Meet the new kid on our block or otherwise known as "Morris."
He showed up on our street a few months ago. He had an unusual-looking left ear with the tip clipped off. With a little "Google" research, we found out this is a sign of a stray cat that has been captured, neutered and released. The ear clip is a sign to animal control that he is neutered and part of a feral cat colony. But Morris has no colony around him that we can find. We had him tested for a microchip. No luck. How did he get here and why? He is not the shy type as you would expect. He loves everyone. He is currently living outside of a neighbor's house across the street. They feed him twice a day and have given him a temporary shelter on their porch. I have treated him for fleas. We all give him belly rubs and ear scratches. The neighbor's tiny chihuahua acts as if they are brothers from different mothers (smile). My husband and I, along with one of our other neighbors, are purchasing "The Kitty Tube" outdoor, insulated cat house for him.
This fellow has captured our hearts. While we can't take him into our houses at this time due to allergies, or other cats/dogs, he is happy, cared for and loved.
Everyone has a story. Some of us just can't say it out loud. If Morris could talk, what a story he no doubt could tell. But that's okay. Love and compassion are the universal languages.
Sometimes it takes a village to raise a.... CAT.
(C) Photos copyright of Katherine Littrell
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