I have this little guy in my back yard... (CAT PIC!!)

[purr]

I want to take him (her???) in. I already have 3 cats, this guy is SOOOOO nice.. really vocal and social. I dont know if hes someones cat or what.

Hes been hanging out on my front porch in a piece of scrap carpeting - just caught him there this am. I was walking with my construction guy around the back of my house and I hear him meowing from my shed. I called him and he came out meowing like mad and so I showed him where I put the food on the back and front porches.

Hubby would kill me if I brought another cat into the house. Its just so cold out. I also worry about FIV and all the other diseases. I'm thinking of catching him, putting him in my basement and blocking the cat hole so he cant get up and then take him to the vet to get spayed/neutered and shots.

Hes HUGGGGEEEEEEEE!!!!! I think he found me for a reason - I have a soft spot for cats :)

[KitchenWitch]

1. What a cutie

He must be someone's, since he appears well fed and well groomed. Maybe someone has put up flyers?

[purr]

2. I did drive around and I couldnt find anything.

I'll stop in the post office tomorrow and see if anyone posted something in there. He went back to the shed :(

[ET Awful]

3. What a handsome fella.

Keep making friends, I'd definitely at least get him neutered and such . . . if you can give him a home, do so. He looks like he'd be a great addition :P

Obviously, see if you can find out whether he has another family already, but if not, he definitely looks like a keeper.

[purr]

4. Another thing is..

when I gave him food he scarfed it all down like he hasnt ate anything in days :( :( His fur is really fluffy but he feels skinny - I can feel his spine. Even with my Sphynxs I have to push down to feel their spine.. his was sticking out :(

[bertha katzenengel]

5. Good luck w/ your decision, Purr.

I have one suggestion: most pet supply web sites, you can buy a warming plate for outdoor cats. It's just the perfect size for a cat to lay down on, a flat thing that warms up to about 104F or so - cat's body temp. The plug is wire-wrapped so critters can't chew through it. You can put a blanket or something on top so he has something to lay on.

Are you feeding him? You'd put it in about the same area. Definitely put it under shelter, of course, if you have any.

Good luck! :hug: :hi:

[purr]

Hes living in my shed :(

I put the food on my covered front and back porch. I'm thikning of going in the garage and making him a box and line it with left over carpeting and putting an old blanket in it.

I want to bring him in so bad but I dont know if he belongs to someone. I'm going to go out and check on him in a bit.

[bertha katzenengel]

20. You're a good soul. Do not worry -- reasons why not to worry:

1. He's a cat - they're wily.

2. He has a FUR COAT! Very warm.

3. He has you, and probably other people, to feed him.

4. You can take him to the humane society to see if he has a chip. They will NOT take him from you if he's not chipped.

5. He's a cat!

Don't worry. :hug:

[purr]

24. Hes here making himself all comfy :)

My male Sphynx is all pissed off as well as my hubby :rofl: he knows he lost.

[bertha katzenengel]

28. ooh, goody!

We have a new fluffy ginger tom as well. :bounce: have fun!

[purr]

53. I will definately have fun with him

every time I walk by him he meows at me!

[MsAnthropy]

6. He looks well cared for so he belongs to someone

[purr]

11. Thats what I was thinking until I felt his bones.

They're all sticking out and he ate like mad when I fed him.

[azmouse]

7. Hubby probably won't be upset.

When I was a teenager I wanted a cat but my dad said no way, he'd toss it out. But I brought
one home anyway and ya know what? When I got my own apartment a few years later he wouldn't let
me take the cat. He was too attached to it. The cat adopted my dad as her new buddy. They are both
gone now but what a good memory.
Bring kitty inside. I bet hubby really won't mind.

[purr]

13. I just called him a heartless repuke.

Hes like damn straight I am. I said no more cats after you got Prince. I'm quite pissed off - but I'm going to work on him.

[zanne]

8. How could you possibly resist?

I have four cats I can't afford, but if this little guy showed up in my yard, I'd just have to take him in.

[purr]

14. Just his face makes me melt!!!

I want to bring him in so bad!

[Bridget Burke]

9. Since it's cold, catch him & put him in the basement.

Then, take him to the vet. He may already be fixed.

Do all you can to find his "owners." How about signs in the neighborhood? Because (1) they must be upset & (2) you need to be able to tell hubby that you tried!

Edited to add: Have him gaze into your husband's eyes, using the expression you captured in the photo. Soon, hubby will not think of him as just "another cat."

[purr]

16. Doesnt that expression just scream "TAKE ME IN!!!" ?

He seems so lost.

[Sanity Claws]

10. He's beautiful

I'd be tempted to take him just because he's so beautiful. Without being able to check under the tail, my guess is that the cat is male because most orange kitties are.

[purr]

17. I looked and I couldnt find anything...

Really cuddly too!!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

12. He's beautiful!

How many cats do you already have? Sounds to me like he's already picked you guys to be his pets. Your husband will probably melt when he sees the kitty anyway.

You're smart to keep him separated from the others until he sees the vet.

Good luck, and keep us posted! :beer:

[purr]

18. 3 as of right now - 2 Sphynx and a Calico

My 3 cats keep following me around because they smell new kitty on my clothes. I think cats know who to go to :)

[GoddessOfGuinness]

22. One more cat is not going to change things

significantly...

My mom hates cats. As soon as she walks up the steps to the house, my cats are in the basement. They know who the cat people are. :)

[purr]

26. No.. 1 more wouldnt eat THAT much more food...

A bag of science diet lasts a good month here and thats all they do is eat.

[RandomKoolzip]

15. Awwww. Take him in. If you don't, I will!

[purr]

19. I'm trying to get him in!!! Heartless hubby wont hear anyting of it.

Shit.. Who am I kidding???? I never listen to him anyway :)

[ET Awful]

21. Just tell him that it's his choice, either he and the cat both eat or

the cat gets his :P

[purr]

25. I brought him in and told hubby tuff. Hes such a nice cat!

[ET Awful]

38. You rock!

He's such a handsome kitty. He'll win your hubby over in no time :P

[purr]

46. Hes so nice!! (the cat) :)

Really lovable. Hes a keeper!

[we can do it]

61. Yeah!!! - He Looks So Sweet

[purr]

64. He is!! Hes also warm, has a good home, and lots and lots of love and

food. No more sleeping in the shed for him.

[purr]

23. Just brought him in!!

Got some hissing and meowing but no actual fights yet. Hubby is P-I-S-S-E-D!!!! Hes so gorgeous I took more pictures.

[CatWoman]

27. I love you, Purr

:loveya:

[purr]

32. :)

I feel so good!

[we can do it]

29. OMG - He Looks Just Like My Sweetie Pie

Where are you if I may ask.....

[purr]

31. 45 mi east of Pittsburgh, Pa

[windlight]

88. Wow small world

I'm about 40 some miles east of pittsburgh as well... Blairsville. but my kitty is safe and sound at home..:)... very nice looking cat you have there.... :)

Good luck

[purr]

91. I'm actually in North Huntingdon.

Isnt it a small world? hes warming up quite well here. Been eating all day and sleeping in my beds :)

[Sanity Claws]

30. I just clicked on your profile

to find out where you were. I was wondering if you were anywhere near because I would consider adopting the cat if it were a girl. (I already have two neutered boys.)
I then saw that your hobby is "cats." No wonder this beauty came to you. He/she knew a softie when he/she saw you.

[purr]

45. I still cant tell if hes a she or shes a he. Too much fur.

Still breaking in here. Hissing and s/hes standing by my basement door and wont leave there. It'll take some time for him to get used to the place.

[schmuls]

33. He really looks like a "good boy"! I'd be having a hard time

resisting him, too!

[purr]

49. He is.. he makes my 15 lb calico look like a runt!

[no name no slogan]

34. What a handsome kitty!

Those eyes are just to die for! I'm glad to hear you took him in. Are you going to check around and see if he has an owner? If not you've definitely got a keeper there!
:hi:

[purr]

51. I really DONT want to find his owners - hes such a sweetie but I have to

if they're out there. Hes really skinny.

[wildhorses]

35. he is gorgeous and I know you guys think I am nuts

I did not know this about myself until I started seeing these kitty pics...somehow they tell me their names...this one is sad and very wise. His name is Merlin but he will answer to whatever you choose to call him. He is mad about something and that is why he came to you. He is looking for peace in his life and he knows that you will give him love and understanding...



I know you think I am nuts...but that is what I saw

[GoddessOfGuinness]

36. I wish I had pics of my kitties to show you...

:hi:

[wildhorses]

37. well, I would love to see them ...I adore cats. this one

brought tears to my eyes...the second I laid eyes on the pic the tears started welling up...I can not get the whole story but I think he has had a hard life


:hi:

[Sanity Claws]

42. Are you a pet empath or psychic?

I'm curious about your talent. I was quite taken by him but instead of feeling pain or sadness, I felt an intelligence about him. He looks very wise to me.

[wildhorses]

70. yes, he is VERY wise...but he is sad too not in pain but I think

maybe he has witnessed something and it was hard on him emotionally. He is kinda mad about the situation but realizes there is nothing he can do about it. He just wants to live the rest of his days out in peace. Reread my original post...I do not know what I am. I just realized this when I started looking at the kitty threads on this site...I have always known cat's names but I did not realize that they could communicate thru the computer. A couple of people in the past months have started name my kitty threads and as soon as I saw the pics...the name was there. One I remember told me his name was Shadow and the other was Romeo (also said that Loverboy was ok) and now this one. The first thing I saw was the sad/mad look in his eye and how smart he is ...and then boom there it was...Merlin. That is all I know, weird huh?

[Sanity Claws]

90. So is it only with photos?

Does this talent show up when you meet a kitty face to face? I see Merlin as being a great name for the kitty in this thread -- a wise magician. I'm going to keep my eyes open for your name on kitty threads from now on.

[ET Awful]

39. I don't think you're nuts at all . . . but what does this one say?

:evilgrin: (I jest!)

[Sanity Claws]

41. He says:

I like being the baby in the family. Everyone adores me. And I kind of like everyone.

Just a wild guess! ;)

[ET Awful]

56. LOL . . . she's a she, and she does like everyone, after she decides

to come out of hiding and meet them :P

She'll hide under the bed for a while as soon as new people show up, but after 1/2 an hour or so, curiosity gets the better of her and she'll come out and say hello. One quick move though and she'll run and hide again.

But with me, she's just a little attention sponge, she'll run up and throw herself at the ground and land on her back to beg for a belly rub :)

[Sanity Claws]

57. But is she the baby of the family?

You know, the one everyone dotes on?
Am I at least right on that? ;)

[ET Awful]

59. She's the baby, and I dote on her.

I'm the only human in the house, so yeah, you're right on that part :P

[purr]

58. My male Sphynx is finally doing that to me -

he'll come up roll on his back and slide on over if i'm sitting on the couch, then he'll grab your arm and want to be rubbed.

[ET Awful]

60. She also loves to crawl under the covers and curl up and sleep

by me. She's a very sweet kitty.

[purr]

65. My female Sphynx does that

primarily because of the warmth.. My male has a little more hair so he sleeps on top of the sheets. Its cute - Osiris will put her head on your arm and the rest of her body under the sheets. Shes sitting on me right now and its kinda hard to type :)

[ET Awful]

66. If you let her, Althea likes to stretch out right between your thighs so

she's in a nest of leg :P

Of course that makes it very hard to roll over or lay on your side to sleep, so you have to shove her out of the way after a while :)

[wildhorses]

71. Bawahhhahahah

:rofl: but I can tell she is intelligent and has a mind of her own and you have spoiled her rotten...

[ET Awful]

73. Right you are

:P

[GoddessOfGuinness]

96. Her name is Raspberry

:rofl: I love when they stick their tongues out!

[purr]

47. Merlin?

I dont think your nuts. I know theres people out there that can tell from cats. What do you think of the 3 in my sig? I gotta update it now :)

He'd definately get peace here.. lots of lovin to go around to my fur babies!

[wildhorses]

72. I can tell that they are happy but there is something about

Stinky's eyes...some sadness there...from long ago...she loves you, they all love you. It is hard to separate with the pictures close together like that.

[purr]

79. Ok how bout this:

Stinky is my dominant female - shes the boss. Doesnt take any crap from the other cats.

Heres Osiris:


Heres Prince: I adopted him from a Sphynx rescue and I dont know his whole background.


Big ol Stinkadoodle

[wildhorses]

94. okay, I did a little better with the separate pics...

they are all 3 very happy and whatever happened before it is all okay now and the memories are too distant for me to get any details. Prince is well named and so is Osiris, they are okay with those names and have forgotten what their names are. Stinkadoodle (Stinky) real name is something like Amber or Ambrosia...but she has learned to live with Stinkadoodle. That is all I could get. They say that the past really does not matter any more and are at peace with it and are not putting out strong individual vibrations. They are "homogenized" so to speak...I think they will be okay with Merlin coming to live with them. You have a very happy family. Good luck and I will see you in the next kitty thread...:)

[barb162]

40. Maybe he has a microchip and you will be able to find the owners

I am doing the same thing as you are right now; feeding a stray who is living on my deck. Also an orange. This cat on your step is GORGEOUS.

Have you put a found cat ad on Petfinder?

[purr]

48. No ad on petfinder.

I'll go to the post office tomorrow and see if theres anything posted there. Hes got a good home until I find his owners or no one claims him.

[barb162]

67. good luck to you.

The one I am caring for, complete with electric heating pad on deck, is not tamed nor neutered. I am trying to tame him before I bring him in with my housecats. He is as feral as can be.

[purr]

68. I have a few of those in my back yard. I'm thinking of the electric

blanket. How do you keep it so water doesnt come in?

[barb162]

69. I have a two level table out there. Theere is a bottom shelf

The table is about 6'long x 3' wide. I put a huge piece of clear heavy plastic on all sides except for one side, the smallest side which has an opening of about 3' wide. SO he can get out fast if he wants. There is a large piece of cardboard sitting on the shelf about a foor off the deck floor. On that I have a flannel throw, towels, etc. In the middle of that I have the electric heating pad which I keep at the lowest setting. For about 3 weeks in Decemeber I had it on a setting above the lowest as we were having a horrible cold wave. So the clear heavy plastic keeps a lot of the wind , snow, rain, etc,out. It is warmer in there than it is out on the deck. I bought him a flannel soft pet bed with sides about 6" high and I was planning on putting a towel stretched above it so that he could crawl in on the heating pad on the bed in there and stay a hell of a lot warmer. But he just won't use it. He WILL NOT USE IT. I had put it out there with the heating pad in it and he was so scared he stayed off the deck. So I put the old set up back with the towels and flannel throw and heating pad where things are flattish with just a little 3 inch rise around the heating pad and he went right back there. This guy is a real feral. I hae taken in other ferals and tamed them but this one is a real case. I have to take him to the vet soon but he needs to get a bit more tame before I dare try to put him in a cage. I let him in the kitchen for a few hours a day and when he wakes up from that heating pad, his ears are warm

[BuelahWitch]

43. He is gorgeous

Keep us posted! :hi:

[purr]

50. Will do :)

[xchrom]

44. he was trying sooo hard to adopt you --

and it finally worked!

yeah:toast:

[purr]

52. I seen his eyes and I couldnt say no.

With him just living in the junk in my shed and in the rolled up carpet I had on my front porch I couldnt let him stay there. I gotta call my vet and get a check up scheduled!

[xchrom]

54. woo -- hoo! a new member of the family!

that's never bad.:woohoo:

[purr]

55. Nice one at that!!

Next: Vet trip. YAY!

[MissMillie]

62. Easy to see why he'd steal your heart

get him tested and fixed. Hubby will forgive you.

[purr]

63. He gave up the fight. I knew it wouldnt last long :)

Hes still hiding out in the basement. He used the litter box so thats a good thing and I will be calling the vet tomorrow. I highly doubt he has his shots or is fixed. Good thing all my kitties are fixed just in case!

[AtomicKitten]

74. what a beautiful boy!

Lucky! I'd glady take him off your hands if you can't keep him.

[purr]

84. Hes a keeper :)

I'm thinking hes a Maine Coon..

[AtomicKitten]

92. My mom has a Maine Coon.

My best cat was one that just wandered into our lives. She passed at age 17 of renal failure.
I have her ashes right next to me on my desk. She was an amazing creature. I hope this one brings you as much joy.

[LynneSin]

75. So does the fluffball have a name yet

Once the cat is named there is no going back. I wouldn't give a name to my first cat (who I found by a dumpster) until I tried for a few weeks to find his owners. But once I figured out a name for him, he was staying with me.

Abbott and I have been together now for two years!!!

:bounce:

[purr]

83. No name yet.. I'm still waiting to see if anyone claims him.

Once couple weeks go by then I will :)

[REP]

76. He's Gorgeous!

I'd take him in a heartbeat - and I already have six cats living here.

I bet it'll take your husband maybe a day to warm up to this beast. If that long.

[purr]

82. It didnt even take him that long!

He went down last night and was petting him. He made himself comfy on my sons bed this morning.

[matcom]

77. your yard is completely devoid of Songbirds

:cry:

:hide:

[purr]

81. Actually no..

During the summer I have a TON of birds on my bird house/feeder. My cats love sitting at the window watching them all day.

[LynneSin]

89. And what's wrong with that

damn songbirds wake me up. Why do you think Evita has her little niche she can reach out and grab a few.

That'll teach them!!

:eyes:

[Strong Atheist]

78. Not a stray. Cats with that kind of fur could not be so

clean and neat (and PLUMP!) as a stray. Look around, put up signs, find the owner (who is no doubt worried sick).

[purr]

80. Hes really skinny.. you can feel all his bones and he cant eat enough

His fur in the back is covered in burrs and is nasty. He needs a bath really bad and thats what I intend to do. I'm going to put a sign up in the post office today to see if anyone claims him.

[Strong Atheist]

85. Try putting up signs on local stop signs. When we

moved last, my cat got lost for 66 days and lost 9 pounds, but I wanted him back. I just didn't know where he was....

[purr]

86. I can do that too

Im not going to post a picture just found cat with my cell #. Is that sufficient?

[Strong Atheist]

87. Yeah, plus describe the cat. nt.

[WilliamPitt]

93. He looks like he belongs to someone

Very healthy looking. The friendliness, too, suggests he isn't feral. Maybe you could post some signs in your neighborhood with this picture. Found cat, please call.

[Hyernel]

95. ::Caption:: I want to eat all your food. Let me in now!!