The black cat returned a few days ago after a few weeks of not seeing him and he’s looking a lot healthier. The bald patches are gone so hopefully he’s been treated, the fur is starting to grow back a bit under his chin so maybe they’re using the spot ons, and the fur on his body is thick and shiny so looks like they’ve been giving him the higher quality food I left them.

I got three tail hugs in the 20 minutes I spent fussing him. But he hissed and whopped me for touching his upper back. Fingers crossed this new soreness means he got vaccinated or even a new microchip (because he’d been scanning as ‘no tag’). Maybe that explains the limp he had.

He was asking to be fed and to be let inside but I’ve told him the food is at home with his owners, and that he can’t go in. I also showered and washed my clothes after just in case.

It’s a relief to not be fully responsible for him and see signs that he’s okay. I’ll pat him when I see him but will probably continue to focus on myself getting rest and sleep because I am knackered.