O.J The Rescued Cat - A Poem

by Mary
(North Carolina, USA)

O.J The Cat (8/22/09)

He wandered into my backyard
In need of a rescue friend
I don't know where he came from
Or where this boy had been.

He is sleek and trim in body
His color, a beautiful Buff.
He was thin and very hungry
His appearance was somewhat rough.

I named this handsome boy O.J
No need to ask me why
That's just the name that came to me
the first time that he walked by.

I offered him food right from my hand
He turned and ran away
But then he came back seeking more.
He was there most every day.

I made sure that he had ample food
that he could rely upon
I wanted so bad to pet his head
But his trust I had not won.

The day's passed by one by one
He came to eat each day
I spoke to him so softly
it is the rescue way.

And then one day he came to eat
I handed him his plate
He carefully strolled up to my feet
He was hungry and could not wait.

He then allowed me to pat his head
as he gobbled down his feed.
I knew this was a gentle cat
so hungry, alone, and in need.

The weeks have passed one by one
and like a faithful friend
He still came by both day and night
His trust was on the mend.

He came into my enclosed porch
He let me stroke his fur
He finally trusted me at last
I prayed this would occur.

My plan was then to gain his trust
and get him to the vet.
Then bring him inside to live with me
but it has not happened yet.

He hasn't been here for over a week

I'm worried, and feeling blue.
I want so much to rescue him
It is the right thing to do.

And so O.J, this is for you
Close by or from afar
I love you still and miss you so
No matter where you are.

Just know that I am waiting here
To see you once again
I have your food and plenty of love
I am a faithful friend.

So please come back and show your face
Please hurry without delay
Im thinking of you and missing you
Your in my thoughts each day.

When you see fit to make your way back
I'll be here standing by
to make your rescue plan complete
I really want to try.

There is an update to this poem
I guess patience does pay
O.J has been gone for 2 weeks now
Seeing him again has made my day

His head is scratched in several spots
He is looking kind of rough.
I see he has been in a fight or two
But this boy is very tough.


I medicated his bleeding head
And treated his infected ears
I gave him hugs and kisses too
I am so glad he is back here.

My O.J friend is a true tom cat
He roams for many days
But after I get this boy neutered
No longer will he stray.

I thank the Lord for bringing him back
Into my rescued fold.
O.J has a forever home with me
Until he is very, very old.

So when you see a cat in need
There is so much that you can do.
Be patient and reach out to them
They will surely come back to you.

By: Mary F. © 8/22/09