I am a cat mom with 12 indoor cats (10 of which I caught when they were little) and I had also found homes for some of the other kittens. I also take care of about 14 ferals all fixed now. I have one holdout that won't let me pet her, I tell her daily "Lila one day you will let me pet you".
I have a fare cat that lives under my bedroom window in the bushes. I named her Kiki long ago! So this video has so much meaning to me. I have been feeding her every afternoon tons of food. Just last week she actually came to my window on the other corner of my bedroom as I was opening it for air and she meowed for food. I ran to the kitchen and fixed her food. I used to feed her mother and and I called her mother kiki. So when I saw this baby grown up come back to my home I called her kiki too. I did deworm her with her food but I want to take her for shots and get flea and tick prevention on her that lasts three month. So I keep trying to get her to come close but I am too old to stay outside and sit for long periods due to pain. We dont have a feral cat rescue so I don't know what to do except keep trying.
Two beautiful souls who found each other! Kiki taught Amber the importance of respecting boundaries, earning trust, patience, and perseverance. And Amber is giving Kiki all the love she deserves.😻
My neighbors call me the "crazy animal lady." I consider it an honor to be called that. You should be too. Your patience, love and devotion is worthy of admiration.
In my profession I visit alot of homes. When I go to "crazy animal ladies" house- Everything always takes twice as long, and I find it hard to concentrate on my job. My spirit however is always lifted. :) Best wishes.
That's alright dear, you're not alone. I've been called with many names too in a harsh way just to humiliate me in public. I've been rescuing dogs and cats for many years and I am not regret for doing it. #Lifecompleteandfullwithlove
What an absolutely beautiful cat, I've not seen a cat with Kiki's markings and her friend is a stunner too. She has definitely chosen her human now and it was wonderful to see. I think I'd cry if I went through all that too.
I rescued two Himalayan sister kittens 12 years ago. Their names are Ki Ki and Willow. Ki Ki, I feel/believe is “mentally challenged”. She’s just never been normal. Willow is a total love bug. Weirdly, Ki Ki is the one that initiates the “dust ups” with her sister. She’s double the size of runt Willow. Willow never retaliates. She just walks/runs away. She UNDERSTANDS her sister’s condition. Yeah. I’ve ALWAYS loved/understood animals better/more than people. My Vet just adores them as I do. They are in his newsletters. As they SHOULD be. I think I’ve paid off his car…Lmao!
This is absolutely one of the cutest, most beautiful things ever. Please take in an animal when they pick you. It's the universe giving you a hint. Be better to animals.
I agree, the best place to have them is inside. There are SO MANY bad things waiting outside for cats, including them and their curiosity. Lasting 10 years outside alone is quite an accomplishment, but she's still safer inside. When I have cats, they NEVER go outside. I make sure they have a window with a nice view to look out on, but they never go out. I know sometimes they want to, and I want to give them what they want, but their safety is what is most important to me.
I found my life partner in 2002, and then we adopted our beautiful, rescue daughter (kitty) Lili on May of 2012, when she was only 8 months old. She will be 12 years old this year, and is our love and pride and joy. Basically she is our life ❤
Thank you, Amber, for not giving up on Kiki. Your love and devotion are so beautiful and the true example of how much a human can love an animal. Here's to many more years of love with Kiki.
YOU ARE AN ANGEL! I HAVE BEEN FEEDING A FERRAL CAT FOR 3 YEARS NOW! STILL CAN’T TOUCH HER! I THINK SHE WAS ABUSED & DUMPED! I’LL CONTINUE TO LOOK OUT FOR HER AS LONG AS I CAN. THE HUMANE SOCIETY & I TRAPPED HER & 5 OF HER KITTENS. THEY WERE ALL SPADE & FOUND FOREVER HOMES. THEY DECIDED TO RELEASE MOMMA RIGHT BACK WHERE I LIVE BECAUSE SHE WAS USED TO THAT TERRITORY, SO I AM STILL FEEDING HER AND MAYBE ONE DAY I MIGHT BE ABLE TO AT LEAST PET HER!!
Thank you to this lovely lady for her diligence and patience. Kiki now knows what it is to be loved...food, shelter, and love are demonstrations of it.
In my eyes Amber is the definition of goodness! The way she respects Kiki, never undermining her integrity and boundaries. This story brings tears to my eyes and warmth to my heart♥️
It's an honor to be a crazy cat lady, I know because I am one! It feels amazing when a fearful/feral/stray cat starts to trust you, especially one who has never had kind human interaction. When they give you that head boop or the leg rub you know you're on the right track. 😻
Hooray for crazy cat ladies !!!!! I am glad that there a bunch y’all are around all over the place and looking after cats and kittens that need help. I am proud to know people like you. You as an individual are to be commended and congratulated for your love, patience,, devotion, persistence and determination in earning that stray cat’s trust and making such a positive difference in her life. You gave her love, affection, care and attention that she really needed. Thank you , crazy cat lady, and thank you to all of the other crazy cat ladies and cat people out there taking care of the many stray, feral, homeless and abandoned felines in our country and all around the world.
She's a happy girl now! Flopping! Biscuits! Drooling! Happy floofy tail! Kitties form their own "families" when out on their own and they look out for each other as well as play together. Her tuxie friend is an example of that and it wants some of this too! Kiki's enticing her tuxie pal to adopt you just like she did. Anyway, congratulations on getting adopted by Kiki. Both she and her tux friend can share her safe little hideaway you built for her.
This is exactly what happened with our Josie. She was a feral we started feeding in the summer. It took six months for me to hand feed her. We live in Canada so one cold winter night in December we brought her in. That was 4 years ago and she hasn’t left. She’s a beautiful long haired torti and so very loving.
BEAUTIFUL! Thank you to AMBER for the amazing compassion, dedication and love that she has shown KIKI , confirming the need for love and connection among us. This is the content I am here for.
If this is crazy then I want to be crazy too- thank-you so very much for your patience and kindness and perseverance - I would cry too- congratulations on this magnificent accomplishment of helping to heal another's heart and then sharing it so we could celebrate too. I honestly don't think anything is more important regardless of what being it is. Thank-you!!!
From one crazy cat lady to another, it's definitely ok to be a crazy cat lady! She loves and trusts you and it's wonderful you are giving her the time and love she needs 😍💞
Nothing wrong being a cat lady especially when you are a caring loving and beautiful cat lady. This story touched me deeply. This fur baby is adorable and gentle and sweet. She deserves every bit of TLC you provide her. You have earned her trust which is amazing and inspiring.🙏👍❤️😘😻 Thank you so much for your heart of gold! 🙏😻❤️
My dad would have done that. He loved little projects that needed to be specially designed and crafted. It's a nice, functional shelter with a practical heart.🐅
What a wonderful person she is, to have dedicated so much time to be accepted by a stray cat. I’m glad we still have people like her, who care so much for animals. 💕
Oh my god, it's the cutest thing ever that she brought her cat friend with her after she knew that they would be safe there. Thank you for your patience and kindness. ❤ I'm constantly worried about all the animals in the winter and during heavy storms, and it feels good to know that there are other people too who care.
She has definitely chosen her human now and it was wonderful to see. I think I'd cry if I went through all that too. Thanks for sharing these amazing video.
Your patience is heavenly! I never look at them as pets; I never look at myself as an owner. We are fortunate to be given to opportunity to give & share love with these feral furry balls-of-joy. Only our patience and understanding can allow them time to feel trust. When they cross that threshold of apprehension and fear, you can see the walls give way to a rush of love. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
Yeah, I never liked it when someone referred to me as my pets owner, because I'm not. I'm their friend and I absolutely see them as part of my family. Animals have so much to offer, I wish more people understood this.
@@joshleenall When my seven furry balls-of-joy speak to me with their meows, and communicate with me though their eyes and body language, they are so much more! They are the innocent & unconditional embodiment of love. They are the mirrors into our souls; what we give to them, is what they return to us. THANKS!
@@EvilTheOne You're lucky, I wish I could have just 1. I had a little Pekingese that was my heart, my mom gave him to me as a little puppy when I was in high school and he was with me for the next 12 years. When I lost him, it really hurt me, and that was over 10 years ago now. I have major social issues and don't really have any friends, I can't form bonds with people but I had one with him, so when I lost him I lost a lot more than a friend, I lost all of my friends. Now that I'm ready to have another one, I can't and it sucks. It won't stay this way forever though, I know that, I just have to be patient.
you are one dedicated lady bless you i rescue hard ferals so it's a time game i dont doo more then 1 to 2 cat in 3 years but ohhh the reward is ten fold thanks you for being their...you are so cool
This story touched me so much, I couldn't stop crying..and crying some more.. I relate so much to the cat mom, I feel so the same and I LOVE the fact that Kiki finally got to experience love and kindness, how it feels to be looked after, cared for and have that loving bond with a human that truly cares for her..I wish I could do it for all of the strays out there who have to fend for themselves without anyone caring for them. Thank you Amber with all my heart for being such an angel to Kiki and her friend❤❤❤
Hello crazy cat lady, just want to let you know that by seeing this clip I just love you and what you are doing for this cat! Such dedication deserves all the respect in the world! I hope you and Kiki (and whatever friends she might bring along) will enjoy each other’s company for a long, long time!! Stay well! Love from the Netherlands, from one animal lover to another….❤
That really is a beautiful cat and aquamarine eyes. Stunning. You’ve done such a great job being so patient and earning her trust. I hope the story goes on that you guys get even closer.
WONDERFUL! Thank you for what you've done for her, but please do try to get her to a competent vet as soon as possible, YOU'RE A WONDERFUL PERSON FOR HELPING HER!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
There was nothing "silly" about crying when she touched her tail. It took 2 years of effort and patience. Extraordinary. She is a remarkable lady. I'm glad the kitty has somewhere safe to go, and a guardian watching over her.
I don’t think that anyone who’s put time & effort into earning a cat’s trust would consider it weird that this lovely woman cried when Kiki finally let her stroke her. I clearly remember the first time Charlie, one of my rescue boys, climbed into my lap for a fuss - he & his brother had been badly treated in their first home & as a result were terrified of everyone & everything. But following the rescue charity’s advice about time & patience and most importantly letting them come to me in their own time worked like magic. And it did take some time, and YES, I did cry a little when Charlie trusted me enough to seek attention from me! Nearly 14 years on & they’re my constant shadows. Anyone considering adopting, there are so many shy/withdrawn cats who get overlooked at rescues……but they are 100% worth that bit of extra time.
Congratulations on winning Kitty over. I totally understand everything you have done to win her trust and be able to pet her. I have a stray that I named Sweetheart and I have been feeding her every day for almost a year. She finally has gotten the courage to come within 2 to 3 feet of me when I go out in the morning to put warm water and food in her shelter I made for her. It's a blessing
A sad story but a happy ending. No living person or creature should live an entire life without love and because of her kindness this cat doesn't have to.🐈😻
She looks so much like my chocolate torte Siamese cat that she has to be at least part. We adopted Sugar from a rescue in 2008, and she's still going strong. It takes time to get some animals to accept anybody, whether you're feeding them or not. I'm so happy to see you stuck with it. You're a truly special person. Thank you for doing this and sharing your story.
I have two rescue cats who were abused and neglected....It took 4 years before I heard Joky's purr.... I honestly couldn't believe it. I sort of didn't know what was happening..it was wonderful... yes .. always move at THEIR pace...oh and keep being the crazy cat lady..... keep being...
This is a FANTASTIC story. And the shelter the dad made was so sweet. Kiki is lucky to have you and you her. I'm grateful for the previous lady who also fed Kiki. ❤
... and Kiki knew you liked her and Loved her. She just had such fear and a hard time trusting. Real True Love finally came through to her. and Finally feeling the true love feeling of touching, hugging. oh it made me Cry too. 😭❤️❤️😻🐈🐈🐾🐾🐾💞💞💞💞‼️‼️❤️❤️🙏
You're not a crazy cat lady, you're a cat goddess❣️ LOL😹 I had the same situation with a male feral cat~ his name was Jack😺 It took me two years to gain his trust, before he would let me pet him😻😻😻 Thank you for loving them 😻😻❤️🔥❤️🔥💞💞💘💘
Love your & KiKis story❣️ I brought most all the neighborhood stray babies into my house 12/20. Dash was one of those. Yesterday 5/26/23 was his first gesture to me. He came up & sat on my loveseat back most of the evening. I got to touch for half second🤭. He was about 8-10 wks old when I tricked him in. I wasn’t a good socializer, but he’s never gone hungry. He & “several” rescues & their progeny share my home. Getting them all neutered is my goal! Thanks for sharing 😻
You are beautiful. And certainly NOT crazy. As I listened to you talk, I thought to myself, "Thank the Lord! There is another person or there like me!" LOL. I think it's wonderful what you are doing for that beautiful cat! For BOTH of you! 😊
Good job girls❣What a stunning and fluffy siamese-tortie (?) lady. And a cool friend and a very, very wise husband.❣❣ And thanks to dad for this beautiful house.
Wow.... "everyday for two years, I've been dedicating my life...." What a great lady you are. Thank you so much. Your journey with Kiki has been a joy to watch, which I watch over and over. I'm a crazy cat lady. I'm in the service so I spent $2,800 one way ticket for my elderly cat Keanu from DC to Johannesburg. At 19 years accompanying me worldwide, he had to go so he passed away a few months after arriving South Africa. But you know, he was family. I now have his ashes in my home in a beautiful urn. So welcome to crazy cat lady world. Thank you and best wishes to you both.... with kindest regards.
I swear it's like you're telling the story I have with the cat I have been taking care of since late 2018! He was also feral when he came into my yard looking for something to eat. IDK if he had ever had a relationship with a human before me? It was HARD work winning the trust of my sweet kitty. You've had more luck in the end than I have had. He still won't let me pick him up or sit on my lap. I wish he would SO bad but he is SO nervous. So I just gave up on that part. So I'm just hoping in time he will finally let me hold him. But even if he doesn't ever let me do that. I will still love him no matter what. He's still the most gentle cat. He's never hissed at me or batted at me with his claws or nothing. He's just a sweetheart who loves bellyrubs. But I didn't get to do that with him until almost 3 years after I started taking care of him. It's THE MOST REWARDING experience to earn their trust. You'll NEVER forget it as LONG as you live! 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Welcome to the CCLC 🐾 Crazy Cat Lady Club ✨Bless you Hopefully you have a TNR program where you live. The it is one of the greatest honors of my life every time a cat chooses to trust me. Even just a little. A leg rub, head bop, full pet, straight into my arms when frightened 😌 are my reward . 😻
Cette lente approche pour un apprivoisement doux et constant. Elle est si belle avec sa robe de longs poil# et la couleur de ses yeux. Elle s’est laissée conquérir par l’affection offerte. Elle si circonspecte. Quelle belle Victoire. Celle d3 l’amour et d3 la fidélité. Très belle histoire, très émouvante. 🙏🙏🙏 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Amber gives me hope for this world. Her devotion and love for Kiki is just the best. Getting a cat like Kiki to trust you shows exactly what kind of person Amber is - an Earth Angel 💞💕💗
Unless you've gone through all that time yourself, you have no idea what a fantastic feeling finally being able to touch them is. It's a rush like no other! i wish more people would take the time for our Community Cats. If you're a Cat Person (or even if you're not!) and you are able to, ask your vet or your local shelter for the name of the Cat Rescues in your area and get involved. Sign up to help TNR or become a Feeder. Or donate $25 a month for the rescue to purchase cat food. These cats didn't ask to be homeless. Somewhere in their or their parents' history, a person let them down. It's up to us to make things as right as we can...🙏🐾 #FosteringSavesLives #AdoptDontShop #TrapNeuterReturn 💙☘️🥀
You are an extraordinary human being. You're not a crazy cat lady, mostly because there is no such thing. If making an effort to help & give love to any animal in need, is "crazy", then I'm "in". And the people who say such nonsense, are ignorant. What are we here for, if not to help each other? Bravo to you & also to your dad for building the ideal shelter. We need more humane people like you in this world. 💜
I'm currently in a similar situation. I've rescued an older kitty gal who I found under my car the first week I moved into my current home. I didn't realize how much affection and love I would have for her as I fed her for nearly 9 months daily (as well as the other community kitties, but who are young and all over the place). She's in my home now, slowly getting used to indoor life and getting ready to be adopted out. She's a purr machine and begs for pets. I encourage anyone to be like this woman and befriend neighborhood cats (or any other wildlife, but with caution of course). They are such a joy. Kudos to this woman for all the work and patience she has done to create this bond.
What a beautiful tale or rather tail, lol. I’m a cat Mom and proud of being a crazy cat lady. I admire all the people who rescue and take care of of all these lovely babies left on the street. Thank you for taking such good care of these strays. Good luck in the future with Kiki and friends. 🙏🏼❤️
When a feral cat is drooling it's generally not a good sign. No doubt she had a lot of mouth/teeth issues. Poor baby. It would have been fine to trap & take her to the vet. She'd get over it and feel so much better. It's good to caring and compassionate but as someone who's rescued a lot of strays 2 years is ridiculously long. That's just two more years it's probably in pain and unwell.
As the mom of six feral cats, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time and recognizing that they deserve love just like tame cats.
I am a cat mom with 12 indoor cats (10 of which I caught when they were little) and I had also found homes for some of the other kittens. I also take care of about 14 ferals all fixed now. I have one holdout that won't let me pet her, I tell her daily "Lila one day you will let me pet you".
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Mom of 4 feral and 5 indoor cats here. You are so right
I have a fare cat that lives under my bedroom window in the bushes. I named her Kiki long ago! So this video has so much meaning to me. I have been feeding her every afternoon tons of food. Just last week she actually came to my window on the other corner of my bedroom as I was opening it for air and she meowed for food. I ran to the kitchen and fixed her food. I used to feed her mother and and I called her mother kiki. So when I saw this baby grown up come back to my home I called her kiki too. I did deworm her with her food but I want to take her for shots and get flea and tick prevention on her that lasts three month. So I keep trying to get her to come close but I am too old to stay outside and sit for long periods due to pain. We dont have a feral cat rescue so I don't know what to do except keep trying.
Two beautiful souls who found each other! Kiki taught Amber the importance of respecting boundaries, earning trust, patience, and perseverance. And Amber is giving Kiki all the love she deserves.😻
Best comment.
@@carolr6810 absolutely
Amen! Kiki is an amazing spirit animal and teacher.
Beautifully said ❤😊
Three beautiful souls. The husband gave very wise advice
My neighbors call me the "crazy animal lady." I consider it an honor to be called that. You should be too. Your patience, love and devotion is worthy of admiration.
In my profession I visit alot of homes. When I go to "crazy animal ladies" house- Everything always takes twice as long, and I find it hard to concentrate on my job. My spirit however is always lifted. :) Best wishes.
That's alright dear, you're not alone. I've been called with many names too in a harsh way just to humiliate me in public. I've been rescuing dogs and cats for many years and I am not regret for doing it. #Lifecompleteandfullwithlove
@@AzlianaLyana You are one of my favorite people :) I have been lucky enough to befriend alot of different animals in my life. I understand :)
Yes! ❤️
you guys have earned the title!
If you're a "crazy" cat lady, the world needs more of your kind of crazy. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story.
God bless all the crazy cat ladies out there.
If everyone treated animals like Amber treats Kiki, this world would have no problems.
Amen!
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Amen!!🙏
Awomen!
Summa Cum Laude
(Latin «With Highest Praise»)
What an absolutely beautiful cat, I've not seen a cat with Kiki's markings and her friend is a stunner too. She has definitely chosen her human now and it was wonderful to see. I think I'd cry if I went through all that too.
She is a Tortie Point Siamese 😊
@@kathrynsmith4247 with maybe some Himalayan Persian?
@@kathrynsmith4247 I just got done posting that she looked like a Siamese got with a Tortie. I am chuckling.
Her markings are so unique.
She's a Ragdoll that was dumped or become lost. Beautiful gurrrl!
I rescued two Himalayan sister kittens 12 years ago. Their names are Ki Ki and Willow. Ki Ki, I feel/believe is “mentally challenged”. She’s just never been normal. Willow is a total love bug. Weirdly, Ki Ki is the one that initiates the “dust ups” with her sister. She’s double the size of runt Willow. Willow never retaliates. She just walks/runs away. She UNDERSTANDS her sister’s condition. Yeah. I’ve ALWAYS loved/understood animals better/more than people. My Vet just adores them as I do. They are in his newsletters. As they SHOULD be. I think I’ve paid off his car…Lmao!
This lady is amazing. I hope to have this kind of patience, compassion and love one day. Warrior! ✊
This is absolutely one of the cutest, most beautiful things ever. Please take in an animal when they pick you. It's the universe giving you a hint. Be better to animals.
Your channel is awesome. Glad to see more people helping animals like you!
I agree, the best place to have them is inside. There are SO MANY bad things waiting outside for cats, including them and their curiosity. Lasting 10 years outside alone is quite an accomplishment, but she's still safer inside. When I have cats, they NEVER go outside. I make sure they have a window with a nice view to look out on, but they never go out. I know sometimes they want to, and I want to give them what they want, but their safety is what is most important to me.
People like you need to be running the world instead of the psychopaths who do.
Beautiful kitty - love that lion mane! Thank you for giving her so much time to feel comfortable. Bless you and Kiki!
KIKI IS JUST STUNNING. THANK YOU FOR HELPING HER. I FEEL THE SAME WAY ABOUT MY CATS AND HOW THEY FOUND ME. IT MAKES ME GRATEFUL TO BE THEIR CAT MOM.
I found my life partner in 2002, and then we adopted our beautiful, rescue daughter (kitty) Lili on May of 2012, when she was only 8 months old. She will be 12 years old this year, and is our love and pride and joy.
Basically she is our life ❤
Beautiful cat and a beautiful person! ❤
Thank you, Amber, for not giving up on Kiki. Your love and devotion are so beautiful and the true example of how much a human can love an animal. Here's to many more years of love with Kiki.
I’m so happy! I’m sooo glad she knows love and warmth thank you
I would have been bawling my eyes out 😭
~ I _am_ bawling my eyes out
Awww! Thank you for having patient and kind! 😊❤
Such a gorgeous and lucky cat!!! Love the addition built for her!!!
You are an amazing woman I am so thrilled and thankful for everything you’ve done for this beautiful sweet kitty! A million thanks!!!! ❤🙏🕊️
You’re a wonderful human ❣️ and Kiki is beautiful 🥰
YOU ARE AN ANGEL! I HAVE BEEN FEEDING A FERRAL CAT FOR 3 YEARS NOW! STILL CAN’T TOUCH HER! I THINK SHE WAS ABUSED & DUMPED! I’LL CONTINUE TO LOOK OUT FOR HER AS LONG AS I CAN. THE HUMANE SOCIETY & I TRAPPED HER & 5 OF HER KITTENS. THEY WERE ALL SPADE & FOUND FOREVER HOMES. THEY DECIDED TO RELEASE MOMMA RIGHT BACK WHERE I LIVE BECAUSE SHE WAS USED TO THAT TERRITORY, SO I AM STILL FEEDING HER AND MAYBE ONE DAY I MIGHT BE ABLE TO AT LEAST PET HER!!
This goodhearted lady deserves a standing ovation! Bravo!
A beautiful relationship thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you to this lovely lady for her diligence and patience. Kiki now knows what it is to be loved...food, shelter, and love are demonstrations of it.
In my eyes Amber is the definition of goodness! The way she respects Kiki, never undermining her integrity and boundaries. This story brings tears to my eyes and warmth to my heart♥️
It's an honor to be a crazy cat lady, I know because I am one! It feels amazing when a fearful/feral/stray cat starts to trust you, especially one who has never had kind human interaction. When they give you that head boop or the leg rub you know you're on the right track. 😻
Hooray for crazy cat ladies !!!!! I am glad that there a bunch y’all are around all over the place and looking after cats and kittens that need help. I am proud to know people like you. You as an individual are to be commended and congratulated for your love, patience,, devotion, persistence and determination in earning that stray cat’s trust and making such a positive difference in her life. You gave her love, affection, care and attention that she really needed. Thank you , crazy cat lady, and thank you to all of the other crazy cat ladies and cat people out there taking care of the many stray, feral, homeless and abandoned felines in our country and all around the world.
Poor baby. 😭
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You're one in a million. Bless you♥️♥️♥️
Awwwwwwh adorable ❤❤❤ your amazing patient too❤
You are amazing! Your patience and love for Kiki speaks volumes. We need a world full of people like you! Thank you for never giving up on her 🥰💕🐈⬛🐾
You are fabulous!!! Your kindness is exactly what this world needs! I'm so glad you are helping these beautiful stray kitties! ❤️
She's a happy girl now! Flopping! Biscuits! Drooling! Happy floofy tail! Kitties form their own "families" when out on their own and they look out for each other as well as play together. Her tuxie friend is an example of that and it wants some of this too! Kiki's enticing her tuxie pal to adopt you just like she did. Anyway, congratulations on getting adopted by Kiki. Both she and her tux friend can share her safe little hideaway you built for her.
This is exactly what happened with our Josie. She was a feral we started feeding in the summer. It took six months for me to hand feed her. We live in Canada so one cold winter night in December we brought her in. That was 4 years ago and she hasn’t left. She’s a beautiful long haired torti and so very loving.
Love this post. I have a similar experience and it’s worth the wait. Beautiful mom and cat 👏🐾✌️
BEAUTIFUL! Thank you to AMBER for the amazing compassion, dedication and love that she has shown KIKI , confirming the need for love and connection among us. This is the content I am here for.
Such a beautiful story.
If this is crazy then I want to be crazy too- thank-you so very much for your patience and kindness and perseverance - I would cry too- congratulations on this magnificent accomplishment of helping to heal another's heart and then sharing it so we could celebrate too. I honestly don't think anything is more important regardless of what being it is. Thank-you!!!
Awwwwwh baby! ❤❤❤
From one crazy cat lady to another, it's definitely ok to be a crazy cat lady! She loves and trusts you and it's wonderful you are giving her the time and love she needs 😍💞
Nothing wrong being a cat lady especially when you are a caring loving and beautiful cat lady. This story touched me deeply. This fur baby is adorable and gentle and sweet. She deserves every bit of TLC you provide her. You have earned her trust which is amazing and inspiring.🙏👍❤️😘😻 Thank you so much for your heart of gold! 🙏😻❤️
Probs for the Father, he really cares about his daughter ❤ he build a whole little house for what his daughter needed it for with no questions ❤
My dad would have done that. He loved little projects that needed to be specially designed and crafted. It's a nice, functional shelter with a practical heart.🐅
What a wonderful person she is, to have dedicated so much time to be accepted by a stray cat. I’m glad we still have people like her, who care so much for animals. 💕
Aww love this❤❤❤
Oh my god, it's the cutest thing ever that she brought her cat friend with her after she knew that they would be safe there.
Thank you for your patience and kindness. ❤ I'm constantly worried about all the animals in the winter and during heavy storms, and it feels good to know that there are other people too who care.
She has definitely chosen her human now and it was wonderful to see. I think I'd cry if I went through all that too. Thanks for sharing these amazing video.
Your patience is heavenly!
I never look at them as pets; I never look at myself as an owner. We are fortunate to be given to opportunity to give & share love with these feral furry balls-of-joy.
Only our patience and understanding can allow them time to feel trust. When they cross that threshold of apprehension and fear, you can see the walls give way to a rush of love.
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!
Yeah, I never liked it when someone referred to me as my pets owner, because I'm not. I'm their friend and I absolutely see them as part of my family. Animals have so much to offer, I wish more people understood this.
@@joshleenall When my seven furry balls-of-joy speak to me with their meows, and communicate with me though their eyes and body language, they are so much more!
They are the innocent & unconditional embodiment of love.
They are the mirrors into our souls; what we give to them, is what they return to us.
THANKS!
@@EvilTheOne You're lucky, I wish I could have just 1. I had a little Pekingese that was my heart, my mom gave him to me as a little puppy when I was in high school and he was with me for the next 12 years. When I lost him, it really hurt me, and that was over 10 years ago now. I have major social issues and don't really have any friends, I can't form bonds with people but I had one with him, so when I lost him I lost a lot more than a friend, I lost all of my friends. Now that I'm ready to have another one, I can't and it sucks. It won't stay this way forever though, I know that, I just have to be patient.
Angels just don’t live in heaven…. They live on earth, and you are an angel ❤
you are one dedicated lady bless you i rescue hard ferals so it's a time game i dont doo more then 1 to 2 cat in 3 years but ohhh the reward is ten fold thanks you for being their...you are so cool
So sweet ❤
This story touched me so much, I couldn't stop crying..and crying some more.. I relate so much to the cat mom, I feel so the same and I LOVE the fact that Kiki finally got to experience love and kindness, how it feels to be looked after, cared for and have that loving bond with a human that truly cares for her..I wish I could do it for all of the strays out there who have to fend for themselves without anyone caring for them. Thank you Amber with all my heart for being such an angel to Kiki and her friend❤❤❤
Hello crazy cat lady, just want to let you know that by seeing this clip I just love you and what you are doing for this cat!
Such dedication deserves all the respect in the world!
I hope you and Kiki (and whatever friends she might bring along) will enjoy each other’s company for a long, long time!!
Stay well!
Love from the Netherlands, from one animal lover to another….❤
That really is a beautiful cat and aquamarine eyes. Stunning. You’ve done such a great job being so patient and earning her trust. I hope the story goes on that you guys get even closer.
WONDERFUL! Thank you for what you've done for her, but please do try to get her to a competent vet as soon as possible, YOU'RE A WONDERFUL PERSON FOR HELPING HER!!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
There was nothing "silly" about crying when she touched her tail. It took 2 years of effort and patience. Extraordinary. She is a remarkable lady. I'm glad the kitty has somewhere safe to go, and a guardian watching over her.
I don’t think that anyone who’s put time & effort into earning a cat’s trust would consider it weird that this lovely woman cried when Kiki finally let her stroke her. I clearly remember the first time Charlie, one of my rescue boys, climbed into my lap for a fuss - he & his brother had been badly treated in their first home & as a result were terrified of everyone & everything. But following the rescue charity’s advice about time & patience and most importantly letting them come to me in their own time worked like magic. And it did take some time, and YES, I did cry a little when Charlie trusted me enough to seek attention from me! Nearly 14 years on & they’re my constant shadows. Anyone considering adopting, there are so many shy/withdrawn cats who get overlooked at rescues……but they are 100% worth that bit of extra time.
Congratulations on winning Kitty over. I totally understand everything you have done to win her trust and be able to pet her. I have a stray that I named Sweetheart and I have been feeding her every day for almost a year. She finally has gotten the courage to come within 2 to 3 feet of me when I go out in the morning to put warm water and food in her shelter I made for her. It's a blessing
I'm crying tears of joy right along with you. I actually felt the joy uou felt whe you were finally able to pet her! Beautiful cat.
What a beautiful story ❤️. Kiki is a lovely looking cat. It happened to me as well. I never gave up and eventually i was able to entic
A sad story but a happy ending. No living person or creature should live an entire life without love and because of her kindness this cat doesn't have to.🐈😻
Awesome story. You are Definitely not a crazy cat lady, youre a loving human who is respectful of all living beings.
Way to persevere!
Wear the "Crazy Cat Lady" label with pride and honor! 😁
.. Amber, i Love , LOVE, LOVVVE your dedication and devotion!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️TO KIKI❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️‼️‼️‼️💞💞💞🐾🐾🐾🐾🐈🙏❤️
WOW, what a beautiful cat and kind lady !! 🐈🍀
I truly admire her determination and persistence. What a wonderful person! So glad they found each other!
Lady for 2 years: Oh comere!
Cat: Nope
Lady 2 years later: Oh comere!
Cat: Ok **FLOP**
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What a beautiful kitty! Winning the trust and love of a feral fearful kitty takes a lot of time and patience. I'm so glad Kiki found you!❤
She looks so much like my chocolate torte Siamese cat that she has to be at least part. We adopted Sugar from a rescue in 2008, and she's still going strong. It takes time to get some animals to accept anybody, whether you're feeding them or not. I'm so happy to see you stuck with it. You're a truly special person. Thank you for doing this and sharing your story.
I have two rescue cats who were abused and neglected....It took 4 years before I heard Joky's purr....
I honestly couldn't believe it. I sort of didn't know what was happening..it was wonderful... yes .. always move at THEIR pace...oh and keep being the crazy cat lady..... keep being...
Glad she's now truly loved and protected. ❤
So much patience and kindness... That's beautiful!
what a beautiful heartwarming story!!!! thank you for Devoting Time to Kiki‼️‼️❤️❤️🐈🐈😻🐾🐾🐾🐾💞💞💗🙏✝️🙏🙏😻✨🕊️🎵❤️
Get her SHOTS? Yikes. Could be an ALL 2 early DEATH sentence.
Fantastic job Kiki ❤ finding such a beautiful Mom to look after you ❤❤❤
This is a FANTASTIC story. And the shelter the dad made was so sweet. Kiki is lucky to have you and you her. I'm grateful for the previous lady who also fed Kiki. ❤
... and Kiki knew you liked her and Loved her. She just had such fear and a hard time trusting. Real True Love finally came through to her. and Finally feeling the true love feeling of touching, hugging. oh it made me Cry too. 😭❤️❤️😻🐈🐈🐾🐾🐾💞💞💞💞‼️‼️❤️❤️🙏
I totally get this, and I admire this woman's care, empathy and love for a fellow being.
You're not a crazy cat lady, you're a cat goddess❣️
LOL😹
I had the same situation with a male feral cat~ his name was Jack😺
It took me two years to gain his trust, before he would let me pet him😻😻😻 Thank you for loving them
😻😻❤️🔥❤️🔥💞💞💘💘
Love your & KiKis story❣️
I brought most all the neighborhood stray babies into my house 12/20. Dash was one of those. Yesterday 5/26/23 was his first gesture to me. He came up & sat on my loveseat back most of the evening. I got to touch for half second🤭. He was about 8-10 wks old when I tricked him in. I wasn’t a good socializer, but he’s never gone hungry. He & “several” rescues & their progeny share my home. Getting them all neutered is my goal! Thanks for sharing 😻
You are beautiful. And certainly NOT crazy. As I listened to you talk, I thought to myself, "Thank the Lord! There is another person or there like me!" LOL. I think it's wonderful what you are doing for that beautiful cat! For BOTH of you! 😊
Good job girls❣What a stunning and fluffy siamese-tortie (?) lady. And a cool friend and a very, very wise husband.❣❣ And thanks to dad for this beautiful house.
Wow.... "everyday for two years, I've been dedicating my life...." What a great lady you are. Thank you so much. Your journey with Kiki has been a joy to watch, which I watch over and over. I'm a crazy cat lady. I'm in the service so I spent $2,800 one way ticket for my elderly cat Keanu from DC to Johannesburg. At 19 years accompanying me worldwide, he had to go so he passed away a few months after arriving South Africa. But you know, he was family. I now have his ashes in my home in a beautiful urn. So welcome to crazy cat lady world. Thank you and best wishes to you both.... with kindest regards.
God bless 🙏 ❤
I swear it's like you're telling the story I have with the cat I have been taking care of since late 2018! He was also feral when he came into my yard looking for something to eat. IDK if he had ever had a relationship with a human before me? It was HARD work winning the trust of my sweet kitty. You've had more luck in the end than I have had. He still won't let me pick him up or sit on my lap. I wish he would SO bad but he is SO nervous. So I just gave up on that part. So I'm just hoping in time he will finally let me hold him. But even if he doesn't ever let me do that. I will still love him no matter what. He's still the most gentle cat. He's never hissed at me or batted at me with his claws or nothing. He's just a sweetheart who loves bellyrubs. But I didn't get to do that with him until almost 3 years after I started taking care of him. It's THE MOST REWARDING experience to earn their trust. You'll NEVER forget it as LONG as you live! 💗💗💗💗💗💗
Patience so much patience and love. I think Kiki was looking for love and companion ship even though she was scared.
Welcome to the CCLC 🐾
Crazy Cat Lady Club
✨Bless you
Hopefully you have a TNR program where you live.
The it is one of the greatest honors of my life every time a cat chooses to trust me. Even just a little. A leg rub, head bop, full pet, straight into my arms when frightened 😌 are my reward .
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You are a remarkable person!❤So much love, respect, patience and kindness.
Thank you
Please don't stop....most people do not understand what is the role of humans on this earth...but you do...
Cette lente approche pour un apprivoisement doux et constant. Elle est si belle avec sa robe de longs poil# et la couleur de ses yeux. Elle s’est laissée conquérir par l’affection offerte. Elle si circonspecte. Quelle belle Victoire. Celle d3 l’amour et d3 la fidélité.
Très belle histoire, très émouvante.
🙏🙏🙏 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Amber gives me hope for this world. Her devotion and love for Kiki is just the best.
Getting a cat like Kiki to trust you shows exactly what kind of person Amber is - an Earth Angel 💞💕💗
Unless you've gone through all that time yourself, you have no idea what a fantastic feeling finally being able to touch them is. It's a rush like no other! i wish more people would take the time for our Community Cats. If you're a Cat Person (or even if you're not!) and you are able to, ask your vet or your local shelter for the name of the Cat Rescues in your area and get involved. Sign up to help TNR or become a Feeder. Or donate $25 a month for the rescue to purchase cat food. These cats didn't ask to be homeless. Somewhere in their or their parents' history, a person let them down. It's up to us to make things as right as we can...🙏🐾
#FosteringSavesLives
#AdoptDontShop
#TrapNeuterReturn
💙☘️🥀
Great job. Love and patience will work with every cat. Slowly working at their pace is a commitment and you did it.
You are an extraordinary human being. You're not a crazy cat lady, mostly because there is no such thing. If making an effort to help & give love to any animal in need, is "crazy", then I'm "in". And the people who say such nonsense, are ignorant. What are we here for, if not to help each other? Bravo to you & also to your dad for building the ideal shelter. We need more humane people like you in this world. 💜
She's so beautiful 😍 so glad she now has live and care God bless her with long happy life from now on with new family 👪 🙏
I'm currently in a similar situation. I've rescued an older kitty gal who I found under my car the first week I moved into my current home. I didn't realize how much affection and love I would have for her as I fed her for nearly 9 months daily (as well as the other community kitties, but who are young and all over the place). She's in my home now, slowly getting used to indoor life and getting ready to be adopted out. She's a purr machine and begs for pets. I encourage anyone to be like this woman and befriend neighborhood cats (or any other wildlife, but with caution of course). They are such a joy. Kudos to this woman for all the work and patience she has done to create this bond.
What a beautiful tale or rather tail, lol. I’m a cat Mom and proud of being a crazy cat lady. I admire all the people who rescue and take care of of all these lovely babies left on the street. Thank you for taking such good care of these strays. Good luck in the future with Kiki and friends. 🙏🏼❤️
What a beautiful and unique cat. No, you arent a crazy cat lady, you are an amazing woman with a heart of gold.
When a feral cat is drooling it's generally not a good sign. No doubt she had a lot of mouth/teeth issues. Poor baby. It would have been fine to trap & take her to the vet. She'd get over it and feel so much better. It's good to caring and compassionate but as someone who's rescued a lot of strays 2 years is ridiculously long. That's just two more years it's probably in pain and unwell.
How A M A Z I N G !
So impressed.
Cant believe after all this time.
Beautiful. She doesn't trust people because people in general are very cruel to cats . Everyone should love and care for all animals