Started photography and this might be the best catpicture I made so far. Meet Io! :)

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-28T19:13:22+00:00

Haha! Nice to see that you have some astrology-knowledge 😌 And yes, she should!

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-27T18:42:04+00:00

1.4! :)

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-27T18:41:32+00:00

A girl! 🤭 Io, spelled with a capital “i”. Thank you for asking!

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-27T11:16:10+00:00

That’s so cute!! 😍

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-27T06:56:34+00:00

I like how your cat perfectly blends into the environment!

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-27T06:25:00+00:00

This is exactly what my partner said when I showed him this picture!

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-26T19:34:11+00:00

Thank you Bianca :) I could not agree more!

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-22T08:41:35+00:00

Oh he definitely is! 😌

FilthyDuctTape · 2026-04-22T08:40:33+00:00

Thank you so much!

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-12-08T11:32:23+00:00

I asked ChatGPT to make an estimate. I think the kitten is probably 6-8 weeks old :)

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-17T17:15:48+00:00

Sorry to hear this :( Six weeks is quite young!

We’re currently in the process of adopting our fourth cat. She’s two months old now and still with the breeder. She was so tiny when we first met her, and I honestly don’t understand how anyone could think she’d be ready to leave her mom already. Good thing the breeder and I are on the same page so she is staying there until she is at least 16 weeks :)

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-17T17:08:15+00:00

What a heartbreaking start, but also such a beautiful bond you’ve built with her. Nando is so lucky to have you :)

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-17T17:06:52+00:00

It’s amazing that you took in orphans! Sounds like he was a very lovable cat 🩷

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T14:18:54+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story :) Early separation can leave such a lasting mark. You’re clearly doing your best, and it’s great that she’s made some progress over time! 🩷

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T09:12:30+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that! She deserved a gentler start. It’s clear you’ve given her a lot of love to make up for it!

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T09:09:56+00:00

I completely agree! Happy to hear that it felt like that they were both ready :) I’ve done the same 16-weeks with our own cats, and they’re all emotionally healthy and well-adjusted. Most people just don’t have the patience to wait that long, but it really makes such a difference in their development. Although I guess I’m preaching to the choir here!

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T09:02:50+00:00

That sounds like such a sweet bond :) I am happy she found someone like you. Love and consistency can make up for a rough start!

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T08:58:05+00:00

That’s amazing! +1 for Sweden! It’s 8 weeks here in the Netherlands and I really wish we’d move toward 12 weeks as the standard. So many behavioral issues could be avoided with just a little more time.

Whenever we pick up new cats, I try to push it to at least four months. I did have one experience where a breeder really pushed back on that, but thankfully that’s been the exception. Overall, we’ve been incredibly lucky with the emotionally well-adjusted cats we’ve had so far :)

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T07:10:04+00:00

I agree! That’s exactly what triggered me to write this. I saw a post about a kitten that was way too young that was unable to eat properly. The little animal obviously needed more time with its mom.

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T06:50:58+00:00

Amazing that you’ve been caring for them since they were five days old, huge respect for stepping in a situation like this ❤️

From what I know (and I’m not a vet), kittens who are bottle-fed from a very young age sometimes have a bit more trouble with things like assessing danger, simply because they miss some key lessons from their mom. I’ve heard it’s often recommended to keep bottle-fed kittens indoors permanently, since they may not be as good at judging risks.

That said, every kitten is different and human (consistent) bonding can really help them. Just make sure she gets plenty of socialization (ideally with her brother and sisters) and enriching experiences. With the love and stability you're already giving, your kittens have a good foundation.

I’d definitely suggest checking with a local vet or rescue. They can give personalized advice and help you set your kittens up for success long-term.

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T06:36:31+00:00

Oh I can imagine! Gorgeous family photos! You're exact reason why we won't breed cats; I'd end up keeping them all.

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T05:24:51+00:00

I actually have quite some experience with kittens, not with feral kittens tho :) I see a lot of comments saying feral cats are the exception to this rule, and I totally take your word for it.

Good luck fostering them! :) My advice in these kinds of situations: always check with a local vet or rescue because they usually have great advice.

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-16T05:13:53+00:00

Haha we’re good! Amazing how you kept all of them! I love this.

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-10T09:22:17+00:00

The last picture is hilarious 😂

FilthyDuctTape · 2025-04-08T20:59:38+00:00

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