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Cat Camp_Good To The Last Lick
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This leopard had just finished getting a drink, I noticed that this cat had different colored eyes, I had a kitty cat years ago, that had different colored eyes - a blue one, and green one.

I have a story I would like to share with you: Last fall a momma kitty cat, and her baby showed up at the back barn, well I started feeding them, and I kind of made friends with the momma, but baby was very stubborn, and kept its distance.

Awhile back we thought momma cat looked like she was going to be a momma again, and then she looked slim again and we thought maybe she had lost weight because I cut their food back some.

Last sunday morning we found her on road, and she had been hit by a car.

Monday after work I went out to feed the her offspring from last year, and heard mews mews! There way on top of the hay towards the back were 3 little kittens,( I'm guessing they are 4-5 weeks old, and not weaned) and I was able to only get my hands on one of them, we brought that one inside and made a cozy place for it in a box.

We had been checking daily for other two, as they had retreated when I was trying to grab them, and I could no longer see them. We would go out there, and try calling to them, and could not hear them. My daughter went out there this morning and heard a faint kitty cry. She started tossing hay bales aside, and actually found the two little ones, and they have now been reunited with their sibling, and all are safe, and amazing as it may seem, they seem to be in good shape, they sure were hungry though.

Sorry for the long winded entry, but I felt so good about them being safe, and wanted to share their story with you. I hope I can get some wonderful pics. of them to share, time will tell.

Meanwhile the other kitty cat from last year, is still out there, probably wondering what has happened to momma, and now the kittens, that little shit will not make friends yet, it has started to meow at me, which it never did before.

Thank you for your comments. I'll shut up now! :)

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::casechaser
04/22/11 12:29 AM GMT
Sandi, I really liked the picture, but I got real involved in your story. You are an incredible person and big cats and little ones have benefited from your generosities.
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.Roseman_Stan
04/22/11 12:39 AM GMT
Wow what a capture. The detail is amazing!
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"If I should leave this path of life today, I would carry the vision of Gods' rose blooms with me as I go......" -- Stan V. Griep
::billyoneshot
04/22/11 1:11 AM GMT
I am faving the post and the story Tiggs. This one is going to make a great dt. I am happy the kittens are safe and happy.
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Billy
.Joanie
04/22/11 2:06 AM GMT
I don't know whats better....the capture or the story! Your kitty here in the pic is amazing and excellent girl! Your story is very heartwarming and I'm so proud of you and happy for you :) Good girl...hehe
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::Jimbobedsel
04/22/11 2:06 AM GMT
It looks like it is holding someone down by the shoulders, and is getting ready to take a bite out of his neck. Glad I ain't there. LOL. Excellent close up, Sandi.
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::0930_23
04/22/11 2:26 AM GMT
Well the tiger is no little shit for sure Tigz. He looks like he would bite the hand that feeds him.
The kittens were lucky to be found by someone so tenderhearted. Narrative and photo are outstanding.

TicK


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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
.muki7
04/22/11 3:36 AM GMT
A great closeup of that good looking leopard, Sandi. So sad about mama butI'm glad that you found her kittens.
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Enjoy nature, Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints
.Marzena
04/22/11 4:15 AM GMT
Dear agent SAS,
All the cats have got 10/10 each in VB tonight/this morning from me, your colleague agent SAM.
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::biffobear
04/22/11 6:19 AM GMT
Batman would have loved you Catgirl..You have a real soft centre...:)
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In life as in dance: grace glides on blistered feet.
::Dunstickin
04/22/11 7:09 AM GMT
Well, thatk you for the 'mews' darlin'...quite a story!

Our previous border collie had different coloured eyes!..One sky blue, t'other brown!..he looked fierce, but was a lamb really!....

Love the angle you captured this one
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* A picture is the expression of an impression * .. .. OwdBob'sGallery
::Ramad
04/22/11 11:36 AM GMT
Nice and interesting story Sandi. You are very kind. Very nice capture of the leopard licking his chops.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
.Marzena
04/22/11 12:16 AM GMT
Yes, those teeth [ particularly the fangs] seem familiar - a thing not likely to be forgotten ... LOL
SAM
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.scorpie
04/22/11 1:48 PM GMT
Great capture and story.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::cynlee
04/22/11 2:53 PM GMT
You make me laugh, Tigs. I got so caught up in the story that I almost forgot you had posted such a great shot of one of the big cats! Not such a long story and quite interesting to read. I am happy too that you rescued the babies. It will be hard feeding three, but it shouldn't be long before they can be weaned.


Last night there was a show on called "Fatal Attraction" in which they tell about someone getting mauled by a big cat and talk about how they shouldn't be treated like large pets. I watched for about ten minutes and they were talking about some poor girl who had gotten too close so I changed the channel, but I thought of you, of course, when I saw that.
The angle of your shot above adds to the fiercness of this big cat's demeanor. Nicely done. Don't ever get too close, okay? ;0)

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::trixxie17
04/22/11 4:22 PM GMT
The shot is great as usual - well, the story is simply heartwarming and so what I wish all humans were -- Happy Easter Sandi.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.Catharina1
04/22/11 6:15 PM GMT
Beautiful animal, really and beautiful animal... fantastic photo! Happy Easter my friend! Mich
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::LynEve
04/23/11 1:39 PM GMT
I am with Cindy - don't get too close. I have seen the Fatal Attraction documentary as well!
This is a fine shot of the leopard.
Your story has made me cry ! Poor Momma cat - but such lucky kittens to be rescued by such kind people.
Have a Happy Easter.
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My thanks to all who leave comments for my work and to those of you who like one enough to make it a favourite. To touch just one person that way makes each image worthwhile. . . . . . . . . .. . . . "The question is not what you look at, but what you see" ~ Marcel Proust . . . . The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress." ~ Joseph Joubert (1754-1824)
.prashanth
04/23/11 4:27 PM GMT
Gorgeous Leopard, love the details on its face. Good to hear those kittens are safe with you. Happy Easter to you my friend
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If "Ignorance is bliss", why should we seek knowledge?
::nessalovesnature
04/23/11 4:27 PM GMT
Hehe...good story dear, and another cool picture for my "Cat Camp" collection. =)
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Man's heart away from nature becomes hard. ~Standing Bear ***** I believe in God, only I spell it "Nature" ~Frank Lloyd Wright, quoted, 14 August 1966 **** With innovation and technology, seems we have forgotten to cherish the true beauty the world has to offer. ~A.C. Van Cherub
::danika
04/23/11 5:00 PM GMT
An amazing story & so glad to hear the kittens are safe. I like how you got this leopard in action & yes, animals can have two different colored eyes. I viewed your other Cat Camp images too ... I have always found big cats fascinating creatures. Nice camera work, Sandi.
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"Packers Rock!"
.icedancer
04/27/11 4:26 PM GMT
This is a Fabulous close up and love the detail of this gorgeous fellow and the water droplets coming off his tongue.

So glad to hear you are taking great care of the little kittens and maybe one day soon you can catch the older one. I'm glad you shared this story Sandi. You have a heart of Gold
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