TC, as I called him, for Trash Can Kitty, first was seen at the park in Autumn of 2019.
He hung out by one tree, seemed like he might be waiting for someone to return, who never did. He ended up down by the river, hiding mostly, coming out to eat by a trash can, where he was fed by a residential lady who walked daily. He got his name that way.
I couldn't trap him when the pandemic hit because the clinic closed. It opened for limited spay/neuter in May and I immediately trapped him, beneath a tree near the river. To do so, I had a hard time, because of people with free roaming dogs who messed with the trap or chased him.
Free roaming off leash dogs have been an issue at the park forever. Even with all the dogs on leash only signs. People blatantly ignore the signs.
TC was very wild by then and scared of his own shadow. So I returned him, although I released him up behind the park at the residential ladies place. He bolted directly up the trail back into the park. He'd vanish for long periods, but last night when I returned Fathead to the residential lady's place (he also showed up as a stray), there he was. I got a video! He's super fat now.
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| TC when trapped for neuter |
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| A few photos when I've glimpsed him over the years since then. |
Here's the video of him from last night.
TC has thrived in the three years since his neuter. See ya round TC.
That's a sad story for TC, but at least he seems to be doing well.
ReplyDeleteI can assure you once he got dumped in the park, his life became better, even before I caught him to be fixed, as all sorts of people would take care of him, leave him food, all that. He has never been a day since without food, from someone or multiple people.
DeleteHe looks like a fine specimen.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is!
Deletehe sure is a big kitty.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on, and stay safe.
He has filled out and aged and looks in his prime currently.
DeleteI am so glad that he has thrived - and wonder whether he has found someone to feed him regularly.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry he's never been without someone feeding him. But in the park. I did not know he'd migrated to the residential lady's place for better and more food options, plus she has a heated straw filled greenhouse for the cats comfort at night and if cold or wet. So, why wouldn't he hang there, instead of in the park with dogs chasing him and all that.
DeleteGlad to hear that TC is doing well.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely story. Thank you for sharing. :D And, thank you for asking, Dandelion came home the same day and is doing great. Even with me hunting her down for oral antibiotic and pain med liquids twice a day Dani remains a nonviolent darling. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness she is doing ok!
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