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Little update on the injured feral cat who came for the holidays and needed a leg amputation.  He seems to have acquired the name Dwight in the meantime. Heh. I guess the marking on his head made me think of that high-domed, parted-down-the-middle hairdo.His surgical scar has been healing up well, he eats with gusto, and he jumps up and down from his window perch with relative ease. He's only *just* started to come out to socialize a bit, though. He was still darting back into the bathroom for the cover of the claw-foot tub each time he caught a glimpse of me, but starting a few nights ago he finally decided to stay out in the open (the foyer/laundry room area is gated off so he has more room to move about outside the bathroom) in my presence. He even let me sidle up to him, so I took advantage of the opportunity to snap some photos that weren't shadowy under-the-tub shots.This may not look like much, and he has a lot of adjusting yet to do, but this was some encouraging progress. Feral cats tend to regard humans as predators - it takes some doing to convince them of your good intentions.-------------Last, I just want to note that It's because of you, my Patrons, that I'm able to work from home on the comic, and because of that, I can be around to give animals like Dwight (and Maya, and the six feral kittens, and Mama Cat, and Yellow Cat and the array of ferals I've been able to trap for spay/neuter and release) the attention they need. It's hard to fathom how I'd manage it if I was still away at the office most of the day.  So, hey, thank you!

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La Gallagher

I'm so glad he's happier. It takes forever, doesn't it? He will get there with your help!

SmartAlec105

A part of me is curious if this kitty will ever inspire a cat in the comic. Even if it's as a bonus comic.

akrasia

How the heck does he bury his poo in the litterbox, with only one back leg? Aside from the horrifying amount of pain that whole injury scenario entails, its got to be frustrating as F*** that such a basic instinct doesn't function like it should.

Juliana K

He's so handsome! I'm glad he's doing well.

Leigh Legler

Oh man that name... I cracked up. It's perfect. So glad you're all doing well!

Rosanna P. Brost

I was just wondering about this guy! Thanks for the update, I'm glad that he is doing better! ❤️

Tracy Butler

I'm not certain. I've not managed to sneak up on him while he was in the box (I'm sure it wouldn't end well if I did), but he uses the box consistently, he buries his business, and doesn't make any more of a mess than my 4-legged cats do. I suspect he stands on one foreleg and the one back leg and digs with the other paw. I just ordered him an arch-scratcher at the suggestion of someone else who has a tripod. When they're missing a back leg, they can't scratch on that side...which I'm sure is also frustrating.

Katfeathers

That's actually accomplished with forepaws. More control than rover kicking detritus over their business.

Loricah

He does look like Dwight!

Autumn Wyvern

he looks so grumpy in that first pic... glad to hear hes doing well!

Stephanie Cohen

What a lucky boy! I've got a long term foster that looks just like him.

Krin Syn

aww that lil tripod loaf in the first picture ; u ; thank you for helping this lil guy! I hope his recovery continues well!

Doscher

I just want to make him a little kitty tank to drive around in, but I don't know if it would be a good idea.