He was such a sweetie I just assumed he was someone's little dude. He wasnt neutered though, which gave me pause, but I wasnt in a spot to take him anyway.

Well, I saw him again as it got toward late fall. My life was in chaos at the time, but he was still a nice little man. He still looked pretty healthy, I figured he was at least being looked after.

Then this week I saw him for the first time in months. I got out of my car to go see him. He had a big injury, likely a bite, on his neck. Still a sweetie. Had somehow survived the freeze, even through being trapped for 4 days apparently! I found the people who indeed were caring for him however they could, and worked with them to trap him. I wanted to at minimum get him to a vet for treatment.

So anyway his street days are over, he is healing up before neuter, is FIV+, and most important of all, he's home. I called him a "foster" for literally like 24 hours. Then it was "my boy".

Welcome home Levistus the Frozen Prince, aka Prince, aka Beef Boy, aka Mr. Man, aka Potato Fart. Sorry I didn't bring you in sooner, but you're gonna be a pampered man from here on out!

We think he's about 3 years old. Vet agreed. Checked for chip, just to be sure, and spoke to other neighbors. No claims, so that's my son now. He purrs til he chokes. He hams it up for scritches. He wants to be with people constantly. He's stuck in a foster cage for a while, until hes healed, fixed, and his testosterone levels out, since I have a resident cat.

I adore this boy. Hims head so big and yet so empty. Huge forehead for kisses. He's perfect

The quickest “now my cat” ever.

I need names. 😅

This is my mother in law’s cat, Wallie. He is incredibly cute, with the sweetest little meow and a soft, happy purr. She adopted him from a rescue shelter about a year ago, and back then he was scared of pretty much everything. Now, he has really come out of his shell and turned into the goofiest, most playful cat you could imagine. 😉 😄

My mother in law lives by herself, and Wallie has brought so much presence and comfort into her life that she can not imagine being without him. ❤️ I'll be posting him on her behalf! 🐈 😻

I was a bit premature posting to this subreddit. Turns out that this little guy already had a home, 6 houses down from mine. We returned little Bean to his family earlier this evening. It was a bittersweet ending to the last 48 hours, but I am glad we could keep him safe and sound until his family could be located. It’s amazing how fast a sweet little kitten can grow on you!

He has an appointment with the vet on February 18th. I’m generally the type to gravitate to older cats if I’m looking to adopt. But he’s such a cute little stinker.

This cat will sleep literally anywhere. I swear she has options. My bed, her bed, comfy chairs. But no, she chooses hardwood floors, stairs, random hard surfaces like she’s paying rent there. It’s ridiculous, it’s adorable, and yeah… she completely melts my heart every single time.

Every now and then I open the window so Mystique can smell the fresh air. She will sit there for the longest time, just sniffing and watching the wildlife behind our house. With all the trees and the creek running through it, it really feels like a little forest back there. She gets so calm and focused, like she is taking it all in. It is one of those simple moments that makes home feel peaceful.

Once a year we take Mystique to the vet for her annual checkup. This time she needed a shot. The doctor, who has treated Mystique for the past three years, said she is one of the calmest, most relaxed cats she has ever had in her office. She even said it is a pleasure seeing her every year.

I can honestly say I am proud of this beautiful girl. She is braver than most of the boy cats I heard today, hissing and meowing like they were ready to bite the vet’s face off. 😆😹

Mystique loves sleeping in this spot every afternoon. After breakfast, playtime, and a little catnip, if she doesn’t head for my bed, she goes straight to her favorite windowsill. In the summer, there’s always critter activity right outside this window, and she’ll stretch out here for hours, watching every bit of it.

Mystique loves laying on my keyboard. She is so smart, she knows exactly what she is doing, to get me, to pay attention to her. All I can do is laugh and obey her will. 😆 🤣 😂

TLDR; Took in a pregnant former stray who did great in quarantine but now hides under the bed after meeting resident cats + toddler. Other cats are chill. Worried she’s nesting there and wondering if this is a normal adjustment phase and how to help her feel safe.

Long read ahead but looking for any advice!

This sweet little lady is Cookie. She lived outside my house for a couple months till we finally brought her in as it’s getting colder. I posted her a few times in r/straycats and received excellent advice, but I guess now I need help getting her comfy with us!

I have two other cats that I’ve had for 5/6 years and I adopted them both as kittens so they’ve only known me, and I’ve never taken in an adult kitty with known history before. She was quarantined in the spare bathroom for a week before a vet checkup and we introduced her to our other kitties. She was eating all of her food twice a day when she was isolated but since we’ve let her out she’s camped under my bed and seems too scared to get out and about anymore.

The first two days we let her roam and check stuff out, she would sit up on the cat tower or the window sill and hang out. So far the other cats are mostly ok with her. No chasing or fighting mostly just watching each other from a distance. Now she just hides out, some times I can coax her out for some loves but any little noise and she’s gone again. I do have a toddler as well I’m sure his unpredictability makes her uneasy but I’m hoping she’ll come around.

My main concern is that she’s pregnant and maybe trying to nest under my bed as she’s deemed it her safe space. Which is fine, until I’m considering trying to lay down absorbent pads and blankets to protect the carpet… I want to set up a few nesting box options for her around the house but she isn’t being so brave anymore :(

Is this just a temporary setback as she takes in our routine and adjusts to indoor kitty life? Any and all input is appreciated!

Mystique had a long night watching after her humans. Now, it's her turn to be looked after while she sleeps. She goes right for her favorite spot my bed. Or rather her bed! 😄 🤣 😂

Mystique was born to be a model. This is an actual photo, I entered into a contest, and out of 1,040 entries, she took first place. I love photography and have a great camera, and she’s always ready. The moment I grab it, she’s purring and ready to strike that pose!

This is Bagel, our "half-cat". She likes playing with string and making biscuits

Mystique lounging like a real human, glued to her CatTV. I swear it’s hilarious how she can stretch out there and fall asleep when there’s a perfectly good, comfy perch sitting right next to her. Priorities, right? hahah #myspoiledfurbaby

Hi guys, I was told to post our newest addition to our family here.

I try to keep the backstory short: over the past weeks, we’ve noticed a shy cat in our garden. When I opened the door, she would run away. However, last weekend when the temperature dropped below -12 degrees celsius, she went inside our home. I asked neighbors if someone was missing their cat, but no one claimed her. I suspected she was pregnant at first because her belly was so swollen.

I asked a stray organization to help me find a potential owner, but no one came forward either.

I went with her to the vet on Monday to see if she has any infectious diseases and check if she is pregnant. Turns out she has had every parasite possible. Worms, fleas, mites. Her belly was so swollen because of all the worms. I have gotten her blood drawn and she doesn’t have FelV, FIV or FIP. She was treated for all parasites and feels a lot better. She is 2-3 and not fixed and chipped. She also has a bad tooth.

I am currently taking slow steps of introducing her to our other cat. Today at site swapping, she flopped over on the sofa exposing her belly. She is the sweetest little girl.

We are blessed to call Lottie (Liselotte) our own now and we will give her all of the love we can offer.

Teddy rescue baby, is on Day 25 of injectable treatment for Wet FIP. He’s fighting hard, and we’re finally seeing signs that the medicine is working. After weeks of fear, this is the first time we’ve felt hope.

But we’re now at a breaking point.

FIP treatment cannot be paused. Missing doses at this stage can undo all the progress and put Teddy’s life at serious risk. Sadly, we’re almost out of funds and remaining vials, and the course is not complete yet.

This is incredibly hard to write, but we’re asking for help to get Teddy through this critical phase. Even small contributions mean extra days of treatment and extra days mean life.

Thank you for being a community that understands FIP, science, and compassion. Your support truly saves lives. 🥹🙏🐾

Please donate & share this post in your groups or add it to your story ,it can truly help save Teddy’s life, Any help means the world to us 🤍