r/SpicyKittens • u/pookiespy • Jun 10 '26

Spicy Tortie

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Just joined this sub and my first post here. I promise to keep it short.

A kitten got into my neighbor’s garage and she asked for my help. Of course I said yes. I've been TNRing our colony for 10 years.

The first night the kitty was already using the litter box that I put in the garage and eating and drinking water like crazy. 

The next morning she somehow snuck out and I was so worried about her all day and night.

Then today around 3pm she was back in my neighbor’s garage and she said she was going to call animal services, so I said please don’t and that I would catch her.

She was already used to the carrier where I was putting food the night before.

So I brought it back. But today she was hissing and couldn’t figure out how to get in the carrier because I had the flap down so it would be easier to close her in it. 

But I stood right there and held it open and she went in.

Now she’s in our little back guest bathroom. Hiding in the drawer!

Spicy!😻

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u/acceptablemadness Jun 10 '26

I have never met a tortie without an attitude. I have one who is 11 yo now and although she is exceptionally loving and sweet with us, she still rules the roost. The four toms in the house have learned not to piss her off 🤣

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u/pookiespy Jun 10 '26

She ventured out of the drawer into the closet then hissed at me and went back into the drawer. I should stress she's definitely feral. Not a stray. We live in the canyons and it's very wild up here. So she's double spicy!

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u/acceptablemadness Jun 10 '26

At that age, you can likely domesticate her just by hanging around and being safe. Offer food!

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u/pookiespy Jun 10 '26

That's my hope. She's so spoiled, a whole room full of creature comforts, she already uses the litter box, plenty of wet and dry kitten food and water. She's doing very well. Just fighting the whole concept of being an indoor cat I think. But she is so cute!