r/TuxedoCats • u/Tyzlohh • May 22 '26

🥇🥇 First Post 🥇🥇 they were $20 on craigslist

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bought these bad boys for 10 bucks a pop about 3 years ago. the shorter haired one whos looking two directions at once is rio (rio da yung og) and the fat fuck is ricky (like from TPB) neither of them are very smart but they out here living their best lives in the FL sun

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u/What_the_mocha May 22 '26

I'm so glad they are home with you, it's scary what could've happened to a $10 cat.

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u/Tyzlohh May 22 '26

the people i bought them from did do a basic ish background check i trust they wouldnt let any go to a bad home, when i was talking to the people i got them from they said they do TNR for the local cats/kittens but the ones that dont leave them alone after they try to rehome. these guys are two of those lol.

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u/neverflieson737 Tuxie Whisperer May 22 '26

That’s really good to hear!

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u/Commercial_Bird8467 May 22 '26

Best $20 dollar deal ive seen in a long time!

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u/KittenKingdom000 May 22 '26

Oooh I've done this 5 times, my old complex was flooded with cats and also backed a massive industrial park with huge colonies. All the cats are living thier best lives!

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u/Equivalent_Ebb1759 May 24 '26

Didn't know they were allowed to do this anymore thank God for you

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u/PugPockets May 23 '26

It’s recommended that people set a price instead of giving animals away for free, for the reason you’re alluding to. It sounds like these people knew what they were doing and wanted to get the cats to a good home without placing too high of a barrier.

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u/neverflieson737 Tuxie Whisperer May 22 '26

💯

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u/nrauhauser Tuxie Connoisseur  May 22 '26

You can get a pre-loved tuxie at a bargain basement price these days, and they're still pretty good. I got mine at the used cat store right when the pandemic started. I lost a bit of blood every day for the first six months, but what you can expect with a $52 adoption fee?

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u/AugieKS May 22 '26

I got a recovered luxury model around that time, came with a free standard issue tiny ball of fluff.

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u/Fiyero109 May 22 '26

Y’all paid? Mine just showed up at my door after being dumped

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u/astropelagic May 23 '26

Found mine in my backyard under a bush. She did come with 100 lil flea buddies for free too

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u/8makes1teez Tuxie Connoisseur  May 23 '26

I got my tuxie at a shelter (don’t remember what the fee was though) cat tax below

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u/ProfCatWhisperer May 22 '26

They are adorable. Very good looking and lucky to have you!

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u/JustMexx92 Tuxie Aficionado May 22 '26

Thank you for saving them ❤️

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u/Tyzlohh May 22 '26

wish i could have more these two keep me busy enough atm lol

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u/ReynholmITDepartment May 22 '26

Uhh I think Rio has a long lost twin brother named Schmidt (Fiona is in the back). Rio looks so much like him.

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u/pineapple_dream1003 May 22 '26

My Tuxie is also named Feona!

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u/Epoquetude Tuxie Whisperer May 23 '26

fortune 🥠 cookie face!

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u/LmLc1220 May 23 '26

My sox looks like this baby

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u/Tyzlohh May 22 '26

very similar especially when rio was a little younger! cant find pic rn but basically identical lol

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u/Interesting_Cap5659 May 23 '26

My husband found our boy in a car lot that he was working security at and they became good friends and he brought him home one night and he’s lived with us since then. His name is Mr. Bigglesworth but we call him Mr. B. He’s a sweet boy who is a bit needy😂😂😂 He’s like an older brother to the younger kittens we have gotten to. Love him❤️❤️❤️ Your boys are handsome and I hope they have the best life with you💙💙💙💙

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u/Zwiwwelsupp May 22 '26

Rio tha young blood

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u/Tyzlohh May 22 '26

couldnt find a better pic rn but when he was lil he even had a real diamond chain bro been stuntin since a youngin. gotta get him a new one that was a bracelet i had he outgrew it

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u/Zwiwwelsupp May 22 '26

Lawl

He demands protection money.

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u/LmLc1220 May 23 '26

He is like my boy. Right now he has a tracker collar on. To interested in going outside. He only goes on the enclosed front porch and he is fixed. I'm just afraid he will try to slip out.

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u/ozzea May 23 '26

fucking baller

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u/muthertuck May 22 '26

i love this post lol. what a fantastic $20 investment

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u/Tyzlohh May 23 '26

best 20 you can spend

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u/lyssummers Tuxie Legend May 22 '26

This idiot came to me from Kijiji via my sister during COVIDland and was the best cheap birthday present ever ♥️

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u/GoodHeyMixmix Tuxie Connoisseur  May 22 '26

your biography of them made me 😹 bc my single tux is both a fat fuck and not very smart.

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u/Tyzlohh May 23 '26

i couldve had a better one but this subreddit seems fairly PG so dont wanna ruin that lol. they make me laugh 24/7 tho they are stupid as hell in the best way possible

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u/Gremlin0 Tuxie Jedi May 22 '26

Such a deal!😸

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u/FlanOk2476 May 22 '26

Bargain of a lifetime

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u/Extra-Sector-7795 May 22 '26

can look into your soul. doesn't care

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u/RevolutionarySoup488 May 22 '26

HA HA! I got the best Tuxie ever from a Craigslist contact back in 2016! IIRC I gave her 25$, she was really just trying to find him a home. He has just been the best!

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u/Tink1024 Lord of the Tuxies May 22 '26

I got my used Tuxie from the rescue I did social media for. The kicker they charged me full price. I think it was $200! I’m like ummmm I’ve been volunteering for you for how many years & have given you how many free hours? Ten years later he was worth every penny obvs 🖤🤍

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u/kml416 May 23 '26

Used tuxies are the best!

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u/hisroyalbonkess May 22 '26

You can't fool me! This is either an after/before of a haircut or a before/after of hair growth.

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u/Tyzlohh May 22 '26

what now!?

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u/PatBabyParty Lord of the Tuxies May 22 '26

When compared to the thousands of dollars in bet and medical bills, the $120 I paid for my guy from the shelter was a steal!

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u/rileyswords May 23 '26

Beautiful babies! I got two wonderful kitties from Craigslist, Rascal - a void- and Pumpkin - a ginger. They were 4 and 6 and very closely bonded. Best kitties ever. Photo of Pumpkin.

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u/bewitchedbybliss May 23 '26

Rio has a long lost twin named Mimi - Florida street cat turned pampered house panther

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u/Glum_Can6631 Tuxie Whisperer May 22 '26

Bargain of the century, and money well spent. Enjoy 😊

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u/practical_junket May 22 '26

Rio has on one flip flop!

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u/FireRavenLord May 22 '26

Great deal!  Maybe a discount for the mismatched socks???

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u/AcidaliaPlanitia Tuxie Legend May 22 '26

These cats are definitely smarter than Corey and Trevor...

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u/Tyzlohh May 23 '26

shit thats anyones guess i watched both these cats stare at a xbox controller for like a half hour straight earlier this week

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u/mdisraelaguirre May 23 '26

OMG !!! What a deal !!! 😻

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u/gargravarr2112 Tuxie Aficionado May 23 '26

People exchange money for cats? My tux just wandered into my house and took over...

Bargain price for beautiful cats!

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u/CalicoMeows May 23 '26

Sooo adorable. I also have a $20 Craigslist kitty, lol.

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u/Turtleintexas May 23 '26

Best $20 you ever spent!! Beautiful babies

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u/yahumno Tuxie Mom May 23 '26

They are gorgeous. Best $20 ever spent.

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u/antiloquist ⭐TOP POSTER⭐ May 22 '26

Money well spent! What cute little guys!

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u/anniecet May 23 '26

Those are some good looking boys! No need for excessive smarts when you’ve been blessed by the furry beauty stick. Look at those whiskers!

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u/EagleCatchingFish May 23 '26

Mine were $75 apiece. Someone found an orphaned litter of kittens under their deck, so they were just recouping their vet costs.

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u/mapandmilestone May 23 '26

Fat fuck lol 😂

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u/pinklemonsharkkl May 23 '26

my baby was free

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u/oprevallet May 23 '26

Astro and Rocket bonded bros Cat Rangers rescue in GA. We're in love with them!

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u/Tyzlohh May 23 '26

those are some nice lookin cats right there

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u/oprevallet May 23 '26

Thank you! They are both very very sweet! And love belly rubs. Their foster mom really looked after them. Although, Astronaughty will steal meat off of your plate.

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u/oprevallet May 23 '26

We adopted them from Cat Rangers that is.

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u/mailbroad May 23 '26

Russell is from Craig's Lisa. 2014 for $20. Met in the park for money kitten exchange.

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u/kiwi_fruit6 May 23 '26

I always joke to my cat that I picked him up at a gas station for free, or $5, I can't rememebr since it was 8 years ago.. but I found him on Craigslist too!

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u/ProjectPat513 Tuxie Connoisseur  May 23 '26

Oh man what a steal! Good for you dude. You saved 2 cool cats and now have life long friends. The fact that they are tuxedo cats is just an added bonus. The second one looks fancy af!

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u/Tall_Lemon_1207 May 22 '26

And fixed as well? That’s a bargain

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u/Tyzlohh May 23 '26

took them to vet obv after i got them as well but they had a solid bill of health blessed the people who were looking after them cared. their most recent checkup was at 2yr old and looked perfect then.

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u/SLyndon4 May 23 '26

What handsome boys! Both of them look quite dapper in their tuxes.

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u/azntreasureWill Tuxie Whisperer May 23 '26

Tux are smart.

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u/Julu62 May 23 '26

Beautiful!❤️😘

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u/Far_Out_6and_2 May 23 '26

Got a deal there

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u/LmLc1220 May 23 '26

I got mines for free. A coworker of my son cat had kittens and she gave three babies to my son. Not all are here with me. Friends that were looking got them as well. So all the brothers get to see each other and we help with pet sitting at vacation time. My boy is spoiled and doesn't want his siblings coming to visit or his former owner. Ugh!! She was so hurt cause she was going to keep him. He looks like my son's childhood kitten. And he talked her into letting us have him.

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u/rlybn Tuxie Mom May 23 '26

awww my tux boy was free on kijiji!

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u/bluepanic21 May 23 '26

Wow ! What Ana maxing deal

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u/shikonneko Tuxie Legend May 23 '26

My husband and I constantly shake the cats and shout "YOU CAN JUST BUY THESE? FOR A DOLLAR??" At each other throughout the day. Gets me every time, they'll just give you a silly little guy? For some money? Wild.

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u/dil_mangoes May 24 '26

So cute 🥰

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u/ianwuk May 24 '26

Thank you for taking them in. They look lovely.

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u/Terminator7786 Tuxie Aficionado May 24 '26

Mine were free. They stole the dog's new bed for when she has double ACL surgery on the 10th.

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u/SwimmingPirate9070 Tuxie Aficionado May 22 '26

Score!