No, we didn't get a new cat. Well, it appears we sort of did. This guy? He lives about 5 houses away from us and around a corner. That doesn't stop him from acting like our backyard is his. He first started coming around when Luxie was in heat, but after we had her spayed, he stopped visiting regularly. Now, however, he is back. Every time I look out, I see him laying somewhere around our yard.
I wasn't sure why he was hanging around all the time until yesterday. Yesterday I noticed that I hadn't seen our feral kitty, Winston, all day. But the dry food that I leave out for him on the screened in back porch had been eaten quite a bit. I just assumed he was stopping by to eat when I was not looking. However, I heard the catdoor and ran to see if it was Winston, and it wasn't, it was Mr. Siamese. Just making his way through the cat door and onto the porch and straight for the food! I opened the door and shooed him off the porch. He left, begrudgingly, but didn't go far.
Later, I looked out the window and saw Winston making his way through the neighbor's yard. Then he stopped and looked concerned. There was Mr. Siamese just laying there blocking his path. Winston stopped. They weren't aggressive, but I could tell that Winston didn't want to pass by him. For being a feral, Winston does not appear to be aggressive. He doesn't want to fight. Perhaps that's why he looks as good as he does. I grabbed the water bottle and chased off Mr. Siamese with a couple of good squirts and Winston came back on the porch to eat. I hate to run off a nice cat, but I can't have him keeping Winston from eating, besides I know where Mr. Siamese lives and I know he has a nice family and house to go home too, unlike Winston.
Here is Mr. Siamese done up all artsy.
PepiSmartDog says
PepiSmartDog: poor Winston! Glad he has you guys to look out for him.
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Peyton says
Mr. Siamese looks like he is the lord of the manor. He does look regal.
Michelle says
Mr. Siamese is a cutie, but he shouldn't infringe on Winston's territory. I'm just glad they didn't fight.
messymimi says
A handsome intruder, rather like the tall, dark, good-looking stranger!
Comedy Plus says
He's a handsome one too.
Have a purrfect Feline Friday. ☺
Kathe W. says
the Siamese cat is quite regal- however I am more partial to Winston! You have a lovely garden! The Solomon Seal is so graceful how it gracefully curves down.
Katie Kat and Katie Kitty Too says
Dear Mr. Siamese - Please go eats your own foods... You mommy and daddy are going to wonder why you am getting fats.
Dear Winston, please tell Mr. Siamese to go away... Nicely of course. Good thing your human am looking out fur you.
- Katie Kitty Too.
Erik N. says
Great pictures of a beautiful cat! I was thinking, "looks like a photo shoot," and then saw that you're professional photographer! Mystery solved!
Kitties Blue says
It sounds as if Winston might be socialized enough to be taken and neutered and given a permanent home by you or someone else. We fear that the Siamese will eventually run him off. Keep us posted on what happens. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Robin says
Mr. Siamese is such a handsome guy! His coloring is gorgeous. I hope that he and Winston find a way to get along. 🙂
Jean Dion says
That little guy is a beauty! But he won't be little for long if he keeps eating all that food! I know it must be hard to squirt him, but it sounds like you're totally doing the right thing!
Jean from Welcome to the Menagerie
Rosa @ Cat Lady Confidential says
Mr. Siamese is a beautiful kitty but he seems to be a glutton. You can't let him eat Winston's food.
Lola The Rescued Cat says
What a beautiful kitty. Hopefully he and Winston can learn to get along. Happy Mother's Day!
Silver says
I would feel the same, much as the siamese is a cool looking guy, you have Winston to think about. Good move with the water!
Erin the Cat Princess says
We do think you did the right thing, Winston needs your help more than the neighbors cat. Happy Sunday Selfie to you all. purrs ERin
Jeanne Foguth says
Lovely Selfies! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Ann says
Your place is becoming quite the feline drop-in centre. There's quite an air of superiority on that Siamese's face.
Joyful says
Mr. Siamese is a very lovely looking cat. But it is good that you are looking out for Winston's interests 🙂
Caren Gittleman says
I don't think the food is the only reason that "Mr.Siamese" comes to your yard, I think it is because he looks sensational with your decor 😉
catchatwithcarenandcody
The Island Cats says
Mr. Siamese is very handsome, but we kinda wish he would stick to his own yard so Winston won't be so afraid.
Comedy Plus says
I could have sworn that I commented on this post but perhaps not.
He's a regal looking mancat isn't he. Yes he is.
I hope you had a purrfect Feline Friday. ☺
Mary McNeil says
Glad you caught on and found a way to keep Winston safe and fed - especially since you know the other cat has a good home !
Athena and Marie says
Great photos of Mr Siamese!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
Ellen Pilch says
Mr Siamese is handsome, but I am glad you scared him away for Winston.