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To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 13:44

Inspired by a comment on another thread, and in an attempt to give relief from the weighty matters of the world, futile though it might be, here is my cat and her two week old kittens. A proud and devoted Mum indeed.

I had my Dad's funeral last week, and my MIL was cremated earlier today, and these little scraps are literally keeping me sane.

So if you have furry friends who keep you going, please share them here ❤️‍🔥

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
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LiveLoveLaughQueef · 19/06/2025 16:48

I’m loving this thread! So many beautiful furs.

This is Salum trying to be a reindeer for Santa 🐈‍⬛❤️.

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
Shedmistress · 19/06/2025 16:49

One of my semi ferals. Kit. This time last year wouldn't be seen more than 6 ft away, now wants to be carried round the garden and have her tummy tickled (and then bites your fingers).

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 16:51

LiveLoveLaughQueef · 19/06/2025 16:48

I’m loving this thread! So many beautiful furs.

This is Salum trying to be a reindeer for Santa 🐈‍⬛❤️.

Festive kitty for the win 🥰 it's amazing sometimes how they tolerate and humour us weird hairless cats. Dress up? Sure, because I know there are treats to come....

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Sloelydoesit · 19/06/2025 16:51

My ball of fluff and his naughty brother!

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
Twiglets1 · 19/06/2025 16:52

What a lovely thread @MistressoftheDarkSide

Thank you to everyone showing photos of their gorgeous cats/kittens/dogs/puppies.

Lots of problems in the world so it's nice to have some light relief.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 16:53

Shedmistress · 19/06/2025 16:49

One of my semi ferals. Kit. This time last year wouldn't be seen more than 6 ft away, now wants to be carried round the garden and have her tummy tickled (and then bites your fingers).

Oh that's wonderful 🥰 when you win the trust of animals it feels like a real privilege ❤️‍🔥 She's lovely 😍 xxx

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 16:54

Sloelydoesit · 19/06/2025 16:51

My ball of fluff and his naughty brother!

Oh they're fabulous 🥰 giving real mischief vibes ✨️ 😍

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Sloelydoesit · 19/06/2025 16:55

MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 16:54

Oh they're fabulous 🥰 giving real mischief vibes ✨️ 😍

Yes. Naughty brother is GPS tracked and wears a light up collar at night to try and keep him alive!

pinkyredrose · 19/06/2025 17:00

Here's Sybil chiming in to say hello 😍

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
Cabinqueen · 19/06/2025 17:01

My gangly pair...🐾🐾😻😻 Red was so traumatised when we adopted him and Black as young adults it took 4years before he would allow himself to trust humans again. Now headbutts and ritualistic demands for attention are the norm.

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
LlynTegid · 19/06/2025 17:02

Cat that is resident in Redruth station

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 17:05

Sloelydoesit · 19/06/2025 16:55

Yes. Naughty brother is GPS tracked and wears a light up collar at night to try and keep him alive!

Playing fast and loose with the 9 lives eh? They do like to worry us x I've very much enjoyed some Facebook reels where cats go about their cat business wearing cameras x fascinating 😁

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 17:06

pinkyredrose · 19/06/2025 17:00

Here's Sybil chiming in to say hello 😍

Sibilance is glorious 🥰 giving very duchess vibes ❤️

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 17:08

Cabinqueen · 19/06/2025 17:01

My gangly pair...🐾🐾😻😻 Red was so traumatised when we adopted him and Black as young adults it took 4years before he would allow himself to trust humans again. Now headbutts and ritualistic demands for attention are the norm.

Aww x that's lovely 😍 handsome pair ❤️

I just don't understand how people can harm animals, or children for that matter x

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 19/06/2025 17:12

LlynTegid · 19/06/2025 17:02

Cat that is resident in Redruth station

Every premises and station should have one IMHO ❤️‍🔥

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/06/2025 17:17

Sloelydoesit · 19/06/2025 16:51

My ball of fluff and his naughty brother!

You appear to have pinched my cat (Sybil).

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
JohnTheRevelator · 19/06/2025 17:18

I love black cats. ♥️♥️♥️

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
Yasty · 19/06/2025 17:18

PandoraSocks · 19/06/2025 14:39

I don't have a cat anymore, but here are two ladybirds having fun on my rosemary plant:

I distributed 100 ladybird larvae around my flowerbeds yesterday.

Fingers crossed lots of them survive and take care of my aphid problem.

Sorry for your loss, OP- that’s a lot.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/06/2025 17:19

Sloelydoesit · 19/06/2025 16:51

My ball of fluff and his naughty brother!

You appear to have pinched my cat (Sybil).

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
SunnieShine · 19/06/2025 17:20

AGlinnerOfHope · 19/06/2025 13:58

My contribution- a great tit fledgling’s first flight and an elderly dog snoring in comfort.

Your dog is lovable.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/06/2025 17:21

Sorry for the surfeit of Sybil pictures - thought the first picture hadn't posted 😹

Sthoremouse · 19/06/2025 17:22

I had a horrid night at work last night but on my way home spotted a tiny spaniel pup, she was beautiful and very cuddly, immediately brightened my day and I forgot about the previous 12 hours of hell.

Pet owners should make threads like this more often. Thanks @MistressoftheDarkSide

RampantIvy · 19/06/2025 17:25

Sorry you are having a tough time @MistressoftheDarkSide

Cats are such a joy.

If anyone wants to follow cats on Facebook the Huddersfield Station Cats is a lovely page to follow.

Overtheatlantic · 19/06/2025 17:26

Here’s my darling girl, disco posing and warning next doors boy to steer clear.

To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
To show you my cat and her kittens for distraction and stress relief purposes?
80sballetgirl · 19/06/2025 17:26

Loving seeing your kittens (& all the rest). I lost my little cat at the beginning of May (PTS) & miss her tons. She was a beautiful!
🤔wonders if OP lives close & needs help finding homes…….😂

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