About two months ago, I crossed paths with a “stray” cat I now know as Chonky — the Mayor of 37th Street. He loves my visits and is always ready for a cuddle. From speaking with some 37th Street residents, here’s the story I’ve been able to patch together:
Great story. Interesting you should use "Mayor". When I lived in Pittsburgh in the ethnic neighborhood of " Polish Hill", if there was an older guy who knew EVERYTHING that was going on in the neighborhood including all the gossip they were called "the mayor of"... Dobson street, for example.
My son befriended (and began feeding) a feral cat.
Took awhile, but little by little, this male cat grew to trust him.
By leaving the patio door open, the cat began to poke his nose inside the ground floor apartment now and then, after having a nibble of kibble.
By leaving his bedroom window open a skosh, during winter, this feral cat began leaping into his room on cold snowy days. He'd take his leave again at dawn.
It took a year or even longer, but eventually, this feral cat became my (allergic to cats) son's beloved fur boy.
I have cat allergies as well, but became friends with him too. (They both lived with me for 3.5 months when my son was "between homes".)
Mr. Fuzz and my boy are together still. Attached at the hip, almost 8 years after he first showed up.
Wish I could post a photo: Mr. Fuzz looks a lot like Chonky! 😁
Very glad to know that Chonky has such good and loving neighborhood friends.
Maybe Chonky's hiatus was him out cleaning up the streets from all the sewer rats that were reported to have taken over during lockdowns. He looks like he seen some things. Eyes of a warrior.
Great story. Interesting you should use "Mayor". When I lived in Pittsburgh in the ethnic neighborhood of " Polish Hill", if there was an older guy who knew EVERYTHING that was going on in the neighborhood including all the gossip they were called "the mayor of"... Dobson street, for example.
The Honourable Chonky is clearly the best leader we could ever hope to have. May his reign be peaceful and prosperous!
Love it 😻 I have a neighbors dogs that he visits everyone 👅 🐾🐾
I can't wait to meet him next time I visit! 😍
Awww. ❤
My son befriended (and began feeding) a feral cat.
Took awhile, but little by little, this male cat grew to trust him.
By leaving the patio door open, the cat began to poke his nose inside the ground floor apartment now and then, after having a nibble of kibble.
By leaving his bedroom window open a skosh, during winter, this feral cat began leaping into his room on cold snowy days. He'd take his leave again at dawn.
It took a year or even longer, but eventually, this feral cat became my (allergic to cats) son's beloved fur boy.
I have cat allergies as well, but became friends with him too. (They both lived with me for 3.5 months when my son was "between homes".)
Mr. Fuzz and my boy are together still. Attached at the hip, almost 8 years after he first showed up.
Wish I could post a photo: Mr. Fuzz looks a lot like Chonky! 😁
Very glad to know that Chonky has such good and loving neighborhood friends.
Heartwarming. ❤
Now they’re doing to humans what they did to the cat!! did you ever see the documentary and movie a cat named Bob? It’s quite cute.
Sweet!
I 💛 Chonky!! 😻
As a lifelong cat lover, I loved this story.
He is awesome. A great friend to have.
Maybe Chonky's hiatus was him out cleaning up the streets from all the sewer rats that were reported to have taken over during lockdowns. He looks like he seen some things. Eyes of a warrior.
😻 Love this!
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