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Siwsan

(27,851 posts)
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 08:59 AM Apr 3

An update on, and a new photo of little Gwen

I think this is the fastest imprinting I've ever experienced. I spent the night on the recliner with Gwen tucked in by my side. Can't say I got a lot of sleep but she sure did.

I've been feeding her a very loose slurry via an eye dropper and she really likes it. She is just at the beginning of the 'bumble' stage and likes to explore until she sees me. Then it's meow time so that I'll pick her up.

Merlin spent the night on the recliner, too, but now has started to swat at her. When I reach out to block him, he 'faints'. The rest are in their 'not THIS again!!!' stage. I have the pet playpen set up in the den so I can keep her separated from any jealous sneak attacks.

Right now she's snuggled up on the back of my neck.

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An update on, and a new photo of little Gwen (Original Post) Siwsan Apr 3 OP
So darned adorable. Diamond_Dog Apr 3 #1
That's interesting. Dem_in_Nebr. Apr 3 #10
Yeah Katcat Apr 3 #14
Utter SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! That adorable little face! niyad Apr 3 #2
Aww, squeee! So adorable! Ocelot II Apr 3 #3
Look at that precious face! PittBlue Apr 3 #4
Oh that ever so sweet face! SheltieLover Apr 3 #5
Sweet little thing! 2naSalit Apr 3 #6
Some guardian angel is directing these little ones to you. Good thing, too! Precious! hlthe2b Apr 3 #7
She's looking better with just one night under your loving care... So sweet! liberalla Apr 3 #8
Now that is the face . . . Dem_in_Nebr. Apr 3 #9
Gwen of the peaceful eyes. Our precious little girl had a good nights sleep. Polly Hennessey Apr 3 #11
what they all said.:) AllaN01Bear Apr 3 #12
She looks so much better. StarryNite Apr 3 #13
Now Gwen is your sweet baby. You'll have a hard time giving her up. Walleye Apr 3 #15
What a courageous cutie JMCKUSICK Apr 3 #16
The others should worry TexLaProgressive Apr 3 #17
Oh so cute! Rebl2 Apr 3 #18
She is a real cutie. LoisB Apr 3 #19
Oh my goodness! What a little ball Billsdaughter Apr 3 #20
Awwww 😻 blm Apr 3 #21
Oh my goodness, that face! I'm already in love with her! MIButterfly Apr 3 #22
Those little tiny ears! 3catwoman3 Apr 3 #23
Pass it on donkeyoaty Apr 3 #24
I think we have all fallen in love with her as quickly... 3catwoman3 Apr 5 #25
Those tiny little ears!!!❤️ bamagal62 Apr 5 #26
She is a precious little girl 💙🐾🐾💙 TommieMommy Monday #27

Diamond_Dog

(40,712 posts)
1. So darned adorable.
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 09:02 AM
Apr 3

She seems to have such a sad expression, I’ll bet that won’t last long with your excellent loving care, Siwsan.

niyad

(132,873 posts)
2. Utter SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! That adorable little face!
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 09:03 AM
Apr 3

So, heart just melting here. Thank you for rescuing this precious little girl.

Ocelot II

(130,744 posts)
3. Aww, squeee! So adorable!
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 09:03 AM
Apr 3

The incumbent cats will get used to her soon and take her in, I'm sure.

SheltieLover

(80,992 posts)
5. Oh that ever so sweet face!
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 09:15 AM
Apr 3


I hope she will be a perm member of your family! Maybe a gal pal for your elusive girl?

Ty for sharing her with us!

liberalla

(11,140 posts)
8. She's looking better with just one night under your loving care... So sweet!
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:01 AM
Apr 3

I wonder how those 3 little kittens got abandoned where you found them... Something happen to the mother, or perhaps a cruel human... ?
She's the lucky one.

Polly Hennessey

(8,871 posts)
11. Gwen of the peaceful eyes. Our precious little girl had a good nights sleep.
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:10 AM
Apr 3

Ok, Merlin, no slapping allowed.

Billsdaughter

(159 posts)
20. Oh my goodness! What a little ball
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 12:00 PM
Apr 3

of fluffy love.

This little one is in good hands. The cat distribution system is never wrong.

MIButterfly

(2,850 posts)
22. Oh my goodness, that face! I'm already in love with her!
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 12:39 PM
Apr 3

How could anyone not be? Such a sad beginning to her little life, but it's all going to be wonderful from now on, thanks to you, our dear Siwsan.

3catwoman3

(29,508 posts)
23. Those little tiny ears!
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 08:32 PM
Apr 3

It will be interesting to see if her ears stay so small.

Russian Blue with a touch of Scottish fold, perhaps?

donkeyoaty

(3 posts)
24. Pass it on
Fri Apr 3, 2026, 10:50 PM
Apr 3

I hope you are an organ donor Siwsan, coz when you leave us , someone needs to be able to receive & use all that love & empathy you have have stored in your heart.

3catwoman3

(29,508 posts)
25. I think we have all fallen in love with her as quickly...
Sun Apr 5, 2026, 06:49 PM
Apr 5

...as she imprinted on you. How could we not?

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