a fluffy cat that looked like the combo of pookie and one of the kittens has been hanging out in my backyard.

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I would, except for existing cat. He's going to be freaked out by strangers in his house, and his first response it going to be to ask to be let out. Sorta kills the whole "indoor" kitty ruse.
Wife has considered borrowing a harness/leash from my nephew, and claiming he only goes out if we take him, but I really would rather deal with people who are more reasonable. Hell, this place even refused a retired vet for a cat because his service dog wasn't fixed.

We have an appointment this afternoon with the place I got my first cat from nearly 30 years ago. Their policy is that if a cat is to be indoor/outdoor, then you must keep up to date on all shots, flea medicine, etc. We do that anyway.
I hope to be posting pics of my new companion later this evening.

That's super rough, my sympathies for the loss but I'm glad you are carrying on and offing to help another little fuzzmonster. I truly hope it works out :likecat:

I also found this striking beast on the internets the other day, so I figured this was a good place to share:

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I can't say I've ever seen one with a pattern like that before!

we got refused from a place because we didnt take our cats for yearly checkups.

You are supposed to lie to the people.

Go to the county lockup and save one about to be euthanized. They've got plenty.

Sorry, but I am a terrible liar. That, and having a conscience. But I may have found a cat anyway. I will post the whole story if it works out.

Brain, WTF? No checkups? Hell, I pay for them to get their teeth cleaned every couple of years.

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Wish Hemi some luck as he goes in for dental work this week. :(

You knit a cat?

Talented fir sure.

hey! one of them made it to 12.5yo...

Bah. The last one I lost made it to 12, and I consider that far too early. High teens is expected.

Okay, I have been approved for the adoption, and new kitty will come home with us tomorrow night. His story is one sure to piss off anyone who likes cats.

Last week, we contacted a guy who has a Facebook page dedicated to finding lost pets and reuniting them with their human slaves. I decided to share some of the posts for other lost pets, as a way of thanks. Anyway, this one found cat pops up. A rescue group has him, and discovers he's microchipped and he's been fixed. So, they scan him and get the info. They then contact the family, who says, "we don't want him back". So, they apparently dumped him on the street to fend for himself. Poor guy has gotten worms, but is otherwise healthy.

When the rescue group puts him up for adoption, I say I'll take him, and fill out the online application. Knowing how I lost and found my kitty, they push through the vet appointment for shots, FIV test, etc. I was told this afternoon that I can pick him up and sign the papers (we have to re-register the chip info) tomorrow night. I was allowed to go see him and pet him a little tonight. Man, was it heart wrenching to leave him in that cage overnight. He was named Prince, but due to his past we have picked a new name for him. A clean break with a new name, a new start and a new home. May I present Altin (which is Turkish for gold):

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He's a big guy, tipping the scales at about 17 pounds. He's also polydactyl. I thought about naming him Goldfinger, but was afraid it would get shortened to "Goldie", so I came up with Altin.

Awesome. Our Harley was dumped at my work. We tried to find the owner but no luck. Sure he has some annoying traits but I cant even believe someone would do that to such a gentle, loving creature.

Good sized cat there! He looks like a serious dude, and given that size, one who could back up an attitude if he wanted. If you let him be indoor/outdoor he'll probably be out kicking some ass in the neighborhood and making a name for himself in no time. :dealwithit:

That is one handsome cat. And from the fact that he stood still for the photos, I'm guessing he's got a pretty laid-back temperament.

I was having my coffee before heading to the office then my cat stops me from leaving...

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1492677291

Congrats and thanks for saving him. It's a shame losers end up with pets and then just dump them- abuse IMO.

Dental work was a success! He is home now in all his drunken like stupor.

Bentley enjoying his time away from Hemi with a quick nap.

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This cat is 18 years old and has vitiligo.

Scrappy Born a Black Cat Now Turning White due to Vitiligo - Love Meow

I was being watched while I washed my MB:

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