A few months ago on a cold, dark night, the hubby heard the plaintive cry of a kitten coming from our driveway. We discovered a lost little kitten hiding under the hubby’s car. As soon as I knelt down and said “Here, kitty, kitty!” he came scrambling out and let me scoop him up.
So ragged and tiny, we brought him into the Summer House and he’s become a permanent fixture, though he’s been aloof with the cuddles (he doesn’t like to be picked up and held) he sure loves attention (which he’ll meow incessantly for).
He’s been pretty much camera shy, but lately he’s been hanging out on the side section of my desk, happily receiving pets whenever I dole them out when I take a break, and I was finally able to take some pictures of the fuzzball:
If you look closely, you can see that the left side of his face is skewed a bit, giving him sort of a permanent scowl (and no, it’s not because Princess Nagger named him Ginger – though he also responds to Ginny-Gin, Ginseng, Gin-Gin, etc.) Both of his upper and lower fangs (are they still called canines in a cat?) grew in almost sideways, pushing his upper and lower lip out (and giving him personality):
I joke around that maybe we need to get him kitty braces – then joke with Princess Nagger (who, after her years of thumb-sucking will definitely need braces) that maybe the two of them can get braces at the same time. She is not amused. Neither, apparently, is Ginger:
Don’t you think it would be fun for Princess Nagger and Ginger to get braces at the same time?
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Someday, Princess Nagger is going to write on her blog “Do you think it is time for my to check Mom into Shady Pines?”
Nah, seriously though, who puts braces on a cat!? (Other than maybe The Bloggess, of course!)
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EdT. would like you to read ..(A)WW: The Unboxing.
AHAHAHAHA! You are so right! Plus just wait – turn about will be fair play, and when she has a blog, she’ll be writing about all my annoying ‘mom’ antics. 😉
The Bloggess probably would put braces on a cat! I might have to see if I can fashion something just for fun – at least Ginger is a very tolerant cat (except for cuddling – he is most definitely not a cuddler). 😉
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aww such a cutie.. you keeping him for good?
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Yes, he’s now part of the family so definitely keeping him for good. 😉 It’s going to be interesting moving 2 dogs and 5 cats across the country this summer! 😀
Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) would like you to read ..Snaggletooth Ginger Kitty
I have a thumb-sucker who will probably need braces too – she is just about as excited about the idea as the cat. We may need to start a support group.
Sheryl would like you to read ..In Disguise
Maybe you should contact invisilign to see if they make them for cats. lol
@PamelaMKramer – A Renaissance Woman would like you to read ..Daddy Daughter Dance Songs
And my husband says that ginger kitties are not cute when they are all grown up! You kitty is so darn cute!
Sofia would like you to read ..WW – Learning to Dive
What a pretty kitty. He’s lucky he found someone nice like you to take him in and give him the attention he needs 🙂
Heather Walter would like you to read ..Wordless Wednesday: St. Louis Zoo
I vote NO on the braces for Ginger – that would mean a trip to the dreaded V-E-T!
Sparkle would like you to read ..Wordless Wednesday: Outtakes From Cat World Domination Day
Looks like he took the photo-shooting pretty well. 😉
Marko would like you to read ..Wordless Wednesday: Bridge to Tiber Island
Awww, pretty kitty!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) would like you to read ..Science Fair
😀 kitty braces, that would be something…have a great Wednesday!
Cheers would like you to read ..Wordless Wednesday (Insects)
I’m with Ginger…it’s not gonna happen! Cute Cat.
rosemary would like you to read ..Screaming For Ice Cream
Hmmm, wonder what Ginger would think to braces?!
Erika would like you to read ..Wordless Wednesday 2013 #26 – Great Spotted Woodpecker
I’m thinking dentists won’t take cats. 🙂
What a beauty!
Rosey would like you to read ..Wordless Wednesday
I love that last photo!
It’s so he is playful. Some cats are not. Since you have kids, it’s nice to have a cat that wants to play.
Alissa Apel would like you to read ..WW: Mount Rushmore {Linky}
He’s a pretty boy.
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I think it would be more fun to take pictures of someone trying to PUT on the braces onto Ginger 🙂
I love the last picture and the quote!!
Jackie would like you to read ..Wordful Wednesday – A day at Michigan’s Adventure
Bitter sweet b/c we had a kitty we called snaggletooth but we recently lost him. Give your kitty hugs from me.
There is a vet specialty for almost everything, why not orthodontia?
Michele would like you to read ..My bucket list is not lofty
I think cat braces would be awesome…
Seriously, Ginger is a cutie!
Cam would like you to read ..I Am…
Awww. Love the colour of snaggletooth kitty! 🙂
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SUCH pretty eyes. Who needs braces? 😉
angie would like you to read ..Wordful Wednesday – Pool Time {summer fun}
Don’t even mention braces. My son is 8 and it is looking like he is going to need them. I was hoping he wasn’t. Did not dodge that bullet.
How sweet you gave the cat a home!
Mimi would like you to read ..{kinda} Wordless Wednesday
Ginger is a cat with a lot of personality.
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How cute! LOL I would not doubt kitty braces will be the next big thing 😉
Christy Maurer would like you to read ..Whiskery Wednesday
hehehehehe I remembered & I got a pic hehehehehe I love cats they’re such hams… but as far as the braces thing I wanna see that cat in braces for sure & I wanna see the Princess in braces as far as that goes cuz you’re gonna have to do some really heavy bribing on that one girlfriend I’m sure… but you’ll get er’ done I’m sure. I have faith in you! 🙂 GOOD LUCK! Remember Mama Rules!!!
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What a handsome fellow! He’s lucky to have found you. 🙂 Happy WW!
Sarah would like you to read ..[almost] Wordless Wednesday: 13
My family used to have an orange tabby kitty that started as a stray! Here name was Gingervere. I named her when I was a young kid – evidently we’re not creative when it comes to orange cats!
Your boy’s certainly not lonely and hungry any more. =)
awww…I think he’s a cutie. and what a great story of how he came to join your family. Kitty braces: HA! you must provide pics if it ever happens.
Rorybore would like you to read ..WW: ZooZoo Time
What a cutie kitty!! I have had a kitten just like her long back ago when I was little. Oh I miss her now 🙁 You are so lucky. Go ahead get her braces, I used to put on lipstick and eyeshadow on my kitty’s face 😛
Rina would like you to read ..Take a Peek in My Handbag
He is so lovely and very lucky to have you rescue him! x
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He’s adorable – and with those snaggly teeth it’s probably a very good thing you took him in and he didn’t have to survive on his own.
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Girl this cracked me up when I saw it on FB. You’re so funny sweetie!
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Orange Tabbies are absolutely my favorite kind of cat… EVER. Did you know they are usually boys while calicos are usually girls?
What a cutie! He reminds me of one of Lucy’s brothers….
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