r/cats • u/RadiantWerewolf1712 • Jun 24 '26

Advice Cat with bandage appeared on our deck

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Really sweet cat started appearing on our deck out of no where, meowing extremely loudly and scratching at our screen door. It would be on our new neighbors’ deck at first (they moved in a few days ago), but they were hitting the railing with a broom to scare it away. :(

We gave it some cat food bc we keep some for the strays around our neighborhood and it immediately stopped meowing and has been returning to our deck ever since.

It is rlly friendly, it rubs against everyone’s legs and marks its scent all over our deck furniture. In the first pic you can see a strip of the bandage was hanging loose when we first saw it, and it kept scratching at the loose piece like it was bothering it, so we trimmed off the dangling part.

The bandage makes us think someone may have been caring for it recently, but we don’t know where it came from or how it ended up here. We are planning to take it to a vet today to have the bandage and injury checked and to see whether it has a microchip. We also do not know its sex because the fur under its tail is too thick to tell safely.

Has anyone seen a bandage like this before, or have any idea what might have happened? It is such a sweetie pie, and we want to make sure it is safe and not missing from its home

Also the brown part on the bandage is like a band aid

Edit: i forgot to mention we checked on NextDoor and haven’t seen anything about this cat

Update: I just got home, he’s not here but he’ll come back. Went to talk to vet ER people they said be careful handling him so I need to get a crate. Also called local shelter and they can check him out for free so probably will bring him there when he comes back! Sorry I am new to this 😫

Update #2 is in the comments

Update #3: https://www.reddit.com/r/cats/s/9ooGf2xZWU

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u/RadiantWerewolf1712 Jun 25 '26

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Well I have been adopted 😅😅😅

He doesn’t stay inside for long he loves laying on the deck, might need to put a screen up

We are thinking naming him Scotch (because of the tape…) or Ash

Thank u all for the love!!!

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u/DryTank96 Jun 25 '26

He 1000% needs to be scotch

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u/ragnell56 Jun 26 '26

No, a proper name would be 3M Micropore /s

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u/redsungryphon Jun 28 '26

3M Micropaw as a middle name 😹

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u/_FirstOfHerName_ Jun 28 '26

His nickname could be Egg too.

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u/PainVegetable3717 Jun 25 '26

Congratulations on being adopted! It seems like he picked some great people 

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u/Bitter_Life_507 Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

I would be a little nervous letting him roam outside given that the jerks who taped up his head might still be in the area

When you say that you might need to put up a screen, do you mean that you might screen in your porch so he can go out on the porch but not run the neighborhood ?

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u/seafoammoss Jun 26 '26

Wondering this too. OP you’ve been an angel. Can you consider keeping him indoors only now so he’s safe?

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u/timid_scorpion Jun 26 '26

While I get wanting to keep your animals safe. Most cats will never be truly happy indoors once they have experienced any amount of time outdoors. They will always want to go out, and be sad when they are not allowed too.

He’s spent enough time out there, it may a bit difficult to separate him from.

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u/seafoammoss Jun 26 '26

To me, the best solution for all is for cats to have access to a cat proofed yard or area outside, and/or a catio.

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u/No-Kangaroo-649 Jun 27 '26

This is such an untrue comment. Most of them actually don't want to be outside. I have 2 indoor cats that i found outside. One being feral who was getting attacked. They are both happy indoors and dont even try to get out.

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u/Future_Price_1369 Jun 28 '26

This is simply untrue, my cat has a doggy door and every time I keep him inside due to it being to hot/cold outside he sits by the door meowing his heart out and rains terror around the house

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u/Sea_Escape8401 Jun 27 '26

That's an absolute lie. But okay

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u/Shelby94Mustang Jun 27 '26 edited Jun 27 '26

It might not be true for all outdoor cats but its not a lie. My husband's family bought a house and there was an outdoor cat that was with it. She is the sweetest cat in the world but she hates to be inside all day. She will stand by the door and beg to go out. We don't let her out at night or when the weather is bad but if we keep her inside for days at a time she will start to pee on our bath mat. Most of the time all she wants to do is sit on the deck and be in the sun.

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u/CascadeNZ Jun 27 '26

Yeah interestingly we found a middle aged puppy that was abandoned. We love rural so guess is someone dropped him off because they didn’t want him anymore. We requested to keep him but the pound said no because often the owners might come back and take him. He was adopted quickly though.

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u/KassieMac Jul 01 '26

They held him for the “owner” but adopted him out to some random person?? That seems messed up! You saved him & formed a relationship 😢

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u/CascadeNZ Jul 01 '26

Oh no sorry they didn’t want the owners coming looking for him from where they dropped him off like they changed their minds type thing.

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u/KassieMac Jul 01 '26

Yeah that still doesn’t seem right to me, but at least he’s got a good home now.

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u/Traditional-Tap-2508 Jun 25 '26

He is so handsome!!!! Congratulations on your new child!

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u/Usukidoll Jun 26 '26

Looks like one of my cats. He's sleeping on the bed. His name is Batman and is 3 years old.

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u/Illustrious_Aside662 Jun 25 '26

I love Scotch 🩶 you are the best person! I hope you and scotch will have the best time together 🩶🩶🩶

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u/HighwaySetara Jun 25 '26

If only it had been an Ace bandage, you could have named him Ace! 😄 But Scotch is a great name.

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u/EmiTheKibby Jun 26 '26

The cat distribution system has decided!

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u/Mental_Ad_4077 Jun 25 '26

He looks like a nebeblung breed with his eyes and coat if he has slightly darker marks on his forehead almost like a M shape then you will have a very sweet and affectionate boy.

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u/understood_learning Jun 26 '26

I can confirm this with my suspected nebelung boy (suspected because we adopted him when he & his siblings were abandoned in a bin as kittens).
He sure is cuddly, kissy & sooooo affectionate with the loudest

meow 🩶

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u/KassieMac Jul 01 '26

They are the sweetest, papers or not!! 🩶

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u/Mental_Ad_4077 Jun 26 '26

This is my little darling. She’s the sweetest and most affectionate cat I’ve ever had. Nebeblungs are so sweet and cuddly and yes she meows so loud and so much but never annoyed by it because of how cute and enduring it is.

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u/spaghettitopfaufkopf Jun 27 '26

Looks a bit like my cat ❤️

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u/understood_learning Jun 26 '26

The most loving kitty’s - to both us & their siblings 🩶

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u/Riddoxx Jun 25 '26

Thank you so much for rescuing this fella

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u/Bitter_Life_507 Jun 26 '26

That’s a lucky cat for picking such a wonderful person to adopt like you

I hope you have many happy years with him

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u/redbuds Jun 26 '26

Omfg blessings upon you. I am so thrilled. FWIW we brought in one of our outdoor boys and laid down some rules (he wasn’t allowed out at night bc we lost his brother to a coyote) and he yowled all night for like 2 weeks straight. During that time, we slept on the couch to try to soothe him. Eventually, he got over the hump and now he likes to go out and romp during the day for an hour or so and then come back to soft beds all night. All this to say, don’t fear about making good choices for him (like maybe coming in for the night) — he will know you love him. Congrats !!!

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u/Imnotlisa1 Jun 26 '26

YAY!! I’m so glad I followed this story. He knew you’d help him. I don’t know if this was the cat distribution system or the human distribution system, but boy did it work. 🩷🩶😻👏

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u/RuffDiamond86 Jun 26 '26

Well, congratulations to all involved! Obviously this was what the universe wanted 😻. That face, those eyes, that expression: how can you NOT love him!?!!

I wonder if some mean person took advantage of the cat's gentle nature and taped his head as a prank. People can be awful. Thank you for helping this sweet guy. I wish all of you the best!

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u/KassieMac Jul 01 '26

Probably a young kid playing vet, Nebs are so gentle they would likely just go along with it 😢

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u/Amazing_General8882 Jun 26 '26

Thank you for adopting this beauty! ♥️ My vote is in for naming him Scotch. Perfect name!

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u/bluejasmina Jun 26 '26

He's so beautiful. Thank you for being his new owner and protector!

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u/Fresh_Coconut_6469 Jun 26 '26

Oh he’s CUTE!!! 🥰

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u/bitchfayce Jun 26 '26

You are the BESTEST!!!!!! If someone hasn’t mentioned it already come hang in r/Nebelung with the rest of the dust kitties!!!!!

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u/MissNinja007 Jun 26 '26

So happy for you and baby boy!! Thank you for the updates!!

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u/TychoRedLead Jun 26 '26

Scotch he is!

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u/Jadwiga_K4 Jun 26 '26

I love the Scotch! Scotch it is!😌

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u/lowcountrybird Jun 26 '26

Thanks for being an amazing human and rescuing the fellow. Scotch sounds like a perfect name!

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u/luckybird77 Jun 26 '26

Lol name him Tape B

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u/SharpIsopod Jun 27 '26

You’ve done a great thing, taking time and money to save a life. I wish you both the best!

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u/Kimbikimbo Jun 27 '26

He’s so precious 🥲

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u/TA_Jobsearch Jun 27 '26

IS THERE AN UPDATE FROM TODAY?! He’s gorgeous

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u/RionaMurchadha Jun 28 '26

Thank you so much for helping this guy, and removing him from a terrible life on the streets. You are awesome!

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u/Jerry_USA Jun 28 '26

Make sure to give him the bill!!

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u/Autumn2Ashes421 Jun 28 '26

Oh this makes me so happy!

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u/booksroseslattes Jun 28 '26

The ending we hoped for! I love the name! 💟

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u/danit0ba94 Jun 28 '26

Scotch is the winner in my book.

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u/WorthMysterious1648 Jun 28 '26

You could name him after a brand of scotch like the alcohol as an homage to the tape, I’ve always thought Dewer would be a nice cat name

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u/42PenguinsNamedNemo Jun 28 '26

I an glad to hear that you and Mr. Kitty have going to have a happy home together!

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u/Much-Platform-6421 Jun 29 '26

This journey started with heartbreak and ended like a fairy tale!! He found the right people ♥️

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u/multikat42 Jun 29 '26

Yay! I love this!

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u/Wisegirl_21 Jun 29 '26

You are an amazing human!

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u/Accomplished-Mud7763 Jun 30 '26

He’s smiling, absolute cutie pie. Thank you for letting him adopt you OP (-:

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u/Aggravating_Rest8600 Jun 30 '26

Awww ☺️ how cute!!! He’s adorable thank you for rescuing him!

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u/MyInnerMe Jul 01 '26

I'd also like to mention the French word for tape is "Ruban", so Reuben would be a good choice too!

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

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u/KiwiBirdPerson Jun 28 '26

Can you not? This person has done a great thing by saving this cat and keeping him. Don't need you putting a dampener on it at all, super unhelpful. Also, see rule 1.