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What's my name?

29 replies

Athenajm80 · 17/10/2022 00:05

I am possibly getting a new addition to the tribe. I have a soft spot for black cats and this poor boy has been in a shelter for 4 months so I've suggested a trial to see if he could be happy here. He just looks so sad and lost.

Apparently he can be quite bitey when overwhelmed and has been a stray for a long time (incidentally the rescue's vet could apparently tell that by his bloods. Can anyone explain what that means?) He's been tested for FIV which was negative and apparently has no health conditions.

The current tribe are Toad, Raven, Vixen, Ghostie (cause of her pale tortie colouring), Lech (Polish beer. This was the alcohol names for cats period), Frank (enstein) and Freddy (Kreuger). The new cat is called Rocky but he looks too sad to be a Rocky. For some reason my dad's middle name/family name Elwyn seems a good name for him,but then I read it means elf and I don't think a less elf like cat is possible.

What would you call this poor little grumpy boy?

What's my name?
OP posts:
catmad31 · 17/10/2022 00:11

He is gorgeous and looks like a Frank.

Foxfeeder · 17/10/2022 00:15

I think he looks like a Leon. However I also like Angus and Claude.

Boudica66 · 17/10/2022 00:22

Melan (choly)

Athenajm80 · 17/10/2022 00:26

catmad31 · 17/10/2022 00:11

He is gorgeous and looks like a Frank.

I already have a Frank, he wouldn't be impressed if I gave his name to someone else

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FistFullOfRegrets · 17/10/2022 00:27

Too hard to say from ONE photo!!

Athenajm80 · 17/10/2022 00:27

Foxfeeder · 17/10/2022 00:15

I think he looks like a Leon. However I also like Angus and Claude.

Leon seems too...strong? for him. Angus or Claude could be cute though

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Boudica66 · 17/10/2022 00:29

Sirius
Onyx
Jet
Bertie
Rufus
Lenny

Athenajm80 · 17/10/2022 00:29

Boudica66 · 17/10/2022 00:22

Melan (choly)

That's so cute, I think from his photo at least, this might suit him best. I haven't met him and only have the one very sad photo, so maybe things will change once I know his personality. For now though, Melan is a good name.

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FistFullOfRegrets · 17/10/2022 00:30

When is he coming home?

Equiphant · 17/10/2022 00:31

Humph(rey)
Bob (short for discombobulated)

OhHeyBabe · 17/10/2022 00:32

He's an Edwin/edward/eddie

Happenchance · 17/10/2022 00:33

Hagrid

Banjaxx · 17/10/2022 00:35

Groucho

TheHappiestChristmasTree · 17/10/2022 00:39

Ebeneezer

maximist · 17/10/2022 00:41

I think he's called Hugo.

justanothermummma · 17/10/2022 00:44

I agree with Sirius, he genuinely looks serious too ha!

Athenajm80 · 17/10/2022 00:45

FistFullOfRegrets · 17/10/2022 00:30

When is he coming home?

I'm having a home check tomorrow and then I'll find out when he can come home. They said he doesn't like children (nor do I 😉 ) or other cats, but that apparently could just be cause he's been a stray for so long. That's why I've said it's going to be a trial - I don't want him to be unhappy but I have had other cats who started off hating everyone and everything and have now settled well, so hopefully I can offer the same to Mr Sad Face.

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Antaboo · 17/10/2022 05:13

Bilbo

ThisShipIsSinking · 17/10/2022 05:40

Bear, he is beautiful by the way.

andpeggy1 · 17/10/2022 05:53

He looks like a victor, as in meldrew

Gingerwarthog · 17/10/2022 06:06

Robbie

CheerfulYank · 17/10/2022 06:06

Banjo

sashh · 17/10/2022 06:50

Whitby, as in the place the jet comes from.

TheLongRider · 17/10/2022 07:45

He looks as if he needs a spooky or Gothic name:-
Vlad, because of his biting
Mortimer/Mort
Valentino
Morpheus
Puck

Noelfieldingsjumpers · 17/10/2022 08:36

Alan