Martha Stewart has added two new members to her beloved animal family. The 81-year-old lifestyle mogul announced on Instagram Tuesday that she adopted a pair of Bengal kittens, introducing them to her sprawling farm.
One of the cats, a 12-week-old named Kipling, was described by Stewart as “curious and mischievous.” In a follow-up post, she shared a series of photos showing the wide-eyed felines exploring their new home.
“They are acclimating to living on the farm, first by getting used to the laundry room and basement wardrobe room,” Stewart wrote. “We tried the porch today, but there was no way we could keep them from escaping. They’re adventurous, very fast, and devious—especially around the dogs.”
A Challenging Year for Stewart’s Pets
The joyful arrival of the kittens follows a difficult period for Stewart’s farm animals. In July, she mourned the loss of six peacocks after a coyote attack. Sharing a throwback video of one of the birds, she captioned the post: “RIP beautiful BlueBoy. The coyotes came in broad daylight and devoured him and five others, including the magnificent White Boy.” She also sought advice on deterring the predators, quipping, “Any solutions for getting rid of six large and aggressive coyotes with expensive tastes in poultry?”
Tragedy struck again in April when four of Stewart’s dogs accidentally killed her cat, Princess Peony. Posting a photo of her team preparing a burial site, Stewart wrote, “Burying the beautiful and unusual Princess Peony… I will miss her very badly. RIP beauty.”
A Lifelong Love for Animals
Stewart, a self-proclaimed animal lover, once estimated that her farm is home to “at least 20 cats, 25 dogs, 10 chinchillas, scores of canaries and parakeets, two ponies, three donkeys, 10 horses, many sheep and goats, and hundreds of chickens, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail, peacocks, and homing pigeons.”
Earlier this month, she showcased her dedication to her pets by preparing homemade dog food—a mix of quinoa, vegetables, and assorted meats—boasting, “Dogs adore this food, and by the way, they are healthy examples of their breeds.”
As Stewart’s newest feline companions settle in, fans can expect more updates on their farm adventures—and hopefully, a peaceful stretch ahead for her cherished menagerie.
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