Last September, one Friday after working at my church's food pantry, a little black cat who had been hanging around the church campus made an attempt to follow me home. I had talked with her and given her a few treats when I saw her; however, she had seemed fairly content where she was. When she seemed insistent, however, I told her, "If you are still here on Sunday" -- that is generally when I have a ride to church -- " I will take you home.
The next day, I bought a carrier, kitty litter, litter box, cat food, and a few cat toys. (I already had a few bowls that could serve.) On Sunday, she was still there! I noticed previously that her left ear had been clipped. Pennsylvania has a "TNR" program. That is "Trap-Neuter-Release." The males get their right ear clipped; the females, their left ears. She cooperatively got into her carrier and we rode home. She has shown no inclination to go outside again. I named her "Shulah." (Song of Songs 1:5: "I am black but beautiful, O ye daughters of Jerusalem.")
As soon as possible, I took her to the closest veterinarian. She got her vaccinations and tests ... and a clean bill of health! She was judged as being "just" one year old.
While I cannot say that she is a "perfect fit" for me, we are trying to work things out. She can be very naughty at times. She has bitten through my very expensive premium yarn more than once, so I need to be extra vigilant. She often bites me! Then she goes into the "naughty cat room"! Still, we will see how things go.
