Richie has spent his whole existence as a lone ranger. With no human intervention, he fended for himself and relied on strangers to provide him with sustenance. However, he had one strict rule – no one could lay a hand on him. This all changed when Richie began to lose weight rapidly, transforming from a plump and healthy feline into a frail shadow of his former self. Despite numerous attempts by people to feed, trap or capture him, he refused to budge. It seemed impossible to catch a feral cat like Richie.
One day, he vanished into thin air without a trace. His absence was evident as he stopped showing up at his regular feeding spot and ceased his daily routine. People gradually forgot about Richie, assuming that he had either been rescued or found a new place to stay. However, a kind-hearted woman in the vicinity sensed that something was amiss and kept a watchful eye out for him, hoping to catch a glimpse of him someday. Richie used to visit her house regularly for food and companionship, but he suddenly stopped turning up one day, leaving her puzzled and concerned.
Suddenly, she caught sight of a thin and bedraggled feline loitering by her window. In a hurry, she stepped outside to investigate and was taken aback when she discovered the cat’s identity.
Richie’s savior revealed that it was indeed Richie who approached them and allowed them to embrace him.
She quickly brought him to the veterinarian who noticed that he was severely dehydrated, infested with fleas, and covered in oil. His overall health was not good, and the vet was uncertain whether or not he would survive. In order to stabilize his condition, he required extensive fluid therapy and numerous medications.
This furry feline had enjoyed a contented existence as a wild cat. His fluffy coat was always immaculate, and he had the luxury of a few kind-hearted humans who provided him with daily sustenance. He used to wait expectantly under his new owner’s window, who would chat with him but never laid a hand on him. However, now that Richie has found his forever home, he looks quite different.
Afterwards, Richie received medical attention from the veterinarian for a few weeks. With devoted attention and careful treatment, he managed to overcome the critical stage and survived. Moreover, due to a tumor in his mouth, it was no longer possible for Richie to continue living as a feral cat.
Richie was fortunate to find a new home after spending a couple of weeks under veterinary care. His new owner gave him a warm and loving forever home for the rest of his life. Richie had to undergo several baths to eliminate the oil from his fur, and it was unclear how he had become so oily. However, he took kindly to his baths, as if he knew it was good for him.
