I know you're all excited to see this little orange face again! It's IBKC alum, Rhoda Darling. Evelyn, her mama, was kind enough to share these sweet pics and a little update too! THANK YOU Evelyn..... here's what she had to say...
Rhoda has grown up to be the sweetest little thing! We actually renamed her "Poppy" - one, because her orange fur reminded us of a California poppy, and two, she has the funnest, happiest personality!
My husband always says, "Poppy just didn't know the rules", like, cats don't play with dogs, or young cats don't play with old cats. When she came into our family, she just wanted to play with everyone! So over the last few months, with perseverance, she has become good friends with Marley the dog - they wrestle and play all day long, and she has really brought out the kitten in 10 year old Nemo. He loves her and is very protective of her, keeping an eye on her whenever she goes outside, and the two of them sleep all curled up together. She is so much fun and we all love her so much! She's been such a great addition to our family.
OMG, I howled with laughter when I saw Poppy all growed up! She is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I've been wanting to see grown up Rhoda for ages! Thank you thank you thank you! You've made my day!
ReplyDeleteYou know, the Darlings might be my favorite litter.
ReplyDelete(Greatest individual still goes to Jerry Lee Pickett.)
Awww. I had an extra little soft spot for Rhoda and have wanted to see an update on her. She's so big but you can still see that kitten face in her. Thank you to her mama for sending us an update - we are so glad to see that she is doing well.
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty. You can tell how much fun she is!
ReplyDeletePoppy is a purrrrfect moniker for our Rhoda all grown up. Isn't she a beauty? She certainly is!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the alumni!
She may be my all time fav itty bitty, I recogized her instantly! That face is amazing!
ReplyDeleteAnd yet another IBKC alum seems to have found a perfect, happy, loving home! Yay!
ReplyDeleteI do love these updates - please keep 'em coming.
Aaaww, sweet Rhoda/Poppy, what a nice surprise :)
ReplyDeleteShe looks so happy with her family.
Thanks for the update!
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ReplyDeleteROFL I fail. I missed the line about them changing her name. Anyway, Poppy's now grown into such a beautiful girl. I remember when the Darlings first arrived, I would audibly squee whenever Rhoda was in frame.
ReplyDeleteRhoda - love that striped sweater you're wearing.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful eyes Miss Poppy has! they look like amber jewels in the first picture.
ReplyDeleteSounds like Poppy nee Rhoda Darling has landed herself a very posh pad, it comes with sophisticated older boyfriend, Nemo, and personal trainer, Marley. I always knew that girl would do well for herself, glad to see it come true.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous girl Rhoda has become! She has beautiful amber eyes. Thank you for the update!
ReplyDelete(Now I'm just hoping for a Selma and Francine update ...)
Oh how lovely! This post warmed our hearts. It is wonderful to see such a happy ending.
ReplyDeletePoppy yoo are beautiful!
Great to see Rhoda/Poppy all grown up! She's so pretty, and has that same fearless look on her face that she had as a tiny kitten. I bet she never doubted for a minute that she'd become best friends with her housemates. Thanks, new owner and Laurie, for the update.
ReplyDeleteCutie pie! Such personality in that face, and IIRC, Rhoda was always a spunky girl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a striking pair Poppy and Nemo make!
ReplyDeleteAnd she looks even stripier than she did as a kitten!
Her eyes are amazing! She went from super cute to super gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me, I do wonder how Selma is doing... I hope we get an update on her soon as well. <3
Oh the feisty redhead!!! Thanks so much for this update. I worried a little bit more about her since she had to go out as a singleton. Looks like I worried for nothing!!!!
ReplyDeleteorange cats are the best - i'm biased because i have two of them; Poppy looks so sweet and happy -- Happy Endings to kitten stories - YAY!
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Aww, what big beautiful eyes she has!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful marmalade cat she has turn out to be. And Poppy is a perfect name for her. I note those gorgeous amber eyes took some time to develop - they still looked kinda greenish in her graduation picture, Thank you, Evelyn, for giving us an update - and please give Poppy a snorgle for us!
ReplyDeleteYes, those Darlings truly are darling!!!
Oh goodness. She was such an adorable kitten and has developed into a beautiful cat!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update! It's soooo wonderful to see kitties when they grow up. Yay for Rhoda/Poppy. She's a beaut!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely lady she is! I adore hearing happy endings. :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful news. Romping with dogs too, eh? Good for you, Poppy!
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