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In reply to the discussion: Seeking advice regarding a kitty [View all]LynneSin
(95,337 posts)In fact he looks just like my Abbott.
I found Abbott about 10 years ago in November of 2002. It was a cold and rainy night and this poor cat was stuck out in the cold. Now mind you, there are feral cats in the area but they usually run when they see humans. This guy clearly once was indoors because he came right up to me. Feeling bad for him I ran in and grabbed a can of tuna for him to eat (I didn't have any cats at the time). After he ate the tuna he followed me into my house and well he didn't leave after that.
Like your cat he was unneutered and oh, he was horny as hell too. He could smell all that 'pussy' out there with the number of ferals in the area. I tried to clean him up and like your cat - his ears were dirty inside too. I put him in the bathroom and shut the door then ran over to the local Walgreens and got some cat supplies that I hope would tide him over while I found his owner (litter, litter box, food and flea spray since my assumption was that he had fleas.)
I did put signs out for him looking for owners but no one claimed him. So a week later he went to the vet where he was left for neutering. I had to clean up the flea mess - that dirt in the ears was because he had mites too. Luckily none of those pests took hold in my home!
Ten years later Abbott is just a big furball of live and he was joined by Evita - pure evil in a fluffly grey cat. Can't imagine my life without either of those cats.
Having 3 cats is tough but if you can bring in a 4th do it. If your cat gives you even half the love that Abbott has given me, you'll have the absolutely best pet ever!