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Cat Man David

Reader Stories: Men and Their Cats

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 Cat Man David

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 Cat Man David

Fernando a.k.a. " big loves" - my other baby

Names of the guy and his cat(s) (First name is fine)

David Milam

How did you (he) get your first cat?

Raised from age 1 week, by David and myself.

What do you (he) most admire about your cat?

Her loving attitude, intellect, games, beauty, fun loving personality, cuddliness, and pretty much everything about her.

Describe any daily routines you (he) and your cat share

Brushing, hide and seek, fetch (with toys and ponytail holders) "pick me up and hold me", sleeping, food, occasional treats, playing in water, racing one another, and love.

What I Did:

Raised 5 orphans , by hand from age 1 week. It was hard, exhausting, scary at times, demanding, tie consuming and the best experience of my life.

How I Did It:

I dedicated my time, sacrificed a lot, and gave it 110% to see to it my orphaned kittens, now cats, had the utmost care and love.

Warming bottles, doing "pottying with diaper wipes", every 2, 3, 4 then 6 hours.

Sanitizing bedding and bottles, veterinarian check ups, vaccinations, using a playpen at night, a heating pad, and lots of baby food and formula.

Now, 2 year olds, I am proud to say "job well done!"

Lessons Learned

  • Of all of the things you do, by the book, to raise orphans and have them survive, and thrive; the most crucial element in doing so is to truly love them. this is a documented fact.

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