29-6-23
(28 June 2023)
Tam Tam the black cat was born on 11 Aug 2019 and lovingly raised at the MettaCats and Dogs Sanctuary.
Spotting a white bib on his otherwise obsidian chest, Tam Tam had been rehomed before but his adoptive family was unable to contain him safely.
For the weeks he went missing, his shelter family combed through forested area and put up notices to locate him.
He was later found to be hanging out in one of the properties housing a diplomat. There he was renamed “Lily” by adoring foreign kids. They must have been so charmed by Tam Tam’s gentle sleekness and overlooked his masculine prowess.
On Halloween, Tam Tam ran along for tricks or treats, much to the children’s delight and the adults’ amusement.
As his finders were unable to control Tam Tam’s roaming tendencies it was decided he should return to the shelter and wait for a new home.
Back at the shelter, Tam Tam fits right in with the others as if he has never left. He scales his way up enclosure tops and moves on aerial routes with the surefootedness of a mountain goat.
Tam’s appetite for adventure knows no bounds. Lately he’s been giving his shelter caregivers mini heart attacks. As soon as he sees a gap that allows him to enter the kennels, he charges ahead to try to make friends with the dogs.
I love black cats for their definitive outlines and impenetrable opaqueness. In their coat of raven black, they look ready to morph into a bird or extend to become a panther.
Tam Tam’s blackness seems to give him a cloak of protection as he parkours from one peril to another. But he will still need a family that knows his antics and looks out for him.
This cat whose mood can swing from epic indifference to slobbery affection within seconds is still up for adoption.
I hope Tam Tam will parkour his way into a family that can appreciate and protect him for many years to come. 🙏❤️
For adoption details of Tam Tam please contact Mettacats & Dogs Sanctuary.
*Parkour – (french origin) the sport of negotiating manmade obstacles by running, climbing, or leaping rapidly and efficiently.
Lisa Ong 
That’s such a heartwarming story of Tam Tam’s adventures! It’s amazing to see how he’s been loved and cared for by many people in his life. He’s certainly a charming cat with a lot of character! Thank you for sharing this post.
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What a wonderful story of Tam Tam’s journey! He sounds like a very special cat indeed. His finders must have been so charmed by his gentle sleekness and overlooked his masculine prowess. Thanks to the MettaCats and Dogs Sanctuary for taking care of Tam Tam and for finding him a new home!
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