Awww...they are sooo cute!!

Mary - 13 years, 8 months ago

Aw, this is great. I want to foster cats/kittens some day! Only I know I'd never be able to give them up...

Caillie - 13 years, 8 months ago

37 points

I couldn't decide which was the cutest, so voted for all three. Thenk you, Catherine for caring for all these kitties in Smoggy's name. It's a wonderful tribute to a much loved cat.

docsquid - 13 years, 8 months ago

642 points

Dear, beautiful little kitties. I love them all, but I think I'd take Digby home - he is so tiny and looks a little bit sad.

wolfgirl66 - 13 years, 8 months ago