Bubba's got a good thing going, at home. He has a nice routine, a quiet life, and adventures hunting in the yard, at night. The last time a kitten came in the house, it peed everywhere and pestered Bubba to death. He finally ran it off.
So, when Ron found the kitten, I was a little upset. Yeah, she's cute, but hey, let's look after our boy. Look what happened last time.
I had my heart padlocked. No way will this work. However, Ron begged, so I told him "If she doesn't bother Bubba, if he likes her, then she can stay". I figured Bubba would run the kitten off in a few days, or she'd annoy Bubba.
However, I did notice some positive signs. When she "met" Bubba, she greeted him with very submissive body posture, making small, desperate meows. Bubba wasn't hissing or growling at her; his posture was alert.
As time passed, she's become very comfortable with Bubba. They share meals - Bubba eats first, the kitten can, too, if she can find a corner of the plate. His posture was always alert and friendly, his ears up, his whiskers interested. Last night, when she got a little wild running around near him, he cuffed her, gently.
However, tonight I got my proof. Someone's little dog got out, ate the cat food I had on the porch, and treed the cats. I got some cute photos, but this is my favorite.
I guess she's staying.
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