Baffle

February 1, 2010

Dmitry says: My wife and I found Baffle in early 2006, alone and crying in an alley behind our apartment building in Cairo, where we were studying Arabic for a year. He looked to be about three weeks old. We took him in and nursed him back to health. He liked to nurse, he liked to eat, and pretty soon he had almost limitless energy. When it came time to leave Egypt and return to the States, we couldn't even consider leaving him behind. Since we can't have cats in our apartment, he now lives with my parents in Buffalo, New York, with another cat and two Siberian huskies.

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Monkey - 7 months ago

I've never changed my vote so many times!!! I don't think I've ever seen so many cute pictures. Adorable!!!!

awgoodkitty - 7 months ago

Beautiful. Good for you for taking him in, he's just a darling.

illymerc - 7 months ago

He is so gorgeous. I couldn't pick a favorite picture. I'm so glad you were able to take him with you.

Wayne - 7 months ago

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He says, I wuv my mommy!!!

Holy cuteness - 7 months ago

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hmmmm, yummie beer!

Smooch - 7 months ago

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Isn't this the 'invisible swimming pool' photo that's been doing the rounds? So that's who the kitty is if I'm right!

I agree - every picture is 110% adorable so I would find it hard to pick a favourite.

It's easy to see why you were unable to leave him behind - but I'd have to move apartments as I'd hate to be without him after all that effort! He is GORGEOUS!

kingarthyr - 7 months ago

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Tracee - 7 months ago

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Looks like a new cat yoga stance =) What an adorable baby - thank goodness you saved him!

jojosmom - 7 months ago

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What an adorable little acrobat you have! All the photos are just too precious. A shame you can't keep him, but at least you know Grandma and Grandpa will do their best. Great photography, too! A long and happy, healthy life to you little one.

Kayli - 7 months ago

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Aww, your little one adores you!!

Dayak - 7 months ago

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Such a wonderful energy, indeed ! You can be proud of your nursing and feeding him !

paulajeanne - 7 months ago

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Nummie, nummie, yummie!

Echo - 7 months ago

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This made me laugh- a real Monday morning tonic.

Kephara - 7 months ago

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Puffball,squeezie alert! He looks like he's poised to strike at MY HEART!!!!! I love this kitten.

Cybermuse - 7 months ago

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he is sooooooooooo cute! I can't decide which picture I prefer! I just want to hug him and pet him! and he seems so full of life! he's just adorable!

wolfgirl66 - 7 months ago

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2 cute 4 words!!!!!

docsquid - 7 months ago

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This little fellow is adorable. I can see why you couldn't leave him behind. What an intrepid little hunter!

judyabbott - 7 months ago

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oh little fluffy energy ball he is! adorable.

donna - 7 months ago

Baffle is hilarious!! I also had to change my vote several times and still think all the pictures are "the best." I am so glad you rescued him. Thanks for sharing the pictures!!

mma - 7 months ago

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such funny poses and photos; great story.

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You are one cool cat. All the best to you at the Games!

boodie - 7 months ago

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awww, thats just so precious.

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Lynne - 7 months ago

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Who would be baffled about the fact that this is a cutie pie?

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Drey - 7 months ago

These pics are great!! So darn cute!! It really was hard to vote!!
Thanks so much for sharing.

Valksy - 7 months ago

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Thank you so much for saving his life. What a little star he is =D

margaret - 7 months ago

So many cute photos; one lucky kitty! It is very hard to pick a favorite, for sure!

SullenOne23 - 7 months ago

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One of the most touching photos I have ever seen. It is so precious I wanna cry.

Natthecat - 7 months ago

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Amen to all the above comments. Baffle is one fabulous boy. Makes me want to get a kitty again as soon as possible.

BirmanMama - 7 months ago

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Baffle has the SWEETEST face! He's such a clown and sooooo adorable! Fantastic photos; it was really hard to pick a favorite. I can see why you couldn't leave him. So when will he get his green card?

Reg - 7 months ago

What a great story! And some of the BEST kitty action shots I've ever seen!! All the best!

patboridout - 7 months ago

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Awwwwwwwww!! What a FANTASTIC pic!! One of the best pics I've EVER seen on this site!!

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Symeezgurl - 7 months ago

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What a wonderful Monday treat! Baffle is a precious little clown and you have some photos to treasure forever here!

Gabby - 7 months ago

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what a wonderful bundle of energy and luv

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mooncat - 7 months ago

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He's a beautiful kitteh. Thanks for sharing.

nili - 7 months ago

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What a darling he is. He looks like such a character. Thank you for saving his life!

henrytroi - 7 months ago

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Thank you for saving him and keeping him - he is soo cute and full of energy!

Kathy223 - 7 months ago

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What a little wild man - he's adorable.

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Jennack - 7 months ago

holy shiz it's invisible pool cat!

dol - 7 months ago

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awesome action shot!!!

amalbici - 7 months ago

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he is adorable - i could hardly pick a picture - i'm so glad you managed to take him with you and not leave him behind. thanks for sharing the pics with us - he's quite a character.

Alice - 7 months ago

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I wish my kitties were still rambunctious little things. Seeing such cute kittens makes me want another soo much!

moo-cow-moo - 7 months ago

omg, he is the cutest little kitty i've ever seen! i couldn't pick a fav pic!

texasmom - 7 months ago

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PRECIOUS! : )

eisofen - 7 months ago

oh my gooosh I love him he's so adorable

MoreKittens4Me - 7 months ago

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Awwww. I TOTALLY can see this as a ad for cat food or the Humane Society!

BooksandCats - 7 months ago

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This photo says it all! So glad little Baffle wasn't left behind. Wonder how little guy behaved on the international flight home. When I was in college in the mid 70's, they let my girls travel in a carrier under my seat. Since no one was sitting next to me, they were "upgraded" to the seat next to me, but they had to stay in their carrier. On that same flight, one of the stewardess let me peek through to first class. A big fluffy white cat was curled up the seat next to an older woman. The woman had paid the full adult fare so that her kitteh wouldn't have to travel in a carrier!

BooksandCats - 7 months ago