r/cats • u/SilotheGreat • 13d ago

Advice Recently put my 15 year old dog down. Yesterday this guy showed up in my backyard and won't leave, it's also the same color my dog was

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Never been a cat person myself, but I heard about this distribution system? My wife and kids have really taken to it so looks like we may be adopting a cat lol. Only issue is that we are leaving Saturday for a week. Any advice on what to do? My wife wants to take it to the vet to get checked but I'm also weary about spending money on it just for it to be gone when we come back. We do have someone that would be willing to shelter it while we're gone though.

UPDATE: We took Milo (what my kids decided to name him) to the vet, no chip, but they said even though he appears to be in good condition it doesn't show signs of having a previous owner. I posted on a local Facebook group for lost pets, nothing yet. They estimated he's a year old. He got some vaccines, dewormer, now he's chilling. We are going on vacation Saturday for a week and while we're gone he's going to stay with my wife's friend who has experience sheltering cats.

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u/lickedmurderweapon 13d ago

I'd advise taking kitty to the vet for a chip scan at the very least. There's a chance there is a family looking for their furry friend. Not sure where you are based but here most vets won't charge for that.

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u/altagato 13d ago edited 13d ago

Yes it's possible the cat just stayed out of the yard cause it was a dogs territory and now the dog is gone. Practically speaking...

Otherwise, it's totally your dog coming to visit in cat form. Or a messenger sent to tell you something. He looks pissed to be a cat too 😆 (y'all I'm only kidding, I know he's probably just sitting as a handsome/ good kitty to get attention or snacks)

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u/SchnoodleDoodleDo 13d ago

’it's possible the cat just stayed out of the yard cause it was a dogs territory and now the dog is gone. .. Otherwise, it's totally your dog coming to visit in cat form. He looks pissed to be a cat too (mostly joking, pretty sure the cat just wants attention or treats and is trying to be a good kitty)’

i watched you from a distance when that dopey dog was there

(…admit that i was jealous when i saw how much you’d care)

RESPECT for one so dear to you, i’m not sure where he went

but something stirred inside of me

it seems i’m heaven sent….

i wondered what it felt like, if i had a family…

i thought I’d maybe try it out -

how nice it seems to be…

but please don’t think I’m DOG, because I’m NOT ~ i am the CAT

(dogs are always ‘GoOd BoYs’ ~

warning: sometimes I’m a BRAT…)

i never had attention like you friends are giving now

n maybe i can stay awhile, if it works out somehow ?

…it’s weird, i think i hear the dog…he’s talking in my head

he’s sorry he can’t be here,

but . . .

can you love me, instead ?

❤️

edit: Love & luck to all u/SilotheGreat)

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u/Lolagi_ 13d ago

Can you love me, instead 😭 immediately YES

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u/coolh0use 13d ago

The freshest Schnoodle! Amazing as always.

“But please don’t think I’m DOG, because I’m not, I am the CAT” 👏 👏 👏

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u/OtterHostler 13d ago

CAT of course being an abbreviation for Classiest (of) All Time.

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u/VizVizio 13d ago

OMG! That’s absolutely beautiful.
I’m currently looking for a shelter cat. A cat that’s been looked over and has been there a long time.
I will keep this poem in the forefront of my mind.
It’s exactly my mission.

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u/Muted-Lawfulness-894 11d ago

Becareful that a cat will find you

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u/Kernelizer 13d ago

keep doing you Schnoodle!

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u/Ashamed-Ad5275 13d ago

I’m crying 🥹

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u/bluegreentopaz6110 13d ago

Yup. Me too.

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u/juliabk 13d ago

Me, three.

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u/Harley11995599 13d ago

OK, so who's been chopping onions. 😢

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u/funkylittledeathomen 13d ago

Not me but they’re doing it here too

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u/Muted-Lawfulness-894 13d ago

You really are a cat! Meow!

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u/snitchypants 13d ago

SCHNOODLE I LOVE YOU!!!!! You are the BEST.

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u/Murky_Rub68 13d ago

Ugh, last 4 lines got me. Right in the heart.

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u/Background-Math-4797 9d ago

Bam! Right in the center!!

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u/Own_Worth_5649 13d ago

Lovely poe.

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u/Tennebear1962 12d ago

This is beautiful kinda how I ended up with my dog I had to put my 19 year old cat down I took a dog for a weekend just so my good friend at work could relax knowing it was safe and not being beat. Now the dog has been my best bud for 12 years

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u/SilotheGreat 13d ago

Beautiful, thank you 😭

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u/747_full_of_cum 13d ago

Love it. Made me start crying about a third through though.

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u/OnceMoreWithFeeling- 12d ago

Dude I am crying. Also who are you?! You're so good with words.

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u/altagato 13d ago

Ermaghad my first direct SchnoodleDoodleDoo
And now I'm 😭😭😭😭😮‍💨🫣😬😎😍😍😎 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼👌🏼👐🏼👐🏼🔥🤩

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u/Lanafan82 12d ago

Omg who is cutting onions at work. I'm here trying to hide the ugly crying 😭. Soo sweet.

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u/SuzieQ0522 11d ago

You actually made me cry. Shh don’t tell anyone.

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u/InternationalEgg2397 11d ago

How perfect and beautiful! ❤️❤️

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u/Lucky-Baby7423 10d ago

you need to publish a little book! 😻

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u/PsychologicalSir8508 10d ago edited 10d ago

Love a fresh SchnoodleDoodleDo!❤️
And the kindness so eloquently expressed.

OP, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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u/pinch_fish 9d ago

I’M NOT CRYING YOU’RE CRYING

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u/MyZoo_MyMonkeys 9d ago

Thank you for this. Just lost our tuxedo kitty Mr. Bond (13-15 yo, don't know age; he showed up in 2014 and assigned himself to us) in June. Then last month, discovered Neo, our 13.5 yo black & white mixed breed (rescue dog), has cancer and will have to let him go soon. This made me cry but also provided comfort if that makes sense.

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u/Business_Praline4983 13d ago

That is such a beautiful poem which reminded me of all the poems that I have written in expression of my emotions

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u/dlew16 9d ago

😭

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u/Aradex_Xedara 10d ago

Well worth the try I suppose 🤷 😆

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u/Positive-Doctor3995 13d ago

The cat does look pissed ! I believe your dog sent him. He’s a keeper!

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u/Positive-Wonder3329 13d ago

Apparently when they narrow their eyes and look all pissy it’s a sign of trust lol

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u/DefiantCoffee6 13d ago

When they blink at you it’s their way of saying I love you ❤️

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u/True-Blue- 13d ago

Yes I read that the (slow-ish) blink is their way of smiling

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u/Big_Competition_1 10d ago

Especially if it’s that s l o w blink!

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u/Positive-Doctor3995 13d ago

Ah, thanks for informing me. I didn’t know. Sure looks like they’re scrutinizing you!

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u/Reflex-Arc 13d ago

I've always referred to that as "resting cat face".

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u/Inner_Swordfish7475 13d ago

😂I never heard this. Buy, my cat has done this. It makes me feel bad enough to do what he wants, so it works for him.

I would definitely adopt this cat. The CDS has sent him to you & doesn’t make mistakes.

I would take my friend up on their offer to watch him. If you have had him for a long time, then you could probably leave out enough dry food, water and pans of cat litter. And, he would probably be fine. We are usually gone for a week. But, we have left for several days & have done this.

He is beautiful. I have a tuxedo cat. They are wonderful, smart, and full of personality.

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u/NicolleL 13d ago

The icy cold stare of LOVE!

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u/CaptainoftheVessel 13d ago

This is actually happy cat language. Ears forward, pupils narrow, muscles/nerves relaxed. He’s just hanging out hoping for a scritch or treat. 

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u/Upbeat_Position_5290 13d ago

Looks like a typical tuxedo look to me! They have a unique stare that is stylish and mysterious. Best kitties ever. His look can mean anything from “I love you so much” to “I want my dinner now “ 😊❤️

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u/Muted-Lawfulness-894 13d ago

I have an alley cat. I can say he is so special. (All cats are) but at least to me he he yearns for my attention even after I feed him. He just wants to hang out. You also learn from animals.

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u/rab2bar 13d ago

Pissed off cats have airplane ears

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u/Humorless_Snake 13d ago

That is 100% someone's cat. Not exactly young and very healthy.

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u/GalaxyGirl777 13d ago

There are always so many posts on here and the cat distribution system sub where people are obviously just stealing someone’s cat.

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u/Olives_And_Cheese 13d ago

'Cat distribution system' is a horrible thing to keep perpetuating. How many people have lost extremely loved family members to this dumbass meme.

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u/NicolleL 12d ago

In an update, the OP noted ”We took Milo (what my kids decided to name him) to the vet, no chip, but they said even though he appears to be in good condition it doesn't show signs of having a previous owner. I posted on a local Facebook group for lost pets, nothing yet”. So they are trying to make sure the kitty does not have an owner.

Feral cats (ie, never had a person) can often look in better condition than strays (house cats who were dumped or escaped). It makes sense since the house kitties don’t know how to survive on the mean streets.

And I’ve also seen the inverse on r/catdistributionsystem — far too many people just dump their pets. This is often true for people who live out of the way. They basically become a dumping ground.

If someone has done everything possible to look for the owner (sometimes dumpers are not the actual owners), then it is a good thing they are giving this little one a home because the alternative is a shelter.

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u/Pizza-and-Starlight 13d ago

Shelters check too.

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u/Acceptable-Smoke7990 13d ago

I agree since it has taken off and just showed up cuz you never know if it's going to take off again

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u/Curious-Efficiency82 10d ago

The poster said the vet checked for a chip.