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I adopted a cat from a shelter about 10 days ago. They said he's neutered. It's written on his documents as 'Gender - Male, Sterilized'. He was a stray prior to being in the shelter. No ear clipping or tattoo. (graphic ahead) Seems to have testicles in-tact. In fact I'm 98% certain that there's no way this is a post-op scrotum, despite not feeling the area thoroughly (and we both hope I don't have to do that). Maybe he was sterilized through vasectomy? That seems unlikely. He has a wide face/typical jowls in addition to a thick neck. He's very affectionate and cuddly rather than aggressive and has not sprayed at all. I've never seen him hiss or act threateningly. However he meows/yowls loudly out the window often and he scratches things. He doesn't have an interest in going outside though, even when the door is open. Which is it? I'm a little lost because of all the conflicting evidence. It seems like he's probably not neutered, is how I feel. Is there anything else I should check before I jump to the conclusion that the paperwork is wrong? I will definitely ask when I take him to the vet for the first time, but I'd like to figure this out before then if possible...