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Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 13/08/2026 15:38

....... although the Argyll Mouse Murderer is unrepentant.

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MiniPantherOwner · Yesterday 13:11

Maybe she's hoping you'll give her a bath Grumpy? You'd have to be a brave man to try it.

Breadcat24 · Yesterday 13:42

I do think Micia would have been happier with a cat friend. We did not realize until a month after we got her that she was living with another cat when rescued from a garden. We would have had that one too but they had already rehomed them by the time we saw Micia (they thought Micia was pregnant so separated them).
Now we are a bit stuck because as she is such a scaredy cat we would be worried that if we got another she would be bullied.
Maybe when she is more confident?

EmpressaurusKitty · Yesterday 13:47

If you told the rescue Micia came from that you’re looking for a cat to be her friend they could probably advise you, @Breadcat24.

Kirova · Yesterday 13:48

I know we obviously don't approve of unspayed cats having litters of kittens, but just wanted to share this for cuteness. The kittens are almost seven weeks old, born to a stray a month after she arrived with her fosters, soon-to-be adopters.

They all have homes lined up except for the smallest (far right).

Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
Kirova · Yesterday 13:51

Breadcat24 · Yesterday 13:42

I do think Micia would have been happier with a cat friend. We did not realize until a month after we got her that she was living with another cat when rescued from a garden. We would have had that one too but they had already rehomed them by the time we saw Micia (they thought Micia was pregnant so separated them).
Now we are a bit stuck because as she is such a scaredy cat we would be worried that if we got another she would be bullied.
Maybe when she is more confident?

I really didn't think Edie (Edith, FC3) would want a cat friend and I honestly thought it would be a matter of keeping them separated until FC4 got adopted. But after a few days of initial huffiness, she loved him. So they can surprise you!

Maybe the trick is to find a cat which is completely non-threatening, either in size or in temperament...

EmpressaurusKitty · Yesterday 14:00

Kirova · Yesterday 13:48

I know we obviously don't approve of unspayed cats having litters of kittens, but just wanted to share this for cuteness. The kittens are almost seven weeks old, born to a stray a month after she arrived with her fosters, soon-to-be adopters.

They all have homes lined up except for the smallest (far right).

They’re adorable. And while I think all kinds of nasty things should happen to whoever didn’t bother to neuter their parents, I’m very happy they’re safe & cared for.

ShinyBlueTractor · Yesterday 14:56

Kirova · Yesterday 13:48

I know we obviously don't approve of unspayed cats having litters of kittens, but just wanted to share this for cuteness. The kittens are almost seven weeks old, born to a stray a month after she arrived with her fosters, soon-to-be adopters.

They all have homes lined up except for the smallest (far right).

Oh my heart 😍

Kirova · Yesterday 15:02

EmpressaurusKitty · Yesterday 14:00

They’re adorable. And while I think all kinds of nasty things should happen to whoever didn’t bother to neuter their parents, I’m very happy they’re safe & cared for.

Here they are with mum cat. (The little tabby facing the camera is the one who still needs a home - she's so sweet and so sensible, always cleaning up after her siblings!)

Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
Breadcat24 · Yesterday 15:57

@Kirova where abouts in the country are they please? Little tabby is gorgeous

Kirova · Yesterday 16:00

@Breadcat24 in London - they're city kitties!

RumNotRun · Yesterday 16:25

Kirova · Yesterday 16:00

@Breadcat24 in London - they're city kitties!

Shame, I'm the other side of the country (Cardiff, so another country in fact!) otherwise that little tabby would have a home!

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · Yesterday 16:26

Maybe the trick is to find a cat which is completely non-threatening, either in size or in temperament.....

In other words, don't adopt a cat like Gizmo.
🤣

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · Yesterday 16:27

Even Gizmo looks cute when he's asleep

Rodents and Risk Assessments - the Excellent Cats applaud Gizmo's recent achievements
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JaceLancs · Yesterday 21:13

Fergus does not always sleep elegantly

JoanOgden · Yesterday 22:17

That photo of Gizmo looks like he is (unusually) protecting his modesty.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · Yesterday 22:19

JaceLancs · Yesterday 21:13

Fergus does not always sleep elegantly

Neither does Mr. G.

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TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · Yesterday 22:20

JoanOgden · Yesterday 22:17

That photo of Gizmo looks like he is (unusually) protecting his modesty.

Yes, I thought that. 🤣

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JaceLancs · Yesterday 23:04

No idea why my pictures are not showing so will try a different one

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RumNotRun · Today 00:06

@JaceLancs He has settled in purrfectly. What a sweet boy.

Kirova · Today 00:20

This one also has some interesting sleeping poses.

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