So, yes, this is Winslow.

[colorblindcowboy@mastodon.art]

So, yes, this is Winslow. Though Winslow has a different name, because Winslow is someone else’s cat. I got confirmation the other night when my neighbor said, “that’s my cat.”

My neighbor is nice. But her home life is perhaps not the best. It’s “that house”, if you know what I mean. I’m not trying to steal anyone’s cat. But for a week, long before we knew he had a home, he slept in an upturned plastic box with a towel on our porch.

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[stephaniepixie@fandom.garden]

@colorblindcowboy Oh that’s so hard. If there wasn’t the issues of allergies (some people are ok taking meds and I’ve heard several accounts of people building up an immunity with their own cat so that they no longer experience the symptoms with their own cat), or bunny (some cats are ok around them but that could be a risk) I’d suggest having a conversation with your neighbour to explain that you’ve noticed their cat was a bit skinny and seeking shelter so maybe you could co-parent.
Maybe a letter if talking directly feels like too much.

Perhaps in time they’ll see how better cared for kitty is in your care.
If eventually you were willing and able to fully adopt kitty maybe your neighbours would be ok with that.
If they’re honest about their inability to properly care for kitty, they might even be relieved knowing kitty is still close by and better cared for.

[colorblindcowboy@mastodon.art]

@stephaniepixie Thank you. Yeah. It’s hard to tell what’s going on over there. I don’t know why kitty had to choose us, but he did.

Good advice. I appreciate it. I get so worried about these. Little goobers.

[stephaniepixie@fandom.garden]

@colorblindcowboy You might find out your neighbours are stressed and would like to better care for kitty but just can’t.
Maybe I’ve watched too many Dodo cat and dog rescue videos but many of them have had serious but respectful conversations with pet owners about giving their pet a better home.

Even if it’s not you maybe if your neighbours are willing to release their cat you could help find a new home.
Maybe a local shelter has some advice on how to do that without taking kitty until it’s safe to do so.

Whatever you choose to do it’s a really caring thing you’re doing to help keep kitty healthy and cared for. I hope it works out one way or the other.