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Intact stray Tom just followed DH and DD to and from the shop and is now on his third bowl of food

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ILikeyourHairyHands · 14/10/2017 20:55

Don't know what to do here, Big cat seems pretty accepting @thecatneuterer, what should I do for the best.

He has raggedy ears, a big wide face and is skinny as fuck, but seems friendly.

I think probably a tom that was once domesticated, not neutered but has been cast out for whatever reason.

Have left the back door open and he and Big cat are sniffing each-other.

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Hoppinggreen · 14/10/2017 20:56

Pick a name, only thing to do

BrutusMcDogface · 14/10/2017 20:57

Is big cat male or female?!

ButtonLoon · 14/10/2017 20:58

Brutus, a Tom is a nickname for a male cat.

EachandEveryone · 14/10/2017 20:59

Wow how lovely they are getting along already! He sounds gorgeous. What did you say his name is again?

ILikeyourHairyHands · 14/10/2017 21:00

Big cat is a neutered male.

He had his sister as a companion but she was run over a year ago, he's pretty chilled with other cats.

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Monkeypuzzle32 · 14/10/2017 21:00

Photo!

ThomasRichard · 14/10/2017 21:00

Great e him a blanket tonight and take him to the vet tomorrow. If your cat is female and not spayed then she’s already pg.

ThomasRichard · 14/10/2017 21:01

*probably

ThomasRichard · 14/10/2017 21:02

X-post. The first part of my post stands however. Unless he’s microchipped/has an address capsule, you appear to have acquired a cat.

ILikeyourHairyHands · 14/10/2017 21:02

He's ventured into the kitchen, then sauntered off into the garden.

We've been found, haven't we?

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EachandEveryone · 14/10/2017 21:08

How lovely. Will you have to wait until Monday?

ILikeyourHairyHands · 14/10/2017 21:09

The reason I mentioned his ears is I think he's been a Tom on the streets for a while and has been getting in scraps, as is the wide face which is a feature of mature toms.

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ILikeyourHairyHands · 14/10/2017 21:11

Don't know, he's ventured off with big cat, they are sitting on the garden wall, a few feet apart, there is intermittent hissing on both parts but it seems fairly good-natured.

Big's a lover not a fighter.

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ILikeyourHairyHands · 14/10/2017 21:12

Stray car may bugger off, thankful for the meal(s), and we may never see him again.

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Want2beme · 14/10/2017 21:31

He knows here you live now. It's for the best.

BrutusMcDogface · 14/10/2017 21:50

I know a tom is a male, but was just wondering about the op's cat!

Looks like he's found a friend! 😺

ILikeyourHairyHands · 14/10/2017 21:55

He does. He's still chilling out with Big on the back still.

They are both black cats with yellow eyes.

Brothers from another mother almost.

Their lurking is quite amusing.

But yes, should Uncle Monty (as he is now known, Big's full name is Captain Big), decide to stick around, he will be welcomed, fed, and have his balls chopped off tout suite.

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thecatneuterer · 14/10/2017 21:58

Congratulations you have another cat. And your plan is the right one. He will need to stay in somewhere for a few days after the ball chopping - so a spare room, or the bathroom, garage - anywhere where he can't get out. And the horrific tom cat smell will wear off after about a week.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 14/10/2017 22:05

He's chosen you. How lovely. He must know he can trust you.
Can we see a pic of him

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 14/10/2017 22:13

My first cat (30 odd years ago) did this. Just appeared one day and moved in. He was also a big proper tom cat. He never sprayed, didn't get into fights (he did eat three tins of cat food a day though ) and was the most affectionate cat I've ever had. He lived with us as a complete tom for several years until we had to have him done because we needed to put him in a cattery.
Good luck with your new arrival it's an honour to be chosen by a cat

Weedsnseeds1 · 14/10/2017 22:36

Ooh new cat, and they are already getting along. De-balling, naming and nurturing sounds an excellent plan

ILikeyourHairyHands · 15/10/2017 20:20

He came back tonight! With bloody Big cat, they walked into the kitchen together wanting their bloody dinner.

Crappy photo as he's a bit nervous but here is.

Intact stray Tom just followed DH and DD to and from the shop and is now on his third bowl of food

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NoCryLilSoftSoft · 15/10/2017 20:25

Ahhh! You're is now without a doubt.

We had a cat that found us like this. We came home from school one day and found this scrawny scrap of a thing with its head stuck inside an empty can of cat food from our bin. Got him free and fed him and he never left. Once he had some weight on him his fur just grew and grew into this huge gorgeous brown fluff ball. He was the sweetest natured cat ever. So affectionate. He stayed with us for a few years and then disappeared as suddenly as he had arrived

thecatneuterer · 15/10/2017 20:26

It's great that they've made friends so quickly. How lovely for everyone.

Fekko · 15/10/2017 20:29

And there's another thread where someone found a tiny black kitten! There's a cat epidemic. Part of their master takeover plan?

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