dgk wrote:
On Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:29:16 -0700, "Michelle C."
wrote:

dgk wrote:
I started giving this outside kitty some food - mostly leftovers from
my brood. Cute, predominantly black with the tips of his front feet
white and white socks on the rear legs. The chest and underside of his
throat is white and it carries up to his mouth so the whole face is
black except the white jaw. Very striking - white whiskers as well.

Mostly he shows up at dusk and waits outside my door. I still haven't
touched him/her but I'm getting closer. At first he was silent but
lately he's been getting pretty talkative. I'm mentioning all this
because today he showed up at 6am as I was leaving for work.

He was absolutely yowling up a storm. He really doesn't look Siamese
although he is sort of long and sleek, but he just kept yowling so I
brought him breakfast. I'm very good at taking orders apparently. He
didn't seem injured or anything but it's tough to really get an idea
since I still am not allowed to touch. I'll keep a sharp eye out
tonight. I'll have to leave word with the cat sitter to leave some
food out for him when I go away.
I was told by an acquaintance who was a veterinary assistant that a lot
of black cats are hiding some Siamese genes under their coats. I
mentioned it to her because my black cat is VERY chatty, and sometimes
quite demanding.

Best regards,
Michelle

This one is really off-the-wall demanding. He's trying to eat the food
before I even get it out of the can and into the bowl. He yowls like a
little banshee until his little mouth gets busy with the eating. Once
done, he sits outside my door for a few hours and then heads off. It
drives my cats nuts but they're starting to get used to him being
around.

Good news - it appears that someone has done a TNR on him since his
left ear is clipped. At least I don't need to worry about doing that.
I'll need to talk to some neighbors and find out who's responsible.

I was petting him while he was eating and he was rubbing my hand
later, scent marking me. I feel more slavish all the time. Still, he's
a long way from being taken into the house. Espy is still very much a
question mark healthwise and the last thing he needs is someone
joining. Not only that, I really (really) don't have room nor the
budget for a fourth cat.

Got to watch out because it sounds like he is claiming you whether you
want him to or not. ;-)

Glad his TNR is already done.

Best regards,
Michelle