Russell Bailey

Mojito

About two months ago I started seeing them outside our apartment.  Two stray cats had a litter, and ever since then my heart has been entranced.  Two little kittens.  They were both so sweet, yet still were very dependent on Mom.

A week after they were born, I stepped outside headed for work, only to see that someone had hit one of the kittens with a car.  It was too small, and too good for this world.  After that I was determined to protect the other one in any way I could.

Since then, I’ve seen on a daily basis Mom, Dad, and the one kitten.  Mom and Dad scurry away when they see me, but kitten usually stays around, very curious.  On one particular day, I saw him disappear under our neighbor’s car.  I looked under to see him, but no cat was in sight.  When the neighbor stepped out, I asked if she wouldn’t mind popping her hood.  She did, and right on top of the engine sat a little kitten.  We were both glad that we’d checked before she headed out.

About a week ago I noticed that I was seeing kitten by himself more and more.  On my steps.  Meowing at the door.  He’s about twelve weeks now.  Finally on his own in kitten years…. So I’ve started feeding him bread.  I’ve left bread crumb trails up to my apartment a few times, but without complete luck yet.  I want to pet him, but he won’t quite let me, although he is very curious.

I’ve heard him crying outside.  Its fall now, and its getting a bit cold.

So, two days ago, I step outside and I see kitten.  But he’s not on the ground as usual.  My neighbor is holding him!  I asked how she did it.  She shows me cat food.  She tells me that he needs a home, but that she can’t take him.  That she doesn’t have room….

So, Mojito is now living with me, and loving it.  Unbelievably happy.  He’s been looking for it for a while, and finally found a home.