Comment on Discussion Thread đ§ Saturday 17 January 2026
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
The black cat is here again! Heâs found a comfy spot. I really donât know whether he just enjoys visiting/has claimed this as his territory from nearby or if heâs a stray that might need help.
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Iâm reluctant to take him to the vet for a chip scan (if I can even swing it) because this might be someone nearbyâs cat. I donât want to start feeding him because I donât want to stay here long term. But I do worry a bit and am watching for anything that might indicate heâs not doing ok
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
There is a black cat gone missing near me in north eastern suburbs. I donât know where youâre located but I can provide you a photo and phone number for the owner if need be.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
I donât know if it could have reached me where I am but Iâm happy to look at the photo.
Itâs a black cat with no collar which are hard to tell apart but there are a few small distinguishing features.
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
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melbaboutown@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨days⊠ago
Sorry I did a ninja edit saying heâs also been around here for years (though that doesnât necessarily mean he couldnât be neglected or in need of help).
Iâll have a closer look at the colour of the eyes just in case they used to live around my area and ran back or somehow got this far. But this visitor cat has a few tiny white hairs like the barest graze of a paintbrush. One brush on top of the head, one on the chest like a locket, and one on the belly.
He or she is quite a large tall cat, has a deep mournful meow but is usually silent, and seems quite comfortable and friendly roaming around and rolling for pats. There isnât a hanging belly (primordial pouch) and despite their size they look long and very slender. The face/muzzle is more slim with a large square looking nose. Your friends cat has a rounder bigger muzzle with a smaller nose.
I can try to get a good photo of this cat here and give it to you but the cat in the photo doesnât look the same :(