I have been distracted lately because we have been making the rounds of rescue organizations looking for a dog.
We were getting overwhelmed with choices, when I decided to look at cats for a change. I am both a dog and cat person, my husband is also, but he is predominantly, Dr. Cats Knoke, “The Feral Cat Herder.” Some of you may remember this post about Jim’s core “catness.”
https://cindyknoke.com/2014/02/21/dr-cats-knoke-the-feral-cat-herder/
Anyhoo, The Holler’s local veterinarian referred us to a non-profit organization run by a network of volunteer feral kitten foster parents called, “Love Your Feral Felines (LYFF).” LYFF rescues feral cats with kittens, and separates the kittens at 6 weeks to be raised by foster families so they don’t become feral like their mammas. Feral Mama’s are spayed and returned to where they were, or adopted out as barn cats in their barn cat program.
Check out some information on this brilliant organization and it’s amazing network of volunteers who open their homes to feral cats and kittens:
http://loveyourferalfelines.com/about-us
We met lots of wonderful, healthy kittens and three amazing foster mom volunteers. Thank you Sally, Katie and Kim! All the kittens are up to date on their immunizations, have tested negative for FLV/FIV, have been micro-chipped and spayed. If you are thinking of adopting a kitten, consider a feral cat rescue organization like LYFF.
I was getting overwhelmed with choices again. But then we met Herbert, an 11 week old feral kitten who is in no way feral any longer, and all the confusing choices slipped away. So this is our new dog Herbert!
Look at this total love bug! He and his two sibs were raised by a super nice foster mom named Katie and my husband agrees this is the most well adjusted kitten either of us have ever seen. These photos were taken today, during his first twelve hours, at his new Holler home!
He explored The Holler, slept in his bed, and purred on our laps in between.
And here he is discovering the hummingbirds! I imagine Herbert and I will spend many days together hummingbird watching! We both are fascinated by them, albeit for different reasons. Don’t worry though, the hummers are safe. Herbert will never be outside because of the coyote danger, but he does have a sunny interior courtyard with trees to enjoy, as soon as Mrs. Black Phoebe vacates her nest.
Many thanks to “Love Your Feral Felines,” and cheers to you from little Herbert in his happy Holler home~
So sweet! Congratulations on this special addition to the family.
We are pretty amazed at what an affectionate, sweet little kitty he is!
Sylvester and his HooMom (aka “Me”) Sends Meows and Purrs of Welcome to little baby kitten Herbert!
Herbert and I love you! He is so awesome-pawsome! Cheers <3
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We got Russell Sprout through a similar program, years ago. He was a wonderful cat. I’m sure Herbert will be great for y’all! Congratulations!
I am so impressed with the volunteers and the cats. They are all so well adjusted, people and kitties!
That’s certainly something you don’t necessarily see all the time!
<3 😼
That face! Herbert is the cutest dog ever 😄! I’m glad you are keeping him safely inside.
He is really a most unusual dog!!! 😉
How sweet! What a wonderful new addition to the family. I would love to have a pet, but my husband is too allergic. So I rely on kitten pics like this to get my animal fix. 😁
I hear you. I hadn’t realized how much I missed having a pet until Herbie came home!
Well done to the LYFF organisation, and what a lovely kitty choice you’ve made Cindy, hello to Herbert, from Ivor, in Geelong. xx
Love to Ivor and family! Ivor is a pawsome name btw……
Ivor, it’s an old Welsh name, my family is down to my siblings and their families these days, and I love them all to bits xx
<3 😼 <3
Aww! Yay! Congratulations! 😀 Thank you for rescuing him! ❤
It is the people at ‘Love Your Feral Felines’ who deserve every bit of the credit. I am so happy I met Herbert and got to bring him home!
Lovely!
He is!!!
Oh my gosh. What an adorable kitten. I adore cats and this one is so so cute!!! 🙂 <3 xoxoxoxoxo
He slept through the night quietly in his bed! 😼
What an adorable kitten (and I am no cat lover, being allergic to the long-haired variety).
Your images are fabulous, as always and clearly this is one kitten who likes having her photo taken 🙂
He does stare directly in the lens just like wild animals 😼
I love both but lean towards cats. This is my favorite Holler post ever!!!
Makes me just smile and laugh at the same time. Thank you from Herbert and family <3
You chose the absolute best “dog”. he’s gorgeous. <3
Laughing…….He is pawesome 😼
Congratulations on you newest family addition. Rescuing is such a win win situation…for both you and the animal! 🙂
It is! But it is due to the actual rescuers, that Herbert became adoptable as a family cat. I just have ultimate admiration for these volunteers. They work their feral kitten volunteer fostering, around their work schedule, their children’s schedules. And btw, their children are first hand witnesses of this remarkable kitten transformation experience. The kids are the cuddlers of the feral kittens. How could you possibly educate your children better?
Congratulations on your new dog! Herbert has it made.
My God he is such a sweet dog!
This is the sweetest post Cindy!! Who could resist that little face??! So glad he has a loving new home. Hope we see more pics as he grows… Blessings, xo
There is this fear of becoming a ‘crazy cat lady,” so in love with her cat, and posting all sorts of photos of said cat…. And just as I wrote this, I realized, it’s really the people who think the cat lady who loves her cat is crazy, who are the problem. Bring on the ‘crazy cat lady.’
I could not make a decision amongst all these wonderful animals.
I woke this morning and I knew what to do. My problem was solved while sleeping.
I hadn’t met this cat, but I knew I would adopt it.
Ask, and ye shall receive the help you need.
Love to you Rhonda <3
I’m sure this little soul will find a warm and welcoming home with you all. (and a dog??!) xox
The idea is enticing…….
My kind of “dog”! Adorable.
Catastic 😼
Herbert is adorable! Congratulations on the new “dog” addition. 🙂
I actually was going to name him Doggie, but my husband put his foot down…….
Welcome Herbert, what a sweetie he is. He looks like he feels at home already. He will have a loving home at the Holler with you. He really is adorable, he will bring you joy and you will be super parents for him! I could cuddle him all day! ♥
He is definitely a climb in your lap and purr himself to sleep kitty. We love hime <3 😼
So cute cat.😊 I had several cats, but no one of them have like to cuddle. In the stable where my friend Jenny have his horse hey have two cats, brothers who love to cuddle. I want to “catnap” one of them!😁😁😁
Herbert was the first to the door when I went to look at him! He is a very outgoing and friendly cat. He is just what we wanted!
Hello Herbert!! 😀😀 He is adorable and so cute … and very alert! I love cats and have had two very special ones … these photos just crack my heart. What a wonderful organisation and glad Herbert and his siblings are safe and snug, Happy Weekend to you and your, Cindy! Happy Hummers Watching! Xx
Herbert has taken to snapping his jaws together repeatedly when he watches the hummers. You can hear him think……”I can almost taste them!” 😼 <3
So cute, reminds me of a kitten I once had, named Panda 🙂
Love the name! <3
Ahhh……I see you finally found a dog that looks like a cat. Little Herbert is just purrfect, my friend.
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Unusually for a dog, he shares my fascination with birds!!! 😉 😼
The cat it so beautiful. Great shots, Cyndi.
Thank you & I’ll tell Herbert what you said!
Nothing pulls at the heartstrings like a little kitty. Herbert is beautiful.
He is and he is very, very sweet too!
Herbert looks so adoreable. Can’t wait to see lots of photos.
Oh, you shouldn’t encourage me……….. <3 😼
More marvellous pictures, but does he know he’s a dog?
He seems quite confused, and behaves much more like a cat!
🙂
He is absolutely too handsome for words! Hello, Hebert, you sweet baby! Aww. Congratulations, you guys!
Thank you so much and Herbert thanks you too! 😼
😊
He looks like my 17 yr old girl. Enjoy his company as I am sure he will yours.
Awww, 17 years old is wonderful! 😼
Herbert is so gorgeous 💖
He truly is 😼
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Herbert & family thank you for your thoughtfulness! <3 😼
das ist ja niedlich, heute können wir uns vom Herrentag erholen, Klaus
Vielen dank mein lieber Freund und Frohe Wochenende 🐯
Gesundheit und Frohsinn sollen uns durch das Wochenende begleiten, Klaus
Das gleiche gilt für dich und Gesundheit und Glück auch!
Very cute cat !
Herbert completely agrees with you!
What a beautiful post Cindy and a lovely regal addition to your family.
I have never come across someone who lives in Coyote country, that poor old Road Runner must still be running, kind regards.
The coyotes thankfully never catch a roadrunner, but this doesn’t stop them from trying!
What a fine little feline dog you have there! Utterly adorable.
Herbert thinks you have excellent taste, and I agree with him! 🐯
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OMG I am a puddle. Totally heart-melting. I have a friend in Cali who fosters kittens also.
Alison
The people who do this are wonderful! Herbert just typed all this:
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My Gott un Himmel, he’s a blogging cat!!!
Chuckle. Of course he is! 🙂
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This feline is cute. 🙂
He is sweet too 🦁
Gorgeous! What a lucky kitty!
He walking all over the key paid typing, so I included his comments in the replies. He’s a blogging cat!!! 🦁
I love it!
He also is playing lots of cat kindle game. We are perfectly matched. He is a nerd cat 🦁
<3
That’s a very cute little chap you have there. He’s wide wake too!
He slept quietly in his bed all night, and woke in the morning ready to play!
What a darling little chap.
Aww, so sweet!
He is a very cool cat 🦁
Enjoy your new cutie!
He is helping me type replies as I type. He seems obsessed with typing numbers…..
Oh my! He’s going to be a big boy 🙂 our Coon was 15lbs and walked on a leash.
I was so tempted to get a coon, but there are people in the family with allergies.
He looks just like a Coon kitten, very cute
Oh, Cindy, he’s beautiful! And very photogenic. That’s sort of how we ended up with all of our kitties. Their mamas were feral but we brought them in (from our garage) at about 8 weeks, once we were able to capture them. We finally were able to get the mama spayed. Someone had left her in our neighborhood. We, too, are dog AND cat people. In fact, I never even was around cats until about 2001 when we helped a friend bottle-feed three. Anyway, sorry, this is about Herbert! Congratulations! He’s one lucky kitty to have found such a special furrever home! I’ll be looking forward to many more posts about him! 😀
He is sitting by my mouse as I type, and he assisted me with several of my replies. He seem obsessed with typing numbers!!!! 🦁
he is a charmer, but not a dog..love the white on his paws..
No he is clearly ALL CAT!! 🦁
So lovely, Congratulations. Blessing and Happiness to you all, loved so much, Thank you, Love, nia
Yes we are head over heels for Herbert and he has just been with us for 24 hours 🦁
A lucky and cute kitty 🌹😘😘 Congratulations 💐💐💐💐
Thanks so much & happy weekend!
🙏🌹 happy weekend to you too Cindy Mam🌹🌹🤗🙏
What a cute puppy! And much easier to house train. I’m a dog, cat, sheep, goat….person. Overwhelmed with choices? Try them all. 😉 I love Herbert’s pointy little ears!
I relate perfectly…..There are pigs for sale near us. I bet Herbert would love to play with a pig!
What a cutie. I wish I would have known that you were looking for a dog. I know a guy who needs a good home. He is special http://www.vrcpitbull.com/dogs/bfg/
Oh I love this big sweet bears. When someone scolds them, they come sit on my feet. It is so sad to see dogs needing homes….
Now that is my kind of dog – lol! Herbert is adorable and I’m sure will fill your lives with much joy. 🙂
He is already bringing joy!
Love your new dog!!! And thanks for making me aware of this feral cat organization. I’m not sure I was even aware of the term barn cats, so you’re teaching me a lot this morning!
The people at LYFF are wonderful human beings.
Herbert looks so sweet and cuddly. Congratulations, Cindy. 🙂
He is a snuggler and we love him already 🦁
He is such a handsome fellow! A cat is so much easier to have with as much traveling as you do, A sweet face like that will be a pleasure to come home to after your travels. So many wonderful people out there doing good work.
It is important to pay attention to all the people in the world who do good things for no personal gain, especially when bombarded every day with politicians and their behavior.
You are so right. The world is full of more good than not but the not gets the most attention. You put the light on the good for a change.
You do too, so thank you!
Ha, ha. Herbert is a cute new dog! 🙂
He is the best dog ever and he sure likes the birdies!!!
I bet! I hope he doesn’t catch them.
Thanks for caring Brad. I expect this of you because this is who you are. He will never catch them, he can only watch, like me, and I will be sure that he enjoys this. He already is.
Yes, many of us enjoy watching birds and other majestic creatures. 🙂
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Welcome to your furever home sweet Herbert, you have really landed on your paws! So happy for you Cindy, he looks adorable and we wish you many happy and healthy years together 🤗💜🐈 xxx
Thank you so much! He is a very sweet little kitty <3
You know how much I love all the help anyone can give the ferals. Thank you so much for giving a formerly feral kitten a wonderful home. He’s adorable.
We are head over heels with with his confident outgoing nature, and sweet affection 🦁
He’s adorable!
<3
Welcome Herbert, what a cutie indeed – wishing you all a lifetime of creating wonderful memories together!😻
Thanks so much! He’s blogging!!!…….He has helped me type several replies! 🦁
Lol, oh I have no doubt Cindy that young Herbert is VERY much helping you – he looks to be a fur covered ball of OVER-enthusiasm!😁
Right now he is sleeping off his morning rampage in the bookcase. This cat is going to be very well read……
Bless his furry socks – have a fun weekend!😁
You too my friend <3
That is the most beautiful cat! Such bright eyes! I love cats and dogs equally.
Yes, me too. All creatures great and small…… <3
We too have adopted under similar circumstances. Toby is also very happy and well adjusted. He has 3 older girls under his paw, and of course his humans. Toby is now 4 months old, I hope your Herbert is lovely and he also enjoys his wonderful forever home. Hugz
How wonderful and I like the name Toby. It is wonderful to hear he is doing so well!
What a gorgeous kitten!
And sweet too! 🦁
Herbert is exactly the kind of cat/dog I would love, too. Meanwhile, we are enslaved to Lord Fancy-Tart, who walked into our new house 14 months ago and took over our lives, our bed, our chairs and our money in cat food and toys. He looks and behaves like feral royalty, but in actuality has a loving home 15 doors down the road – the only snag being that they acquired an additional cat and a human baby, so, as he can only be The One, he sadly moved out. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPlfcpxIarfzrIZ2NDTxGy8X_lmUj9DhoJXbW6ZYFiiTPbKxx6p45K8gwD7pGJWcw?key=dl9uaC1TeVRZMXh1eGdwZGVWdFE5TkNYVjBWUjdR
He looks like he has some Maine Coon in him. What a regal and gorgeous guy! He seem quite at home in his castle! 🦁
Gorgeous little puppy! Is that a candy dish he’s standing in in the last shot. They are soooooooooooo cute at that age. Congratulations!!!!
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Op, here he goes again, He doesn’t like my replies. So he types his own!!
Lol! They play piano quite well, too! 😀
Oh no, will he be deprived???? We don’t have a piano……. Laughing! 🦁
Squeel !!!! Hi Herbert <3 <3 You are totally precious and so poised for a kitten of 11 weeks. Look how handsomely you sit on that sofa!! I love those pink toes too. You almost look like you have a baby mullet with all that fluffy hair behind your ears, LOL. My gosh Cindy, your new kitty (nearly dog) is so dang cute. The LYFF group sound amazing too. You are in for a world of fun and I'm glad to know Herbert will be an indoor kitty cat too. Concatulations to all and group hugs all around. You're one lucky kitty Herbert!! xox k
Herbert is taking over my blog! Apparently he thinks my replies could you some improvement, so he is adding his own two cents! He’s Herbert, The Amazing Blogging Cat! <3 🦁
Herbert is adorable! We too are looking for a dog. Wonder what we will come up with. 🙂
There are organization that pick up dogs from shelters and train them so they are socialized and well behaved. These organization, and their dogs, are wonderful. Good luck with your search and I can’t wait to see your new family member!
He is absolutely adorable. My daughter rescued a kitten from a barn & she too, has the most wonderful disposition. Congratulations on your new family member!
Maybe their rough start make them more appreciative of their home and family. It seems this way.
That kitten looks like mine when she was little. Awe.
The whole litter was adorable! 🦁
Herby’s a sweet little edition to your family, Cindy.
Leslie
He is indeed & Happy Friday my friend 🦁
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Oooh, how adorable. <3 Love these images of the kitten. 🙂
Herbert is pretty as a picture!
Your title made me giggle 🙂
So wish I wasn’t allergic to cats. Both cat and dog person here. Looking at cats and (esp. kittens) always brightens my day.
Now he is sitting in my chair behind me, purring up a storm. <3
So adorable. <3
He is! 🦁
Herbert is so handsome! No wonder your search stopped right there <3
It was the personality too. I rang the doorbell and Herbert was first at the door to meet me!
Wow! That’s exactly how I found Dylan at his foster home two years ago.
Pretty amazing, isn’t it!
Seeing your photos made my heart smile. Just last night I was dreaming of our May who passed last year. In my dream she was a playful kitten…she and your new “dog” Herbert would have been fast friends I think! When it comes to the furry ones, Love chooses us even if we think we are in charge of the whole thing lol. Wish you lived closer, I could pass on May and Amber’s cat tree to you for the boy.
Ahhhhh, so nice of you and moving too. May sounds like she was a very loved kitty. And you are right Herbert chose us, and we him, instantly, after lots of looking at animals. It just clicked.
Aw, he is sooo cute, Cindy, and how lovely to rescue and feral cat who needs love and attention like any other. My 13 yr old tabby was a feral rescue (from under my step-mom’s shed). Enjoy Herbert!
It seems so far, they make truly exceptions cats. Of course, maybe that’s just a mother speaking…..Laughing! Happy Weekend Terri!
How wonderfully cute Herbert is! Thanks for sharing the picture of this lovely little fellow. And thanks for adopting him. We’ll. the way he looks, he may have adopted you. 😉
Have a great weekend,
Pit
You are completely correct. He got us all wrapped around on of his little furry toes! 🐱
That’s what those furry fluffballs do, isn’t it?!
Yep! <3
🙂
Herbert looks as if he’s settling in nicely at The Holler! He’s a pretty tabby, even though I’ve always been a dog-person. Nice that they can remove the feral from these litters, too.
It is quite an achievement fostering these kittens so they can grow to be well socialized family cats.
Beautiful markings, lovely cat (but of course, never as lovely as mine!!) May it live for many years!
Of course, your cat is truly exceptional, and my is second place…..🐱
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What a gorgeous little sweetheart! I adore cats, and this little guy looks so curious and spunky. What fun you’re going to have together, Cindy. You lucky dog! 🙂 And how thoughtful of you to adopt through LYFF. I’ve scrolled through your beautiful photos umpteen times and now best get back to work. Hugs to you and Herbert, my lovely friend ❤️
Love and best wishes flying back to you Tina. I hope you have a beautiful and relaxing weekend. <3 🐱
Thank you, Cindy ❤️
Thank you wise friend~
OMG, he’s so cute! Congrats!
His personality matches his looks. He is a total sweetie!
Aw, love it. I wish they would stay like kittens when they are the cutest.
I do want him to get bigger though. I’m afraid someone will step on him! 🐱
Oh that wouldn’t be good!
Noooooo. Happy Friday my friend!
So adorable and beautiful and fuzzy and sweet looking and hug/kissable. Oh…I am SOOOO HAPPPY for all of you. Please put pictures of Herbert on your blog so we can see him grow up. He’s absolutely gorgeous. Hugs and much love to Herbert and his new and wonderful family. He will make an amazing dog. <3
He is a most excellent dog! I do wish I could bring my kitty to play with your kitties 🐱🐱
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You made the right choice haha! What a cutie pie–and a great model for your camera.
I’m breaking him to modeling early. I will bask vicariously in his reflected good looks! Just like those narcissistic beauty pagent moms 🐱
hahaha! Well, at least he won’t get spoiled!
🐱 <3
Hahaha
Herbert looks right at home Cindy. I did smile and shed a little tear when you introduced him to us. He is absolutely adorable. 💕
He is my little shadow, sitting on the back of the chair with me now <3
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Aww so cute and lovely photos!!
He is a sweetheart & thank you!
Such a sweetheart but I feel sorry for the dog that didn’t get a home, but cats and dogs do go together you know !!:D
They do and this kitten was sleeping on his big dog friend!
That is great thing that you and your husband helping out those animals. I like both dogs and cats. I think I incline to like cats more like your husband. Could not help myself to make friend with one if I see them around.
It is a wonderful trait in a person and I am not surprised you have it too!
Herbert is adorable… <3
He is! He’s snoozing now.
Hi Herbert! We have a cat named Charlie, also nurtured (like you) by a very nice group of persons here in the Midwest. I’m going to show him your picture. Maybe he will text you,in his way, later.
Herbert is still a bit behind in his typing skills, but does show indicator of being numerically gifted on the keyboard~
I’m not a so much a cat person, but this little guy could melt my heart!! We have coyotes here too and my neighbor lost two of her cats by letting them roam the woods. I’m glad your new family member will have a great life indoors! 🐈
He is fascinated by the moving images on the computer and stepping on the keys and changing the images! So I will encourage him to develop his technological side, rather than his roam in the woods side. In other words, he will be a full bore indoor computer nerd cat!
Kittens are fun! Enjoy him!
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Your new dog is adorable, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen that breed before. 😀 We are rescuers too. They make great pets. Have fun with Herbert. <3
Herbert is the most awesome cat. It feels like he is relieved to be here. He knows he’s home!
Aw little Herbert is sooo cute! <3
He is as sweet as he is cute!
What a lovely little dog. Will he fetch a stick. 🙂
He fetches balls and toy mice brilliantly. He is a wonderful dog!
Whoof
Barking though, is one thing he has not mastered.
I like that in a cat 🙂
Exactly!
I think they, cats fill your life with so much of warmth.😚
He is already doing just this! 🐱
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A new pet for Cindy and her husband.
Herbie rides again!!! Hugs to you Patricia 🐱
Herbert is a real cutie!
His personality is even sweeter than his looks! 🐱
Herbert ist ein Schatz…
Ich wünsche dir ein frohes Wochenende. Ernst
Danke schoen Ernst und Frohe Wochenende 🐱
How wonderful!😻
He is pure joy 🐱
What a sweet kitten!
Excellent photos.
Ahhh, Herbert & I thank you 🐱
If he’s anything like my Lady Cleo, a lost cat that adopted me, he’ll have you running before you can blink your eyes twice… 😀 Lovely fluffy kitten! 🙂
He is fun, smart, and sleeps in my lap. He follows me around. Who could ask for more! 🐱
They are smart allright… 😀 A,nd sweet… 😉
<3
Herbert sure is a sweetie.
He truly is the king of kittens (but then, I am sure all kittens are). He is just our king of kittens 🐱
Oh wow! What a cutie. And what a great organization!
Yes, to both. LYFF is an incredible collection of human beings <3
Congratulations on the new furface in your family! He looks adorable and appropriately regal even at his young age. We have 2 cats from the Humane Society and 2 feral kittens (now 5 years old), and they are complete joys. But l doubt they could pull off the ‘dog thing. Enjoy!
What a wonderful menagerie you have and how kind of you to rescue so many worthy kitties 🐱
Hello, Herbert. I am thinking that you couldn’t have found better parents/companions. Congratulations! Purr away. (Fine photos, Cindy.) –Curt
It is remarkable how fast I am falling for this kitty. He follows me around the house, sleeps in my lap, helps me type replies on my blog, and plays cat games on my kindle. We are a perfect match. He is a total nerd cat! 🐱
Laughing! Peggy and I are off on our conditioning BP trip in an hour!
Best of luck!
Dearest Cindy, I am a tiny bit disappointed that your dog is a cat, but otherwise, I think you made the perfect choice – Herbert is a dream…may he bring your home many years of joy and entertainment, and may you love him with a constant love.
Aw, thank you Sheila! The ties that bind and are already forming. He is my littlest buddy 🐱
What a lovely ending for this very lucky kitten. Enjoy your lives together! Pip and the boys
It is so strange. I saw his photo on the rescue website, and after such a long period of choices and doubts, went to bed to sleep on it. I called the rescue when I woke up, suddenly decided, and said, I am coming to get this cat. When I went to see him, he was the first living thing running to the door to meet me.
I said, “This cat is adopted.”
It seems meant to be….
Looks like one of my babies, when it’s meant to be you know it. Have years of fun. 🙂
Oh my God!!! Read my reply just above. Here it is:
“It is so strange. I saw his photo on the rescue website, and after such a long period of choices and doubts, went to bed to sleep on it. I called the rescue when I woke up, suddenly decided, and said, I am coming to get this cat. When I went to see him, he was the first living thing running to the door to meet me.
I said, “This cat is adopted.”
It seems meant to be….”
You are confirming exactly what I am feeling.
Thats how animals know who they can trust and be their when needed. 🙂
Yes, their second sense, and apparently we have it to, if we just listen for it!
🙂
Herbert’s a cutie. Socialization makes a huge difference when they’re itty bitty kitties, sounds like he had a great foster.
He had a wonderful foster family, with loving adults, two adoring children, and a big shepard mix to sleep on. Still I sense, he enjoys the quiet and computer time at The Holler! Laughing…..
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Something to end my Saturday on a high note…Cindy Knoke has a new family member.. and if this is an example of Herbert’s photogenic personality in just 12 hours.. I think we will be in for some great posts..My father was Herbert Eric…great name….
I am honored to name Herbert in your father’s honor. He is such a wonderful creature. I wonder if his traumatic start, feral kitten, time at kill oriented animal control, rescue and early separation from mom, make him a more grateful cat. It certainly seems that way to me. Hugs to you Sally and moved by your love for your father.
He looks like a king Cindy.. and will bring you many years of love and no doubt laughter..♥
He is hilarious! <3
Welcome to your new home, Herbert. You are very lucky, like I was. I am also a rescue at from a shelter. I have been with my two leggeds for about six months now and love my new home! Ask me for advice any time! Garfield
Oh Garfield, you lucky, great named cat! My husband calls every marmalade cat Garfield. I will ask you for advice and thank you for the kind offer!
Our last two cats were ferals. They were brother and sister and born under a bush in a wild place behind our house. My wife and a neighbor trapped the mama had her spayed and released. There were five kittens and all were adopted by neighbors. Of course, we had to bottle feed them until they were ready to eat. They were so cute. That was twenty years ago and the last of the littler passed last week.
Oh my gosh! How moving and wonderful that you and your wife took this on, and they were part of your family all of these years. This gives me goosebumps, and more faith in the depth of human kindness. I am so sorry for your loss and so happy that mama cat chose the right bush to put her kittens in.
The experience enriched five familys. My wife went on to found a trap and release program. The feral cat problem has all but disappeared.
How wonderful. You put kindness and compassion into action. Bravo.
Thank you, Cindy.
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What at great organization you found. Herbert is delightful. I especially like the long hair behind his ears. I look forward to hearing and seeing more as he settles into his new home!
We are all kind of blown away by Herbert. He is so well behaved, so loving, and so interactive. We lucked out big time finding Herbert. And yes, the people who make up LYFF show us how truly kind and amazing human beings can be.
The most handsome dog I’ve ever seen. 🙂
He thinks you have discerning taste……and I agree!
He is absolutely precious and so lucky to find a home with you and the feral cat herder. Is he my long lost brother? Almost all of my cats have been feral but stayed that way; affectionate with limits.
How awesome that all your cats have all been feral. It says so much good about you, and them!
Herbert just typed this! He’s a blogging cat!
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I did add the period.
Proper punctuation is important for every cat.
I see no limits to Herbert’s affection. He watches Madam Secretary with me on my kindle, curled under my chin…..
I am definitely going to up-entertainment him to more serious drama.
Love you and your feral felines!
When it comes down to it, I am basically a feral feline too.
Maybe you are.
Love to you and your cats.
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I am definitely a feral cat. In fact a female friend just commented on my behavior with the men of our species. (I had hugged an Operations Manager…) Herbert is so clever! Miss Katniss could learn some manners from him. I fed her this morning and was perplexed to see her sitting by the dishes. When I went out, she had covered the unwanted very expensive food with pebbles and dirt. Some crunch was deemed acceptable… Happy Cat Mother’s Day! 😺
Cats are hilarious! Happy Kitty Mother’s Day to you too!
I can see why you fell in love with Herbert – he is gorgeous! One of our cats thinks he’s a dog-in-disguise, perhaps Herbert is. 😀
He comes when you call, follows me everyday, so yep, he is definitely a Dog + Cat = Dat!
We use that word for our cat! We also use Cog! 😀
Excellent! Great minds……
Such gorgeous photos, Cindy.
Awww, so nice of you, thank you!
wunderschön, liebe Cindy, alles Gute wünsche ich für Heute, Klaus
Also für Sie! Vielen Sie Dank & haben Sie eine wunderbare Woche!
möge es eine gute Woche in Richtung Pfingsten werden, Klaus
Alles Gute für Sie und haben eine tolle Woche!
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Very cute!!! Congratulations!!
Thank you, he’s hilarious!
Haha…sure would be!! 😃
Namaste Cindy 🙂
He is a little charmer,
A furball, a kitty, a cat,
Soft paws and innocence,
Wide-eyes staring back.
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Herbert is his handle,
A title to grow into,
A pretty kitty causing scandal,
Unless he’s been seen to!
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O how he will be loved,
How he will be treasured to,
Herbert the pirate buccaneer,
Now harbours close to you.
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He’s beautiful Cindy 🙂 I know whilst he’s in your loving care he’ll never want for anything….how I love a happy ending! lol 🙂
Hoping all is well with one and all. Take care enjoy Sunday.
Namaste 🙂
DN
He really wants to answer you himself and he is so creative on the keyboard! He seems to love technology and is hogging my kindle to play the cat apps. Thank you for the lovely poem and have a wonderful week Dewin~
I have had both dogs and cats. It has always been my preference for cats. I have a beautiful ‘Ragdoll’ neutered male. I would insert his picture, but don’t know how to do in the comments area.
Dogs and cats are loyal friends who make us smile. We need this in our lives. Ragdolls are beautiful!
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Vielen dank mein lieber Freund und Frohe Woche!
Herbert needs a playmate to help him keep you under paw. 🙂
He is certainly bonding with the humanoids in the holler. I think he likes being king of his cat-sle!
Herbert is a handsome kitten, Cindy! I am glad you are keeping him inside where he will be safe from coyotes and other predators.
He can’t even go in the inside courtyard yet since Mama Black Phoebe has three babies in her courtyard nest!
Herbert looks so adorable! Good decision!
Thank you! It was definitely the right move.
Adorable…So sweet!
And he’s eating like, well, a king in his catsle!
Awe I love it!
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Welcome little Herbert 🙂 So Happy you gave him a furrever home <3 Good Luck Pawkisses to all of you 🙂 <3
Thanks much and have a wonderful week! 🐱
What a sweet kitten! He’s going to have a great new home with doting “parents”–for sure! Hope he gives you years and years of love and fun.
Thank you Patti. He definitely increases the laughter in the house! 🐱
eine gute Woche in Richtung Pfingsten wünsche ich, Klaus
Danke schoen und frohe Woche Klaus!
What a cute kitty! I guess you’re back from your voyage around the world then? I’m going to miss all the photos of exotic wildlife.
Grazie mille and I am missing the exotic wildlife too! 🐱
What a doll! Congrats!
Thanks much and he is adorable! 🐱
Adorable kitten. The hummers probably wouldn’t be in any danger from a cat. They are way too fast. One actually taunted my sister’s cat once when it saw her trying to stalk it, and that cat was an excellent hunter. A mouser extraordinaire. People think they want a mouser, but really they want a de-mouser. That cat really moused the house. As in constantly bringing them in – dead or alive. Anyway as for the hummingbird, It hovered in the air staying just out of the cat’s reach scolding for awhile and then changed its tune to more of a na na na na can’t catch me before flying off. Other not so speedy wildlife might not fare so well though – depending on the cat’s disposition. They don’t all hunt. My son once had a cat he could actually put into his gerbil cage along with the gerbils and they were all perfectly safe.
Ok. I love the hamster story and your son for knowing he could pull this off! Classic!! The hummers are fast, but the roadrunner can be more wiley. The hummers are so used to be uncatchable, that they don’t survey credible threats very well, since they think there aren’t any, and of course they are right about this, about 99% of the time, or so. They know they are fast and pretty uncatchable.
This works to the roadrunner’s advantage very rarely. I have only seen it happen once, but when it did work, the roadrunner looked at me with such pride that I was entirely flummoxed, when he caught a hummingbird in mid-air.
I had no idea that roadrunners eat hummingbirds.
Neither did I, until I witnessed it!
I am a dog person but i have to admit that kittens are more funny ☺️
They are hilarious! Puppies are adogable. <3
He’s adorable, Cindy!
He is the most affectionate human oriented cat I have ever known. We all are in love with him <3
Oh, Toll ,, so sweet. ( ) wunderschön Blick ,, Tierwelt Faszination!!!
Vielen Dank. Tiere und Wildtiere geben dem menschlichen Leben Seele und Sinn..
Of course they are part of our planet.!! With-integrated in the energy cycle (living space) thanks to you very!!!
Thanks to all of us who value our animal cousins~
My Joy many love thanks I head it further
<3 <3
vielen dank !!!!
Kittens are so dang cute! That Herbert looks like a happy little guy for sure. Your images of it are beauties!
Kittens are just that, so dang cute it almost hurts to look at them!
Such a cute dog, lol. 🙂
He won’t sit or stay though, which has me a bit worried……
Good luck with that. LOL 🙂
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Hi Cindy. That’s what happened when we adopted a year old, husky/lab, years ago. (Sassy had been rescued by the owner’s sister after being severely neglected.) When we went to meet her, she had just been given a bath outside and after a brief chat with the sister, Sassy ran to the open door of the car and jumped right in. We had just gone to see her, but Sassy decided that she was coming home with us. Beautiful photos of Herbert. 🙂
It is amazing isn’t it! Animals have sensory abilities that we lack, and all we need to do to see this is watch them and pay attention. Wonderful! Lucky you and lucky Sassy <3
Oh, so sweet. 🙂
He is incredibly affectionate!
How wonderful for Herbert! He’ll never experience his feral roots. I’m so thankful for people who adopt animals and children. There’s no greater love than to give love, care, and a loving home to the abandoned and hurting in this world.
Cheers to Cindy and your family forgiving this precious little one security.
He is sitting behind me on the my chair where he sits when I blog, purring up a storm. It feels to me like he is 100% agreeing with everything you are saying. Love to you sweet Nancy and thank you for your wisdom and sensitivity <3
You’re welcome, Cindy. Your posts I always seem to make my day.
Knowing people like you makes my life meaningful.
What a cute addition to your family! Hugz Lisa
Hugs to you and Lucy <3
He is adorable. He looks like my cat, Pepper, who passed away two years ago.
Aww…. so sweet and so sorry <3
Welcome to the Holler, Herbert… you are very cute!
Herbert thinks you are a fine judge of felines (and so do I!)
herzliche Grüße kommen von mir zu dir, Klaus
Danke lieber Freund und alles Gute für dich!
He is adorable! I think he will be lots of fun in your house.
He already is exactly this!
Good mercy, he’s precious and makes me squee. I love his ear-fluff. My darling Felicity (RIP) had that ear fluff, and I am forever endeared. May Herbert bring you daily joy for decades! Bless his ear fluff! 🙂
It is so touching to hear these stories from people about their loving and happy memories of their deceased and much loved pets. It is a testament to the lasting contribution animals provide in your lives and in our happiness. <3
So true. I am so grateful to have these furry companions in my life.
This makes you wise and wonderful~
Aw! Thanks! 🙂
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I just looked at your pictures of Herbert again and I’m feeling kitten envy. My last cat, Zeke, died more than a year ago at age 19 and 4 months. He was a rescue cat and a real sweetie. It’s good to know cats and kittens are getting good homes because of rescue organizations.
Yes, it is so very good to know there are people who volunteer for animal rescue. It encourages hope in people.
It is simply mind boggling to hear your cat lived for 19 years 4 months. And of course now I know, up front and personal, how traumatized these kitties are, and how much they bond with humans who adopt them.
So, lucky cat, lucky you.
Oh, and thank you very much for loving and caring for him.
omg! that’s so lovely ♥
He is totally sweet!
Liebe Cindy ein so schönes liebes Kätzchen wunderschöne Fotos hab ein schönes Wochenende Klaus in Freundschaft lasse meinen Blog paar Tage ruhen es wird Pfingsten bis bald
Friede sei mit dir, mein lieber Freund und danke für deine nachdenklichen Kommentare und deine Freundschaft.
zu niedlich, lasse es dir gut gehen, Klaus
Vielen Dank mein Freund und Prost für Sie!
Your cat looks full of life and personality. I bet he’s an imp! My daughter rescued a farm kitten — he’s white with crystal blue eyes. He was very naughty when he was little but he learned to behave himself from the dog (a Staffordshire Bull Terrier), who’s incredibly patient with him. He admires the dog so much, he follows her everywhere. In fact, it’s possible that he thinks he ‘is’ a dog! He never wanders further than the back garden and wags his tail when he’s happy, which is very un-cat-like. I wish you all the best with the new addition to your family 🙂
He sounds like a dat. I think Herbert is a dat too. In in foster home he slept with a large shepard mix who had boundless energy. So I think he modeled lots of dog behaviors. Now he is the sole kind of his catsle, and I think he likes this quite a lot. Cheers to you Sarah and your home sounds like a happy one <3
Oh my goodness, he’s adorable! And please forgive me if this is a duplicate comment of sorts, as I typed a paragraph, then “lost it” somewhere in the ether. Herbert sure found the right home with you two. What a mellow kitty, too, greeting you at the door and letting you know that it was time to go home. There is nothing like a kitten to brighten your days. I’m so happy for you. Our Tessa, I’m fond of saying, is the kitten we didn’t know we needed. She’s over a year old now, and continues to brighten our days, along with the older cats. Enjoy!
He brought lots of smiles and happiness with him into our home. Tessa sounds like a lucky cat too! Cheers to you and thank you for such a thoughtful comment.
Your posts are always a joy, Cindy. You take world-class photos of birds and animals and all your amazing travels. There is so much to enjoy here.
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I don’t know how you did that, but WOW!
What a handsome kitty. I only wish my dear late feral Pharoah had such a caring beginning. He never outgrew his feral nature although it was obvious he tried to change himself. He loved his pillows on the loveseat and enjoyed being indoors as much as out on the deck in the sun. Herbert seems to have a much better start at the domestic thing and will do well. Look forward to seeing pics as he grows up!
Pharoah is such a fitting name for a feral cat. So lovely of you to give him a home. Herbert is remarkable. He stares directly into your eyes, as if searching for your soul. Unusual for any cat
Awwwww! Cindy! I’m in love! Herbert is adorable and lovely! I was just thinking as I was looking at your other beautiful kittie pics, that overwhelming as it can be, you just know when you find the right one…and the next minute there we are! You have found Herbert! I think you’ve hit the jackpot with this one! 🙂
Yes! This is exactly how it was, and is. He has the whole family wrapped around his paws! It may be his rough start in life that makes him such a completely affectionate and appreciative cat. He is just a total joy <3
He sounds awesome!😻🐈
As are you my friend <3
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Lovely pets 😻
Yes. They make our lives happier <3
Sure
<3
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Thank you for your thoughtfulness & lovely to meet you!
Who doesn’t like a kitten. Nice pictures!
He is sleeping on the back of my chair as I type…… <3
So precious.
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So good to know Herbert has a loving home with you! Great pictures so cute.
He is sleeping on my foot as I type. He is adorable.
Great photos. I love that you made a forever match. I searched for a long time before we found our dog who was rescued from California, sent to a Montana shelter and then we found him. After months of looking and going home empty handed, I found my Zip, who met very little of my criteria, but I knew was my next pet.
Sometimes it takes awhile, but when you find the match, you both seem to know it instantaneously. Happy you found Zip & lovely to meet you!
So cute!
He is a total sweet <3 kitty!
That is one cute kitty Miss Cindy.
He is the King of the Holler. We are all in love with him <3
I bet <3 Adorable.
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Herbert is beautiful! I have a feral girl who wasn’t socialized in her first 6-9 months. It took me seven years to bring her ’round but now she loves to be petted and even hugged from time to time. I called her father “lovebug.” He was socialized. Miss him.
Amazing that you brought a feral cat around after seven years! What patience and devotion on your part! <3
What a beautiful post! Herbert looks so inquisitive and sweet and I loved the expression he adopted whilst watching hummingbirds – just beautiful!
He is a joy in our lives and an important part of our family, already! Lovely to meet you & thank you.
Nice! I like photos.
Nice! I like photos.
Thanks so much & so lovely to meet you!
I’m so sorry to be late for this welcome party! Congrats on your new “dog!” It’s easy to see why Herbert stole your heart, Cindy. What a beautiful kitten.
Crystal (and my late Aspen) were both feral rescue kittens. The rescue groups are saints.
You’re the cat’s pajamas for sure. Hugs.
Yes, the rescue volunteers are such inspiring people and they do such important work. They turned a feral kitty like Herbert into the most affectionate, happy cat I have ever had the privilege to meet! <
Great story and wonderful photos! Love the hummingbird watcher!
He loves bird watching!!! 😉 <3
Herbert is beautiful, dear Cindy. Congratulations. Our cat is also from a feral litter rescue program. We adore her. <3
Blessings ~ Wendy
They certainly seem to be trusting, affectionate and make wonderful pets. I am glad you adopted one <3
Congratulations on your new member of the family! Alert and easy to spend time with.
Thank you! He is curled up next to me as I type. We all love him.
what a cute dog😂
I know. He uses the litter box too, which is amazing, but he won’t sit, stay or come……
aw hahha😂❤ an indipendent one😎
<3 <3
What a gorgeous cat, I’m sure you’ll have fun together.
Yes, we already are and we are in love with him!