We have a particularly wild Siamese queen...very dark seal point...who traditionally has a couple of kittens, and brings them out at about 6 weeks of age. If you can capture them at that age, you're permitted to tame them. If you miss the opportunity, she'll take them back into the wild by 8 weeks and your window of opportunity is closed. It's taken a few years for us to figure out what her logic is...particularly when she "hides" the kitten(s), and when there's more than 1, will growl at you if you happen to catch her with them, then move them to a nearby location to make it a little difficult for you.
On Monday evening we discovered a small ball of Siamese kitten fur, and sure enough...there she was...The Queen of Siam...looking decidedly underweight. After a good look around, we were sure there was only one...at least only 1 out and about, but I couldn't get my hands on it. Oh well...it's early in the "game." We made sure Q of S got a good share of dinner. A storm broke with a great deal of fury during the night. I imagined that Q of S and the kitten would probably seek refuge in the shop. I didn't see any sign of them the following morning.
Tuesday, when I went back to work after lunch, I saw Q of S again...but no sign of her kitten. It had rained and stormed up until the past half hour, so everything was really wet, including Q of S. As I backed the car out, I could see a tiny white form in the tall grass way behind me...sure enough. The kitten's eyes were matted closed, and it was drenched and cold. It was wandering in the grass searching for its mama. I scooped it up and cuddled it in my warm hands. A quick rush into the house and a warm towel, and the kitten was hissing a bit but not too much. A little warm food and water, and it wasn't fussing much either. We had a bit more fussing once her little eyes were cleaned, but that passed quickly.
Today is Tika's 5th day in the house and she's starting to act like she owns her corner of the sofa. She likes to climb up onto the books to sleep, she appreciates having food and water nearby and if her mini litter box is handy, she'll use it. She doesn't have a lot of holding power yet, because she's still very much a baby, but she's doing fabulously with a little accommodation!! She spent the first 3 nights in the bathtub...safe, contained, and washable. Last night was her first night free on the sofa...and she passed with flying colors! I may get this animal thing yet!!
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