Update 2:
Jelly has always attacked cats. Lots of strays around my brothers property and she hates them. She didn’t like the kittens at first either. I could tell by her body language she wanted to literally kill them. But I was in the room so she wouldn’t unless I told her to. She snapped a few times the first 2-3 days but was quickly corrected.

Then the male kitten, “Ginger” now after a name change, boldly started befriending Jelly. A few days later the female allowed Kelly to get close. The male sits underneath Jelly and loves her. The female still hisses sometimes when Jelly rolls on her or puts her paw on her head.

Tonight I fed em all together. The male took a piece of food from Jelly’s bowl with his paw and ate it, or tried to anyway. It was way too big for him. Jelly never batted an eye. If I had to guess, she’s had her maternal instinct kick in and she’s actually looking after them a bit.

Ignore Jelly’s hair, she was playing in the water while my wife watered the plants.



My boy after a 3 hour mid-day nap.



Update:
Made it home with my wife today. I’m still working so I’ll see ‘em tonight. Wife sent me these photos. My wife said she and the kids will only hold the female because the male is aggressive. I like him already!








OP:
We pick up these two next week after their surgery.

Female and Male, currently set to be named Sprinkles (f) and Butters (m) by the kids.



Now the only tough part is teaching Jelly they aren’t to be herded.

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Awww. I raised a feral kitten named Butters. He got homed w/two of his siblings but his new parent changed his name.

Can cats be herded?

Good on ya, man

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Originally posted by dsiets:
Awww. I raised a feral kitten named Butters. He got homed w/two of his siblings but his new parent changed his name.

Can cats be herded?

It's the other way around. Cats herd their owners.

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Originally posted by dsiets:

Can cats be herded?

I put my money on this one.


I’m a ginger, so I’ve got a soft spot for ginger animals as well. Very excited.

On a little side note, I hate going to the humane society. Lots of cats in this area to be adopted. 3 rooms of cats alone. Everyone was mostly there to see the dogs. I left feeling bad for one in particular. Feral female who looked absolutely terrified.

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Originally posted by OttoSig:
I left feeling bad for one in particular. Feral female who looked absolutely terrified.

Otto, don't do that to me.
I just lost my former feral Momma Kiki, a stray/feral queen.
The moms need loving too. And she was such a good kitty.

I'm just not in a good position to take another on at this time. Same thing I was thinking when reading Para's post.
It really tore up.

Good on both you guys.

I've been putting off posting about her trip across the rainbow bridge.

Sorry Dsiets,

I’m sure the near entirety of this forum loves or at least has a heart for animals.

We can’t all do it all the time, but the vast majority of us have helped way more animals than we’ve hurt.

Sorry to hear about your cat passing. I don’t often respond to the rainbow bridge posts because they kind of suck to hear to put it bluntly. My girl Jelly is only 4.5 years old but every post reminds me of their lifespan compared to ours.


I’m not the best at communicating feelings but it’s my hope that with time you’ll be in a place to give another cat or two a wonderful home.

Nice work J. Daughter looks happy. Jelly looks ready for them.


Boss keeping #3?

Sorry for your loss Dsiets, it is rough.

Thank You, Otto.
Looking forward to Jelly and kitty pics.

TY, ORC

I'm just surprised that the other kitty wasn't Peanut.
Peanut, Butters, and Jelly? Or I missed something.

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Originally posted by dsiets:
Thank You, Otto.
Looking forward to Jelly and kitty pics.

TY, ORC

I'm just surprised that the other kitty wasn't Peanut.
Peanut, Butters, and Jelly? Or I missed something.

We had a little poodle mix named peanut that didn’t make it. My wife thought about the name but nixed it.

Yeah, I think a number one name for small dogs is Peanut. I can understand that.
I'll never have another Winston (Boston Terrier).

Bump with photos and update.

Very nice. Happy kids, and kittens with a new home.

Awesome job J. An absolute happy outcome.

Little bit of a standoff today.

Feeling each other out. Better now than it was this morning.

Update in OP.