New arrival
On the doorstep
Small black cat.
Wheezing, runny eyes
Ear mites and worms
Small black cat
Vet looks gloomy
Hope not proffered
Small black cat
Hand-fed, caressed
Cradled in laps
Small black cat
Feisty young ‘un
Up and at it
Small black cat
Pouncing lessons
Hearts won, much fun
Small black cat.
Melissa Shaw-Smith 
Wonderful story and pics. i especially liked the photo of your little one with the elder.
Thanks, Jeanne. Yes, it took a couple of paw put-downs before the feline hierarchy was established.
Small black cat: now with a chance to be Old Black Cat.
Hopefully!
The Bride and I have rescued two black cats. One very smallish and destined for the pound (on Halloween no less) and one very sick. This story tugs at my heart because of the bad “reputation” blacks cats have. Also because the sick kitten, now a full grown monster-of-love, was not supposed to make it.
Great post, words and captures!
Thank you. Glad you liked it.
Super, Melissa! Cute … small black cat!
Appreciate the nice comment, Fabio.
Heart-warming and a lovely start to my day …. thank you!
Happy to start your day off well.
Lovely!
Thanks, Ann.
Loved your small black cat poem. So delightful. Judy
Judy, I feel sure I’ve seen this small black cat in one of your paintings.
Aahh, this is so lovely, a new home, a new start, and such a sweet face!! 🙂
She’s a sweetie alright, curled in my lap as I write. Thanks for the nice comment.
Love your story and photos, Millissa. Had a black cat when I was growing up. She pretty much ruled. –Curt
Thanks, Curt. Enjoy your blog too!
Gorgeous wee black kitten-cat! And into literature too … must be a Leo~!
Into everything! Worse than a toddler. She’s sitting on my keyboard as I try to type!
It’s when they bat your fingers with their paws as you’re typing that’s the worry—in case they get you inadvertently writing naughty words …
Ha!
:-)) Nothing like a small black cat.
Wonderful images and story-I love the way you described Small Black Cat’s beginning- he looks to have a long time waiting for his *ending*-
Thank you! Yes, small black cat is now a rambunctious teenager.