Reggie the cat, also known as Parmesan Reggiano, was part of a cat colony in Tucson, AZ. He was one of 25 orange cats that were part of a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project. Reggie quickly stood out from the rest of the cats, not just because of his cross-eyed and big nose, but because of his sweet and friendly demeanor.
Reggie was cared for by Arcelia, a volunteer for the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue. After he was neutered, he continued to hang out with the rescuers whenever they arrived to help other cats. He was eager for attention and always wanted to be in the middle of the action, plopping himself down in the middle as if he was the star of the show. Whenever they were wrapping up for the day, Reggie would hop up into their trunk as if he wanted to tag along.
Reggie was no stranger to his caretaker, Arcelia, as he always made himself known at each feeding. He came to eat every single day and would sleep on top of her car or in a cut down palm tree in the back. He was the man about town in his colony, and wasn’t afraid of coming to the door to voice his “demands” for attention. It was clear that Reggie would make an excellent indoor cat and that he belonged in the comfort of a loving home.
At the time, Arcelia had her house full, caring for several needy rescued cats. There were many high-priority cats at the site but not enough foster homes. Arcelia promised Reggie that his day would come soon. When one of her foster cats got adopted recently, she opened her home immediately to the sweet orange tabby who had been patiently waiting for his turn.
Reggie is now living the life he always wanted, napping on cat beds, snuggling with his foster mom, and playing with an assortment of toys. He likes to saunter up to his people and rub against them as if to thank them for taking him in. He will be getting some much-needed dental work with the help of Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.
Reggie’s story is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all the people involved in the TNR project and Southern Arizona Cat Rescue. It took a village to help Reggie and the rest of the cat colony. Many of them have already found their forever homes. Reggie is soaking up the love, being the center-of-attention, and snuggling in all the soft things, without a care in the world.
Reggie’s story is one of many that highlights the importance of Trap-Neuter-Return projects and cat rescues. These projects are essential to helping cats like Reggie find the love and care they need and deserve. TNR projects help reduce the number of homeless cats, provide them with medical care, and find them loving homes.
Cat rescues, such as Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, provide cats with medical care, food, and shelter until they are ready to be adopted. They also provide education to the public about the importance of spaying and neutering cats, as well as the importance of adoption instead of buying from pet stores.
Reggie’s story is a reminder of the power of compassion and the importance of cat rescue and TNR projects. With the help of these projects, cats like Reggie can find the love and care they need and deserve. It is stories like Reggie’s that remind us of the importance of helping cats in need and the power of compassion.
