Rory is in trouble!

Great news soop, he will be alright in time, especially with all the care and attention he is receiving. What a fan club this little cat has, its amazing.
But you do have a worry if there are nasty interlopers hanging about. Not sure what to suggest but I once had a problem with strange cats coming in through the cat flap, sending my motly crew into a frenzy of fear. I tried the stones in a can and rattled it when I saw the offender, but of course most cats offend during the night. The problem went away after a few weeks, and I've never been bothered since. LOve to Rory from Henry.

Oh poor Rory, hope he continues to make progress.
My lovely Mum provided a haven for stray cats ( even a Manx cat once). She took on a 'wild' cat like Rory but only managed to feed him outside. He looked like your Rory but was not in such a good condition, his fur was often matted and dusty. He was very different from the other strays who just fancied a change of address.
I do think your Rory was attacked by the usurper, cat fights can be vicious and Toms do wee on each other as they fight (or so my Dad, a born countryman, used to say!)

I value all your opinions. Many thanks on behalf of poorly Rory. He sends happy purrs to Henry.

This morning, he hopped through the garden with Mr soop by his side. Every few paces he stops and stares [at nothing much] and sniffs the air. He seems very vulnerable, bless him. The bolshy feline that first came into our garden/home/hearts, is now a perfect sweetie.

OGM when Rory returned home dripping wet, we didn't detect a wee smell on him. He'd almost certainly been dragged under water in the burn. However, he has detected, and is bothered by, an area near shrubs, on which another cat has left his "calling card".

Rory for PM

Galen I whispered your message in his good ear. He rolled over on his back and exposed a lovely, round tummy.

Born politician! Ingratiating himself with the voters! Showing how nice and loveable he is!
Definitely PM material.

Good to hear of his progess. It is really lovely how he is begining to trust you both.
Just thinking again about how he could have got so wet. I would not think another cat would have dunked him under water, they usually do not like water enough for that. It does make one wonder about a mink or polecat or such like as have been suggested.
I doubt if Rory will reveal the identity of his attacker though. That would be snitching, its just not what tough guys do.

Dear Nellie, Rory has just wandered outside with MR soop. They appear to be almost in step with each other. Progress is awfully slow. Rory often needs to sit and contemplate...Mr soop remains beside him like a "minder". Well, that was a brief amble. They have returned. I can hear R's lunch being prepared, accompanied by delighted feed-me whinges...tuna for lunch and cold chicken for supper. Inbetween which, a decent snooze in front of the fire. Not a bad life for an elderly ex-feral moggie.

Could I pretend I'm a feral Maggie and come and live with you?
This is of course after Rory has been elected to parliament!

I typed moggie, it's iPad said Maggie!

...although Rory's had the snip, he wouldn't be too keen on being named Maggie!

Monday update on Rory...for those who care

Last night, dear Rory attempted to jump on to Mr soop's knee. He couldn't manage the task, so lay at his feet instead. He sleeps for hours on end. He had the early morning wander round the garden with his protector - Mr soop - in attendance. It's a struggle for him and the effort tires him.

As we were drinking our early morning tea in bed, Mr soop suddenly said..."I'm extremely cross" then he continued..."whatever it was that attacked our boy, has done serious damage. He will never be the same again".

I'm inclined to agree. Rory is a shadow of his former self. However, he appears to be content. We shall continue to love him and give him the care he deserves.

soop its early days give Rory time he has been through a lot, hopefully he will soon be back to himself.

I hope he's like that because he's still convalescing soop. Hopefully, another week or two will see him more like his usual self.

Oh soop, it must be very distressing for all of you!
I do hope Rory rallies soon...

thank you for your kind messages.

soop Poor Rory!
Looking at it objectively, he's had a double whammy hasn't he. First his op., then being attacked and having his territory invaded. Now he's convalescencing with lack of agility. Enough to make even the most robust tomcat of cats somewhat depressed.
I'm sure with your love and attention he will rally well, and in the meantime will be thankful to be in such a warm and comforting place. x

soop , it is amazing what cats will cope with, whether temporarily or permanently. My next door neighbour is a vet who saved the life a cat, then kept him. He has 3 legs, one eye, deafness, brain damage and fits. I have never seen a more content but spirited animal! And you should see him move, he can outrun my girl cats and is up for a fight with my boy any day!
It sounds like Rory will become more of a home boy, which is not a bad thing, and he will just be accepting of any limitations in the future.

I'm reassured. Thank you.

It's bound to take longer as he is an older cat soop. Keep feeding him up as much as he will let you. It is early days. He'll be back on form in a while.

He will most likely be a more placid cat in the future due to the neuteuring. But he won't mind that. He will love the spoiling!

These days, Rory purrs loudly. When he first entered our home, he spat, growled and hissed...and that was just the warm-up prior to inflicting GBH!

That should be ABH!

I've uploaded two new pics of poorly Rory.

Poor love. He looks like he's in need of plenty of sleep at the moment x