I’ve been a Cat Mom for most of my adult life, with an “open door policy” for strays. Once my own cats give them permission out on the porch, they are allowed to enter my home for food, drink, and perhaps a little nap. However, two weeks ago, a small adult gray cat with a white chest and “boots” came over. She was scraggly and clearly starving for food as well as affection.

However, my own two cats didn’t accept her, so I fed her and gave her water outside . . . until the food attracted roosters. Both Lil Pip and Roscoe Feo, normally indoor/outdoor cats, spent the first week inside. The second week, Roscoe hid under trucks across the street while Pip zoomed across adjoining rooftops to spots in the shade. Since I knew where they were, I took them food and water after dark. Then I discovered that the “owner” feeds the kitty only a handful of dry food a day, doesn’t touch her, and won’t allow her inside, even during a hurricane. Clearly, “Trixie” will never go back to that nearby house.

This situation cannot continue. Trixie cries relentlessly when I don’t feed and pet her, and my own cats have revolted by hiding again. I don’t want to dump her somewhere and put her in harm’s way, fending for herself. I don’t know anything about her health history or whether she has been sterilized. She now cleans herself but runs away when I try to take her picture. I live in a bungalow at the Hospedaje El Tope on Lazaro Cardenas, next door to the Frozen Buddha.

If you were in my shoes, what would you do? If you know anyone who is looking for a sweet domesticated cat or have a brilliant idea, please email me at lunalenamx@gmail.com or call/WhatsApp me at 315 168 4609 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or after 7:30 p.m. I cannot access voicemail messages on my phone. Thanks!