The Story of Frances
A tale of unexpected love, mutual rescue, and finding family in the most unlikely places
The Historic Fence - Preserved Forever
The Whole Family Together
The Beginning
It started with a small hole in my fence in Philadelphia. A scared, pregnant feral cat named Frances found her way into my backyard, desperately seeking a safe place. She was terrified of humans, but something told me she needed help.
Building Trust
Every day, I fed Frances. Slowly, patiently, I gained her trust. When she appeared one day with a bloody ear, I knew I had to bring her inside. The very next day, in my basement, Frances gave birth to her kittens.
A Growing Family
The plan was to find homes for the kittens once they were ready. But watching Frances with her babies, seeing how bonded they all were, I couldn't separate them. Along with my orange cat Oliver, I became a cat dad of eight. Later, I welcomed two more cats and Freya, a beautiful three-legged dog.
Mutual Rescue
Here's the truth: Frances saved me as much as I saved her. During a difficult time after losing my job, these cats gave me purpose, joy, and a reason to keep going. They remind me every day that the best things in life often come through unexpected holes in our fences.
Frances
Mama Cat
Oliver
Original Cat
The Kittens
6 Bundles of Joy
Freya
Tripod Pup