'I wish I could tell her that he’s safe, but I know if I did she would want him back': Cat lover rescues hug-giving tuxedo only to discover he had a furmily that let him down, but now he's safed and loved in a new home

This whiskered tale is straight out of a cat soap opera. A feral colony prowls the neighborhood, but one tuxedo tom decided to switch teams. The plan was simple: trap, neuter, release. Instead, this charmer purred his way into a flea bath, then wrapped his paws around a hooman's neck like a clingy toddler at daycare. Hug life chose him.

Nine months later, the plot thickened: a Facebook post from a woman searching for her missing tuxie, famous for his hugs. Same forehead spot, same snuggle addiction. Turns out Mr. Huggy Pants already had a furmily. Cue the guilt, the drama, the catastrophe of split loyalties.

But here's the kicker: when he was found, this tuxedo was flea-ridden, scratched, unneutered, and roaming the streets like a tomcat troubadour. His new hooman sees it as further proof he was neglected. Now, he's neutered, spoiled, bonded to a fellow feline, and living his best nine lives indoors.

So, is ignoring the post the right call or just feline fine with a side of guilt? Either way, this cat clearly voted with his paws.

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Best to get the cat microchipped so he’s officially yours and protected. If anything ever happens, there’s no confusion. He’ll be traced right back to you as his forever home.
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It might feel a little mean, but the cat wasn’t chipped and has fully settled with you. Letting him roam and losing him shows irresponsible ownership on their part.
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If possible, letting the owner know their cat is safe and cared for without actually giving him back might be the best option. That way, they get peace of mind too.
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