Some of you may know that my cat Mutley left the house after the kittens were weaned off and only came now and again for some food. I hadn't seen her since May, but suddenly I see her wandering around. 2 days ago, she nearly came in, but the carer spooked her. Today, she almost came in and shared some treats with the kittens, but only outside. My daughter has now told me that the people who charmed her in have moved and have either left her behind or she doesn't want to be wherever they are (in the village tbf). I'm on the horns of a dimella now. If she comes back, she might scare the wee ones away, which I can't counternance. Equally I can't have her roaming the street as a feral because I love her. She's quite skinny, so I just want to take care of her. Does anybody know if the three of them have forgotton about the animosity and might get on?
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Originally Posted by Baz:
Awwww ...she obviously wants to come home Cologne 
I think I would try and coax her back , and then take it from there . If she can't get on with the kittens then perhaps you could re-home her ?
I think I would try and coax her back , and then take it from there . If she can't get on with the kittens then perhaps you could re-home her ?My daughter will have her if she really hates the wee ones, but it's had me in tears over the last two days. I see her and shout 'Mutley' and she stops and looks at my front window. I feel a bit more positive seeing her eating treats with the kittens. I have no idea who remembers whom. I think you're right though Baz, she shows the signs of wanting to come home, but I can't decry the kittens.
What a sad story
I'd certainly leave food out for her and slowly try and integrate her back into the fold. It must be worth trying.
Originally Posted by Soozy Woo:
What a sad story I'd certainly leave food out for her and slowly try and integrate her back into the fold. It must be worth trying.
I will.
I agree with Soozy & Baz - feed her at least.
Are they all females, Cologne? If so they should all get on ok.
Hope she comes back.
Alternatively - cats are little sh*ts who don't really want to be friend with us - they just use us when they can be bothered. She'd rather be feral and starving says a lot.
As you can tell - i don't like cats.
Sorry though Cologne - it mustn't be nice
I agree with Soozy try and coax her back and take it from there
I agree too, pop some food down and take it from there 
she might prefer a lovely cat friendly home to a life on the street..
Very best of luck to you, I hope your heart isn't broken any further
she might prefer a lovely cat friendly home to a life on the street..
Very best of luck to you, I hope your heart isn't broken any further 
Cats can cohabit even when there's no love lost col. We have 6 year old "twins", Mo and Beany. Had them from 12 weeks from a local refuge. 2 1/2 years ago we acquired Jess aka the Dowager Duchess - her previous owner had been given an ultimatum by her OH to get rid of her "or else". She's about 10 and has been maltreated previously. She craves attention yet expects rejection. She loathes the twins and they are very wary of her. That said, they jog along together. They'll never be friends but they all have a home/security here. Right now DD is dozing in the dining room, Mo on the arm of the sofa and his sister on the windowsill watching with bemusement as the rabbit we're currently "babysitting" has a mad 5 minutes running like a loon around the house. 
Take it one slow step at a time. Cats are funny creatures at the best of times - she'll be the one to decide what boundaries she wants to set. If indeed she does set any. DD still insists on eating apart. Good luck.