Found/Stray Cat in Jacksonville, FL 32222

Description

3 Legged Orange and white Tabby, he has a tipped ear so he seems to be a TNR

Message from Finder

I’m trying to locate the owner or previous caretaker of a very distinctive orange-and-white male cat who has been staying in my area for the past few months. I've been looking at all of the lost orang and white male cat posts, there were a few but the wrong missing leg was mentioned and the photos didn't match. I’ve been calling him Bernie so I have something to call him, but I’m hoping someone may recognize him. He is: Male Orange and white tabby Three-legged, missing one of his back leg's Ear-tipped, so he appears to have been through a TNR/neuter program at some point Mostly white through the face and chest, with orange tabby coloring around his face, back, and remaining legs He is scared and does not know me but has been slowly coming towards me when I feed him in the morning's. I have the same spot I feed him so it's consistent. I need to gain his trust enough to gage his true personality but from what I've seen so far, he's scared, lost and alone. I don't like that, he needs to be inside a warm, safe home with someone who will love him. Bernie has been in the Jacksonville area since at least mid-August. He was extremely thin when he first started appearing and seemed desperate for food. Over time he has developed a regular routine and is beginning to approach me, meow, and show signs that he has likely been handled by people before. I do not know what happened to him or how he ended up outside, or even in our area but I would really like to know whether someone is missing him or knows his history. With colder nights coming, my goal is to safely get him help and make sure he has a secure place to stay. But I cannot bring him inside my hse as I already have 3 that I rescued 2 years ago. If you believe you know this lost furr baby or may know his owner, please message me with details about his markings, which leg is missing, and any identifying information so I can verify it is truly him. I have been able to feed him every morning in the same spot, he now is coming up to me with these cute short meow chirps. He needs to be inside, having 3 leg's there is a tomcat that's been chasing him and I try to stop that when I'm home, but he looks so sad and just wants to be loved, if you are interested in learning more, or if you know who he might belong to, please let me know, the sooner the better as it will start getting colder in the next month. Please share — someone may recognize this sweet little guy. 🧡🐾