Meet Roy.
Tampa, FL · 6 years 8 months · Domestic Short Hair (short coat)
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Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
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In the shelter’s words
Meet Roy — a quiet, watchful soul I met at a gas station, where I feed a colony of cats. For weeks, he kept his distance, eyes full of fear, sometimes running away the moment I got too close. But slowly, with patience and gentleness, Roy began to trust me. One day, he took a brave step forward… and walked into the trap. Thanks to the wonderful St. francis Rescue, Roy went in for TNR and received much-needed medical care. The vet found that Roy has microphthalmia in one eye and an elevated third eyelid in the other — and deep wounds on his neck and arm from other cats. He’s been through so much, yet somehow, Roy is still incredibly sweet. I believe he was once someone’s pet… and then abandoned. But even after all the pain, he chooses to trust again. He’s now resting in a cozy bed — maybe the first soft place he’s ever known. He’s a survivor. And more than that, he’s a reminder of how far love, patience and kindness can go.
Outside the kennel
No dated field notes yet. Nothing about their life outside the kennel has been invented.
RescueGroups record ID: 22698084
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Cats are to be indoor only; no declawing; must present proof of pet deposit and copy of lease showing pets are allowed if renting. cats are spayed/neutered, up-to-date on age appropriate shots, wormed and defleaed. More is charged for exotic breeds (or mixed) - i.e. Siamese, Persians, Bengals, etc.
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What this home needs
- Other dogs
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: No”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Cats
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: No”
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Shelter statement ↗ - Children
Mentioned by the shelter
“Feed checkbox: No”
Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.
Shelter statement ↗ - Still to ask the shelter
housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Roy
Currently listed by the shelter
Cat · 6 years 8 months · Domestic Short Hair (short coat) · Male
St Francis Society Animal Rescue via RescueGroups.org
Tampa, FL
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22698084
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Adoption information:
https://stfrancisrescue.org/#/
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goodmorph.com/pets/72e35343-2cb0-41d8-a60a-ed75f10b1094