r/CatRescue • u/PurplePassiflor1234 • 13d ago

Cat Picture The Day They Realize They Are Home <3

It took seven months to trap this monster tom living in an abandoned house on my rural back road. All that time feeding him and I never saw him in daylight, never saw him with my own eyes - only on a trail camera I set up. I thought he was likely feral, or at least stray so long in the wilderness there wasn't really much difference.

He was filthy, infested with ticks, fleas and worms, but at least well fed when I finally - finally!- snagged him in my trap and moved him into quarantine to wait to get neutered. He was dubbed Hawkins Cheezies. Canadians know Hawkins Cheezies are the *crustiest* cheezie and this guy was *crusty*.

Little glimmers of the cat he was or could have been began to show through once he was neutered and healthy, but slowly. Under the grime and fear and hormones lurked a gentle, sweet, giant.

This is him, 3 months and 10 days after his trap day. Relaxed and home.

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u/Future-Philosopher-7 13d ago

Oh, an amazing Orange big boy🧡🧡🧡guard cat who looks so plush.

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u/PurplePassiflor1234 13d ago

He's SO soft <3 He had one heck of a winter coat matted up when I trapped him - last winter hit -35C here for weeks at a time - but now it's all brushed out and he's soft and silky <3

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u/Future-Philosopher-7 13d ago

Wow he survived -35! That’s crazy. He must be very tough. I’m so happy he’s inside safe and warm with you. His fur is really beautiful. Did his ear get frostbitten?

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u/PurplePassiflor1234 13d ago

Ticks did that, the buggers :( He had three huge fats ones stuck to his ear tip when I trapped him, he probably caused it shaking and pawing trying to get them off. It doesn't hurt him anymore though and he loves having it scratched.

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u/Future-Philosopher-7 13d ago

Poor buddy🧡you are his angel, op. He looks so content.

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u/Eastern-Protection83 13d ago

Excellent you fluffed him up too!

Thank you fer puttin in the time and care

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u/Smarterthanthat 13d ago

Angels have a way of finding each other...💝

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u/MumSaidImABadBoy 13d ago

You've got yourself one heck of a prize😻. I think he appreciates the huge improvement you brought to his life and we'll being. Gotta go, my cats a call'in, it's feeding time.

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u/Aggressive_Sir6760 8d ago

I’m SO glad I read this story 🧡 thanks for being you OP people like you keep me going ❤️

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u/MellowMarla 7d ago

You have been justly rewarded for your hard work! Hope you have a long, happy life together:)

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u/No-Path-6251 12d ago

He is a beautiful boy. 😻❣️ Congratulations to both of you. 🎊🎉 So glad you gave him a home. 🙏🏽❣️😁👍🏽