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Name this cat please!

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EatsFartsAndLeaves · 15/12/2018 19:38

I've taken in a cat who has been living in a box on a doorstep for at least a few months. I wasn't too concerned when it was warmer but have been making enquiries since the cold weather and it has become clear that she has inadequate care and nowhere else to go.

Neighbours say she was left behind when previous owners moved, and she has definitely been spending all night every night outside in a plastic cat carrier with a coat partially over it. So, i snuck up and shut her in the box while she was asleep, and now she's in my kitchen!

Taking her to the vets next week for defleaing, deworming and general checkup, and of course if she turns out to have a microchip then things might go differently, but I'll probably keep her if she doesn't and I need a name ready in that case to register her at the vets.

She is (at least in comparison to my last cat) brick shithouse shaped, has been witnessed killing rats, and wants massive physical rofl cuddles and fuss every time she sees me. This is every hour now she's in my kitchen, she's not bored yet.

Am considering Katniss since my DSD is obsessed with The Hunger Games, all other suggestions much appreciated please!

Name this cat please!
Name this cat please!
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SmiledWithTheRisingSun · 16/01/2019 22:37

Oh it's a boy!

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strawberrypenguin · 16/01/2019 22:44

Aww, congratulations on your now official new furry family member.

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TheLongRider · 16/01/2019 22:47

That's fantastic news! He's landed on his paws with you and your family.

What's he like now that he's settled in? Does he like your DC? Or is he your cat?

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EatsFartsAndLeaves · 16/01/2019 23:45

He's still friendly, follows me around the house a bit, sprawls all over the landing so I have to rub his belly before I can use the stairs. Still a bit nervous of the 3 year old, who means no harm but is noisy and unpredictable. Does let him have a stroke though.

Doesn't get the concept of sitting on my lap or right next to me where I can fuss him, I'm hoping I can explain.

Weirdly very VERY excited about olives.

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EatsFartsAndLeaves · 16/01/2019 23:47

Oh and his size doesn't seem quite so massive any more, but all other cats I know seem smaller than I remember. I guess I've adjusted my own scale!

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chemenger · 17/01/2019 02:54

Wonderful news, I’m sure will be very happy together.

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sashh · 17/01/2019 03:22

Mine started as Mystery Cat - Misty for short. Mortimer is fantastic.

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