He first showed up in our neighborhood about three weeks ago. One young man said he thought he might have been left behind by a family who moved away. We don't know that for sure, but he seems awfully friendly and well cared for. We saw him on the street just south of ours, going into our friends' garages, using their cats' food and water bowls and even using litter boxes if available. He then made his way to our street and made himself at home in our next door neighbor's cat's food/water bowl, but wandered over here and meow-ed like he was starving. Me, being such a sucker for strays, fed him tuna. And, he returned the next evening, and I fed him again. So, Bruce said, if he was indeed a stray, we could at least feed him. As soon as he said the words, Abigail was thrilled, but alas, Midnight seemed to vanish.
Almost a week passed, and we saw no sign of him. We kept his bowl out with dried food and water for him and had a collar for him should he return to us. Later we learned he 'lived' at three other houses one street north of us before coming back. At the third house, the people carried him in arms and started walking around until they got here. He jumped from their arms and ran to Abigail who happened to be in the front yard, then ran to his bowl. We put on his collar and brought him inside. Until he has his shots and is fixed, he'll definitely be an inside cat. Once he's grown, we may let him go out some if he likes....we'll see.
He's probably about 4 months old (my guess, but the vet will probably have a better guess when he sees him on Tuesday). He's friendly, curious and well behaved. He already knows how to use a litter box and seems to be healthy and have a good temperament. He is very scared of dogs...but loves to be held and petted. His purr is quite loud and he meows a lot.....he loves to "talk." He makes us laugh...just watching him explore his 'world' is funny.
...exploring the laundry room....
..exploring Princess's kennel where she sleeps each night....
..just looking at me as I take his photo....
...being held by Abigail which he does not mind one bit.....
2 comments:
Everyone needs a cat! He looks like a sweetie.
BEBE! my presious! oh so cute! how i love him! BEBE! Bebe is so cuuuute! my presious! so adorable! Bebe! Come here! My presious!
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