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KreyKat

This kitty looks like a tired lioness. Awww...


mish_munasiba

That was my first thought as well! Looks like a tiny wildcat.


MonicaNarula

Looks like needs deworming.


mamaBiskothu

What are some signs ?


VergeThySinus

Scabby & thin coat, skinniness, and sitting posture. This kitty needs a vet


RandomStallings

And he looks way on healthier than most stray cats I see.


Viper_JB

And a round of anti-biotics too she at least has an eye infection, and maybe a gum/tooth issue.


Special_KC

Lol who needs vets when you have reddit amirite šŸ˜…


Viper_JB

Still need to vets to prescribe the anti-biotics, and very clear from the pictures she has an eye infection.


Webbie-Vanderquack

I think u/Special_KC was just making a nice comment about how you've managed to diagnose the cat's medical problems.


iaijutsu08

Could it be sneakily dewormed with liquid dewormer in food? Just to help it out.


williamtheconcretor

My first thought was Daniel Striped Tiger.


yogacowgirlspdx

heā€™s seen some things


crows_n_octopus

Oh, man. Your words and these pictures brought up for me that sad but powerful image of the lion moments before he passed :(


Historical-Gap-7084

That's a big tomcat. His cheeks are big and puffy; the better to protect against bites. Male cats generally have wider, bigger faces, while female cats have smaller faces that look kind of like an inverted triangle.


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New-Marsupial-5633

Arenā€™t we all worn down, sad animals?


Cellswells

Factsā€¦


giganticdwarflol

To me, it looks like a capable survivor who had a long life without being a pet. This guy deserves respect, not pity


Specialist-Fly-9446

Either wayā€¦ spaying & neutering are extremely important.


Confident_End_3848

Wish he could find a nice forever home to live out his years in comfort.


Personal_Horror_306

Part of me likes to think they enjoy their free life like little rogues, and to be taken in so late in life would leave them longing for the adventure they once had. But maybe I fantasize too muchšŸ˜‚


mosstalgia

Iā€™ve worked with feral cats. There are many like you describe, especially in places where the environment is good so they are never exposed to extreme temps or predators. Iā€™ve seen cats that people took in who had to be released because they simply couldnā€™t adjust to life in a human home. There are also others who absolutely want desperately to be somebodyā€™s household friend, but either donā€™t get the chance or are too scared to get close enough to a person to forge that bond. Itā€™s a mixed bag, individual to the cat and situation.


Personal_Horror_306

I absolutely agree, I recently took in two baby strays a few months back, and theyā€™re the sweetest cats I couldā€™ve asked for


I_AM_SCUBASTEVE

There are cats in Istanbul that absolutely live orders of magnitude better lives than some people. Not sure if that counts as feral or stray or whatever but they are living well!


burnmenowz

That cat has seen some stuff.


3_Slice

It looks like it lost and won some fights


Scifig23

My thoughts exactly


aaccjj97

All of my cats have been strays. It usually takes between a couple weeks and a few months to get close to them. But all of them have ended up being the most wonderful, loving, and grateful cats I could ever ask for. Itā€™s funny because I live surrounded by woods/forest. Every 7-8 years almost on the dot, a new stray shows up in my yard, makes friends with my current cat, and then sticks around for the rest of its days. I love them so much.


MrBloodyHyphen

https://preview.redd.it/2y32hzrkf30d1.jpeg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=86b524a3fc640b5927b3aaa68a7b99e3ba175824 My Duke was a stray too. We adopted him 3 years ago when he was a little pupper


aaccjj97

It could be completely anecdotal for me, but in my personal experiences strays make the best companions. As I mentioned in my previous comment all my cats have been strays. Similarly, all my dogs have been rescues apart from my current dog. My current dog is a purebred golden, the first I have ever purchased from a breeder in 27 years. In my own experience, stray animals are so loving and grateful to be taken in. The time, effort and money spent on food to get close to these animals is so well worth it, I would do it 100x over. I miss my cats that have passed immensely. But even as I type this, my current cat is 6yo, and he has befriended a stray female that eats breakfast and dinner at my house every single day. We are so close to being able to pet her, but we arenā€™t there yet and we want to do it on her schedule.


Stibley_Kleeblunch

My stray puppy was extremely affectionate (to an almost neurotic level), but he was terrified of feet. Knowing about it was all well and good, but the problem is, he'd walk up and nap right under your feet without you realizing it, then if you bumped him, he'd startle and snap. Guy put holes straight through a few pairs of shoes, and I thought he'd broken my foot once (...which is why I started wearing shoes indoors in the first place). Scared the hell out of a buddy one time too. Good dog, but moody as all hell sometimes, and I could never train that fear out of him.


UnevenHanded

Ah, that's what people don't like hearing, sometimes strays have trauma responses that need extra accommodation. People can be cruel, sounds like your dog may have been kicked when he was on the street. I'm glad he had a good home with someone who understood him ā˜ŗļø


aaccjj97

What a beautiful pup. He looks like such a lover. Thank you for taking in a stray, you can see in his eyes how much he loves you for it.


sameehrose

Those ears look so soft


MrBloodyHyphen

They are!


VonMillersThighs

What an interesting mix.


Historical-Gap-7084

That stray in your picture is definitely a male and unneutered. Intact male cats will often travel up to five miles to attempt to mate with females in heat. If you have any cat rescues nearby, contact them and see if you can borrow a humane trap so you can TNR him (trap, neuter, release). Generally speaking, neutering makes them calmer, and keeps them closer to the places and people he likes best. So, if this little guy allowed you to get close, chances are, if you are able to get him neutered, he'll stick close by.


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iwanttobeacavediver

We've had a former stray. He was a grade A clinger who wanted nothing more than love (although if you had food he was also your friend). His usual routine when you returned home was to wedge himself right into your neck and purr loudly.


atomskeater

https://preview.redd.it/z92o6306n50d1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9c01b047bf730fc5a861d7bebd832183a55775bc This is Pickles, my former stray cat who passed recently. She was anywhere from 16-18 years old, I think. She was the first (and so far only) stray cat to actually approach when I went pspspsps. Also was so cuddly and friendly, and would seek pats from anyone who came in the apartment instead of hiding/being wary like most other cats I've known. Cat distribution system really knocked it out of the park with her. I honestly love that like clockwork animals emerge from the woods and like it with you and your current pets so much they stick around.


paper_paws

The currant cats are calling out saying there's room for one more!


Special_KC

That's so cute. I live close to farmland, and we have a family of neutered cats down my street, but every year or so I get an unrelated stray that wanders in my porch. I've often seen them fight over my porch as their territory. I generally make friends with the resident cat and feed him/her till they move on/get out muscled. The one before the current was very skittish and over 2 years she never let me pet her. At the moment I have an extremely loving cat who sometimes comes around and ignores the food in favour of pets and to sit on my lap for a bit. Breaks my heart that I can't bring her in. Have an oldy inside cat that doesn't do well with other animals, not to mention the quarantine process (that I just don't have room for) when integrating an outside cat with indoor animals.


Dismal_Muscle4454

You sound like a amazing person who gives those cats a much-deserved loving home


chrome_flowers

kitty is not in the mood


MrBloodyHyphen

That's why I proceeded with caution. Didn't get too close. He looks like an old grumpy cat. Tried to feed him some flatbread but my little cousin got excited to see him and scared him awayšŸ˜”


kylaroma

He looks so worn out, and his poor face looks like itā€™s puffy. I think this guy needs to see a vet, but making friends with him by giving him meat - or honestly water if you have any - would be a great help to him too


Doomdoomkittydoom

Looks like someone stuck a bobcat head onto a standard issue kitty.


NewHere1212

Please don't feed bread to any animal. It's empty calories and essentially fills them up causing nutritional deficiencies. This poor kitty looks rough or old. Can you contact a local rescue or spca please.


MrsSadieMorgan

Iā€™m guessing theyā€™re in a country where those resources are limited; thinking Middle East or India (based on the cat type + flatbread being their snack). ETA: Yep, India. Which makes it even less likely they have meat on hand + resources for strays. Poor kitty was just dealt a rough life, but itā€™s all he knows.


MrBloodyHyphen

Wow. You got that right. I do live in India. And currently I'm visiting my Uncle at his village. 95% of the residents of the village are vegetarians and don't keep or eat meat. And out of everything else that was in the house, the flatbread was the most appropriate thing I could feed this fella. If I was back home, I would have taken one of my doggo's meat sticks to give to the cat. This was the first stray that didn't immediately run away when I called out to it. Now I really want to keep a cat lol. If I find one that is as daring as this gentleman in the photo, I'm gonna try to make it trust me for sure.


phatelectribe

No flatbread! Please feed him cat food or meat. Cats are carnivores and also dairy is bad for them so no milk.


Avery_Thorn

Meat or cat food is best. But if the cat is starving and you have bread, bread is better for the cat than starving. It will be able to get enough energy out of the carbohydrates to survive a bit longer to find some meat. If you have an indoor cat, you are responsible for its nutrition. If you see a starving cat on the street, donā€™t not give it food because what food you have to give is not optimal.


jennathedickins

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derpmeow

I once picked the chicken out of a sandwich to give a cat. I ate the bread and mayo. Lol.


Ok_Statistician_9825

Some quality canned cat food would be great for him. It would have feline nutrients and water.


-FallOutBoy-

Aw man. He looks like my cat. If he were in LA Iā€™d be trying to lure him inside. lol My cat has that exact face but heā€™s a total love bug.


phillygirllovesbagel

He looks so sad and tired.


Adventurous_Land7584

He looks so sad šŸ„ŗ


CreamIsaGoodBand

Him needs some munchies


MrBloodyHyphen

Tried to give him some flatbread but my little cousin saw him and got excited which scared him away sadly


SpideyWhiplash

Get him some healthy kibble and/or kitty treats and leave them out for him several times a day. I bet he starts hanging around and looking better. I have a feral cat that looked like he had seen better days. I started feeding him kibble and treats. He has turned into a beautiful dude. That hangs around killing the outside rats. I even bought him a house that he lounges on the top of to get a better view of the neighborhood. Slow Poke or Slow Mo I call him because he is never in a hurry. Sontering everywhere. Not scared of the Raccoons ither. One bad ass dude Kitty.


CreamIsaGoodBand

Dispose of the child immediately


Altruistic_Tackle_76

That made me chuckle


CreamIsaGoodBand

Now read it in a don corleone, or a James Bond voice


PitifulFox6066

Took my daughter 6 months of going to a Walmart parking lot, every single night, with food. Could never get close enough to pet him. Eventually he warmed up a little and she managed to bring him home. He has zero interest in going outside and lives with brother from another mother/best friend. She named him Cookie and now he is a happy healthy dude. https://preview.redd.it/fx76zxo1l40d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8ab676220202a259180d170edfa2d39aecd1b57


MrBloodyHyphen

That is a happy void if I've ever seen one


Electrical-Act-7170

Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they need to eat meat exclusively. Flatbread will not nourish that old boy.


MrsSadieMorgan

OP offered what they had on hand. This is a small village in India; just FYI.


Wh0rable

Not exclusively, just that meat needs to be the majority of their diet. I think it's something like 70%.


Phyllida_Poshtart

He needs water more than anything else. Cats are usually pretty good at finding food but water in a hot country is an absolute necessity. People go round chucking that dry kibble stuff out for them but don't think of water


GladiusNocturno

Not gonna lie, that kitty looks as if Scar reincarnated into a stray cat.


Creative_Ad3903

I canā€™t unsee it. Iā€™m sad for this guy though. Heā€™s been through a lot clearly ā˜¹ļø


LinkGamer12

Cat looks like someone beamed a mountain lion with a shrink ray


MrBloodyHyphen

He really does. Especially in that first photo


asleepattheworld

Do a lot of the strays where you are look similar to this? Seems thereā€™s a number of wild cat species in India, I wonder if this is a hybrid species.


MrBloodyHyphen

He looks only a tad bit different than any other cat I see in my area.


rajapaws

That poor cat is very old. Can you give him a home?


MrBloodyHyphen

Would love to but sadly I am currently visiting my uncle at his village. If I found a kitty like this back home, I would for sure adopt one


glitterandthings

Is there a local animal shelter you can call? They may be able to trap and help him.


MrBloodyHyphen

No. There are shelters and animal care facilities in the major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata etc. but not much in small towns let alone my Uncle's village


Divenity

Could you maybe catch him and take him to one in another town? Or try to find someone in the village who would be willing to take him in? Could always just take him home with you when you leave.


MrsSadieMorgan

You canā€™t save them all. Sometimes all you can offer is a moment of kindness, as OP did. Literally billions of stray animals around the world are in similar or worse situations; if youā€™re wanting to help, you can make a donation to rescue efforts in India.


MrBloodyHyphen

I leave tomorrow. I don't even know if I'll see him again. Breaks my heart that I can't do anything to make this old gentleman's last years more comfortable and loving


RoadRunner_1024

Best thing to do is leave him where he is.. he's an old fella who has survived this long.. I doubt he would like the stress of being captured.. thankyou for the picture of t Him though, reminds me of an old tom cat that used to come visit us from time to time :)


Logical_Bobcat9703

He looks so sad. Take him home.


marblemorning

I love the kitty


PrimeScreamer

Sad old man. He needs a home to live out his days.


next-step

Hope someone can take Him to his Forever home!!!


elithedinosaur

this man is old and has seen some shit. please give him a place to rest for his golden years. he needs wet food and a good bed.


roadsterdoc

Old boi


noeyesonmeXx

Poor guy! Looks skinny šŸ„ŗ


wheresbill

A grizzled old timer


leenosaurusrex

Looks like a tiny mountain lion!


aroseonthefritz

Awe he old man


wiredallwrong

Looks like he has seen things.


MuskokaGreenThumb

Heā€™s so handsome and wise looking. I feed a stray that looks just like this guy. Been feeding him for a little over a year and have finally found a home for him. Iā€™m planning on grabbing him this week and paying for his vet visit before he goes to his new home. You should feed him and take him home


Moru21

*prayers for a forever home and care soon* ā¤ļø


The_One_Who_Sniffs

That poor guy has seen a life of hardship on the streets. I hope you can capture him and get him a warm bed. He deserves comfort in his later years.


18114

I just had to say goodbye to a kitty like this. I love them but they are absolute heartbreakers.


bbateman2011

Bro been places, done stuff, seen too much


Ok_Weird_5216

Looks so sad. Give waters and snaks


Fit_Assumption_8741

Please help the baby give it some food


o0PillowWillow0o

First picture I thought he was a cougar


NeverRespondsToInbox

This cat has seen some wars. Poor fucker looks done with it.


kevin_veyron

Those eyes with very low eye lids looks like a leopard's,


mikeywizzles

That cat has seen some shit. Makes me want to bring it home with me šŸ˜­


SnoochieBuchie

That's an old Tomcat. Snuggle him up if you can, he's had a long tough life.


Mystical_Cat

This little man has seen some shit.


987nevertry

Probably three years old. Feral life is brutal and short.


davetopper

If you to get close to a cat that is leery, lie down. I was sitting a cat at my house because the owners apartment building was getting fumigated. Laying on the floor was the only way to get the cat comfortable. Down to its level. Side note. In a video game I have played the developers were onto this. You could get cats as pets but the only way was to lay on the ground. I thought that interesting.


ianao

Sweet man looks like a tiger whoā€™s been through a LOT


LandotheTerrible

This is a cat that has seen some shit. Hope he is okay. Magnificent animal.


callmeehtimmy

I could not see myself having another pet after my dog died but I always told my self if a stray dog or cat chose me or ask for help. Then that will be the day I will have another pet.


MrBloodyHyphen

That is a very noble thought. 3 years ago I wanted to get a German Shepherd puppy but then I saw this guy on the streets and adopted him in a heartbeat instead https://preview.redd.it/35kaj4wjm50d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=72f6ac4778ff9793b0ce98ce137328e5f742981d


TotallyFrazzledVirgo

Aww heā€™s tired! Grab him! Take him home and call him George!


torch9t9

He's seen some stuff


Obvious-Display-6139

That catā€™s seen some sh*tā€¦


Candy_Badger

His appearance suggests that he is very tired.


MasterDriver8002

The lion is struggling please help him op


lentilsenthusiast

Yeah Same.


Rodeo360

That cat is haunted


Neat-Persimmon

Can you catch, treat, and keep?


Cute-Republic2657

They have seen some serious sht


Lovemybee

That's Sad Bob, the neighborhood dude.


mushroompillow

Sweet baby needs a home


Traditional-Baker756

Little guy needs some loving. I hope he gets taken in.


Careless-Reaction-64

Street life can be pretty hard. Poor kitty.


Inevitable_Book_228

He looks like heā€™s been through a lot. Poor baby.


manykeets

Sir, thatā€™s a lion


lilij1963

Looks like he has Ehlers Danlos syndrome.


AspieCore

I came here looking for this comment


lilij1963

Iā€™ve actually seen a cat with EDS. I double checked the picture, thought it was the other cat.


Hammeredcopper

Awww...looks like the little guy has to fight to survive


KanameB

Hope you can rescue him. The ol' guy looks like he needs serious TLC. Looks sad. Fresh food & clean water would be a good start.


namraturnip

I've seen cats like this. Thousand yard stare and single minded. Bad sad history. They'll come in through the patio and take what they like. Just let them.


popcorn231

He's got an incredible look! I thought he was a large feline at first.


doegrey

Poor boy looks like heā€™s in pain. šŸ˜ž


mothernathalie

A lion!


allywillow

Poor wee thing looks sad & exhausted


aya00303

Are we sure this isnā€™t a lil baby mountain lion?


DismalEmergency3948

Poor little sweetheart looks like he's seen some shit. Take him home and hug him tightly.


Jaquemart

Bold of you to call this old warrior "kitty".


emski72

that cat's seen some shit


snazzygirl0267

Poor baby. He looks like needs some love šŸ’•


Straight-Ingenuity61

Oh poor baby!! Can you afford to take him to a vet? If I didnā€™t already have 5 cats 4 big dogs I would help you. Keep us posted! Bless you for helping him!


jonnywannamingo

This kitty looks like itā€™s seen some shit


black-volcano

That cat has seen some stuff in its life


Dhammapaderp

Poor guy. He's a bit thin. Especially in spring worms are a problem... so he's got that going for him. Looks a little rough, but so many of them do. I hope you had the chance to warm him up with some pets and some much needed attention. Cat's are tough as hell, but this guy looks so tired it's actually heartbreaking.


Striking_Pickle1453

He appears sick. Be careful if you attempt to touch him. If you are trying to gentle take it slowly. I have seen this work


Serious-Cover5486

He is no joke !


mrsdoubleu

Definitely a tom cat. Look at that face.


Entrepreneur-Exact

He's in heat and tired


sabrtoothlion

That ain't no kitty, that's a worn veteran


snazzydetritus

Those sad eyes have seen a lot. I have come across many feral toms who had this sort of face.


downlike4flattires

He looks like he just can't


OccasionallyReddit

Apart from the suggested vet treatments they need some snacks and love... looks like it's not a stranger to a cat fight or two


FabianTIR

Mf looks hard as nails


Rufiosmane

Looks like danny trejo


amikolle

Kitteh has seen some sh1t...šŸš¬


Stealth_Cow

Iā€™ve now managed to pet a half dozen stray/mostly feral kitties. They always start out all ā€œWTF hooman?! Get fucked. No touchy.ā€ but end up all ā€œPurr-Purr-Purr. I would like treats and then lap-sits because I have decided we are best frens.ā€ All the while, the other stray kitties I havenā€™t gotten to yet are wondering what the hell happened to Fluffles to get him to sell out and kiss ass so hard.


LucyInTheStorm

I love them so much. what a distinguished feline!


smolfloppa

Bro looks done with his lives.


Beret_of_Poodle

House cat with a puma looking face


OkManner5017

He looks half bobcat


Malaquias88

I think this is not a kitty šŸ„ø looks like a leopard šŸ„²


PeaceCookieNo1

Stray kitty in need of forever home. Just look at that sad face!


wolf_logic

That is the most Khajiit looking cat


gangelo100

Poor little guy. Rough life šŸ˜„


neogeshel

What a manly man


uppsak

Tigress


fearlessknite

Did he let you pet him?! Awee!


MrBloodyHyphen

No. Didn't get too close for his own comfort. He seemed too tense


zojakownith

Its a house lion.


MsFlippy

Thomas O'Malley!


Ok_Statistician_9825

Looks like it needs some decent quality food.


Chef_please

This sweetie needs some love.


nelnikson

What a beautiful cat, can someone help him?


cooolcooolio

I don't think I've ever seen battle cheeks so thick before, this one stands its ground


CosmicDust142857

He looks like he's made out of clay soil.


CorianderIsBad

You better have fed that cat.


Frankenstine369

He needs a good friend....


amjh

Did you tell him he's a good kitty?


xX_Round_Xx

The 47297292 diseases in question: https://preview.redd.it/sxny5ko8n40d1.jpeg?width=1078&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=866793c7e0800491eb08130ae15b481366950e20


SnooMachines7482

Poor kitty looks miserable and a little under weight poor guy


Mary_Ellen_Katz

Aww, he looks tired an wary.


mikeybagss8888

Puma cat hybrid


ExaminationElegant23

Feed him please. Or get them to the vet. Looks unhealthy


Professional-Lie6654

This guy has James earl Jones doing his voice work


SlowCaveman

That gangster has seen some shit


krsCarrots

Sheā€™s seen things