Mr. Bojangles

My story

Meet Mr. Bojangles – He Definitely Dances to the Beat of His Own Drum First spotted back in November looking like he’d just walked off the set of a feline fashion disaster, Mr. Bojangles was strutting around with what turned out to be a bag wrapped tightly around his neck. While it looked like an odd accessory, it was actually dangerous—and this clever cat wasn’t about to make rescue easy.Neighbors tried. They really tried. But Mr. Bojangles had ninja-level evasion skills. Parkour over fences. Stealth mode under porches. Blink and he was gone.Finally, in late January, a determined family earned his trust and safely removed the bag—only to discover it had cut deeply into his neck and armpit. He came into our care for treatment, and we promised him no more plastic accessories ever again.Now healing and safe, Mr. Bojangles is learning that not all humans are the enemy. He’s still cautious—more of a “watch from a distance and judge your life choices” kind of guy—but the walls are slowly coming down. And surprisingly? He seems to have a soft spot for kids.He’s not going to leap into your arms or snuggle under your chin on day one. Let’s be real—he’s got some baggage (literally and emotionally). But there’s a gentle, trusting soul under all that street smarts. He’s not looking for a flashy adopter—just someone patient, kind, and willing to give him the time he needs to feel safe. Mr. Bojangles is proof that even the most guarded hearts can learn to love again. He’s been through it, but he’s still standing. And with the right person? He just might dance again.

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