I volunteer a few times a week at a rabbit shelter that this lady runs out of her house. There's this beautiful stray Egyptian Mau that hangs out in her garden all the time. This poor cat clearly has no home and is completely emaciated. I think she should literally be twice the size she is now. The woman at the shelter feeds her occasionally but can't take her in because her tabby attacks the stray whenever she is let inside the house. There is nothing more I'd rather do than adopt this poor cat, but my father is allergic and I can't have a cat at school (I'm living on campus for at least another year). Is there anything I can do? Should I give the lady some cat food to feed the cat, to encourage her to feed it more often? I know I probably can't do anything but it just breaks my heart to see this sweet cat suffering.
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I imagine since you mentioned how beautiful the cat is, you don't suspect it has worms or some other condition that would prevent it from staying in a good body condition. That's always where my mind goes when I see outdoor cats or strays. Worms. Cat AIDS. Whatever.
If you genuinely care about the cat, like others have said, it's probably best to catch it and turn it over to a local shelter.
Maybe you could find a friend or other family member to adopt it?
If you genuinely care about the cat, like others have said, it's probably best to catch it and turn it over to a local shelter.
Maybe you could find a friend or other family member to adopt it?
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It's kitten season, and shelters are overflowing with cats this time of year. I'd avoid the shelter right now - go with a rescue group or get it adopted out yourself at this time of year, or at least take it to the vet and get it checked out and dewormed.
