Stray starving kitty, how does this happen?

I have been seeing this kitty around the neighborhood and he/she looks pretty lean. One night I came home and him and Potter were just laying near each other, I ran in the house and brought out some food and water and he ate like crazy, he was all bones. I am not sure if he is male or female, he doesn't let me near him but my daughter managed to pick him up for a few seconds.

I just don't understand, he doesn't seem feral and he doesn't look young, does someone just dump there cat? We never get stray cats here, in 11 years this is our first.

I am going to try to get him use to me so I can at least get him vacinnated and see if he/she is neutered/spayed.

Thank you for taking care of him. With a little patience, he will probably warm up.

He sounds like your typical abandoned cat. People say, I'm tired of the cat scratching the sofa or waking me at night or I'm having a baby and then kick the cat out the door. Sometimes they move and leave the cat.

In their wanderings, they're lucky if someone like you gives them food so they can live. To protect themselves, they become shy of strangers.

Around here, there are cat rescue groups that will take the cat in, resocialize, and then adopt out.

I don't know if you live in a major metro area, but if you do, there could be a group that would help you.

If not, getting him/her neutered or spayed is so important. Otherwise, you'll end up with kittens to feed, too! ;)

He was lead to your house by a higher power where he could get the help and love he needs. Feed him and love him and he will warm up to you and spend the rest of his life showing you his grattitude.

Yes, unfortunately, people dump animals like refuse on a daily basis. But this kitty was led to you, I agree. They know where to go. How wonderful of you to care for him and get him the necessary vet care. After s/he's altered, s/he'll make a wonderful pet for you or someone else. Fatten him/her up and it probably won't difficult to place him/her.

Good for you! You are doing the right thing by ensuring he/she is fixed. That's how it all happens, irresponsible people do not spay or neuter then let them roam free. It doesn't take long before you can have a dozen cats not fixed. Sadly people dump and abandon all the time. I will be anxious to read your updates.

Sounds like you have a good plan. Give this kitty some time to warm up to you and hopefully you will be able to hold him/her. That's great if your daughter has been able to pick the kitty up. It does sound like someone left this poor sweet baby but at least you are taking care of the kitty. Thank you for doing that.

I know I am feeding some strays outside my apartment and the girl when she was close to 6 months got fixed and I released her because her brother was waiting outside my apartment the whole day while she was at the vets and he was 6 months at the time so I didn't want to separate them. She keeps coming back for food but she doesn't want anything to do with me. She just watches me give her food and when I go inside she comes creeping up the sidewalk and gets some food. As long as I can provide her with food and water then she will hopefully open up to me someday.

Thanks everyone. I do live near a big city but I know the shelter I volunteer at does euthanize what they deem as feral. I don't know about rescues. As long as he seems to get along with potter he should be fine around here.

As some of you know I inherited potter when my brother died and he goes outside and I am trying to break him of this habit.

Or Like The Drunks Up The Street When The Kitten Becomes A Cat, They Never Get Back In The House.
I Was Feeding Charcoal One Day And This Little Boys Says Thats Our Cat, And Takes Him Home.
It Wasnt A Minute Later That The Drunkette Literally Throws Him Out The Door Onto The Lawn.
Hes Not Our Cat Anymore!!!!! And Slaps Her Son Across The Face. Charcoal Ran Back And Got His Dinner.
Sadly He Had Fip And Is Now An Angel,
He Will Get His Revenge On This Creepette.
One Fine Day.

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Gary that is so sad. Thank goodness charcoal has you.

I will try to get a pic of the kitty.

Charcoal Angel Thanks You For Those Kind Words And I Think That He Must Be Related To The Far Luckier Phillip As Theres Such A Strong Resembalance.
Phillip Has Invited All The Porch Angels To Visit Him As Have All The Lucky Poofed Angels Who Love To See Thier Old Friends Again.
And Of Course They Come On The Porch Anytime They Want.
And They Have A Whole Mall To Stay At And Have A Great Time.

Oh, that kitty is SO fortunate you are there!

Keep putting out food and water, twice per day, same place, morning and evening. That way at least he gets fed. And that will let you start getting near to him.

I was out of town for a few days but left plently of food and water and it is almost gone so he has been around but elusive, I got worried because Friday it didn't seem like he/she had been around.

If their mother didn't teach the cat to hunt, it's out of luck! Thank goodness you were there to help the poor kitty!

I dont see Theresa, Chucky or Tubberoo the Young Black every day but I know that they are there as the food that I leave out is always gone.
Always.
They LOVE the Fish Dinner from Petcetera which had little bits of fish in it and is so inviting.
I cant stand to see Hungry Little Faces.
I think Moose Angel PURRRRRRSS
Hey Guys, FOOD HERE!
COME AND GET IT!!!!
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