25 thoughts on “SMALL BLACK CAT”

1. jeanne September 18, 2014 at 1:38 am

   Wonderful story and pics. i especially liked the photo of your little one with the elder.

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:40 am

      Thanks, Jeanne. Yes, it took a couple of paw put-downs before the feline hierarchy was established.

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2. narble September 18, 2014 at 2:45 am

   Small black cat: now with a chance to be Old Black Cat.

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:43 am

      Hopefully!

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3. The Jagged Man September 18, 2014 at 4:17 am

   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!

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:44 am

      Thank you. Glad you liked it.

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4. Fabio September 18, 2014 at 4:52 am

   Super, Melissa! Cute … small black cat!

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:45 am

      Appreciate the nice comment, Fabio.

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5. Eileen Thompson September 18, 2014 at 7:26 am

   Heart-warming and a lovely start to my day …. thank you!

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:46 am

      Happy to start your day off well.

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6. Ann September 18, 2014 at 11:44 am

   Lovely!

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:49 am

      Thanks, Ann.

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7. Judy Pedersen September 18, 2014 at 12:17 pm

   Loved your small black cat poem. So delightful. Judy

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 19, 2014 at 1:49 am

      Judy, I feel sure I’ve seen this small black cat in one of your paintings.

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8. SuzyHazelwood September 19, 2014 at 2:24 am

   Aahh, this is so lovely, a new home, a new start, and such a sweet face!! 🙂

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   1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 19, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      She’s a sweetie alright, curled in my lap as I write. Thanks for the nice comment.

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9. Curt Mekemson September 22, 2014 at 4:42 pm

   Love your story and photos, Millissa. Had a black cat when I was growing up. She pretty much ruled. –Curt

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10. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorSeptember 24, 2014 at 12:52 am

    Thanks, Curt. Enjoy your blog too!

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11. Argus October 2, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Gorgeous wee black kitten-cat! And into literature too … must be a Leo~!

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    1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorOctober 2, 2014 at 7:25 pm

       Into everything! Worse than a toddler. She’s sitting on my keyboard as I try to type!

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       1. Argus October 3, 2014 at 5:30 am

          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 …
12. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorOctober 3, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Ha!

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13. Jose Escobar October 12, 2014 at 8:18 pm

    :-)) Nothing like a small black cat.

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14. littledogslaughed January 6, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    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*-

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    1. Melissa Shaw-Smith Post authorJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:05 pm

       Thank you! Yes, small black cat is now a rambunctious teenager.

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