[Sable99]

Originally Posted by KittyKat

I think Mando's on to us. Saturday, Mom went out on the lanai after she woke up & saw him sauntering across the lawn toward our patio. She opened up the lanai door & brought his food in. He came onto the patio, saw Mom on the lanai & bolted. She left the door open but he never came back. Food dish went back on the patio under a chair & Sunday morning when Mom went out the food was gone. I left the door open later but he was a no show. I don't understand why he is so skittish--he was a house pet so he should want to come in after all this time.
Where is the closest shelter? I wondered if any of the vets or rescue places have traps.
The daughter called Sunday night wondering if we had caught her cat. I felt so bad telling her no.

My cats come running to me when they hear me call their names! Maybe the daughter or a family member should go over to your neighborhood and look for their cat. Just a thought.

Good idea, Sable99. The mom is a doctor at LSL, not sure about a hubby or how old the daughter is. Will call them tonight.
He was eating on the patio when Mom went out this AM. She calls him Mando, Mondo, Kitty & Kittyboy but he doesn't react. I'm still not 100% this is Mando because he looks younger than 4 years old & has that mark under his right chin but it may be due to loss of weight & being out in the elements. Not sure why he doesn't stay around our house. Maybe others are feeding him too. Or it's because he has seen my two cats on the lanai.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by KittyKat

Good idea, Sable99. The mom is a doctor at LSL, not sure about a hubby or how old the daughter is. Will call them tonight.
He was eating on the patio when Mom went out this AM. She calls him Mando, Mondo, Kitty & Kittyboy but he doesn't react. I'm still not 100% this is Mando because he looks younger than 4 years old & has that mark under his right chin but it may be due to loss of weight & being out in the elements. Not sure why he doesn't stay around our house. Maybe others are feeding him too. Or it's because he has seen my two cats on the lanai.

It might not be Mando. He has probably had a tough time of it though as I believe he was lost more than a month ago if this is the same cat.


I cannot seem to post the picture of Mando that is on the Home Again Lost Pet Alert. I could probably forward you the e-mail with it though??

[pooh]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

It might not be Mando. He has probably had a tough time of it though as I believe he was lost more than a month ago if this is the same cat.


I cannot seem to post the picture of Mando that is on the Home Again Lost Pet Alert. I could probably forward you the e-mail with it though??

I'll try to post it Tal.....will send an IM with my email addy

Thanks, guys, but I already saw the picture.

Called the family & left a msg to get me a trap. No callback so I might just take a little trip tomorrow to the Sumter County Animal Shelter after I call to make sure they lend them out. If not, I'll try Marion County.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by KittyKat

Thanks, guys, but I already saw the picture.

Called the family & left a msg to get me a trap. No callback so I might just take a little trip tomorrow to the Sumter County Animal Shelter after I call to make sure they lend them out. If not, I'll try Marion County.

Keep us posted. I will send Pooh an e-mail with the picture just in case this is not Mango. Perhaps, there is someone on TOTV who recognizes the cat from the Home Again picture.

[pooh]

Here's Mando....handsome kitty.

[mfp509]

The pictures sure do look similar. Maybe I have missed something - why haven't the people who lost Mando or a member of their family checked to see if this is their kitty? I know they were at Disney at one point. I would be there in a flash if there was even the slightest chance.

[pooh]

I'm not sure the cat is Mando. Mando appears to have some black fur nearer his right eye than does the stray.

[Barefoot]

This thread just reminds me of the huge number of cats that are lost in The Villages every year. There are so many feral cats living on golf courses and in parking lots. It's heartbreaking. Please be careful to keep your cats indoors and safe.

[Joaniesmom]

I read somewhere that the average life of a cat living outdoors is 18 months. I can't back that up with a quote. Wish I could. Has anyone else read that? Anyway, it's not long and the poor animals live a short, sad, painful life.

I volunteered in an animal shelter for a few years and am ashamed to say I couldn't take it anymore. I have all the admiration in the world for those volunteers! One year every volunteer in the shelter, including me, got ringworm, and we all laughed about it!

Good news is I fostered a litter of five kittens and adopted out four. Elvis never left the building. 10 years later, he still sleeps with me! Lucky me!

Any animal you can help will put another star in your halo.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by mfp509

The pictures sure do look similar. Maybe I have missed something - why haven't the people who lost Mando or a member of their family checked to see if this is their kitty? I know they were at Disney at one point. I would be there in a flash if there was even the slightest chance.

My thoughts exactly. I would have left Disney.

Dad just got into town, he called me today then he & the kids came over to walk the neighborhood. Gave me a flier that I will post at the Amelia postal station. They showed me pictures of Mando on their phones & I'm really not sure this cat is Mando(pronounced Mondo). Mando has a white stripe around his midsection & his face is not all white like my stray cat's. But they both have the same eyes & a bushy tail. Could be Mando's secret son!

I called Barb @ Pet Lovers Rescue & she was kind enough to lend me a humane trap. I only had it set up for 45 minutes before I had to bring it in d/t the rain. Keep fingers & toes crossed.

Set the trap out awhile ago & checked it just before 10--was dark so I opened the slider a little & called "kitty, kitty" & he meowed! Brought the trap inside the lanai; he had eaten both dishes of moist & dry cat food I had put in there. He's very scared. I set up a litter box, food, and water, turned a small lamp on & let him out. He's OK as long as I leave him alone. Called the family & NO ANSWER! Hope they can come over tonight to identify him. I won't be able to sleep a wink. If they don't think it's him I guess I'll be taking him to the Vet to see if he's chipped; if not, I hope Barb/Pet Lovers Rescue can take him. He's really a beautiful cat.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by KittyKat

Set the trap out awhile ago & checked it just before 10--was dark so I opened the slider a little & called "kitty, kitty" & he meowed! Brought the trap inside the lanai; he had eaten both dishes of moist & dry cat food I had put in there. He's very scared. I set up a litter box, food, and water, turned a small lamp on & let him out. He's OK as long as I leave him alone. Called the family & NO ANSWER! Hope they can come over tonight to identify him. I won't be able to sleep a wink. If they don't think it's him I guess I'll be taking him to the Vet to see if he's chipped; if not, I hope Barb/Pet Lovers Rescue can take him. He's really a beautiful cat.

KK, you've certainly done your fair share to care for this poor stray. Bless you. I sure hope Pet Lovers can take him. We got our big dog LolliPop through Pet Lovers Rescue. A wonderful organization.