Thistle is a striking black West Paris TNR community cat. She has a fierce little face. There are a few signs of a rough journey. Sharp and resilient, she was trapped, neutered, and returned to the West Paris colony where she is doing well.
For residents who spot unfamiliar cats in their neighborhood, it is worth knowing that a tipped ear is the universal sign of a cat that has already participated in a TNR program. This program indicates the cat has been managed. Neighborhood Cats is one of the leading TNR organizations in the country. They provide detailed guidance on ear tipping. This is the standard identification method for managed community cats. Thistle carries that mark.
Thistle came to us through the West Paris TNR Program. For more on stray cat law in Maine, see the Stray Cat Law in Maine post.
