Derry: So much to say!

Derry had quite a lot to say while out in the garden this afternoon, and I knew the reason must be one of the neighbourhood cats. Many have homes and wander freely, but this poor fellow looks homeless and battle-scarred:
 
 
I had zoomed in with my little point and shoot from my vantage point by the front of my garage, and even from that distance I could see his wonky ear. I couldn't see the scars on his face and body, though, until I downloaded the snapshot to edit it.
 
He certainly breaks my heart. He looks quite chunky in the pic, so I hope that someone is feeding him, or perhaps even has taken him in. There are three townhouse complexes in the area, including mine, so he could have come up from either of the two below ours. I hope he'll be okay. ♥

As for Derry, he's currently fast asleep inside, so here's a pic from last week, in his new lawn chair.

Peace.

Comments

The Island Cats said…
I’m purring that introoder cat has a home…or at least someone looking after him. I would have yelled at him too, Derry. ~Ernie
The J-Cats said…
We hope someone is looking after the poor, homeless kitty.
catladymac said…
He looks like our Blacky, who wandered up 2 years ago and finally was brought inside this winter when the temps hit single digits. He is old and in iffy health, but he is a Good Kitty. Purrs to Derry.
That poor guy, we'd be worrying about him too. Howdy Derry!
Dearest Kim,
Oh, it does break our hearts seeing an abandoned or not well cared for kitty or doggy.
Not all people have a big heart–a sad fact!
So glad that our kitties have a home, are clean, well fed and very much loved.
Derry is a lucky kitty too and he knows a life of family luxuries and good care.
Hugs,
Mariette
Katie Isabella said…
OH heartbreaking!!! IT is just awful. Poor poor baby! And Derry, I understand, you gorgoeus biy. That is your home. XXXXXX LOVE your new chair. Momma found just the right color for you.
meowmeowmans said…
We do hope some kind person is taking care of that dear boy. Derry, you and Ava were on the same wavelength today -- she was doing lots of talking, too. Mostly to the birds and squirrels. :)

Hugs to you both!
That poor kitty does look as though no-one is caring for him with all those wounds. I hope he will be okay.
You are looking very comfy in your new chair, Derry.
It's one of those post where one thing is sad and one thing is very sweet. Derry it really looked to be enjoying your sunshine and his new chair. I hate it when cats are outside because they don't deserve to be there. It's one thing to sunbathe a little bit and then go back in the house and enjoy life, it's full-time Outdoor Living is just not good.
Maebeme said…
Poor boy! I do hope someone is feeding him, at least. I'm sure Derry wasn't happy to have another cat in his back yard. He looks pretty content in his chair.
derry....we hope yur naybor iz aye oh kay; may bee inn vitez him over ta say HI across de fence
may bee him just kneadz a friend ....st francis' blessingz two panther :) ♥♥ yur lawn chair total lee rox dood !!
SuziQCat said…
We love black cats and hope someone is caring for this big fella. He doesn't look hungry that's for sure! Glad you and Derry are doing well, and finally getting some sunshine!!
John Bellen said…
Unfortunately, if he has a broken ear and scars, he's probably homeless. But he is probably fed somewhere, the poor guy.
John Bellen said…
Unfortunately, if he has a broken ear and scars, he's probably homeless. But he is probably fed somewhere, the poor guy.
Derry has a nicer lawn chair than I have! lol. That poor kitty that you photographed, hoping he is ok!
I just left a comment and don't think it took. Derry has a nicer chair than I have! Hoping that other kitty is ok!