This cat did not have an easy life. He was found on the streets close to where I teach. A coworker started caring for him but knew her dog would not accept the cat. So I offered to take him in. I knew he was a nervous cat and had a tail injury, but also that we could give him a home.
When I first met him at my coworker's friend's house, he hid and we had to lure him out. As soon as I saw him, I saw his injured tail. There was a bald spot about 3/4 down his tail. It never grew back and became a character trait of our Simba. We immediately took him to the vet, who wasn't too concerned about his tail. We got him his shots, chipped, neutered and took him home.
During the last year and a half he had his ups and downs with our crazy pet family. Peanut, who thinks he's king of the house, capitalized on Simba's fears to "keep him in his place". If Simba felt brave enough, he would try to stand his ground.
And as nervous as he was, Simba would still socialize at times and always ate with the rest of the cats.
He was a loving cat. As soon as you would pet him he would purr a very loud pur. Sometimes he was able to hiss at another cat and go right back to purring and being pet. Often times we could redirect him and his fears by giving him some petting time.
We take comfort in knowing that as rough as his life was, he got to enjoy a happy home for his remaining time here. We are confident that since his crossing over the Rainbow Bridge on October 17th, that he is in a happier place and never has to hide again. Till we meet again, dear Simba!
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