It is hard to argue with a cat
@GardenGerty (165422)
United States
July 21, 2025 3:36pm CST
I have said repeatedly, "No more pets after Bruno". No time or money to care for them and I want to travel.
No one told the young male cat on my front porch that. He is white with a black tail and lots of black patches. Bruno told him to leave, and he would not. He is thin, but not famished, as he did not gorge himself on the food I put out.
I left to go do laundry and shop. Bob brought him in the house. He hung out inside until I came back and then he went outside. He is sleeping in the shade in our yard.
If he stays he will be Pedro. Not sure why. If he stays he will need to see a vet and be treated for fleas, etc. And neutered. Bruno does not speak kindly to him, but they are not engaging in contact fighting.
I am pretty certain he is a year old or less.
Let's see if he stays.
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@FourWalls (77975)
• United States
22 Jul
We have a lot of neighborhood cats, which means we have an absence of rats and mice. 
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
I see strays regularly. They never come close, or in the house or act like they want to be here. I attribute the lack of rats and mice to the hawks, buzzards and snakes that are around. I am sure the cats also help.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
He acts like he wants to. And Bruno is allowing it.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
3 Aug
@rakski They tolerated each other and have their own space.
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@rakski (146494)
• Philippines
22 Jul
@GardenGerty I am pretty sure they will soon be friends
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@snowy22315 (194683)
• United States
21 Jul
I hope he does. You are a good kitty mama I am sure.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
I try to be. Bruno likes to boss me around, and since he belonged to my sister he really attached to me. Pedro just came up on the porch and came in when Bruno wanted out.
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@wolfgirl569 (121045)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jul
I think Pedro will soon be living with you
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
Probably. He is fairly polite, and independent to some degree. He asked out during supper and I saw him strolling down the street. I figured he probably begs from the whole neighborhood, but when I went out just now to tell Bob to see if he wanted in he said, "He is already in." So I guess we are the best place.
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@RasmaSandra (88113)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Jul
In this case you did not find the cat he found you, Best of luck,
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
He is quite a nice cat, but also obviously needs some attention.
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@Traceyjayne (4448)
• United Kingdom
21 Jul
I have the feeling that he will be staying with you. Nice name …my step son has a dog called Pedro.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
He seems to need a place. We often see strays, but I feel like maybe this one just got put out and left. He knew he wanted in the house. Most strays do not.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
He and Bruno are not fighting. They both go to the same room and lay on their sides in the floor. Not really defensive. Bob says they have even bumped noses. The sooner I get Pedro neutered the better things will be I am sure. Bruno does not seem to have fleas but Pedro has a white nose and you can see flea bites on it.
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@allknowing (152004)
• India
22 Jul
We have Billu I just gave her that name She does not belong here but she thinks she owns the place occupying every nook and corner The first one to get to the bowl
I too have no plans to keep her but what to do No other go 
Pedro will be loved for sure.
Pedro will be loved for sure.1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
If Pedro wants to stay he will get the full veterinary treatment and will learn to be a good houseguest. Bob can take care of him or both of them while I work.
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@DaddyEvil (157220)
• United States
21 Jul
Poor baby! If you didn't want to adopt a new little boy, you shouldn't have fed him... Now he thinks it's okay to take over your home, your life and your hubby, apparently.
I hope Pedro is in good shape after he sees the vet. He obviously wanted a home and Bob believed the little beggar would fit right in.
Did you think to pick him up a toy of his own while you were out? You don't want Bruno to get upset if Pedro tries to play with one of his toys.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
Bruno does not really play with toys. I have several from over the years. I will fix more cat nip socks for them though.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
3 Aug
@DaddyEvil It is funny, they are not interested in what is growing fresh, but the socks can be fun.
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@DaddyEvil (157220)
• United States
22 Jul
@GardenGerty I hope they both enjoy the catnip.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
3 Aug
Usually strays just wave at me as they pass through my yard and look for rodents. Pedro is definitely of his own mind.
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@Deepizzaguy (113243)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22 Jul
I can relate to what you are saying since my relatives have had to fix female kittens so they do have any more kittens they cause a money strain.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
He needs a check up, and initial healthy shots like for rabies and leukemia. He needs flea treatment and Bob says one of his elbows looks sore.
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@LindaOHio (198310)
• United States
22 Jul
Uh oh. Sounds like a household of 2 cats! lol I'm sure Pedro will have a loving home.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
23 Jul
I am waiting for him to decide he is staying permanently.
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@Nakitakona (58405)
• Philippines
22 Jul
That's the natural reactiom of a domesticated cat for stranger. He is afraid that his territory be taken. But later when that stray cat stay for days or so, they will be friends.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
23 Jul
They did not disagree too badly and I am glad.
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@Nakitakona (58405)
• Philippines
24 Jul
@GardenGerty They could easily be adapted themselves.
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@Ineeddentures (13314)
•
21 Jul
Why do I get the impression that he will stay.
Welcome Pedro .
Be a good boy Bruno
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
22 Jul
Bruno is a pretty good boy. I know before my sister got him he had spent at least two years in a shelter with other kitty siblings. Having Pedro does not mean Bruno will be left out.
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@GardenGerty (165422)
• United States
3 Aug
@Ineeddentures Bruno is pretty attached to me and Pedro likes to sit on or by Bob.
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@Ineeddentures (13314)
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22 Jul
@GardenGerty
I think it would be really hard toeave one out.
I couldn't do it.
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