Both Josephine and Gracie were "second hand." Each was adopted by our former neighbors. Gracie was about five weeks old and the neighbors decided three days after they adopted her that they didn't want her. They knew I had cats, so they figured I could find a home for her. I did (with us!) Her third eye was showing when they brought her to me. Their youngest child was holding her by her tail. Needless to say, I took her right away. A few days later, they came back. The youngest child had decided she wanted her back. I told them, sorry, I'd already found a home. They threatened to sue me! I can't really remember but I think I laughed out loud.
A few months later, in July, they got another (too young) kitten. There wasn't much I could do. I realized they might not be feeding her (the cat was always outside). I offered them a bag of food, which they took. I didn't see the cat again and hoped they'd taken her inside. In September, they moved suddenly, so I hoped for the best.
In December, I looked out my kitchen window to see her digging around in my garden! Within an hour, I had her trapped and inside. She was spayed (luckily she hadn't gotten pregnant) and is now my main lap kitty. I am very, very glad those neighbors moved!
A few months later, in July, they got another (too young) kitten. There wasn't much I could do. I realized they might not be feeding her (the cat was always outside). I offered them a bag of food, which they took. I didn't see the cat again and hoped they'd taken her inside. In September, they moved suddenly, so I hoped for the best.
In December, I looked out my kitchen window to see her digging around in my garden! Within an hour, I had her trapped and inside. She was spayed (luckily she hadn't gotten pregnant) and is now my main lap kitty. I am very, very glad those neighbors moved!