Not another one .......... yikes, now what.............

Took this shot this morning of the kitten that Roscoe attacked, it's unharmed but I'm not.
@rebelann (111066)
El Paso, Texas
October 4, 2022 4:46pm CST
Ok, about the title and photo. First, the title refers to me rescuing Boobear back on August 1, 2006, she's now 16 and I swore I wouldn't rescue anymore cats ........... ummm, yeah, like that's gonna happen. Second, about that photo. This kitten got into my yard last night and somehow Roscoe managed to find it then he began trying to bite it and of all the blasted bad luck I got bitten instead ...... umm, not by Roscoe though That cute lil kitten bit the tar outta me cuz he or she was terrified when I got it away from Roscoe and now guess where that wee lil tyke is ........ ok ok, you've had your chance, I have it inside now and it's still hissing at me and I think I will find a home for it but then I named it. Yeah, I did. It's name is Tuffy. But now I don't know what I'm gonna do keep it or find it a home but first it must stop hissing at me. It's hard to believe how much this little guy is eating and I honestly don't think its more than MAYBE 8 weeks old if that, it still has blue eyes.
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@BarBaraPrz (45433)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
5 Oct 22
Girl or boy? Either way, "Tuffy" is gender-neutral as they say so doesn't need to be changed. And Himalayans do have blue eyes, so that doesn't necessarily mean anything agewise.
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@BarBaraPrz (45433)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
5 Oct 22
@rebelann So she's a she, then. Purrs will get ya every time.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Oct 22
No, it's a he. But he won't be a tom for long, the vet said she'll neuter him in 4 months.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
She purred for me YaY then I carried her around for a little while. Yeah, I'z hooked.
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@snowy22315 (169571)
• United States
4 Oct 22
What a sweet pea. If you keep the cat, you are going to have to find a way to keep she and Roscoe separated. It was a terrible introduction and they may always have problems.
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@snowy22315 (169571)
• United States
4 Oct 22
@rebelann Good luck! I know you will do what is best for the kitty.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Oct 22
Oh yeah, I'm aware of that but boy is a cutie pie even though it's still hissing at me when I try to talk to it.
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@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
5 Oct 22
This kitten is surely very young and also cute, those little monsters have terrible teeth! It was a terrible moment for the kitten, surely she was scared.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
Yes, she's very young and I do think it's a she. You are right, she was terrified but now she's purred for me and I carried her around for a little while. Yes, I am keeping her, her name is Tuffy
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Oct 22
Well, the kitten turned out to be a boy and the vet thinks maybe he is only 7 weeks old, I personally think he is younger. I feel like he is waiting for his mom because every once in a while he lets out a tiny meow.
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@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
6 Oct 22
@rebelann What a lovely name! Poor Tuffy, she is so small, she surely is a sweet kitty.
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@sallypup (57707)
• Centralia, Washington
4 Oct 22
You captured a prize. You have a baby Himalayan. Expensive usually to buy one of those beauties. I would keep that baby in a heartbeat if it was on my doorstep, biting me. Congrats!!!!!
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Oct 22
Yeah, I figured it might be a himalaya, and my pinky really hurts ..... I bled like crazy after I was bitten. Hmmm, will I become a warewolf on the full moon?
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@sallypup (57707)
• Centralia, Washington
4 Oct 22
@rebelann Kitty is a baby and frightened of you. Wrap him or her Fluffy Butt in a soft towel and cuddle.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Oct 22
If it lets me handle it I will do that. For now it's still traumatized.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
8 Oct 22
What is it they say, "you're a gluten for punishment" but I'd like to think you have a big heart for animals instead. Especially those in need! Very informative video about feral cats. Time is of the essence!
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Oct 22
Oh yes, a really big one for me.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
8 Oct 22
Yeah, I really did try to find a shelter that would take him but all of them are full so I'm the shelter. This is day 5 and now I just can't see giving him up. This one is going to be so much fun to have around.
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@dgobucks226 (34300)
14 Oct 22
@rebelann An adjustment period for all.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Oct 22
Oh look at that sweetie. Glad you might give her/him a loving home. Maybe the hissing will stop soon. Love those blue eyes.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
I am thrilled, she, I just think it's a she, purred and I carried her around for a little bit.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
Yes it really made a difference. Now I'm hoping no one will try to claim her.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Oct 22
@rebelann What a difference a day can make. Congrats to you. And to her. Such a cute photo.
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@shaggin (71655)
• United States
7 Oct 22
Aww maybe he was half starved is why he’s eating so much? Tuffy due to the bite?
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@shaggin (71655)
• United States
7 Oct 22
@rebelann is it because it’s feral you think or just how kittens naturally are with dogs? I was mentioning to my husband the other day I’ve always seen kittens even only at 8 weeks old hiss as soon as a dog gets in their face it’s like instinct.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Oct 22
Kittens under the age of 6 weeks will fight anything that intrudes on their 'den', Tuffy still hisses at me but he is beginning to tame up a little, not bad for 2 days.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Oct 22
That could be. Actually it was the way he was fighting with Roscoe that earned him the name Tuffy. The poor little baby was on his back scratching and biting like crazy which is why I ended up getting bit.
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@much2say (53895)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Oct 22
Super cute kitty - but oh has quite a bite ! It's been almost a couple weeks since your post . . . maybe Tuffy has grown a bit since then? He looks so sweet here !
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@much2say (53895)
• Los Angeles, California
16 Oct 22
@rebelann So he did get a little bigger! What a happy little kitty - the purrrrrrrring is good thing!!
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Oct 22
Yep, and now I'm thinking he's imprinted on me and wants me to hold him all the time unless he's eating and well you know. Aw ghees now I see Roscoe giving me that forlorn look of 'you don't love me anymore, you're holding the kritter I wanna kill' ...... I had another dog that wasn't keen on cats but he learned real quick that you don't mess with mammas cats or kittens.
@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Oct 22
Yes, I believe he's grown some and he's so happy when he's with me always purring. He was the size of my hand there now I when I pick him up my hand only covers his belly.
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
5 Oct 22
I know what you mean when you say you got a bite too - you sure are going to adopt Tuffy.
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
5 Oct 22
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
Yes, I'm probably keeping this cutie
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@RebeccasFarm (86485)
• United States
5 Oct 22
He is a cutie
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
Oh yes, really adorable she even purred for me and then I carried her around for a little while.
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• United States
5 Oct 22
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@RasmaSandra (73201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Oct 22
It is a cute kitten if you don't keep it I hope you find a good home for it.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
I have this dreadful feeling that I'm back to a 2 kitty home .... I'll need kitten food etc,
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
6 Oct 22
Yeah, that's what I do everyday. Now with one elderly cat and kitten I'll have to buy more food and litter than I have been.
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@RasmaSandra (73201)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Oct 22
@rebelann I'll tell you with three cats I now have the incentive to keep up with my survey sites, I keep getting money and gift cards and I can keep them in food and litter,
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• United States
5 Oct 22
I think little Tuffy has found a home and will probably calm down once it feels a little more safe. Hopefully he and Roscoe can become friends.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
Yep, she's got a home. I am a sucker for kittens and puppies.
@sallypup (57707)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Oct 22
I want that kitten. If only you lived closer to me. I need that kitten.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
Yep, I need that kitten too. She's got a home, I've named her Tuffy ... I just have a feeling it's a she.
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@sallypup (57707)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Oct 22
@rebelann Kitty does have a girlie face.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
5 Oct 22
Good luck with your new kitty cat. Better take care of-that cat bite.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
I gave my pinky a really good sudsy wash last night
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
5 Oct 22
@rebelann yep, wash all those germs off.
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@marguicha (215148)
• Chile
4 Oct 22
Such a beautiful kitty! It has already adopted you.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
4 Oct 22
Not yet, it still hisses at me when I try to look at it.
@Juliaacv (48251)
• Canada
4 Oct 22
What an adorable picture, she's so cute.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
Yes, a real cutie pie for sure
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@JudyEv (325273)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Oct 22
Does Roscoe accept Tuffy now? It certainly has very blue eyes.
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@LindaOHio (155469)
• United States
5 Oct 22
You may have a problem keeping it with Roscoe around. It's a cute kitten though. Those are really cute kittens in the video too.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
I've had several people tell me it looks like a himalayan and from what little I know about them they are gentle kitties. First I have to get it used to me so it'll stop hissing at me every time I feed it.
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@sarik1 (6746)
5 Oct 22
It is nice cute.
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@rebelann (111066)
• El Paso, Texas
5 Oct 22
Yes, the kitten is really cute and now I want to keep it.
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