We have seen, in https://derrickjknight.com/2021/12/05/a-knights-tale-74-if-you-know-this-dog-please-return-him-to-his-owner/ that Piper was a Soho stray. We acquired a cat in a similar way. After two days and nights of a black kitten crying on our doorstep we had allowed him inside and accepted him as a member of the family. He was named Soho.
When, in March 1980, we moved from Horse and Dolphin Yard to Gracedale Road, London, SW16, our feline friend jumped into the van, and refused to budge.
This photograph of Jessica was taken shortly before Sam’s birth, in University College Hospital in Euston Road, on 19th.
Here is the new arrival at two days old. He must have had decent fingernails, hence the protective mittens.
Cradled by his Mum he slept peacefully,
then shared his first joke with her,
and was introduced into the eager arms of Matthew
and Becky.
Gracedale Road was to be our home until 1987.
A good way to acquire pets. I was always bringing home strays, including a horse, but inevitably they ended up being handed up at the local police station.
Thanks a lot, Sheree
It sounds like your kitty friend Soho knew a good family when he saw one, and decided to come along with you when you moved. 🙂 Those are beautiful photos of little Samson and family, Derrick.
Thank you so much. Lavinia
Such wonderful family photos to welcome Sam into the world.
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The exchanges of love in these photos are extraordinary! Nicely done!
Much appreciated, Janet. Thank you.
Those are such precious moments captured in your beautiful photos, Derrick. Quite touching.
Thank you so much, Merril
You’re welcome.
Memorable moments <3
Thank you very much, Rosaliene X
We have ended up with pets in much the same way. Alas, no more. Photographs of a newborn baby are so very special. That is when we realise there is no limit to our love.
Quite so, Anne. Thank you very much
Looks like he was so peaceful in those pictures.
He was. Thanks very much, Mrs E
Wonderful.
Adorable pictures
Sam looks very well loved
Wish we could keep our youthful hair and skin.
Wouldn’t that be good, Pat. Thanks very much
Sweet, sweet, sweet! A year younger than our youngest daughter, who was born in 1979.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Strays make the best pets, forever loyal, forever grateful. Very nice pictures, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Bridget
Sweet! Such precious photos capturing a most wonderful day…the welcoming of Sam! He looks so peaceful and happy! 🙂 We can see how much he is loved! 🙂
Pretty often pets pick us…they adopt us. And it is so good! 🙂
(((HUGS))) 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn X
I love the baby pictures – so sweet!
Thank you very much, Barbara
It’s always nice to see the older siblings holding the new baby so lovingly. Thank you for adopting the stay cat who must’ve been well loved, too.
Thanks very much, JoAnna.
Such great photos
😉
Thanks very much, Yvette
🙂
Very sweet photos of the new baby and family. He looks healthy and appears to be doing well.
Love your cat story!
Thanks very much, Dwight
You are welcome!
Heartwarming to see how tenderly the older children took to the baby.
Yes, indeed, Dolly. Thank you very much
My pleasure, Derrick.
New mother and child duo look ready to embark upon the new journey on earth. Adoption of Soho is interesting.
Thanks very much, Uma. And I’m not a cat lover 🙂
Such lovely images must bring back warm memories for you.
Yes, they do, Sue. Thanks very much
Such lovely photos of a precious time. It is amazing how these little ones are welcomed by older siblings. 💞
It really is satisfying, AnneMarie. Thank you very much
Aw, I love to hear about people who take in stray animals. It’s so hard to say no. The photos of the new babe and his mum and siblings are so precious. Such love in everyone’s eyes. Thank you for sharing, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Jodie
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Beautiful photos 🥰
Thank you very much, Ribana