Several years ago a man whom I held highly tipped me to this group. A
very smart, helpful guy for occasional pc probs. I see a couple of
names from back then, ranging from his in Chi to NZ:)

Anyway, I want to know whether I'm being mean to Bert. Bert, who was
named Bertha when he adopted me at my window, before the vet explained
the difference:) He's about 8-9 now, based on the vet's orig est of
4-5. I'm in a small apt, a studio. Bert's a love. Dynamite cat. I'd
post a pic, except assume not wanted here, and too many posters to
allow it anyway, and a good pic of a black cat is impossible.

And an outdoor cat - perfect suburban neighborhood. Just an occasional
partial remain to pick off the doormat in the morning (he's nearly
always in by bedtime, not out all night)

But I have a lady that I visit. Of course I leave food and water. And
Bert meows when I return and is glad to get back out. And except for
occasionally appearing pissed, is generally affectionate (he's always
affectionate) on my return.

I don't worry about 2 nights out, but sometimes it's 3. What do you
think? 3's been my max.

Can't take him with me. Connie worries about her sofas, and Bert and
her dog are, at best, tolerant.

Brad