Betsy's kittens play in the stable
Last September, I reported about how Betsy, my stable manager, adopted two adorable kittens, which were found abandoned and hiding in a stone wall. Jump to seven months later, and Betsy's kittens are thriving. So far, the pair are true house pets, rarely venturing outdoors. There are several birds of prey flying around the farm and these kitties are still small enough for Betsy to be concerned. To broaden their horizon, she does take them on field trips and what better place to play than in the stable?
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These are absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Emily | April 27th, 2009 at 12:31 am
Awww! How adorable. Blaze looks a bit like one of my cats Bonus
Posted by: Benita | April 27th, 2009 at 1:49 am
meow! meeeeooooowwww!!!!!
Posted by: illy Tung | April 27th, 2009 at 2:15 am
Hi Martha, Welcome back to "blogville". I love the photos of the kittens in the barn. They are so photogenic and the expressions on their faces are great. Blaze looks so freaked out, like, what the heck did I do so wrong that made you bring me here, these other creatures are too huge for me!! Tipper's pose for his portrait is classic cat. He looks like he's thinking, of course, you may take my picture. I know I'm a handsome boy and my subjects should have pictures of me for posterity! What lovely "critters". Thanks, they made me smile.
Posted by: Frances Jackson | April 27th, 2009 at 2:23 am
What lovely cats. Infact Blaze looks like my cat Penny, who unfortunately passed away three years ago at the age of 15. I love black and white cats.
Posted by: Susie Parr | April 27th, 2009 at 2:41 am
Martha, promise you'll give Clive a big, sloppy kiss from me. I'm nuts about him! Look at those eyes...that face. *Swoon*
Posted by: Marie | April 27th, 2009 at 3:55 am
Kittens! Love this post, just the perfect thing to look at on a wet monday morning. Whay are the faces of kittens (and happy donkeys) so uplifting?
Posted by: sophie | April 27th, 2009 at 5:41 am
You made my day with those pictures. Thank you so much.
Posted by: Dolly | April 27th, 2009 at 7:56 am
These are terrific photos! Thank you for sharing! I simply love Clive and Martyn. I can not believe how fast Tipper and Blaza have grown. Betsy is taking such good care of all of them.
Posted by: Teresa Touey | April 27th, 2009 at 8:11 am
Great way to start off the day with something soft and cuddly!
Posted by: Kari | April 27th, 2009 at 8:41 am
sooo cute! These pictures truly warm the heart!
Posted by: angelina hart | April 27th, 2009 at 8:50 am
oh now your talking! I'm a feral cat named Kitty and I love looking a F & S pictures, but now I can really relate...Besty Thanks for saving the lives of unwanted felines. My mommie kept me from hunger & freezing to death...you can see a webpage she made about me
http://www.squidoo.com/feral_cat
now I'm happy and fat, and LOVE my life
Posted by: delia | April 27th, 2009 at 8:53 am
Hi Martha & Betsy...and kittys!
What lucky kittens! They came to kill the rats!
Posted by: tinay | April 27th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Meow!! I had a black and white cat with a spot on his nose but he has gone to rainbow heaven. These two adorable kitties remind me of him.
Linda
Phila, PA
Posted by: Linda | April 27th, 2009 at 10:01 am
LOVE the cat photos and commentary, thanks Martha!
Posted by: Julie | April 27th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Thanks, Martha. These are beautiful kittens. Tuxedo cats always are first in my heart. Right now I have 2 of them. B J is 19yrs old. He was born on my carport with 5 other babies. I kept B J and 2 others, but Misty and J D have all ready gone to Rainbow Heaven. Along with B J, I have Sweet Pea. I found him in a bugggy at a Wal-Mart store. He was about 5 weeks odl. Some one had left in the a shoe box in the baby seat. It was 90 degrees and he had no water and no shade. I was going to take him and find him a new home, but he knew he had found a softie and he was all ready home when I put him down. He is now 4yrs old and is a great source of joy in my life. His antics make me laugh and he can cheer me up when I have the blues.
Betsy; Thanks for taking in two foundlings. They will bring much happiness to you. Enjoy them and love them and they will be with you for a very long time.
Posted by: Linda Gail | April 27th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Just the very best!
Cheers for the day.
Susie
Posted by: Susie | April 27th, 2009 at 10:47 am
Cute, adorable and healthy looking! Betsy has taken good care of them just like we knew she would. I love the look on Clive's face and Martyn seems to be wondering, 'who the heck is this strutting past my stall like he owns the place!' Thanks for this update on Betsy's kittens. It made my day! Trish
Posted by: Trish | April 27th, 2009 at 10:50 am
So adorable Martha!
I love every picture!!!
Thank you for putting a smile on my face on a busy Monday:)
KayEllen
Posted by: kayellen | April 27th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I am nuts about Clive too! What a handsome donkey!
Hay Martha, how about an update on the Chicken Coop? Any new chicks this year?
Posted by: Bruce Boon | April 27th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
How lucky those two kittens found Betsy. And how lucky for her that she has their wonderful companionship!
Posted by: Becky from Wisconsin | April 27th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Well, as all of you can imagine, I CANNOT look at any of these pictures without talking right out loud to myself as I 'turn the pages' of this 'album'!... Black and white!...my mostest [giggle] favored feline color combo! Those white whiskers and eyebrows - absolutely b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! In picture #3, Tipper is a most beautiful specimen - yes, it's a common pose amongst cats but stunning, nonetheless. (I can't help myself...) [giggle]
I'm sure once the new smells and playmates are gotten used to, the stables will be a wonderful place to hang out on lazy summer afternoons (and even chilly winter days!) I'm sure Martyn and Clive want to say 'hi' and make some new friends!
...Blaze!...Tipper!...here kittiekittiekittie...
=^..^=
(I LOVE today's quote! Many of you will relate! Read and have a chuckle:)
"What a man needs in gardening is a cast-iron back, with a hinge on it."--Charles Dudley Warner
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | April 27th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
The kittens are adorable! It's so much fun to watch them play. How's Clive? I haven't seen the donkeys in a long time....are they enjoying this beautiful weather?
Posted by: Sherry | April 27th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
I am trying to find out the name of a bush,that
my mother who is 87 has been looking for. She
has told me that they were everywhere at one time.
We live in Maryland. My mom said they used to call them Bud Bushes. They don't produce flowers ,
just a red bud. She wants one for her backyard, but we don't know what they are. Could you please
let me know if you know what they are? If I could find one it would make her very happy.
Thank you
Therese
Posted by: Therese Burgee | April 27th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Hi Terese - I think you are talking about a tree called a Red Bud. They are, indeed, lovely and are blooming right now in the Northeast. Once the little flowers, which emerge right out of the bark, have faded, the tree is covered with delightful foliage. One thing, as I learned from experience, Red Buds do not like to get their feet wet, so if you live in an area that floods, they are not a good choice to plant.
Posted by: Martha Stewart | April 27th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Oh they can be an apple of eye to anyone.
Coffee is on.
Posted by: peppylady | April 27th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Wow! So cute! I love kittens. They are so expressive. Nice pictures. Thanks.
Posted by: Barbara | April 27th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Hi Martha and Betsy, Wow, those kitties sure are the cutest little babies! Betsy, you sure have done a great job of raising them. They look so healthy with their lovely fur coats and bright eyes. I'll bet they will get used to the horses and donkeys real soon and have a great time visiting the stable from now on. You are both great people who obviously love all animals. Thank you for all you do God's wonderful creatures. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | April 27th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Dear Martha, blaze is somthing else.
Mom and I Had two cats Reagan who lived to be 17 and squeaky lived to be 15. The best place for animals to play is in the barn or stable. My
first girl friend had horses, she taught me how to kiss, we would get in the wheat trulis and closed the lid. They were the good old days, sure would be nice to go back
Posted by: Randall Carneal Anderson | April 28th, 2009 at 12:19 am
Oh Martha, they ae so cute and I love Clive's expression.
Posted by: Theresa G. | April 28th, 2009 at 1:44 am
So cute! I know the blog post not really about him, but I especially love the closeup of Clive. Great pic!
Posted by: Lori W | April 28th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
The kittens are cute,
Posted by: debbie | April 28th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
Great pictures. Blaze resembles Willie, whom I took in as a stray back in 1995, a great deal. I love tuxedokitties. I am also always happy to read or hear about stray cats being rescued and adopted. According to my husband, who grew up on a farm, cats and horses have a special rapport.
Posted by: Jeanne H. | April 29th, 2009 at 12:16 am
Adorable!!
I love your stable.
Posted by: Norbie Kamantigue | April 29th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Great story...thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Karn Myers | May 3rd, 2009 at 6:04 pm
I LOVE seeing horses reactions to other animals - like cats and kittens, goats, puppies, even small children. They are often so, so curious about other living beings - and can be so tender and gentle. There is a living being in there that is curious about the world and filled with wonder about other living creatures in it. I absolutely cherish the time I get to spend with my horse. A bad day at the barn is better than a good day at the office! And you know what - very few bad days at the barn!!
Posted by: Wendy | May 6th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
Blaze is so cute, he looks like my girl Cracker, yes Cracker, her sister is pure black except for her belly her name is Pookie. I am glad you love cats as much as I do. I have 4 I need to get adopted out if there is any one in Lakeland Fl. email me.
Posted by: amy | May 21st, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Would like to have a BirdCom, where can I get one? Love watching birds.
Posted by: jeanette | May 28th, 2009 at 9:52 am