i went home for my sister’s wedding 5 years ago & there was a whiny, tiny orange barn kitten that would follow everyone everywhere, even if they were using equipment or had the horses out. his siblings mostly hid in the hay bales but he was always at our feet.

he’s my house cat now bc i was certain he was gonna get himself killed. he has never stopped whining or following me everywhere.

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 23 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I would love to take this lil guy home, but I can't afford another critter. Hoping that he won't get himself killed. He hasn't stepped under horses yet which is good.

[–] luxadazy@lemmy.zip 18 points 1 day ago (1 children)

wasn’t trying to shame you, sorry if that’s how it came off. this lil fluff just reminded me of the baby i brought home. hopefully yours is more situationally aware than mine 🧡

[–] LaunchesKayaks@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago

Oh I wasn't offended all! I was just lamenting over not being able to adopt the lil bugger lol. I'm really glad you got to take the orange barn kitten that you met home!

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 day ago

I've had a lot of farm cats in my life. Usually when they reach this age at this time of year, they're very likely to live for quite a long time. Winter kittens have a much harder time, because they climb into vehicle engines for warmth. When they're born at this part of the year, they learn to avoid vehicles when we approach them

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago

Cat tax: paid.

Cat: Adorable.

Me: I wanna snuggle dat cat!