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[Samantha Puppy]

MIYAGI!!! (That means it's a boy.)

The stray kitty was gone nearly all week but reappeared last night right before I was about to head up to bed. I got him in, fed him, cuddled with him for awhile and kept him sectioned off from my kitties all night.

This morning, I called all the local vets to see if anyone could see him right away. Third time's a charm! We took him in and that's where we found out he was a he (and an altered he at that), that he's only around a year old, and that while his front paws have been declawed ( ), he does still have claws in his hind paws. No fleas, no earmites. So we got him a round of distempers, rabies vaccine and blood drawn for a FIV/FeLV test. We should know the results Monday morning and until then, will keep him separate from our cats.

Right now, he's been making himself comfortable alternating between Aidan's pack-n-play and the couch. I think we'll be keeping him for a trial run to see how things go with our cats. Not to mention Samantha, when she comes back home. We do, however, have a back-up plan if things just don't seem like they're working out.


Mr. Miyagi




God help me. I can't believe we've got 5 cats right now. I just couldn't stand to leave him out in the cold - especially with us moving within two weeks - or to take him to a shelter.

[rg_girlca]

Oh wow he is absolutely gorgeous. I love his markings.

Bless you for taking him in. I pray all goes well with your crew.

I don't know if I missed anything or not, but did you check to see if anyone around your area owns him. He seems to be well taken care of.

[Samantha Puppy]

I don't know if I missed anything or not, but did you check to see if anyone around your area owns him. He seems to be well taken care of.

I didn't, but I've seen no posters up regarding a lost cat. I've also seen him around for about two months now - all times of day - morning, afternoon and night. If it was only ever just evening, I'd assume they let him out after work for a few hours but it wasn't. I also think he's been outside for awhile as it seems to be what he is used to. He's been yowling to go out all night/day. If he wasn't dumped, I think he escaped and it's been quite awhile ago.

[kimlovescats]

He's a gorgeous boy! Thanks for caring for him!

[rg_girlca]

Thanks for letting me know his story.

Sweetpea also howled to go outside and just a few squirts with the water bottle took care of that. After 2 days, she never cried again to go out and seems very content to be an indoor kitty.

Please keep us posted and let us know how the intros go.

[Catty1]

Miyagi - what a beautiful cat - the face and the markings!

Thank you for taking this little guy in - Glad you have a plan B if things don't work out so well with your critters!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Love his beautiful markings!!!

[orangemm]

Oh my, he is striking! He reminds me of Charley, a cat who used to live in a fish store (aquariums and all that). We took him when the owner closed up shop and offered him to us.

He's a very lucky boy! Bless you for taking him in; I know he is grateful.

[catmandu]

Thats a thing that I would worry about too, whether Miyagi is someone Cat who strayed, and someone is looking for him now, and does not know enough to put posters up.
Hes such a Hnadsome Cat.
Is he neutered, as thats a very good clue as to whether hes a stary or not.
Good luck with Miyagi and the Clowder.

[Freedom]

What a distinguished fellow, SOoo handsome!

Another outdoor one who had been declawed, oh my GOSH! I am very happy you got him in! Best wishes that he tests OK and the intros go smoothly.

[krazyaboutkatz]

He's so handsome. Thanks for taking him in and giving him a wonderful new loving home. I hope that he'll get along with your other cats and dog so it'll become his forever home.