I saw "Little Brother" today
By ElicBxn
@ElicBxn (63593)
United States
April 26, 2009 9:18pm CST
"Little Brother" is an orange cat, that is probably Taj's younger brother.
Taj, as I've said, turned 7 back on the first of April.
I found Taj, on April 28th, 2002, in my front yard at 4 weeks old.
In Feb. of 2003, I spotted a pregnant tortie with 2 dilute orange cats, with very simular marks as Taj at the neighborhood Wendy's. I got my trap and went over and caught mom and the younger male and got them fixed.
I had to assure the staff of Wendy's that I would return them when I was done.
I never managed to catch the older male.
I returned the mom and the younger cat to Wendy's after I determined I wasn't going to be catch the older brother.
Shortly after I returned them, mom and the older brother disappeared. Mom, no longer driven to feed her unborn kittens, might've rediscovered that people weren't terrible.
However, "Little Brother" stayed at Wendy's. Now, 6 years old, he is still at Wendy's looking fat and sassy. I saw him tonight.
I'm happy that there is one feral that I had a part in saving the life of and extending his life. The people at Wendy's and Popeye's are also to take some credit, because they were the ones who took on feeding the cats.
I came home and gave Taj a big hug, knowing that without my finding Taj, I wouldn't have saved his life and later that of his younger brother.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
27 Apr 09
That would feel so good! You are doing great work for the cats. Catching them and having them fixed is a great service! I have only two cats and one of mine was an undernourished stray that showed up on my front door step. She was thin, hungry, had problem teeth and her long coat was all matted. After looking for an owner to no avail (she was wearing a collar with no tag) I took her in, had her vet checked (she was fixed, thankfully) organized for the vet to clean her teeth, caught up with her vaccination and after a good bath and a hair cut she was mine! She now sleeps on my bed every night and wears a diamond studded pink collar (not real diamonds! LOL) and she is a spoilt princess and I am so glad I saved her by adopting her!
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@BarBaraPrz (47254)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Apr 09
I bet she's glad, too. What do you call her?
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
28 Apr 09
My little princess is called Rosie, she's a tortoiseshell and my boy who I've had for almost 13 years is named Friday, he's all black and very handsome! 
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@GardenGerty (160610)
• United States
27 Apr 09
It feels good when you see a positive end result. Some businesses enjoy the company of cats as it helps with their pest populations. Lots of florists around here tend to favor cats, inside. I am glad you got to see Little Brother.
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@tess1960 (2385)
• United States
27 Apr 09
It was good of you to have them fixed and return them to people that obviusley loved them. We live near fast food restaurants and a neighor has several cats that they allow to breed and I've tried several times to catch them to no avail. I've even written them letters stating I''d help pay the spaying or neuturing fees but get no response and can't get near the cats. The poor things live under their front porch. You are a good soul and Taj is very lucky to have a responsible and kind human.
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
27 Apr 09
[b]Awwww...sniff. I miss Taj soooo much. I wish I could give him a big hug. I am glad his brother's well, though. Thank you, Elic, for caring.
Maggiepie[/b] 
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
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27 Apr 09
Hi Elic,
Have anyone ever told you what a wonderful person you are? you have save a lot of cats lives and they have you to thank, I love cats and there are so many cats that are ill treated which breaks my heart but not forgetting the dogs as well, you are doing a good job here and what a big heart you've got, I love you for that and you are a saint. Hugs.
Tamara
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
29 Apr 09
wow hon that is just wonderful, I love stories like this,
I don't have any ferrals at the moment and I am working my butt off to get my cat finnigan fixed, Junior is fixed, finnigan is 10 months old so it is his turn, and then I have two little babies 2 months old I will have to get them done as well. but at least I have a bit of time still for them.
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@Darkwing (21583)
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28 Apr 09
Wow, that's a lovely story, my friend, and I'll bet you really feel happy to see how the younger brother is getting on. I would have to wonder what happened to the Mum and older brother though. I hope they're being cared for, or are at least ok in their new environment. Still... you know that you had a hand in making things possible for them, and I'm sure that means a lot.
Brightest Blessings, my friend.
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@ElicBxn (63593)
• United States
28 Apr 09
after mom and the older brother disappeared, I worried about them for a while, but I had done what I could to give mom the chance for a better life, and to catch the other boy, but failed.
So, I was satisfied with what I had done for "Little Brother" and have watched him for the last 6 years thrive despite being a feral cat.
In fact, one Saturday morning, I spotted him out by the major street (and this is indeed one of the most major streets in the city) and chased him away from it so I hope that in that way I kept him alive at that point.
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@BarBaraPrz (47254)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Apr 09
That's nice. Did you get a chance to commune with "Little Brother"?
Here's a gold star for all your good work.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
28 Apr 09
Your such a good person. you've obviously saved a lot of cats to date. I've always loved wendy's food but never knew the people are so nice. sweet
