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03-FEB-2013

This is Tux, one of the feral cats that I feed and water twice daily. A few days ago, I noticed that
he had some sort of injury to his right, back leg. I couldn't see any obvious injury and the leg
didn't appear to be swollen. He has been eating and drinking every day... hobbling to the bowls on
three legs (sometimes running). These cats won't let me get close enough to touch them, so helping
him presents a dilemma. I could try to trap him, but the odds of getting him instead of six other
ferals, three-or-more ferals that come around after my seven have finished eating and the raccoon
and possums that I have inadvertently trapped in the past... is slim.


This morning, as he hobbled up the driveway, I noticed that he is tentatively putting his weight
on the injured leg... so I am hopeful for his recovery.

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Dave Hein16-Feb-2013 06:17
He's such a pretty kitty it's a shame he didn't get some human attention as a kitten. More than likely he got hurt in a fight.
Richard Vance03-Feb-2013 22:36
Hope he recovers, Faye. Ferals lead a tough life and good of you to give them some aid.
Best to you,
Dick:)
Johnny JAG03-Feb-2013 21:12
Nice portrait
J. Scott Coile03-Feb-2013 20:39
You are a sweet-hearted person.
laine03-Feb-2013 18:06
Poor Tux...he neither asked to be born or dumped. I hope he does okay Faye!
SRW03-Feb-2013 17:11
Nice capture...! We had a similar dilemma with a semi-feral cat... -- in the end, he actually came to us; and then, after being operated on, never left....! I hope that limp goes soon, though....
Stephanie03-Feb-2013 15:31
Poor little fella! Hoping that his injury is healing!