I don’t know. Daughter and I wanted this one because it was black like Sooty and daughters cat, Shadow.
It’s probably for the best. I think that I’m probably lucky that Smudgie lived.
I understand. If there’s a next time, have your daughter or husband, get plenty of chicken to entice Smokey out of the “nest” and you grab the kittens. I think Smokey is too old to produce sufficient milk. I’m so sad. I know y’all are, too.