Lost & Found

Joanne  Bradley

Lost & Found

On Tuesday December 23rd 2008, my son Kevin came home for the Christmas holidays, taking the commuter train from downtown Montreal to our home here on the North Shore. Upon disembarking, he heard loud mewing, followed the source to a snowbank and found this pitiful baby bundle outside in -14 C degrees temperature. Since it was very close to someone’s front door, he knocked, but the woman who answered said she had a dog and was allergic to cats. He tried a few other houses in the vicinity but to no avail and so brought this little lost kitty home to us. Later in the day he canvassed the neighborhood but without any success, no one wanted to claim this little orphan. It is a mystery since this small cat appeared to be about 6 weeks old, had no frozen extremeties, did not appear to be starved and other than being scared and hungry at the time seemed to be in perfect health.
So we have welcomed kitty into our home and named him Frankie after Old Blues himself! This photo was taken a few minutes after my son brought him home.
To see how Frankie is doing now Baby’s Got Blue Eyes

Feautred in Kittens, April 2009
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Lost & Found by Joanne  Bradley
Lost & Found by Joanne  Bradley
  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    What a real cutie, I guess we will see a lot more of him. Superb work.

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    He’s so sweet Joanne! :)

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    omg!! what a precious package! i’m so glad you son rescued this little beauty! great capture hun

  • Anne-Marie Bokslag

    Anne-Marie Bok...

    Oh Joanne what a cutie. I can’t imagine nobody miss this little one! Glad your son rescued him

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet

    Aaaaw! He looks so sad, what an adorable little fellow!

  • red addiction

    red addiction

    Awwwwwwwwwwwww! Frankie was very lucky to be found by your son. It was meant to be. He found a part of him, I believe. Your story brings back memories, because my man found one of our kitties in a snow bank too along with other babies. She didnt look anymore than six weeks old. Her name is Kitty and she has lived with us for ten years now. I also adopted another cat, I named Peaches.

  • JudyBJ

    JudyBJ

    Frankie is very cute and beautiful and very lucky too.Have lots of fun togather

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    How cute, love the eyes.

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    How lovely!! Thank you for sharing this lovely story and what a beautiful little cat. Can’t imagine no one wanting to find this sweet little fella. Just look at those beautiful blue eyes :-))

  • Corinne Noon

    Corinne Noon

    ohhhh So Adorable and must have sweet to hold… Great capture !

  • Silvia Ganora

    Silvia Ganora

    Love little Frankie! So sweet! Please tell him Silvia simply adores him :))

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    so sweet.. a real beauty ! I’m sure he will be happy in your place…

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Soooo cute …

  • Nancy Polanski

    Nancy Polanski

    It’s no mystery at all. It sounds so similar to the way we got out cat last summer (except for the part about the train) and our conclusion is that God knew Daisy would fill our lives with joy and laughter, and He just wanted to give us a present!

    Frankie is one very adorable little bundle!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    What a beautiful kitten and very beautiful story!

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    What a cutie! Sweet face, eyes, expression.

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    sweet

  • Mia1

    Mia1

    awh, he is so very cute. Brite blue eyes. :o) Beautiful story :o)

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    aww such a beauty too, and fabulous addition to your home,dawnx

  • Deborah H. Benoit

    Deborah H. Benoit

    Such a little beauty

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Bless your son, for rescuring this little one. Love those big beautiful eyes. You should put this in the rescured pet group also…..Kay

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks so much for the comment and suggestion Kay, I did! :-)

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Good for you Joanne and now you have such an adorable kitty!

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    He is one very lucky kitten to have found a home with you Joanne – a goregous photo of Frankie – such a cutie!

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    he’s beautiful!

  • mlynnd

    mlynnd

    What a beautiful kitten. I don’t understand people who can just dump a poor helpless animal. How can they be so heartless? So glad to hear that you have welcomed this little beauty into your home. God bless you and your son!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Adorable – and, perfectly named!!!!!!

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Awwww the poor thing…....... luckily he found he found a wonderful home with you, gorgeous shot too :))

  • CraigsMom

    CraigsMom

    Adorable, Joanne. Adopted pets are the best!

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Oh what a little darling,lucky your son found the little guy,and well done to you for offering him a place in your home xx

  • AngelArtiste

    AngelArtiste

    What a precious little kitty, and I am so glad, that you took him!

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    Those blue eyes would have got me too….........Oh so very sweet of you to take it in :)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    You have a very special son….and now a special addition to the family….beautiful story and Frankie is gorgeous…..

  • shallay

    shallay

    So much pathos in those eyes – looks like this cat is very old, in a young skin. He’s going to find a good home with you.

  • Alison Cornford-Matheson

    Alison Cornfor...

    What a cutie! So lucky for him that your son happened by!

  • Bonnie T.  Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    Heartwarming story and photo!

  • Rhenastarr

    Rhenastarr

    An absolutely adorable little ball of fluff. How could one abandon such a helpless little animal.
    Nice shot. The eyes are mesmerizing.

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    Ooooooh, what a sweetie ~ seems Frankie was meant to be ~ for you!! what a beauty too ~ bet he ends up ~ if isn’t already ;) ~ your fav gift this Christmas xx can’t wait to see more xx

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    an adorable kitty who is going to grow up knowing how loved he is… and I’ve a feeling he is only going to get cuter!

  • ian taylor

    ian taylor

    cute ,what a cutie little thing

  • Beth Lambert

    Beth Lambert

    aww, precious little Frankie.
    I hope the sweet thing will have a happy home with you! Such a beautiful little one.

  • Margaret Barry

    Margaret Barry

    Adorable capture, Joanne. He is so lucky that your son heard him!

  • John44

    John44

    Mignon! An excellent photo of this little cuddle! Wonderful shot and Joanne pleasse give a big Heineken beer(Dutch) to son Kevin pleasse. He deserved one after reading your good note.
    Amicalement :
    John

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Although my son does not drink, my husband loves Heineken so he will have one instead! :-) Thanks so much for your comment!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Sweet cat, and wonderful son!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Its a great capture all by itself. But there are few things more cute than kittens. And what eyes. I have a feeling we will be seeing more of Frankie.

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    awwww JOanne Frankie is so precious, you are very lucky that your Kevin found him, for sure you will love and cherish the little beauty!!!!

  • Leanna Lomanski

    Leanna Lomanski

    Lucky you! and lucky him. He’s beautiful!!

  • Bluesrose

    Bluesrose

    oh… I am glad your son found it (and so quickly!) beautiful kitty, wish a wonderful life to him!
    love cats (I have 3 :)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    I so much enjoy your wonderful story of how this darling baby cat was rescued and saved. You have a kind heart. I look forward to seeing his sad and frightened eyes transformed through the power of love and shining bright with happiness and joy. Animals are like children and the most important thing for their spirits to shine is Love. Please let me know when you post another image. This beautiful kitten will recover now in the warmth and safety of your home and grow to be a very beautiful animal.

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Awww…sweet !

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Sweet photo. It’s nice too how the cat’s eyes match the blue in the jacket and the grey wall complements it beautifully. Very nicely set up.

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols

    Oh he’s such a cutie…brings back memories for me.

  • paul romanowski

    paul romanowski

    OH, WHERE YOU GET HIM, SO CUTE…THOUGHT KITTENS DID NOT ARRIVE TILL LATE SPRING , EARLY SUMMER….IN ANY CASE GOOD SUBJECT HE IS, AND GOOD PHOTO..

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Beatiful, beautiful image … and beautiful story as well!!! I’ve got to tell you .. this one went straight to my heart!!!!!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    What a precious little kitten with those soulful blue eyes. I would have adopted this one in a heartbeat too. Just loved the story of how this little guy came to you. Your son is the angel sho found this little guy and I will be waiting for the next installment and photos that I hope will be coming soon. He looks like he might be a Ragdoll or a Birman, but in any case he is quite a handsome little fellow.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks for your comment Majorie. The vet confirmed he is a Ragdoll breed. He is so cute!

  • Carol Clifford

    Carol Clifford

    His eyes speak volumes and you just want to say to him, “it’s going to be OK now”...

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    awwwwwwww poor little kitty out in that cold .Im surprized he didnt freeze to death :O thats a mystery in itself … I m so glad your son found him and he has a new home .. hes adorable!!! so precious xxx

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    A special Christmas present for you.

  • hallucingenic

    hallucingenic

    he is so adorable! :) so lucky to have found him, i would love to have another kitten but my bf hates cats, specially mine as it is lol i wouldnt of left him out in the cold either very lucky kitty :D

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

    He is so beautiful, what a great shot of him!!!! I am so glad that your son found him and that he has a wonderful home now!

  • Gloria Abbey

    Gloria Abbey

    So precious. His beautiful eyes are filled with so much sadness for such a young kitty. Hope you plan to spoil this little dollface. I’m so happy you and your son have rescued him. You will surely be rewarded with loads of love and lots of purring.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks for your comment Gloria! He surely will be spoiled and already is a loved member of our family.You can see an update on Frankie here

  • karenuk1969

    karenuk1969

    What a truly beautiful kitten & well done on rehoming this little cutie :-)

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    you know, Joanne … you should consider entering this in “Image Writing” group … I bet they’d love to hear this wonderful story!!!

  • Diana F. Sá

    Diana F. Sá

    Ok..now I’m really falling in love with cats :) Actually, with Frankie…he’s the cutest cat I have ever seen. And your photo with all the story behind is just perfect.

  • jesika

    jesika

    A wonderful, heartwarming story and a beautful little kitten. He’s found his home.
    j

  • micmac

    micmac

    Well you found yourself a gorgeous little model,he looks so tired and must be so happy to be with you now…il a des yeux sublimes…

  • Fern Design

    Fern Design

    aww how precious.. it is so adorable!!!

  • milo1262

    milo1262

    So sweet!!!! Love this shot …............................just look at those eyes!!!! Beautiful.

  • lovebitten

    lovebitten

    Seeing this & reading the words brought tears to my eyes – so sweet! Lovely story!

  • hallucingenic

    hallucingenic

    i just made a new group called Kittens, and i think this would look great there :)

    http://www.redbubble.com/groups/kittens

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Well thank you hallucingenic!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    So glad to see this little kitten featured in KITTENS group. An instant favorite for me the first time I saw it.

  • Evita

    Evita

    aw.. he’s adorable , cute & sweet !! :D

  • raindancerwoman

    raindancerwoman

    very cute..my cujo was an adoptee also(he adopted us..lol)

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Wow that was a stroke of luck Joanne, this wee kitty finding your son & bringing him back home to you. I hope you told young kev not to get lost again. Cute wee kitty BTW xx

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    What a lucky kitty Frankie is .. very nice story Joanne .. your gallery is full of gorgeous images! cheers

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks for the visit and comment Jayne! Frankie has grown considerably from this shot and does not look this sad. I posted a b & w of him on my profile page just lately! He is a large kitten and keeps us on our toes! :-)

  • XVR Photo

    XVR Photo

    Oooo melt my heart ! So cute and so lost! Thank God for you and your son! Frankie was born under lucky star!

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