Wonderful Wednesday - Foster Ray Pics/News!


(MomKatt Laura here:  Finally got a decent shot of his face in the first picture.)

And HUGE: this morning before I left for work, I was sitting in front of the ottoman (where he's sitting in the top photo - in the second photo, he's sitting atop the matching chair) resting my right hand on it about 3-4 in. from Ray as I've been doing as part of my attempts to get him to allow me to touch/pet him.  Talking to him very softly, telling him the bad times were over and that he was never going to have to go through anything horrible like his past life ever again. 

Suddenly, he reached out his right paw and patted/batted my index & middle fingers!  THREE TIMES!

I was over the moon with happiness!  This is REALLY big for him!  I'm so proud!

Gonna cuddle this kitten if it kills me!

Rachel is her usual, rapid-fire self.  She's had the photographic limelight for a few days now, so today is Ray's turn.

Oops, sorry Selina!  Yes, you can come in today, too. 

After all, it IS your blog, sweetheart!


MomKatt Laura (who is already starting to feel VERY protective of these two kitties ... and proprietary)

 




Comments

  1. Hannah and LucyJune 19, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    We are so pleased you got pictures of Ray for us to see - he reminded Mum of a before cat she had and it made her smile.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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    1. SelinaJune 19, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      MomKatt was just glad she FINALLY got one of his face!

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  2. Random FelinesJune 19, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    awwww - those new foster kitts are adorable - we bet they learn to trust again in no time :)

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  3. Cathy KeishaJune 19, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Hi Selina! I've missed you but know your family is excited to have Ray and Rachel and they should be. Tell Ray Charles that MomKatt is never gonna tell him to Hit the Road Jack unless he's going to another loving family. They're up to 140 likes so I hope something works out even though I bet DadKatt won't want to give them up.

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    1. SelinaJune 19, 2013 at 11:40 AM

      CK I think DadKatt is deliberately staying OUT of the office! MOL Maybe he doesn't want to allow himself to get too close - he DID make MomKatt promise ......

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  4. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensJune 19, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    proprietary and protective, yup that sounds about right ;)

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    1. SelinaJune 19, 2013 at 3:14 PM

      Yep! You mess with kitties under MY care, you answer to ME!

      MomKatt Laura ;-)

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  5. MargJune 19, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    We are so glad that you have Rachel and Ray there with you. We know you will all be such good friends really soon. Sounds like they are already getting used to you. At least they aren't hiding under the bed. We were thrilled to hear that you were taking them. Take care.

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    1. SelinaJune 19, 2013 at 3:23 PM

      Thank you Marg! We love the little rascals! (And frankly, we're glad they're in our house too! It's nice to have kittens around - been awhile since MomKatt's had "wee ones" - I was pretty grown up by the time I'd come to her from these same folks.

      PURRZ!
      Selina

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  6. Cats Herd YouJune 19, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    We're so glad to see Ray and Rachael are doing well there with you. It sounds like Ray is coming right along. He just needs to win DadKatt over now, right?

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  7. Summer at sparklecat.comJune 19, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    How cool that Ray is starting to come around! I'm so happy to hear both kitties are doing so well!

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  8. Brian's Home BlogJune 19, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    My heart has been smiling all day!

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  9. The Island CatsJune 19, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    We're so happy Ray is coming around. :)

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  10. ClooneyJune 19, 2013 at 9:58 PM

    Oh bless your hearts for fostering these two beautiful babies! That paw tap by Ray just melts our hearts. Selina your MomKatt and DadKatt rock!

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  11. The Lee County ClowderJune 20, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Way to go, Ray. You may not be entirely sure yet, but you are pretty much set for life.

    Sometime soon, he's gonna stroll over, curl up in MomKatt's lap, and take a nap.

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  12. Little Miss TitchJune 20, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    its good to see you both settling ing to you foster home!xx Speedy

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  13. Kitties BlueJune 21, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    What a huge breakthrough…very heartwarming. We look forward to hearing about ray's further progress. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Josette

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