University City, MO Stray Cat Found Near Bartmer / Purcell by Olive Blvd

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Tyler S.

2 hours ago

Rachel My house seems to attract solitary stray/community cats 😅 It would seem likely that Spot was once a lost stray that has now fully adapted to life on the streets as a community cat? I wouldn't expect even a well-adjusted feral cat to be this friendly. From my limited observations, such formerly-stray community cats can eventually become tired or literally sick of living outside full-time, and can be excellent candidates for adoption once they've decided to approach people for affection/shelter and not just food. I wouldn't force the issue especially knowing they are TNR, but I like to keep an eye out for signs. This is Tony who was a community cat I took to the APA last year and was quickly adopted. He was well known in the area, but was looking rough and run-down. He didn't resist or hiss or cry at all as I crated him to take him in 🥹 There's nothing quite like seeing they can truly rest and sleep soundly for the first time in years 😭

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Tyler S.

2 hours ago

Rachel glad to hear it! He seems healthy so that's good. His ear clip is so subtle I didn't notice 😅

Rachel S.

19 hours ago

Tyler Schwartz Yep! That’s Spot. He meows very softly.

Rachel S.

19 hours ago

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Rachel S.

19 hours ago

Hi, I’m a TNR volunteer and this is a male cat I TNRed a few years ago (near Bartmer and Kingsland). We call him Spot. He disappears for long periods of time, then he shows up about once a year! I’m so glad someone has “spotted” him and he’s okay! PS Thank you for giving food and water.

Tyler S.

20 hours ago

Tara Didn't seem like a clipped ear, but I guess it was so subtle I missed it 😅