There are several reasons a cat may live in the Outback area of the sanctuary.  Some are semi-feral or very reclusive and want to be able to hide…not Mikey.  Some just like the outdoors, and the freedom to have lots of room to climb and roam…..not Mikey.  Then there are those who are, shall we say, “litter box challenged”…..bingo!  If you visit the Outback often, you’ll learn pretty quickly not to leave any personal items laying around unattended for very long.  If you forget that rule, Mikey or one of his friends will very likely remind you of it!  He doesn’t seem to realize that there are better ways to get people to remember him when they go home.   ;o)

Mikey hangs out near the staircase, or in the upper part of the Outback near the house.  He loves people and craves attention, but if you go sit in the chairs down in the lower area to pet and hold cats he usually won’t come to you – you’ll have to go pick him up and put him in your lap.  He’s not exactly shy, so he must just like playing hard to get.  You’ll also notice him sniffling and wheezing a lot – he has a chronic respiratory condition, but don’t worry because, like all of the other Shadow Cats, he’s getting the care and medication he needs every day.  Mikey was a stray rescued at an Austin apartment complex by Sheila’s daughter.  All he needs from you is a little extra love!

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