you can tell she wants contact. won't be long till she's in the house but for now she's on mouse or rat patrol. look out dan.

That's a shitty name for a kitty, she is loud though so I guess it fits.

Senior (et. al.),

I volunteer with two animal rescue groups in my area. I am tasked with cleaning the cages, litter boxes, food/water dishes for the adoption areas at a couple of pet stores. My work is entirely with cats. Me and the Mrs have two of our own. The first cat, she just showed up nine years ago while we were waiting to be shown a home. It looks like the previous owners moved out and left her behind. She was skittish at first, but over time, she began to spend some nights indoors, eat a lot of treats and not regret her former diet of only being able to find lizards for sustenance.

Later on, we formally adopted a kitten through one of the adoption programs with which I volunteer. The first cat became an "alpha mama". She has cared for the younger one, and she's never left our side since. Both of them have been with us for nearly a decade, four moves and a whole lot of life in between.

I'll post a good group shot when I get a chance. Your working with your stray cat is greatly appreciated, and it is heartwarming.

-Jay

It's good that your friend Hillary can rely on you for a decent meal everyday, would be cool if she'd let you take her with you. I am a friend of all cats especially Cosmo and Max my two food consumers, if I'm even 5 minutes late for a feeding , Cosmo gets out the banjo and plays the song, love watching you and Diane kick ass on all the phonys, and after a month straight watching you guys I told my friends I served in the Air Force with that we should have joined the Navy and tried to be SEALs. You guys are awesome I love what you do, and it's cool you have a heart for a wayward cat that needs a friend. Thank you Don and Diane

I love that cat reminds me of mine !!! Man they go crazy for rotisserie chickens don't they ??? Awesome heart on you Don awesome heart bro !!!! I'm proud to me a member on here !!! Everyone on heres fukn kick ass awesome !!!!

I seem to have the same issue with the stray that end up at my home. Most of the time they just stop in for a meal and a fresh drink before they wander off never to be seen again. My son was able to befriend this old female long tail manx all black including her paw pads. We found out that she belonged to a neighbor who had an accident with his shot gun, found him in his garage door dead. It appeared he went out to investigate something armed and tripped, discharging his shot gun into his face. The cat was left to fend for herself when she finally worked her way to my home and my son felt sorry for her and feed her and she stayed until the day she finally left for the old age death cats tend to have when they go off and die. broke our hearts to see her not return. Today we feed all the strays and water them as long as they want to stay we help them out in that way.

You are a good man Don!!!! Most people wouldnt take the time or spend the money to feed a cat that is so skittish, you sir are a gentle giant!!!! & that is just one of the reasons you are so beloved!!!!, sincerely,Dan

wow that cat whines as much as mine do!! lol thanks Don.

My cat. Gizmo "The Lion Heart".

My bosses favorite charity is the Animal Rescue Fund in Muncie. ARF. They have a double wide trailer full of cats. Being somewhat allergic it's not my favorite place to go. Still a little better than the house full of ankle biters.