Sorry I did a ninja edit saying he’s also been around here for years (though that doesn’t necessarily mean he couldn’t be neglected or in need of help).
I’ll have a closer look at the colour of the eyes just in case they used to live around my area and ran back or somehow got this far from home. But this visitor cat has a few tiny white hairs like the barest graze of a paintbrush. One brush on top of the head, one on the chest like a locket, and one on the belly.
He or she is quite a large tall cat, has a deep mournful meow but is usually silent, and seems quite comfortable and friendly roaming around and rolling for pats. There isn’t a hanging belly (primordial pouch) and despite their size they look long and very slender. The face/muzzle is more slim with a large square looking nose. Your friends cat has a rounder bigger muzzle with a smaller nose.
I can try to get a good photo of this cat here and give it to you but the cat in the photo doesn’t look the same :(
Edit: If your friend is desperate though and the descriptions match I can try to catnap visitor cat to the vet which would allow ID and collection from a shelter if it’s theirs? I just don’t want to risk accidentally kidnapping a neighbour’s cat
The black cat is here again! He’s found a comfy spot. I really don’t know whether he just enjoys visiting/has claimed this as his territory from nearby or if he’s a stray that might need help.
The coast seemed clear for now so I nipped out to water what plants haven’t died, and saw the black cat come strolling out of a corner where he’d been napping.
Offered him my fingertip for a smoochy rub and patted his head. He seems to be quite comfortable hanging around here and after I went back in to soothe Melbcat he came to the screen door as if he hoped to come inside.
I’m worrying a bit about neglect but I’m really not in a position to adopt a second cat ;-;
It’s all good! Just letting you know there are some people who are legit. You will absolutely know who’s for real because the effects are quite obvious and painful. They may also let you know in advance, bring their own meal, avoid eating or if bad enough avoid gatherings that involve food.
Edit: You have no idea if they’re just stating it ofc but the tone and behaviour around it and how they handle the situation would probably tell you. Just be careful though with giving allergens anyway because even a Karen could still be legit and then you’re dealing with anaphylaxis, diabetic coma, an asthma attack or a code brown
If it tends to be really dry and frizzy you could try a hot oil treatment? I remember there were little tubes sold by VO5 many years ago but they might no longer be around
I used to use the A’kin brand because silicone free, but it’s a bit pricey and has a bit of an earthy sandalwood smell (though not strong).
You could always try slicking it back with a wet comb/dampening it, then rubbing some normal conditioner between your fingers and smoothing that through like product.
Melbcat has has her solensia and vitamin b12 shots. I also pulled the carrier part of the new pram out of the box and put it together so she has a bit more room than in the standard plastic carrier. The length of her body means there’s not much spare room so her nose can bump on the wire as the car moves.
She’s voluntarily got into it and is using it as a bed.
Ugh… I haven’t been doing as much as I want to. The dishes aren’t finished and the baskets of clean washing are threatening to fall over and crush me