Slasher has been living the high life here in Fallbrook after being rescued from the coyote hills, neutered and then adopted by Tank's family. Although he is not our typical lap kitty, he carries a certain charm. He lives in and around the barn with the horses keeping (we think) the rats and mice out. If I was a rat or mouse I would run for as far away as possible. Since his adoption and release into the barn, we have had no sightings of Slasher, only knowledge that he is among us. Every day at the same time his food is put out. Every morning the food is gone. His food is kept in the hay barn with only an opening for Slasher to enter and exit. We see no remnants of any other animal so we believie it is Slasher. Every morning the family asks did Slasher eat last night and a sigh of relief by all is heard when the answer is a resounding, YES, the food was gone. We believe he watches us too so as to avoid contact! Then, today, Tank encountered the Great Slasher. Continuing his tail wags and big smile, Tank happily barked to alert his family Slasher is alive and well just as we all expected. Slasher then disappeared as fast as he appeared until another day. Feral cats are the best! I believe once they know they are loved (all it takes is some food and a place for safe shelter) they will watch over you and make sure you are rodent free. The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary does a lot of great things for this community. One great thing is it allows the community to adopt wonderful dogs and cats, including feral cats to the appropriate homes of course. All must be spayed or neutered. Come volunteer! We need you!!!
www.fallbrookanimalsanctuary.org. Slasher may have a face only a mother could love, but fondly Tank's family has found a place in their hearts for Slasher.
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