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Sunni and Lick
Sunni (left) and Lick (right) were from a litter of six females in late August 2001. They were found at the KFC dumpster on Labor Day that year. Sunni and two of her sisters live together with me. Lick and her other to sisters were adopted.82 Comments »
Lucky little sweethearts!
Will never understand people who can dump kittens,but thank God for people like you.
Have a great week-end everyone! :))
They are sooooo cute and adorable.
I love kittens!
Me to cindy!
kittens are so cute I’ll say how cute they are.cute!!!!!cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, cute, and cutee!
what cheeky little rascals! I’m so glad they found a home.
You’d think as the first commentator I would have something original to say. I don’t.
Nevertheless - thank goodness these little friends found good homes. Would that they all were so fortunate.
oohhhhhh - how precious!! Happy ending to a sad beginning!!
I so Agree with You!!
Sunni and Lick are sweet fluffy little sugars. They are absolutely adorable. Bless you for taking them in and finding them homes.
Triple kisses and cuddles for all! Lots of smoochies too!
Happy Friday everyone!
Two cuties who found a home! It’s good that some of the littermates could stay together. I’m glad they all have places to stay, together or separate…
*LOOKING FOR CHICKY SCRAPS Fuzz*
tummy kissing good!!!!
That made me laugh out loud…that was a really good one.
What sweet babies…
Hey brandi, first I “borrowed” fuzzbuts from you now I will have to remember “tummy kissing good.” Hope you don’t mind. You know what they say - immitation is the sincerest form of flattery. :))
No prob
I will try to come up with other good ones for you some day 
Too cute to NOT take home! Bless you for opening your heart and home to them while finding homes for those precious fuzz butts.
Give Sunni a warm and loving cuddle and gentle squeeze for me. She looks like she could’ve turned out to be very fluffy.
I’m so happy that the little kitties found homes to go to. They are *adorable*!!!!
:) 
what sweeties and so lucky to find good homes. I work at a mall part time and a few years ago a friend of mine went to take trash out to the dumpster, she heard mewing coming from the dumpster and climbed in to rescue this kitten. If anyone has ever smelled a dumpster outside a food court, you will understand the meaning of vile. but she climbed in and was blessed with a beautiful little boy kitten. I really wanted her to anme him Stinky, but she called him Homer. now everytime I take out the trash, i listen and have thankfully heard no mewing, but I would have to do the same thing. could never understand why people would throw away a living thing instead of dropping it off to a shelter. but people like you and my friend inspire me to believe in the goodness of mankind.
Oh my gosh! how cute are these two fluffy scoundrels! As a long time viewer and first time comment-er i couldnt resist these two! My kitten Mu Mu (moo moo) is one year old now (i guess no longer a kitten).. she is all black and very naughty. We picked her up from a rescue home and i dont know what life would be like without her now! Much love to these two babies x
What beautiful kittens! And Sunni looks quite formidable–like she’s trying to make herself look bigger than she really is. I think I detect a scowl, as well! But, I love tough kitties—my Atticus is a tough kitty and I always say to him, “You think you’re so tough, but you’re fixed and can’t even go outside!” (Yes, I talk to my cats—I’m going to coast into crazy cat lady land.)
Dee,
they say the first step is admitting (wicked Grin)
PS we all talk to our fuzzbutts, and if they are kittens baby talk……..
Dee, I always talked to my boys I thought it was because I lived alone. People talk to plants so why not our furr babies. Taffy would talk back to me and a different voice for birds and another for squrriels. He had a higher pitched voice and Domino all 22lbs of him sounded like Selma Diamond from “Night Court”.
Susan—that made me laugh out loud! I remember Selma’s raspy voice! It’s so interesting how different cats have different meows— My 15 pound solid black boy meows like a little girl kitten—such a sissy! And my tiny 6 pound girl meows like she smokes two packs of Camels a day….
I’ll be right beside you in crazy cat lady land! I talk to my three babies all the time. They are great listeners.
Dee — I not only talk to them…we have conversations. With 8 kitties I am already in the “Crazy Cat Lady” category….CONFIRMED. My almost 30 lb. Maine Coon Freddy just croaks at me, but I understant each little nuance of those croaks! (maybe he’s got a toxic toad in his throat)
If I didn’t talk to Ollie, how would I communicate with him? He knows what I mean - though he keeps trying to get me to talk cat-language!
Thank you for rescuing these kittens! I will never understand why a human being can do such a horrible thing as put a living creature in a dumpster or just dump them on the street.
I have one cat now and am looking to adopt another one much to my husband’s dismay. I don’t care, I am going to be the old lady with 5-10 cats. If it is crazy lady time..oh well at least I will enjoy being with my cats. I love cats.
It’s amazing how many kitties come from dumpsters. My Bogey was a dumpster kitty too. But he has a warm home now. I’m sure he’s lying in a patch of sunshine in my living room at this very moment.
I love the happy ending stories when sweet kitties find forever homes! Bless you!
Cute little kittykins! Sunni looks like she is displaying a little “catitude” there. Lick was ready for a tumble, too. Rowdy kittens. I love it when they play fight…and miss it so much with no kittens around. It’s funny when they are so young that they can barely stand on all fours, but wobble up to a litter mate and pounce (usually tipping over onto their noses!)
Finger Lickin’ Good Fuzz!
This has nothing to do with cats, but I thought it was a fun, Friday kind of thing….
*Dessert Test*
If all of the desserts listed below were sitting in front of you, which would you choose? Pick your dessert, and then look to see what psychiatrists think about you! Sorry, you can only pick one.
Angel Food Cake
Brownies
Lemon Meringue Pie
Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Icing
Strawberry Short Cake
Chocolate Icing on Chocolate Cake
Ice Cream
Carrot Cake
———————————————————————OK - Now that you’ve made your choice, this is what psychiatric research says about you:
ANGEL FOOD CAKE… Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items.
A little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day.. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.
BROWNIES… You are adventurous, love new ideas, and are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up, you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction. You tend to be very loyal.
LEMON MERINGUE.. Smooth, sexy, and articulate with your hands, you are an excellent after-dinner speaker and a good teacher. But don’t try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, but you have many good friends.
VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING… Fun loving, sassy, humorous. Not very grounded in life; very indecisive and lack motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you. You are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life.
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE… Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other people and can be counted on in a pinch. ! You also tend to melt. You can be overly emotional at times. And sometimes can be annoying.
CHOCOLATE ON CHOCOLATE… Sexy; always ready to give and receive Very adventurous, ambitious, and passionate. You can appear to have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. Not afraid to take chances. Will not settle for anything average in life. Love to laugh.
ICE CREAM… You like sports, whether it is baseball, football, basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you enjoy watching sports. You don’t like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and high maintenance.
CARROT CAKE… You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warm hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends.
Where are the cookies?
Fluffy loves! I’m so glad they found homes! It kills me when I see strays. There’s a calico by where I work, she won’t come to you but she doesn’t run away. I would set food for her but on a large campus like where I work you can’t be sure who you’re feeding, unless I carry kibble in my pocket!
I went to the Popeye’s Chicken in North Tulsa last week and there was a “teenage” kittlet there… I couldn’t get him to come to me, but while I was there one of the cooks took him (or her) out a whole catfish filet and he told me he was taking the baby home that night for his little girl. I gave him $5 to help with the first cat expenses, and a big kiss on the cheek. Us folk who rescue need love too. Thank you all!!
I love happy endings! Bless you for caring and “rewarding” the cook, too, for his kindness!
Oh, how kind of both of you!
Bless your heart! You’ve made the world a better place!!
Look at that bad little girl tabby face. I want want that little kitty, I just love bad little girl tabbies. They are so much fun to love, and hug, and to give them whatever their little heart desires.
Great happy ending!
*ASPCA SUCCESS STORY OF THE WEEK: STARS IN STRIPES*
Talk about humble beginnings! Pamela Irish’s tabby twosome started life in a squirrel hole with their brothers and sisters and feral mom. “My veterinarian trapped them and then tried to adopt them out,” explains Pamela.
By the time there were two kittens left from the litter, she decided the time was right to make hers a two-feline home. “They were so close, so it only seemed right to bring them home together,” says Pamela.
Gracie and Gazoo are now five months old and living the life of luxury—that entails their own room and hand-fed shrimp at least twice weekly. “They light up my world every time I walk through the door,” says the proud new mom. “While I may have given them a home, they have given me eternal and unconditional love. Who owes whom?!”
Oh how wonderful! I have two boys that I adopted. (I could never own just one kitty, it would get lonely while I was at work and I would feel guilty!) They were so young when I found them their eyes were still blue! Now they are 18 months old and over 13 pounds each, not fat just big. They are my babies and even my husband knows he doesn’t get his dinner until after I feed the cats!
Such sweeties.. I’m so glad they were all taken in to good homes.
They’re beautiful!
The one laying down looks VERY playful.
I’ve worked in several restaurants as a busboy and dishwasher so I know what the dumpsters smell like.
I picked brownie on the desert test.
The two of them together look like a cat calendar shot.
*Escaped from the Dump FUZZ*
Arcalian,
Sorry if I’m prying, but is Arcalian your last name? Are you Armenian? My dad (since passed) was Armenian…
Oh, I’m sorry he passed away. My grandfather passed away a couple years ago, so I know what it feels like. I’m so sorry.
Thanks so much, animalluver. He passed away many years ago, when I was a child, but he’s still very missed…
What cute and fiesty little sweeties! There’s no excuse for ‘people’ dumping kittens or any other of God’s creations. May He bless and protect you and these babies always.
I was not aware of this….
*PET HEALTH ALERT: HOLD THE GUACAMOLE, POR FAVOR*
Thinking of giving Polly a little something extra with her cracker? While there are a few foods that both humans and pets can enjoy, there are others that, while perfectly safe and healthy for people, can be dangerous to our animal companions. “Avocado leaves, fruit, seeds and bark contain a toxic principle known as persin,” says Dana Farbman, CVT, of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC). “The Guatemalan variety, which is the most common variety found in stores, appears to be the most problematic.”
The primary concern in dogs is with gastrointestinal irritation, including vomiting and diarrhea. Typically, these effects are seen in dogs who have scavenged on significant quantities of fruit or branches. Birds and rodents appear to be particularly sensitive to avocado, and ingestion can result in respiratory distress, congestion, fluid accumulation around the heart and even death. For additional information, please visit ASPCA online.
If you suspect that your animal companion has eaten avocado—or any other potentially dangerous substance—call your veterinarian or the APCC’s emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance. For more information on poison prevention, visit APCC online.
Humans are built to metabilized toxins, that is why we can eat things like chocolate. Animals, especially dogs, are built to metabilize bacteria. That’s why they can drink out of puddles and not get disintary. So, in short-animals should never eat people food because the spices we put on them are toxic to our pets.
These cute little fluffers look like a good time- gosh I wish I could have a cat here at school.
I picked lemon merengue, but I think i fit the strawberry shortcake description better.
Great family viewing this weekend…(I’m certain it will be repeated throughout the week, as well)
*MUST-SEE TV: “CHIMPANZEES: AN UNNATURAL HISTORY,” 11/5*
In 1959, the United States Air Force captured dozens of baby chimpanzees in Africa and transported them to New Mexico, where during the next forty plus years they and their offspring endured a variety of testing and procedures, from experiments in space travel and crash tests to pharmaceutical testing and medical research. These animals’ lives were expropriated for the benefit of humankind—and now some extraordinary people are working to give these chimps and their families the quiet retirement they so deserve.
You’ll meet these former research chimps and the people who provide them sanctuary in “Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History,” which kicks off NATURE’s 25th anniversary season. “We’re fortunate to be working again with Allison Argo, whose last film for NATURE, The Urban Elephant, was recognized with two Emmy Awards,” says NATURE executive producer Fred Kaufman. “Once again Allison has crafted a powerful story, taking us inside some inspiring efforts happening right now to give chimpanzees a new, better life.”
The documentary will air on PBS this Sunday, November 5, at 8:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. For more information, please visit PBS online or check your local listings.
They are soooooo cute!@ Their like twins! THe Daily Kitten always puts on the best kittens!!!
It wasn’t the kittens who belonged in that dumpster, it was the human trash that *put* them there!
Michael
Michael, you said it all in a few short words.
100% TRUE
This is very interesting…
*Understanding (and Helping Cure) the Feline Blues*
Just like you, your cat goes through changes in mood as a result of changes in her environment. So what do you do if your cat is melancholy? What behaviors will she exhibit? How can you identify the source of her mood change and help her get back to her usual, contented self?
Actually, minor adjustments in diet, exercise and environment can help perplexed pet owners find solutions to behaviors that seem “off,” according to Nicholas Dodman, author of “The Cat Who Cried for Help: Attitudes, Emotions, and the Psychology of Cats.”
Read on for specific tips about helping cure the feline blues:
Q: How can I tell if my cat is depressed?
A: You live with your cat; you see her when she’s napping in the sun and chowing down dinner. That’s why you are the best judge of her moods. You can usually tell when your cat is unhappy. But here are some telltale signs that may indicate that your cat is down in the dumps:
Urine-marking, inappropriate urination or refusal to use litter box
Lack of personal grooming
Sluggishness
Sudden changes in mood, especially from friendly to aggressive
Excessive meowing and/or “hey, look at me” behavior, such as clawing the furniture
Q: What causes depression in cats?
A: The quick answer to this question is: lots of things. There’s no comprehensive list. However, a good rule of thumb is to consider your cat to be not so different than your child or your best friend or, for that matter, yourself. Sure, cats are animals, but animals have feelings, too. Here are some of the most common causes of feline depression:
A major disruption of schedule or routine
Major life changes, such as a death in the family or the addition of a new pet
Lack of activity and exercise, boredom, long hours of being alone
Separation anxiety
Sickness or undiagnosed health problems
Q: How can I help my cat feel better?
A: If your cat shows signs of depression, your first line of defense should be to take her to a veterinarian for a checkup. Once you’ve ruled out physiological explanations for her depression, then you can develop a plan to take care of the problem at home. Here are some suggestions to get you started:
Be happy around your cat. You may be surprised to discover that your cat takes her cues from your behavior.
Make a concerted effort to spend more time with your cat. Even if it’s just 15 minutes more a day, it could make all the difference.
When you get home from work or from grocery shopping, say hello to your cat and rub her ears the minute you walk in the door. Get in the habit of making her feel special.
New toys can sometimes cheer a bored or lonely cat. Rotate them frequently so there’s always something new.
In some ways, cats aren’t so different than humans. A delicious meal makes us all feel good.
How about some coffee with dessert? Free Folgers (enough for one pot) at following link—got mine yesterday…
https://folgersgourmetselections.offerprocessingcenter.com/?source=Home
I used to work for a vet (almost 10 years) and we hated when someone brought in a pet named Lucky, because they were the ones that had the worst things wrong with them. Whenever we saw Lucky on the appointment list we would cringe!
*”We dump on you from a great height” fUZZ*
Cute fuzzbutts with cattitude
Glad the litter mates got to stay together
Chey
Does everyone remember Lucky the cat? He had been rescued from a car’s engine compartment following a 60-mile ride from Mobile, Alabama to Pensacola, Florida . He was recently adopted while recovering from a broken leg and a severed tail. His adorable photo is at the following link because he is the one millionth pet adoption in the Iams Home 4 The Holidays adoption campaign! It’s a heart-warming site–and click on “View Coverage” to see footage from last holiday’s event.
http://www.iamsfriendsforlife.com/iamsffl/en_US/jsps/rescue_information/FFL_4Holidays_page.jsp?li=en_US&pti=HH
What charming little beasties! I’m so glad you were able to get homes for them.
So glad that these cuties found a forever home. They look like they are under our shed. Looks like they took time out from playing to get their picture taken.
does any one know when a kitten is not considered a kitten anymore? at how many months or years? Anyone??
Seriously, at about 1 year I guess. But my Ollie still acts goofy at two, and I recall some of my old guys chasing leaves in the fall in their late ‘teens.
awww what tiny little sweet fuzzies! bless you for rescuing them. i hope the mom and all the girls went to good furrever homes! 6 babies is a lot, and all of them female?! wow!!!
Sunni is clearly trying to impress someone. These two are precious!
Two beautiful babies! And blessings on you for your kindness.