There are many stray and feral cats in the Phoenix area. A tuxedo cat was seen often near my home. It was in good condition and had a home nearby. Then a new tuxedo appeared and was in distress.
A woman chased and screamed at the cat while she meowed pitifully as I watched from my window. The cat would sleep by my sliding glass window. I went outside the next day to see if she would come to me. As I stood still on my sidewalk, the tuxedo kitty came closer and closer and then allowed me to pick her up. She was almost weightless but very friendly and needed help.
I took her to my vet for an examination. She was starving and dehydrated but otherwise in good health. She was about 6 months old and unspayed. I took her home and began a feeding program as she joined my cats Cesar and Rafa. I named her Alexis. She was spayed. Here she is 10 years later.
WYOMING, MI
