Male cat adopted a kitten

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Mugurel, our hosts' male cat brought a little kitten from somewhere. He carries the kitten around the garden, licks him, brings him food and sleeps next to him as if he is the kitten's mother.

Mugurel is a fierce fighter, a prolific lover and never lets people touch him. The kitten also does not let humans approach him but seems really attached to Mugurel. Wherever the kitten goes Mugurel follows him. The kitten is very skinny but eats well.

I don't have any experience with cats, especially the ones that roam free. Is it something that happens every now and then? Our hosts have never seen something like this before.

Comments

[diejacobsleiter.livejournal.com]

I belong to the cat-loving half of hamanity (and not the dog-loving one). As far as I know, cats have a remarkably wide variety of patterns of behaviour. There are "egoists" and "caring hearts", "lonely wolves" and "family types" (cooking yorkshire pudding every Sunday). I knew one old homeless cat, with scars and a limp; late evenings, he always walked along the same route with his wife and children... And there is an infinite variety of bizarre habits and fancies... So no, I am not surprised that this guy decided to adopt a child.

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The cats here roam free and are very independent. They are very interesting to watch.

[diejacobsleiter.livejournal.com]

I can (or maybe I cannot) imagine...

[diejacobsleiter.livejournal.com]

"and are very independent"

By the way, this is the touchstone of subdivision the humanity into cat-lovers and dog-lovers. Cat-lovers like independent creatures, while dog-lovers prefer obedience and loyalty. Cat-lovers are mostly introverts respecting others' introversion (cats are introverts too), dog-lovers are extraverts, controllers and and apreciation seekers. Etc. etc.

[bunn.livejournal.com]

In that case my saluki X is definitely a cat.

[bunn.livejournal.com]

... whereas the cat in this icon was a dog. Probably a labrador.

[diejacobsleiter.livejournal.com]

Oh , cats love to play "big dangerous tigers"...

[diejacobsleiter.livejournal.com]

this one?

http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/bunn/5531459/470436/470436_original.jpg

Well, if it's not a rare species of cats, then at least she has a cat's soul. O was a cat in her previous life. Because this is definitely a cat's manner of enjoying the sun....

[bunn.livejournal.com]

Lovely picture! And yes, just the same expression! :-D

[topum.livejournal.com]

That dog is hilarious. I won't get tired saying this.

[(Anonymous)]

I just love this picture .......sun soaking Tabby cat