My wife is in charge of several apartment communities in Florida, Virginia, and West Virginia. One of the closer ones to our house is about fifty miles away. The manager there told Rose about a friendly stray cat that started hanging around the office. They decided to help the cat by allowing it to come into the office. Rose ordered several supplies for him on Chewy, including a litter box, litter, food, and toys. She visited the property last Wednesday and sent me these photos.
They named the cat “Gato” which is essentially the same as naming him “Cat.” I don’t think Gato cares what he is called, he is just happy to have people to love on him.
He comes and goes during the day, taking advantage of the many people who open the door for him. At night, he stays inside and someone comes to take care of him on the weekend.
One of the maintenance guys from the property came to our house on Saturday to help install two new windows in our house and I give him one of our carriers so they could take him in to be neutered.
From what I hear, he is super friendly so he is probably not feral but was someone’s pet at one time. I have seen this several times before and wonder how they become separated from their humans. I know at apartment complexes people sometimes move out and leave their cats behind. Sometimes they leave them inside an apartment with no food and water. I would like to think humanity is better than that and most strays end up on the streets for innocent reasons.
Bad Cat Chris 
Gato is a very handsome cat – looks healthy and with access to the office he has comfort and safety. Great photo of him!
Hugs, Pam
Thanks, Pam.
I’m glad Gato has people now who love him… we see this sadly too much, that people move leaving their pets behind…how can they watch their face in the mirror every morning?
I don’t understad it. Why have a pet if you care so little for them?
I am so glad he won’t have to face the winter outside!
Me too. Even though this is Florida, it still gets pretty cold at night sometimes.
Gato is super handsome. We’re glad he’s being taken care of.
I was happy that they didn’t send him off to a shelter or something. He might have been adopted from a shelter but maybe not.
Gato is one handsome boy. He hit the jackpot with the office staff.
He is very lucky that he can go out during the day if he wants to and have a nice warm place to sleep at night.
He is super friendly and a big talker!
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Welcome home, Gato. Looks like you have found a sweet set-up.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
He is a lucky one.
I’m so happy they have decided to let Gato stay. He’s really handsome.
Yes, he really is.
Another handsome ornj mancat….
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I am glad this cutie is being helped.
You and me both. 🙂
Gato looks like such a sweetheart and happy guy!
My wife says he is a big talker so I guess that means he is happy.
Gato sure looks happy and well cared for! I’m glad he is being cared for.
Yes, me too.
I know what you mean, Charles. That’s how I ended up with Caitie. She’s a very sweet, very friendly calico. I don’t how she became to be outdoors. Megan couldn’t keep her, she has four of her own with a detente to keep the peace. I took her since she was recovering from an abscess. The peace she has with my three is shaky at best, but it seems the flash and bang of a fight is more for my consumption.
Ours fight sometimes but it is rarely anything to be concerned about.