Rescue:

Pet Patrol received an email from a woman who was quite concerned about some cats that
were living in a drive shed. Their main shelter was in this large and uninsulated building,
amongst motors, cars, oil and dirt. They would trot across the gravel driveway, in all weathers, onto the front porch of the house, then cry to get the owners attention to be fed. In total
there were six cats, fairly friendly but a little concerned. None of the cats were spayed or
neutered and naturally there were a few litters born. The property owners really didn’t know
where the cats had come from. At one point there was a mother cat who arrived, had her
litter, raised them in the drive shed and then promptly disappeared leaving two of them
behind. This was Roman and his sister and they were in need of being rescued. The people
weren’t interested in having them there any longer and didn’t want to worry about them over
the winter time. When the cats were brought to the sanctuary by a friend of theirs, first thing
that was noted was that Roman’s fur was very greasy looking even a little wet in areas, and
his feet were caked with black oil, like axle grease. It was very sad, he looked very depressed and disheveled. By the next morning, after having had his feet washed and given
good food, water and a nice warm place to rest he looked much better.

Personality:

Roman is a calm and easy going cat. He likes toys and playing with anything that bounces
or crinkles. Catnip mice are the best thing ever and the cat tunnel is a good place to nap, as
well as in a sunbeam. He is very affectionate and friendly, liking to be pet, cuddled and
talked to. Roman will look at you with such gratitude for being in a good place that is kind
and considerate of him. Roman is ready to be adopted into his forever home. One that will
welcome him into the family and keep him safely indoors.