'I find a note on the fence where I feed [the cats]': Wounded colony cat goes missing, TNRing person fears the worst but finds the feline found his forever home

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Ayala Sorotsky • Writer and Editor
Dec 10, 2025 1:00 PM EST

Some people wish they could adopt all the cats. Well, at least the ones who don't have a home yet, the ones who are now facing the winter months in the streets. No roof over their heads, no safety out there, no warmth to keep them cosy. This thought hunts a lot of cat lovers, but some of these feline fans try to do something about it - they set out to care for the strays, the cats who don't have homes. They take a colony of cats under their care, feeding the felines so they won't starve, TNR them for health and safety, and generally being the benevolent pawrent - even if they cannot take the cats inside.

And when you take care of a whole colony like that, you care about each and every cat. And that's exactly the love and care level this one TNRing person had regarding her cat colony. When one of the cats was seen wounded and alone, she tried to take care of him - but he wouldn't let her. And taking care of a cat who is afraid of receiving help is difficult (especially when you have many other cats to take care of). And one day - he disappeared. She feared the worst had happened - that he succumbed to his wounds, or was too cold to keep a survivable body temperature. But a single note on the fence where she feeds the cats made her realise - this cat has found his forever home.

No fireplace can warm the heart of a feline fan this winter quite like knowing a sweet stray won his forever home.

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    I've TNRd at a colony for almost four years now. I've seen many faces come and go.
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    I've had sick ones, picked a few off the street after being hit by a car.
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    Had this one Tom I could never catch for neuter. Eventually he became sick and looked absolutely miserable.
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    Still couldn't catch him. One day he just disappeared. I figured he went off and died somewhere.
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    Long story short, I find a note on the fence where I feed on my way to work.
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    It says folded ear cat has been rescued, $2000 vet bill, is safe and sound, and is living the good life.
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    I'm in contact with the rescuer and she sent me some photos. First photo taken by me PS.
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    THANKFUL blessed
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  • That's the coziest little boy. We're so glad to see how he enjoys fluffy covers, the warmth of four walls, and the safety of a forever home. Yes, this one might have needed more help than others, but seeing the look of comfort on his face, the exposed belly of confidence and trust - it's all worth it. All cats deserve safety and love, and this one floofy feline is no different.

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    To my bird lover friends, Trap Neuter Release is better for birds in the long run because it reduces the number of feral cat populations, which then reduces the number of birds that are killed.
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    Professional-Ad-2988 Oh I'm so happy for him! The picture where he's knocked out, belly up... That's a happy kitty
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    OP withoutadrought Most definitely! He's estimated to be around 10, so he may have spent his whole life on the streets. To see him like that, all sprawled out on his blanket, it's amazing.
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    Savings_Major_1042 God bless the person who rescued this precious baby! This is wonderful news!
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    OP withoutadrought It's amazing! Bless her kind heart
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    pettyaioli Amazing. Old boy looks right at home.
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    OP withoutadrought He definitely does. I wish we could tell them that's what happens when they trust us.
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    bexy11 Amazing news and how awesome that the person got on touch with you!!
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    OP withoutadrought It made my whole year!!
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    slaughterfodder This is probably the first time he's gotten some sleep in all those 10 years!!! Look at his chewed up little nose
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    OP withoutadrought Now he can heal, and enjoy his soft blanket and safe, warm home
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    micio9 It looks like he waited a long time for the good life. His ears could have been damaged by frostbite unless it's just a genetic fold on his ears. These stories always make me so happy.
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    OP withoutadrought I'm in the mountains, so it can get pretty cold here. That would add even more to his already hard life. It's all over now, he can enjoy his senior years living the good life.
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    KittylsAn9ry That third photo → he's happy
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    OP withoutadrought I love that photo so much
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