Stray mama cat shows up on person’s porch, then one day, a neighbor brings over her kittens: ‘The Cat Distribution System strikes again… but the drop-off is incomplete’

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I now have two little boys, I estimate about 6–7 weeks old. I’m already in love, but just like the two I had several years ago, I’m not sure if my two existing old lady cats will tolerate them. For the time being, they have a playpen for safety and an entire spare bedroom with anything they could need for overnights and when I’m not around. My older girls have hissed and complained, so I’m being extremely cautious. I have a friend who’ll take them if needed, but for right now I’m getting them vetted and vaccinated and all the things. I’m friendly-ish with my neighbor but not close enough to invade his property, and he’s not actively looking for the rest of them. I’ve circled the whole lot and nearby area several times, playing both mama cat and kitten sounds, with no success finding the remaining kitten(s), and I’m worried I won’t find them—or if I do, they’ll be too old to socialize. Feral litters are tough.

Regardless, these two are precious. I’ve raised cats my entire life, so I had no issues bringing them in. They’re eating wet food, drinking, using the litter box, they’re confident climbers, and are getting interested in toys. They both appear healthy, but the vet is closed today, so they won’t see one for a few more days at least. They’ve had no issues eliminating and seem to have adapted to my presence quickly. I can’t imagine giving them up. I also never imagined having four cats 

I highly suspect their parents are the nursing tuxedo cat and the orange tomcat I see around here often. I also sometimes see a female gray tabby and a solid black cat of unknown gender. If anyone has any ideas about the remaining kittens, I’m all ears. I live rurally, but am also looking around for my closest TNR program for the adult strays.