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Tom Tom
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I would like you to meet Tom Tom. He is a stray who started showing up around my mom's this past summer. We have made a bond, and when the weather was nice I would have my morning coffee sitting on that swing on the front porch you see in the picture, with him usually by my side.

Now that the weather is cold, I have propped open the porch door, and have made him what I call a cat house.

I placed a folded army blanket on the cold porch cement, with another old blanket on top of that, and using a lawn chair placed another old blanket over the chair, and it's totally enclosed except for the cat door which is pointing away from the front of the porch where the screen is,to cut down on cold air blowing in.

Most of the time he can be found just laying on the swing, but he has that extra option, and with the extreme cold temps we are due for soon, (they are calling for a high of 0 next Tuesday, at least he has another option.

I'm a softie through, and through, I still have the rescue kitty Bella that is inside the house, and is now spayed.

I would like to get Tom neutered, and when the weather gets better I'm going to try getting him into a carrier, and see how he reacts. One of my cats at my house just will not travel in a carrier, so I will have to see how Tom does.

This was taken about 2 weeks ago, using the Nikon. I appreciate your comments, thank you.

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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.GIGIBL
01/02/14 2:12 PM GMT
Great close up of this lovely cat Sandi;Well done
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.picardroe
01/02/14 2:13 PM GMT
Beautiful capture of this nice cat, Well done Sandi.
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::0930_23
01/02/14 2:39 PM GMT
You need to put a red light on his "cat house," Tigz. :)

You are a kind person and all who are around benefits from this wonderful trait.

May All Your Days Be Serene
In Two Thousand Fourteen


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::trixxie17
01/02/14 5:21 PM GMT
He looks like he is enjoying a semi domesticated life Sandi - well shot and I commend your loving attention to strays - a good heart.
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::biffobear
01/02/14 5:24 PM GMT
Here's me looking for a Satnav..Canny looking Moggie is Tom Tom...R.
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::Dunstickin
01/02/14 5:36 PM GMT
Tom Tom looks a real drummer at peace here!

good of you sweetheart
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.DigiCamMan
01/02/14 5:46 PM GMT
Pretty Cat. We have one like that only without the white. We now have a black stray that we made a box for outside the door and and we put a pet heating pad in for him. We had him fixed to make his and everyone elses life a little easier. I wish more people would take care of their pets and keep these from going stray. I think it would be great if more people would take these animals in and give them a chance. It will do your hearts good.
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::Ramad
01/02/14 6:01 PM GMT
He is cute but probably still not quite trusting. But with your kindness he will become domesticated soon. Nice shot Sandi.
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.gizmo1
01/02/14 6:08 PM GMT
What beautifully eyes that cat as and coat plus you capture the cat superbly with very good compstion and nice surrounding colours too.
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.snapshooter87
01/02/14 7:41 PM GMT
I know that look, I got it made... "I'll put up with anything" Very nice, Sandi.
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::mirto56
01/02/14 7:46 PM GMT
He's a handsome fella, quite comfortable, thanks to your kind heart. If things ever turn bad for me...I'm coming to the house with the swing by the porch. Nice work Tigs.
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.mesmerized
01/02/14 9:48 PM GMT
What a cutie...he reminds me of Morris the cat who used to be in tv commercials...do you remember him?...glad to hear this feline has refuge and someone who cares...thanks for that SAS and for this lovely shot of him.
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::braces
01/02/14 11:34 PM GMT
He's a gorgeous boy who's lucky he's found you and your mom. Mrs b used to have a ginger tom called Tom when she was a teenager. We're glad to hear that Bella is still doing well.
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.bfrank
01/02/14 11:48 PM GMT
He really looks like a well fed cat. I guess it is hard not to be a softy when they look so pitifully at you. Once you feed them they are yours. Good and close shot of Tom Tom, Sandi.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
::Marzena
01/03/14 2:31 AM GMT
I think I have praised this feline-canine mix already somewhere else :), but now in the proper resolution and full size I just found out that Tom is watching me regardless how I view the image - he is following one with those big green eyes !
To me professional nose he has lots of properties desirable in a feline spy assistant. Besides, he blends perfectly with and between Boris [SAAB] and General [SAK9] - this is agent CJ's dog - boxer.
I like this cat so much...
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.Starglow
01/03/14 3:59 AM GMT
He's one handsome fellow, I can see why you like him.
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::solita17
01/03/14 6:15 AM GMT
Tom Tom looks like he fell into a tub of honey (as my mother used to say)... More power to you, Tigs! If Bob wasn't dangerously allergic to cats, we'd be adopting strays too. Tom is a beautiful cat. I hope he can be 'gentled' so he can enjoy a softer, safer longer life...
mary
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.Bleizmor
01/03/14 8:04 AM GMT
Beautiful portrait Sandi!
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.Jimbobedsel
01/03/14 11:32 AM GMT
He seems to be right at home with a camera stuck in his face. LOL. Beautiful shot of Tom Tom, Sandi.
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.koca
01/03/14 12:09 AM GMT
Nice story and wonderful close up. Tom Tom is so handsome. Great work.
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.mac39
01/03/14 1:37 PM GMT
A gorgeous little "tiger" captured by tiggs.
Fine work.
Mac
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.scorpie
01/03/14 1:45 PM GMT
Such a handsome guy. Kudos
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.mmynx34
01/03/14 6:18 PM GMT
Tom Tom is for sure very lucky to have you .. what a great deed to do for him.. thank you
And such a cute shot.. wonder what's going through his mind... sure he was trying to say thank you for all you are doing for him.
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.icedancer
01/05/14 10:59 PM GMT
I absolutely love him girlfriend, he's a very handsome fellow. I'm with you, I'd be a softie like that also. Don't see too many strays around here with all the coyotes, wolves and foxes, only wild bunnies
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::LynEve
01/09/14 12:19 AM GMT
Tom Tom is indeed a fortunate (and beautiful) cat to have found such a caring home. Love the picture
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.Eubeen
01/12/14 7:21 AM GMT
Run Tom!
A good capture of the cat, Sandi. Nice focus, clarity and textures in the photo.
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Constance52347
01/12/14 7:56 AM GMT
What a beautiful cat! The photo captures his personality perfectly! You've obviously taken good care of him, because he looks so well fed and peaceful. I have two strays that have become part of the family as well...both solid black! The tuxedo cat in my photo was also a stray, but she passed away awhile back.
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.Heroictitof
01/12/14 1:52 PM GMT
You have nicely captured this peaceful cat my friend !!
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