A cat followed someone’s partner home and came into their house. The cat seemed very friendly and did not have a collar. They appeared to be a bit thin, and their eyes looked unhealthy with some discharge. The person started cleaning the cat’s eyes regularly, noticing that the cat’s meow was weak and raspy at first. After spending some time in the warm house, the cat’s voice improved, but it still sounded congested.
The person kept the cat in a spare room since they already have two indoor cats. They planned to take the cat to the vet the next morning because it did not seem completely well. After checking local Facebook groups, they found some posts about the cat, suggesting it might have an owner. The person sent a message to the supposed owner but had not received a reply after several hours. There had been no recent posts from the owner looking for the cat.
The person wondered if it was unusual for the owner not to be concerned about their cat, especially during winter and after recent fireworks in the area. They were unsure if they were overreacting or if the cat might be neglected, particularly if the vet discovers the cat is registered to that owner. The cat appeared to be young, estimated to be around 6 to 8 months old. Any advice on this situation would be appreciated.
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