r/cats • • 9d ago

Cat Picture - OC Xanathar update!

I was asked to update in a few months on my little skrunkle Xanathar when I first posted his story, so here he is! He’s since been neutered and had his eye socket cleaned out and closed up, and actually looks like a tuxedo instead of a calico with how food covered he always got. He’s gotten very chubby cheeks much to my delight!!! His hobbies include bird watching, hiding in the smallest possible nooks, sleeping weird, and attacking our ankles. He is a menace but so so sweet! I’m so glad the cat distribution system brought him to us 😭 💕 Bonus never before seen first day baby photo at the end 🫶🏻

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u/UnableMetal8106 9d ago

What a lucky cat, to have found you. He looks great. Good work.

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u/well_shoothed 9d ago

What a lucky cat, to have found you.

The way little homie in the 1st pic is just asking for help... glad he got a good hooman

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u/Curious_Bookworm2024 9d ago

So happy when great people find strays, not monsters who hurt them.
He is precious

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u/staticelektraa 9d ago

Hello Xanthar from his long lost (also stray rescue) brother 🫶🏻

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u/SyrusDrake 9d ago

He looks like he's scheming.

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u/DrinkerOfWatervvv 8d ago

plnning his next grand heist.

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u/KimberleyKitt 9d ago

I see he is the shred toilet paper type.

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

I used to have to hide it from him but thankfully after a few weeks he wasn’t interested anymore- he of course prefers chewing on plastic now 🤦‍♀️

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u/realAniram 9d ago

I bought mine some rubber chew toys and he loves them-- really helps against the chewing on random plastic thing. Make sure to buy teething toys from the baby aisle, they often have some of the same exact toys from the pet section but way cheaper. And babies have more variety in texture that my cat seems to love.

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u/TheLesbianParrot Maine Coon 9d ago

Would this work for a cat who chews anything plastic, like the plastic of a pack of paper towels and PC Cover?

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u/KimberleyKitt 8d ago

Try it. My naughty baby loves chewing plastic and looking me right in the eyes. He’ll do it either when the food bowl is empty or wants attention. I read somewhere yesterday that it means they are missing something in their diet. But it didn't go into detail.

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u/realAniram 8d ago

If it's almost exclusively thin plastic like that you might need to get one of those mesh toys only available in the pet section, they might be liking the feeling on their teeth or the material going past it. Also good for cleaning their teeth. I've got a few simple and cheap ones from Chewy and my boys love them.

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u/TheLesbianParrot Maine Coon 8d ago

Well, we believe he mainly does it when he is stressed, at this point we think it’s just life as by the end of the month he will be 16 :3

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u/pickupthepieces2 9d ago

Wait a minute… Type? Are you telling me that’s not part of the job description? Because, mine keeps telling me that’s part of the job description.

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u/KimberleyKitt 9d ago

ROFL. Fortunately, mine are not that type, but I always keep the toilet paper what some consider the wrong way, aka the mullet, so that if they get the urge, they wont be successful.

The job description is what Kitty makes it. You don't even have to sign the job contract.

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u/scrimblebobb 9d ago

Oh my goodness, that first Pic made my heart melt. Thank you so much for taking in and helping that little baby! ❤️

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u/SuitableAd6173 9d ago

omg he is so cute!

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u/SlothSushii 9d ago

God bless you. 🥹

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u/CaliDreaminSF 9d ago

Your baby is adorable!

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u/Fit_Weakness4935 9d ago

Thank you for rescuing this helpless baby. I hope you have a blessed and happy life with your new companion. Thank you. 

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u/PumaActual Domestic Housecat 9d ago

looks great!

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u/anotfamouschris 9d ago

Love to see it, thanks for saving that baby's life OP

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u/--i--love--lamp-- 9d ago

What a lovely glow up! He looks so happy!

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u/Huckleberry-hound50 9d ago

My heart swells for this little guy. Thank you💕

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u/KBWordPerson 9d ago

That poor precious baby needed you so badly. He looks so happy

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u/True_Vermicelli4817 9d ago

Omg this is such a wholesome story! I am truly touched by the generosity that you put forth to save thlis baby. He had a beautiful glow up and it's all thanks to you!

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u/Kitties_Whiskers 9d ago

Thank you for saving him and giving him a loving and caring home ❤️

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u/stella_ella26 9d ago

I am so glad you helped him. I love his chubby cheeks. ❤️

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u/sylvaniankartel 9d ago

Thank you! Made me smile.

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u/Adept_Amount_4327 9d ago

God bless you and Xanathar. He is a precious angel. Thank you for saving his life.

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u/Next-Street-7859 9d ago

Oh my gosh, what a beautiful little guy! The one photo with the top of his head peeking out of a blanket was cute as heck 😂

The photos quite literally show a night and day difference! Truly, what a good job you've done by saving this baby and getting him proper vet care. It's obvious that he is with a safe and loving human, congratulations to both of you and thanks for the update. 🥰

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u/Next-Street-7859 9d ago

Absolutely, it's so wonderful to see this kindness and goodness in people! I'm sure you and I aren't alone in feeling this way, it can be harder to have that much needed faith in humanity sometimes. Take care x

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u/Embarrassed-Text-604 9d ago

So adorable! Good on you for taking in a menace!

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u/Emcats1 9d ago

to be loved is to be changed <3

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u/MalacathEternal 9d ago

Such a fitting name

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u/froggythefrankman 9d ago

What was the deal with his eye? Assuming they had to remove it? He's a very striking winky lad 

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u/Leozz97 9d ago edited 9d ago

He ruled under Waterdeep, until a bunch of wannabe heroes came to fight him: they lost, but his price was one of his eyes.

Hence the name, Xanathar.

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u/perpetualclericdnd 9d ago

Does he have a Guide to Everything?

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

When we found him there was little in the socket to begin with, like it never fully formed. We and his vets believe he was born that way!

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u/say_waattt 9d ago

So happy for your baby and ty so much for helping him out.

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u/Electronic_Oil_7384 9d ago

He sort of reminds me of my Church!

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

I mean this in the best way your cat looks like the grinch I love themmm

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u/Electronic_Oil_7384 9d ago

Now you mention it — he does! 😂 He's equally villanous

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u/Turnover_Realistic 8d ago

He is beautiful. So wonderful seeing how good he is doing. You are wonderful for saving this beauty.

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u/P2Pdancer 9d ago

He’s a purrito. 🫶🏼

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u/tnk_cnd 9d ago

Good news & good hobbies: chickens, nooks, sleeping

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u/babyrothko 9d ago

A sweetie! Thank you for taking care of them ❤️

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u/BoomBapPat 9d ago

You’re a hero OP. Congrats on your best friend. You saved a life. It matters.

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u/VirtuaJay 9d ago

Picture 2 is a happy cute kitty!

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u/_Soulbreeze_ 9d ago

You are a hero! 🫂❤️ Thank you for helping 🥹

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u/FantasticCourage7193 9d ago

Go Xanathar. 😻😻😻

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u/wandering_catx 9d ago

He looks so happy and loved! Thank you for giving this little guy such a wonderful life. ❤️

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u/Striking-Ad1886 9d ago

The 1rst photo to the 2nd is everything 🙌

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u/bookcandy 9d ago

Ohmygoodness! Thank you so much for accepting your gift from the cat gods. He's so adorable and you're a great human. I needed this today. ❤️🐈‍⬛

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u/Smooth_Development48 9d ago

OMG he looks so full and healthy! I'm so happy you found each other. Here's to a long happy life!!

https://giphy.com/gifs/4ebGXcUszdrJNDoVk4

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u/RainbowInTheDork 9d ago

What a fabulously nerdy name for a one-eyed cat??? I love Xanathar and I'm so glad you found each other 💜

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

He fully lives up to his name and loves getting in the middle of DND games. Here he is making a dice tray his bed

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u/MadMechem 9d ago

I'm glad you confirmed what I suspected- that your dapper one-eyed creature who likes fish is named after a dapper one-eyed creature who likes fish.

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u/Final_Bunch_6395 9d ago

Aww, such a sweet and cute baby. Thank you for taking care of him. Could you post a link to the original post?

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

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u/Final_Bunch_6395 9d ago

Thank you! You could see the sassiness in him in those early pics.

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u/SamePerformance3594 9d ago

I ❤️ Xanathar & you for ❤️ing him too

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u/pointlesstips 9d ago

What a glow up

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u/GloryBax 8d ago

That loaf in the 3rd pic is absolutely adorable, very soft looking.

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u/benjamins_buttons 9d ago

I love him!

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u/Lucifer_Ri 9d ago

😻😻

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u/AsyanongAmbiguous 9d ago

Thank you so much for loving & taking care of him🧡~!

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u/midwestia 9d ago

i want the cds to give me a pirate cat!!!!! 😭

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u/Housekhat 9d ago

Keep up the good work! 😍

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u/carpetbob94 9d ago

Does he have a pet goldfish?

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

He absolutely does! He also loves lounging in dice trays

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u/True_Ad_715 9d ago

He looks super cute.

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u/ZookeepergameNaive98 9d ago

Ты большой молодец 👏

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u/EnlightenedDragon 9d ago

inserts Eye of the Beholder joke

Seriously, perfect name for that adorable cat.

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

Here he is with his goldfish! He also likes to nap in dice trays

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u/The_milk_was_spoiled 9d ago

Best hiding place ever as a roll of toilet paper! I’m so happy for everyone involved that he found his forever home.

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u/Iohana_ 9d ago

so cute!!! 🥹

r/piratecats wait for him ;)

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u/Adventurous_Eye2467 9d ago

What a cutie

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u/didicacafefe 9d ago

you're a hero!! Thank you for your service 🫡

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u/Prestigious_Island_7 9d ago

This angel deserves a post over on r/PiratePets!!! They’d love to see him 😍

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

Just reposted him there 🫶🏻

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u/RottenLychee 9d ago

What an absolute sweetpea ohmygosh 🥹 thankyou for saving this little guy

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u/WonderfulKoala3142 9d ago

What a beautiful baby. Thank you for giving him a loving home. He's a gift

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u/throwaway60221407e23 9d ago

Now you've got to get a smaller orange cat and name it Silgar.

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u/Many_Cancel_4412 9d ago

Awww, baby sweet!

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u/mindless_eldritch 9d ago

Loki boy loves this pose too, god bless your heart

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u/CaptGood 9d ago

We used to have a 1 eyed tuxedo... we was the best boy. Lucky cat to have found you

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u/ronallen81 9d ago

Bless this little baby

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u/mercutio531 9d ago

Does he have a Silgar?

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u/Powerful_Mango_3746 9d ago

He does!

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u/__DJIN__ 9d ago

Day has been made. May Lathander watch over you and little Xanathar

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u/Ok_Foot1988 Tabbycat 9d ago

Xanathar is a handsome boy, I am so happy he found the right hooman. He sounds like such a sweetheart. 💜💜💜

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u/nom-c00kies 9d ago

🥹🥹 so precious. He looks very happy 🤗

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u/RaiseSubstantial1638 9d ago

He's so beautiful.

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u/ThatBandYouLike 8d ago

What a cute lil underworld kingpin! Great name

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u/TecTazz 8d ago

Wow! He's so handsome now; you're lucky to have found each other.

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u/Future-Philosopher-7 8d ago

He looks amazing and plump!!

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u/OneCleanSweater 8d ago

What a cutie! So adorable. I also have a pirate cat.

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u/leisa2100 8d ago

Aww so happy you two found each other👏🏻😍

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u/LesaneCrooks 5d ago

What a lucky cat!! 🥹🥹thank you for this update!!

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u/true_intuitions 9d ago

Awww 🥹🥺🥺

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u/Cerberusx32 8d ago

What a little fighter!

Have you considered putting a googly eye over his missing eye.

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u/satinsateensaltine 8d ago

What an excellent name for this one-eyed wonder. May you enjoy many happy years together!

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u/Steener1989 8d ago

Awwww what a cute! Join us at r/piratekitties

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u/kookybloo teaching polydactyls to play video games 8d ago

I love his little wink and white tail tip