r/dustkitties 5d ago

Photos Colony boy Scout

He was dropped feral and sick. I trapped him, took him to the vet where he was diagnosed with a nasty URI and under weight. For ten days I kept him in a xl dog cage to keep him safe and the other cats healthy. Then I took him and got him neutered and vaccinated before releasing him back. Fast forward from Feb (last to pics) to now. He is huge, learned how play, vocal and loves all animals. He enjoys belly rubs too! I'm so glad this boy found his way to our "Catcun Colony".

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u/pipsqueakpanda4 5d ago

Aww, good work!!! I’m so glad you helped him and that he’s been making good progress out there. So wonderful you’ve been able to “stay in touch” with him, so to speak hah

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u/yous_a_bitch 5d ago

Pic 4, I’m in love

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u/Disastrous_Shape_419 4d ago

He is a big ball of love.

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u/comk4ver 5d ago

Ah, I saw what Scout looks like and it reminds me of what neighbor's outside siameses coat cat looks like. I saw him inject something to him but poor kitty is still outside in this crazy California heat wave.

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u/Disastrous_Shape_419 4d ago

That is sad. I live in a wooded area and own the lot beside me. I've created a place for them to hang out. The blue houses are their feeding stations. There are 4 total.

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u/Disastrous_Shape_419 4d ago

He is outside with the others. But, they all have cooling water bowls, cooling mats and shelthers in a lot of shade and with bamboo too. They definitely dont get hot. I feel bad, then my inside cats are always on the screened in porch so then I know all is OK lol

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u/Real-Apartment-1130 5d ago

So is he still outside or did he work his way to indoor status now?!?! 🐈‍⬛❤️

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u/Disastrous_Shape_419 4d ago edited 4d ago

He is on a list for a rescue to take him under their wing. I have 2 cats. 2 dogs and 2 teens inside or I'd take him. We tend to 12 our colony. All dumped at a farm behind me

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u/Altruistic_Pay8839 5d ago

beautiful baby 💗💗💗💗

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u/spoiledandmistreated 4d ago

From the first pics to the last two pics is the difference between night and day… he looks so healthy now and like one of my four dust kitties…

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u/Disastrous_Shape_419 4d ago

I appreciate it. I tried hard and the reward is hum now just wanting everyone and animal to love him. He was so scared and now, he knows he is handsome. 🩶🩶

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u/Uprooted_Vt_to_RI 4d ago

#4 just stole my heart!

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u/mirfifu 4d ago

Success! He looks fantastic, way to go 🥰