We live out in the country and have a number cats, both indoors and out. However, living out in the country, you often get wandering stray or feral cats or drop-offs from other owners. Pi is one such cat, and not only did I want to share his story, but also get some advice.
Pi is a black and white tom that was hit by a car at least two years ago. Since then he has come and gone from our barn, seeking it out during bad weather as shelter and for the constant supply of food and water.
Pi is a very skittish cat and will not let you get near him if he can help it. However, because of the injuries he is partially blind and deaf and if you stand still he will walk right up to you without noticing you until you move. He is of good weight and some how, even with one paw being lame, he manages to get to and from town which is quite some distance for any cat, especially an injured cat.
Since he seems to be doing well I mostly leave him be, as in try not to scare him. I try my best to get him good food and water and let him stay for rest, but I don't try to catch him as this would only chase him away. However, I did notice that lately he had what appeared to be missing fur along his back. It was hard to get close enough to see, but it was either mud clumping the fur together or perhaps he was injured. I would get a picture of this if I could, but when I brought out the camera he had moved on elsewhere (though the cold weather may bring him back).
I guess the point of this is, could I do anything more for him? I cannot take him to the shelter as our shelter is far too full and would either not be able to take him or give him to another shelter that would put him down. He seems to get along quite well, as I mentioned, he is of good weight and can run and hide from predators. I just wish I could make his eye and leg better.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. We do not have the money to get any vet work done on him at this time, though I would love to try if we do ever get a better pay check.
Pi showing his bad right eye.
Pi with our other cats (they were fed in this room so the chickens wouldn't eat their food). You can tell they aren't too sure about him, since he is a tom. However, his injuries make it so he doesn't usually show aggression towards them.
Pi with his bad leg held up and his bad eye closed
Pi outside
Pi walking with his bad leg held up
He really is a resilient little boy and he has a beautiful coat. I always enjoy seeming him come around and I want to make him as comfortable and happy as possible.
Pi is a black and white tom that was hit by a car at least two years ago. Since then he has come and gone from our barn, seeking it out during bad weather as shelter and for the constant supply of food and water.
Pi is a very skittish cat and will not let you get near him if he can help it. However, because of the injuries he is partially blind and deaf and if you stand still he will walk right up to you without noticing you until you move. He is of good weight and some how, even with one paw being lame, he manages to get to and from town which is quite some distance for any cat, especially an injured cat.
Since he seems to be doing well I mostly leave him be, as in try not to scare him. I try my best to get him good food and water and let him stay for rest, but I don't try to catch him as this would only chase him away. However, I did notice that lately he had what appeared to be missing fur along his back. It was hard to get close enough to see, but it was either mud clumping the fur together or perhaps he was injured. I would get a picture of this if I could, but when I brought out the camera he had moved on elsewhere (though the cold weather may bring him back).
I guess the point of this is, could I do anything more for him? I cannot take him to the shelter as our shelter is far too full and would either not be able to take him or give him to another shelter that would put him down. He seems to get along quite well, as I mentioned, he is of good weight and can run and hide from predators. I just wish I could make his eye and leg better.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. We do not have the money to get any vet work done on him at this time, though I would love to try if we do ever get a better pay check.
Pi showing his bad right eye.
Pi with our other cats (they were fed in this room so the chickens wouldn't eat their food). You can tell they aren't too sure about him, since he is a tom. However, his injuries make it so he doesn't usually show aggression towards them.
Pi with his bad leg held up and his bad eye closed
Pi outside
Pi walking with his bad leg held up
He really is a resilient little boy and he has a beautiful coat. I always enjoy seeming him come around and I want to make him as comfortable and happy as possible.
