Off and on, throughout the day, I went out to try to make friends with the kittens. I figure if I spend enough time out there, they'll get used to me and won't run away.
I discovered their mama cat, Lucy, LOVES french fries -- especially from Sonic. After I gave her 3 or 4 fries, she actually let me pet her for the first time. Hmmm... maybe, if I can get her to like me, the kittens will let me pick them up eventually.
Later, Chuckie came looking for a meal. He's a big black-and-white male cat I've seen around occasionally.
Then I saw him under the porch with Lucy and the kittens. I was worried he might hurt the kittens, because sometimes male cats will kill kittens. But the kittens were crawling all over him, and he would occasionally lick their heads. So I guess they're one big happy family.
Two of the kittens are white with black spots, just like Chuckie. Two others are calicos, just like Lucy. And the fifth one is white with orange spots.
I really have to catch the kittens soon. They're starting to get more playful, and chase each other around the yard -- sometimes, toward the street. So far, they stop before they get there, but they're getting bolder each day.
Later
Good news! The two boys who brought the stray cat to my house yesterday came back to say they've found the owner. The owner has a broken foot, so a neighbor came down to pick up the cat for her. I warned her the cat might be pregnant, and told her they could have to spay appointment I had set up at Animal Rescue if they want it. She said she'd tell the owner.
I've started using a string to entice the kittens out from under the porch. They come partway out, but if they get too close to me, Lucy "trills" to call them back. And once, she put her paw on a kitten's forehead to hold him back!
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