Bruce the cat

As some of my friends know, I am a crazy cat lady- I only have 2 cats, but I get so sad about homeless kitties- and living in South Philly doesn't help! We have so many feral cats in this area- and even more are around the Circus School where I teach. So many kittens all the time!

I get so sad when winter comes, but this year we have gotten over 30 inches of snow and it is COLD out! Record low temps and it has been below freezing for more than 13 days now.

To make a long story short- we have a few regular stray cats that visit our back yard. 1 is Kitler (she is a calico and she has a Hitler mustache.) I was pretty sure she was my neighbors cat- but I see her outside an awful lot.

2. There is "Swirly cat"- cute cat- with big swirls on his/her side.

3. We have Bruce the cat. Bruce is what I named him because he is very manly looking and has he definitely still has his kitty balls. So I think he is a true Feral. Bruce comes by all the time and cries for food- and of COURSE I feed him, but today he was crying for so long and it is SO cold out, I just couldn't stand it!

I made him a shelter and he LOVES it! He went right in and is all snuggled up and warm.

I feel so much better.

This is one of Bruce's first visits this summer. Steve doesn't now WHAT to think of him. But he tries and tries to talk to him. HE won't SHUT up if Bruce is outside.

My awesome waterproof shelter! I took our kittie's bed (they don't need it), and put some catnip in it- Bruce was rolling all around in there. Look how happy he is!

Be kind to animals and donate old blankets to your local SPCA!

Comments

[Ashley]

thats cute and awesome!

[Niff]

I just hope it is warm enough! What is really cute is that he already scooted his foot dish closer to the door so he can eat while he is in side. He hasn't left it since I put it out there.

[Seeks]

good job niff! i'm proud of you.

[Cara-Beth]

Very resourceful! And very kind of you. :)

I often find myself wondering about the feral kitties in the parking lot near PSCA. (Especially because there are so many black cats--I have 2 of my own.) I've seen someone from the deli feeding them, but I'm not sure what they do for shelter.

I wonder about trap/neuter/return programs like http://phillycats.org/ -- but it costs money to get the cats fixed & then they need foster space to recover in for 3-5 days. Maybe if enough people at PSCA (or in the neighborhood) are concerned, we could all try to organize something to help... think it's worth a try?

[Niff]

I am sure we can get something together Cara!

Update: This morning I went out to make sure the shelter was dry and to warm it up- but Bruce was in there! I fed him a nice helping of food and he scarfed it down (while shivering)and is back inside his shelter. I wish I could bring him in, but my kitties would NOT like that.