From former lurker Edith:
We are looking for a home for this cute little fella. We already have four, and a toddler, so we’re at our limit. Here’s what we know about him.
We think he’s a feral rather than a dumped pet. He’s been coming around for a couple of years to visit the food dish and heated water dish. He was very skittish at first, but started to warm up to us in the last year. Last winter he started following my son and I to the park, and otherwise hanging out with us when we were outside.
By this spring and summer he was clearly thinking that maybe being warm and having a person of his very own might be worth the loss of independence. I’ve caught him peeking in the screen door more than once, clearly hoping he might be invited inside. Later this summer and fall he started jumping up into our laps to be petted. He mostly avoids our toddler’s attempts to pet him, but hasn’t been aggressive. If our other cats are out in the yard he lurks around the edges, but stays out of their reach. I think he’d be ok with other cats. No idea about dogs.
We took him to the vet this summer for an infected foot. He was pretty passive with the vet. He was FIV/FeLV negative at that time, although he’s been in a few fights since then, so I can’t promise that he still is. I was unsure if we’d be able to get him in on a schedule, so we didn’t start the vaccinations. I have no idea what he knows about a litter box.
I don’t know his age but he probably 2-3 given how long he’s been coming around. We’d pay to have him neutered and start all his vaccinations. We could drive a reasonable distance, but not more than an hour or two each way. We just want a good home for this special, sweet little guy before winter.
You know the drill — if you’re interested, or know somebody who might be, leave a comment below. Or send me an email at annelaurie (dot) bj (at) gmail, and I’ll forward your message to Edith. Fingers crossed we can help this charmer out!
schrodingers_cat
Black panther kitteh is adorable. I hope he finds a forever home soon!
satby
God, I wish, but I’m full up too. Black cats are the most friendly ones. I can offer a heated cat house (it plugs in, heating pad on the bottom) if it looks like you get no takers. My last semi-feral has joined my gang inside.
Omnes Omnibus
@satby:
Are we really not doing “Phrasing!” anymore?
TaMara (HFG)
@satby: You are a sweetie and those are all very lucky kitties.
@Edith: such a handsome panther and you’d done such a great job showing him that people are good, hoping he finds his forever home. I’m in for transport $$ if needed.
satby
@Omnes Omnibus: hmm, missed that ?.
You’re not super far, wouldn’t he be a fine companion for you?
Omnes Omnibus
@satby: I am allergic to cats.
satby
Edith, you may also want to ask your vet is he has any pet parents who might want that handsome guy. Especially since he was a good boy at the vet’s.
satby
@Omnes Omnibus: shoot, sorry, you have mentioned that. I am too, but I’m a stubborn cuss.
Edith
@satby:
Thanks for the offer. We do have a cat house for him, and that’s part of our back-up plan. It just seems like he’s moved into a phase in life where he’d like a family. Who ever mentioned our vet, that is a good idea. I found a lead for a small rescue that works with ferals, so if no one bites here I’ll try them too. Thanks for posting Anne!
O. Felix Culpa
@Omnes Omnibus: Me too, which makes me sad because I really like cats.
O. Felix Culpa
@Edith:
You’re talking about Balloon-Juice. Jackals bite regularly.
Edith
@O. Felix Culpa:
Touche.
imonlylurking
We’re in Minneapolis, but full up and dealing with a very sick boy. I can contribute to any adoption/relocation fund, though.
Amir Khalid
I can see the longing in the little fellow’s eyes. Does he have a name, or did you decide not to give him one?
Elizabelle
Good luck. He’s a darling little cat. Please keep us posted on how his story turns out (happily, I suspect).
Mary G
Once again can chip in for transport, etc. He does look like he’s ready to get off the mean streets and into a nice warm house. You are good cat whisperers, Edith and Edith’s family.
@satby: Bless you, and not in the Southern passive aggressive way.
Edith
@Amir Khalid:
We decided not to name him. The mortgage crisis hit our neighborhood hard in so many ways. It’s too hard to lose them once they have a name. We call him “Black Kitty”
rikyrah
What a beauty?
geg6
Damn, such a sweetie! Too far and full up on animals (what with two dogs, a cat and the feral family we feed and let in our garage when weather is dreadful) but will chip in for anything needed.
evap
He looks exactly like our cat Stella, down to the eye color. Stella does not like other cats at all, alas.
Ruckus
@Omnes Omnibus:
I am too, but not to all cats. I think this was discussed here before that some humans allergic to cats are not allergic to all cats. I fall into that category, I’ve lived with cats without issues, including having them sleep with me but I’ve been around others that caused huge issues in moments.
Olivia
I will contribute to costs getting him to a new home. I wish I could take him. I love black cats. Unfortunately, we already have 3 cats and after 5 years they are finally being civil to each other and I am afraid introducing another one would see a return to spraying and fighting.
trollhattan
How to know you are now required to pet the dog. Now.
That vizsla’s face looks exactly like our doggie, and he does the same damn thing. They must have a Snapchat account or something.
TaMara (HFG)
@trollhattan: I LOVE vizlas. That is all.
trollhattan
@TaMara (HFG):
Agreed! We’re lucky to have several in the neighborhood and they’re all good, well-behaved gentlemen and ladies on leash and they just look so dignified. Last weekend I met a puppy at a soccer tournament. She was all wriggly and had twice the skin her body requires. [melt]
J R in WV
@Omnes Omnibus:
Everyone is allergic to cats, some more than others. When we welcome a new cat into the house (which is full of shed hair from dogs, cats and hippies) I always have 2 days of sneezing robustly, itchy eyes, etc.
But it always fades away after the 3rd or 4th day.
And they luuve me for my cat fud!!! They also provide warmth on winter nights. Purrrs too.
I’m not giving you a hard time Omnes, just a little joshing, my dad loved cats but couldn’t be around them much at all. If a cat sat on him, the area with any cat contact turned bright red, for example. We rarely visited them with a cat or dog and dad was willing to put up with it in order to be with his kids…
I’m in for $$ assistance if someone needs help getting black cat to his forever home.
Somewhere there are pictures of our black cat Jezebel walking around their kitchen on top of doors and door frames, looking down at everyone.
Edith
To every one who has offered help with transport, thank you. I’ll let you know if someone steps up where that would be needed.
SiubhanDuinne
Beautiful cat. I hope he finds his forever home soon.
TomatoQueen
Hello beautiful boy, I’m in Northern Virginia so am likely too far away, but do have the room for you if someone can get you to me. If not, I’m in for transport costs. Bravo to you for being courageous enough to try the humans.
Laura Too
I’m in for transport costs, and willing transport up to 10 hours. I have 2 dogs and an old cat or I’d consider. I’ll also put notice out to my circle. Thanks for being such a sweetie Edith!
Edith
@TomatoQueen:
Hi Tomato Queen. Can you shoot your contact info to Anne so I can give you a call? Willing to do the work to figure out how to get him to you, but also want to be sure he’ll be a good fit.
eclare
Happy to chip in for transport, just say the word.
debit
I wish I could give the little guy a home, but I have five cats and there’s just no room. Count me in for transport expenses if need be.
TomatoQueen
@Edith: Will do at once.
Yutsano
I would think if nothing else this would have brought AsianGRRLMN back to posting even if just for this thread. I’ll check if she’s on social media holiday again.
Also: please note I am still quite alive. If missed any birthday wishes just let me know.
Martin
Patriots getting absolutely dunked on right now.
Steeplejack
@Yutsano:
I looked for you on Wednesday but didn’t see you. Happy belated birthday! ???
Yutsano
@Steeplejack: Thank you good sir! I was travelling most of my birthday. It resulted in me paying for virtually nothing including my snack box on the flight down.