Some of you might remember when my feral, Tommy, was hit by a car this summer. I was sure he had been killed, especially when I couldn't find his body and no one had seen him. About 5 - 6 weeks ago I saw him hiding by the bird feeder in my back yard, looking very thin, but very much like my Tommy. I set up his feeding area, ordered a Kitty Tube for shelter and began putting food out for him at his "regular" time. He's been back every night to eat and is eating very well. He gets as much kitten kibble as he wants plus a can of Friskies pate (his favorite) mixed with a can of warm water. Most nights, he finishes the wet and eats a good amount of the kibble.
This week he has been showing up around 5:00,"hiding" by the bird feeders again. He watches me (and I don't act like I can see him) put out his dinner and, I'm guessing, then heads off to eat. His winter fur is thick and shiny and he looks like he's put weight on. It just warms my heart that he knows he is safe here. Unfortunately, his area is on the opposite side of the garage, since it's the most protected and sheltered, so I can't actually watch him.
Wanted to share with so many of you who were so kind when Tommy was hit this summer. He is truly my miracle boy and doing well. I know that ferals face a lot of dangers and don't usually live as long as indoor only cats, but as long as he is with me, I will do the very best I can do for him. And there's no doubt that I love him as much as my indoor girls.
catmom5
This week he has been showing up around 5:00,"hiding" by the bird feeders again. He watches me (and I don't act like I can see him) put out his dinner and, I'm guessing, then heads off to eat. His winter fur is thick and shiny and he looks like he's put weight on. It just warms my heart that he knows he is safe here. Unfortunately, his area is on the opposite side of the garage, since it's the most protected and sheltered, so I can't actually watch him.
Wanted to share with so many of you who were so kind when Tommy was hit this summer. He is truly my miracle boy and doing well. I know that ferals face a lot of dangers and don't usually live as long as indoor only cats, but as long as he is with me, I will do the very best I can do for him. And there's no doubt that I love him as much as my indoor girls.
catmom5