About a year ago, a cat began appearing in the neighborhood, but he was not seen regularly until more recently. Three months ago, sightings increased, and a friendship started to form. He would wait under a car each morning for his can of wet food and on the front porch at night for his evening meal. Recently, he allowed some petting, although only for a brief time. The author reached out to a local TNR (trap-neuter-return) organization for details about getting him veterinary care. However, he went missing a week ago, causing concern. The author posted locally to seek information, wondering if his owners had taken him in with the weather turning colder. Today, a message was received that a family a street away found him in their front yard last week. The author feels heartbroken and expresses sorrow that people did not notice him or drive more carefully. There is a hope that he felt cared for. The author urges others to be vigilant and watch for animals, especially as it gets darker. What are your thoughts on this situation?
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