The Village Cat

[JetsetBkk]

And now they seem to go around together a lot of the time:

[Sheryl]

Adorable. This Tom is indeed quite a family man.

Is the young 'un male or female?

[JetsetBkk]

Adorable. This Tom is indeed quite a family man.

Is the young 'un male or female?

Female and pregnant.

There is also a male of the same age - probably a sibling. He's very timid and only recently started coming around with dad and the female kitten. But I don't think dad and the male kitten like each other very much. You can just see him skulking off top right while dad nuzzles up to the pregnant kitten.

[Sheryl]

Hate to say this but dad may well be the father of the forthcoming kittens. Hence his behavior since we know this particular Tom is affectionate and protective of female partners, especially those he has impregnated.

There is no incest taboo among cats and such mating between fathers-daughters, brothers-sisters etc is common.

[JetsetBkk]

Hate to say this but dad may well be the father of the forthcoming kittens. Hence his behavior since we know this particular Tom is affectionate and protective of female partners, especially those he has impregnated.

There is no incest taboo among cats and such mating between fathers-daughters, brothers-sisters etc is common.

Yes, I'd already guessed that was the case .

Soon after all three kittens were "old enough", old dad was sniffing around them all the time.

[Sheryl]

Quite the Romeo, that one!

But I think also very sweet, not all Toms are that attentive, no wonder they all fall for him.

[Patsycat]

I'd fall for him!! Have you seen his come hither eyes!!

Thanks for the vids, nice to follow the wee family over the past few months.

[JetsetBkk]

Another lazy day in Rawai...

Mum #2 loves her "Petz Friend" Tuna. Well, she is feeding for 2, 3, or more - her litter must be over the road as the lady there often puts food under my gate to help keep her fed.

Poor old Boysie #2 - not too friendly with Mum #2 or Dad, just about tolerated.

[JetsetBkk]

I wish I could get my soi cats to do this:

Edited May 10, 2014 by JetsetBkk

[JetsetBkk]

Sorry about the quality - it was shot at long range with near maximum zoom. Mum and kittens are living over the road, I'm sure. But this day there were some workmen at their house, so they came to visit.

Boysie and old Dad - sleeping in the driveway - were there too.

[Patsycat]

How many of them are there now? Thanks for that, seeinng them makes me happy that they are ok.

Funny they are all the same colour as the original two. Not a wee darkie among them---

[JetsetBkk]

How many of them are there now? Thanks for that, seeinng them makes me happy that they are ok.

Funny they are all the same colour as the original two. Not a wee darkie among them---

Here's a frame that shows mum inside and the three kittens outside the gate:

I like the way two of the kittens came in together:

I think one is left handed and one is right handed (footed? pawed? )

[Patsycat]

My monthly bump to see how the kitties are!!!

[JetsetBkk]

You had a good run, could've lasted longer, but it wasn't to be.

I will miss your daily visits.

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[Patsycat]

Oh shit, what happened?

I am sure you will miss him and his entourage, do any of the others visit?

[JetsetBkk]

Oh shit, what happened?

I am sure you will miss him and his entourage, do any of the others visit?

According to my neighbour over the road - in whose garden he used to sleep - he was attacked by four dogs that got in while his gate was open. My neighbour scared them off and the Old Man seemed OK, no blood, just walking slowly and breathing heavily - and that was the last anyone I know has seen of him.

It's been three days since he came last for some food, so I think he must have died somewhere.

I keep imagining that I hear him - every little squeak or noise from the trees rubbing on the roof, or a gate opening - and I go to see if he is there. I'm glad I took that last video of him, he was certainly showing his age and the last time I saw him I noticed all the scars in his fur - lost of wounds from fights probably with other cats. I wish he'd stayed in my garden to sleep where it was safe.

One of his male offspring come to visit for food every few days. He's a funny cat - almost doesn't know how to meow. It's usually one long howl that comes out and sometimes it's more like a hiss - the vocal chords haven't woken up! But he waits for the food and wolfs it down. But I haven't seen him either since the Old Man disappeared.

I live in hope that they may come back.

[Patsycat]

He'll probably pop up in the next couple of days, like nothings happened.

They do that to keep you on your toes, rattling the box of food etc!!

I hope he is ok - he is the star of this thread. I did notice the scars too. poor wee thing.

[JetsetBkk]

Boysie came for a visit today:

Haven't seen him for a couple of weeks. Glad to see he's OK.

[angiolo]

Oh my I was given a pair,brother, ot ginger tom kittens . Just weaned and sooooo cute. Deflead and wormed by vet. Mae Sai. But these kittens spend most of their time curled up asleep. So much fun ,you cant help loving them

[JetsetBkk]

Oh my I was given a pair,brother, ot ginger tom kittens . Just weaned and sooooo cute. Deflead and wormed by vet. Mae Sai. But these kittens spend most of their time curled up asleep. So much fun ,you cant help loving them

Just over two years ago, old Boysie in my post above yours, was one of these three little bundles of fur:

[schlog]

Found your great topic today. Your heart is in the right place!

Cats are awesome animals.

[JetsetBkk]

Great news! One of the kittens has reappeared. Not sure which one she is, but my current soi cat - Grubby Face - has taken a liking to her:

Don't worry - I found them under the pickup, ignoring each other.

[Patsycat]

You know, i was just thinking last week about this wonderful thread!!

Great!! I like your "Uh Ho" at the end of the film.

Black and white ginger kittens in the Spring!!!

[JetsetBkk]

Hungry puss:

Edited March 8, 2016 by JetsetBkk

[JetsetBkk]

Poor old Grubby Face. Just can't seem to get the ladies.

[JetsetBkk]

Maybe old Grubby face got his wicked way after all...

 

 

[Patsycat]

Goody!!  More kittens!!   What a funny non-tail...