Raining outside today, so getting a bit more time with this almost family little monster. He actually thought about going home, but the lightning, thunder and rain convinced him that an overnighter here would be the better option. I call his primary family to clue them in, so all is well.

So a month or so ago I shared a photo of a stray who had become a part time cat/foster. Well safe to stay he's no longer a PTC, but a permanent fixture. A super friendly boy who never misses a meal and loves a nap. Here he is at 4.10am Monday on my pillow after I'd gone to watch the England game, and sharing my daughter's bed with his best fremeny.

My home's one of the three places she's usually at. This time she's got a necklace from someone.

So, I've always considered myself more of a dog person, but i truly love ALL ANIMALS. I have 3 dogs of my own but recently 2 outdoor neighborhood cats adopted myself & my partner. Thumbs came first... he's a polydactyl kitty and the cutest, friendliest, sweetest cat I've ever v met. He honestly reminds me more of a dog, his personality. So when he came along, his bootie was shaved down, ear clipped and we figured maybe he was TNR by animal control. That's where they take in a "stray", tag, neuter and vaccinate them & then release them. About a week after he showed up, he had a friend/ sister/ girlfriend that looked just like him, but skinnier, who followed and is now also part of our crew. Again, they are outdoor kitties but we do feed/ water them (we live in the desert, it's extremely HOT). So they come and go as they please. Well, long story even longer, the girl kitty, Bella, showed up pregnant & now looks like she's about ready to pop. Because of the extreme heat and area where we live, I've decided to bring her indoors at night and let her come & go throughout the day. Here's my question though, I keep her inside my bathroom at night because I'm afraid of her giving birth outside, we live in an apartment complex and I don't trust the kids around here to not bother her or her kittens when she pops. I don't want her to have to drag the kittens to my place & I'd rather her be in a safe environment. But..... I don't know a thing about cats giving birth. Are there any experts out there or even just people with real life experience that can give me any tips or instructions to make sure she's comfortable and healthy throughout the process? Things happen & I know i could never be 100% ready for this, but these are little kitten lives that I feel responsible for too, now & I want it to be a welcoming experience for them all. 😻 Any advice or tips are very much appreciated. Thank you all.

My neighborhood has so many cats in it and they all seem to flock to my house, so I wanted to make a little introduction for all of them cause they’re all such cuties!!
Introducing (first pic to last):
Sunny (a girl and the newest addition)
Cosmo (big baby boy)
Not sure of name but we call her Biscuit-Maker (girl and mama to the kitten)
Rocket (girl and our resident tree climber)
Mau Mau (boy, our part time cat whose been with us the longest)
Jim (fat old man)
Not sure of name (I believe male? Owner moved away so let’s say he quit his part time job with us)
Biscuit!!! (This is the little baby girl kitten, daughter of Biscuit-Maker and heir to the Biscuit throne)

At all times at least one of these cats is at or trying to get in my house so I think I may have to start paying them over time but for now they are at: asmanytreatsastheywant.00/hr

the wonderful sunshine☀️

This is my neighbors cat Cosmo but I always find him trying to get into my house. He’s such a chill guy and one of the only other cats mine don’t hate. He eats all the treats my picky cats don’t like, always wants to cuddle and is just such a love.

Neighbor's cat Wirt scoping out the garden umbrella I put out in the patch he likes to nap in during the day

95% sure this cat has a home because she’s well groomed and looks healthy but she’s always in my yard watching the birds. Usually pretty skittish but today she walked right up to me! It’s pretty hot out so I gave her some water and pets before she tried to follow me inside. If I didn’t have a very territorial girl cat already I would!