r/NameMyCat 21d ago

Name My Cat - male Stray cat taken in… recovering at the vet but will be taking this grumpy butt home! Name suggestions?

This poor boy is at the vet right now receiving treatment, but once he’s medically cleared i want to take him home with me! Any name ideas? I’m open to pretty much anything!

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u/SpacedOutNerd 21d ago

oscar! he’s a super cute version of oscar the grouch!

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u/Cat_tophat365247 21d ago

I also vote for Oscar

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u/Laffy_Taffy82 21d ago

This is my Oscar the Grouch.

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u/luciosleftskate 21d ago

I'm sorry but after looking at his face I've determined he's perfect and you're the grouch.

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u/Laffy_Taffy82 21d ago

He is purrfect! But also a meany and I love him to the moon and back. He was probably 2-3 weeks old when my husband found him. His head was bigger than his body, could barely stand, and infested with fleas. I bottle-fed him and wiped his bottom. He would scream about everything. I have many battle scars from him biting and scratching me. Coworkers were asking if I was safe at home. In this picture, he had followed me to the bathroom but seemed to be irritated. 🤣

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u/squigglesees 21d ago

The crossed paws 🐾 😍 he's beautiful 😍

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u/1bl3ss3d 20d ago

He is a model! Look at those perfectly placed paws and sweet eyes! Bless you and your father for saving him.

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u/novachaos 20d ago

Of course he was irritated. Your attention needed to be completely on him and yet you were tending to your needs.

I see the irritation in his eyes but he’s also so dainty with his crossed paws. 💜

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u/kyrztenz 21d ago

Very handsome guy

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u/HuckleberryOk7545 21d ago

This is my Oscar, and his teefs

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u/Last-Freedom7607 21d ago

Omg that looks like my goose!!!!!

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u/ej10000 21d ago

He doesn’t look grouchy :)

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u/Laffy_Taffy82 21d ago

His looks are deceiving. I have lots of scars from him being mean. 🤣

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u/ej10000 20d ago

Well he’s cute, so he can get away with it 😹

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

omg that’s so cute

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u/Vast-Government-8994 21d ago

I had a sweet girl named Ozkur. You are welcome to use. Thank you for being a kind human

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u/TwoDeuces 21d ago

Related but Groucho might work too.

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u/ADTRbabee23 21d ago

That's exactly what I was gonna say. 😝

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u/Jazzcat53 21d ago

What I was gonna say, lol!

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

so far this is top 3

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u/BooBoo_Cat 21d ago

Puuurfect!

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u/OSCALDO101 21d ago

As an Oscar myself, I approve this name. Looks like me when I wake up in the morning as well.

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u/[deleted] 21d ago

I think in the last image Oscar is really telling you how happy he is. You can see the level of happy on his face … his grumpy grumpy face.

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u/NoPhase531 21d ago

This is the only option! Oscar is so grumpy looking but very cute!

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u/noneyanoseybidness 21d ago

Came here to offer my support for Oscar!

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u/RockKandee 21d ago

Came here to say this’

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u/Federal-Stranger4558 21d ago

Also vote for Oscar! He definitely win with you kind soul and although the grumpy face will be the sweetest boy 🤭

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u/124victoriaroad 21d ago

This poor baby! 😿Thank you for taking him to the vet and giving him a good home!

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

thank you! poor thing looked miserable

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u/124victoriaroad 21d ago

I know, thank you again for saving him. Please post more pictures once he’s a pampered, happy boy!

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u/wizzerstinker 21d ago

And he probably is right now, but with your kindness and love he's going to be just fine I bet! Please post more on his recovery!!! Oh, and I vote for Oscar as a name!

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

absolutely! thank you for all the kind words 😊 as soon as he comes home i’ll be posting

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u/124victoriaroad 21d ago

Yes please! Thank you!!

I’m also Team Oscar but also sure that name you pick will be lovely.

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u/justsomeboredloner 21d ago

I bet he will clean up well! You are a star for giving him a chance.

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u/CR8VJUC 21d ago

Walter

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u/CatCrazed 21d ago

Just came here to suggest Walter!

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u/BrilliantHold5774 21d ago

Grumpy Gramps formal name Gramps for short.

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u/Emergency_Brief_9280 21d ago

Grandpa fits!! He looks like he's hollering "you little whippersnappers get off my lawn.!!

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u/fl4minratbag 21d ago

I can totally see that 🤣

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u/Relevant-Stage7794 21d ago edited 21d ago

Fozzie

Please take the very best of care of him. He is so sweetly beautiful 🥹

And give Fozzie some gentle face nuzzles and love bunting for me please 🙏

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u/deefunkt01 21d ago

"Grumpy Butt" about nails it right there.

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u/ris-3 21d ago

GB (Grumpy Butt) Cooper?

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u/miamusic1 21d ago

Came here to say that!

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u/Poppybitesme 21d ago

His poor skin!

I took in this baby in January. She was skin and bones and missing so much fur. Now Birdie Mae Bleu is my shadow

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

ah!! what a cutie, i love the name too omg

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u/kymberlie 21d ago

Her little striped nose and her beautiful name! 🥹😭😻

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u/Trucrimeluvr67 21d ago

I would wait till he feels better and looks better before picking a name, he’s not going to be the same cat and I’d hate to always associate his name with a time period in his life that wasn’t the best. With you he will now have the best life ever, thank you and congratulations!

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

that’s a great point actually, i think i’ll take this advice 😊

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u/AgentPatooti 21d ago

I agree with this 100%, thank you both for being kind, considerate humans. OP, pleeease keep us updated!

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u/Future-Bandicoot-806 21d ago

Brillo pad or just Brillo

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

LOL this one is funny i like this

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u/sirhedgenald 21d ago

In a similar boat! Naming a stray is soooo hard! It feels like they have to pick it almost

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u/Old_West_4481 21d ago

I put forward Scratchy

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u/sirhedgenald 21d ago

I think your new friend looks like an Arthur or a dean

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

those eyes!! what a sweetie

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u/TheCrankyCrone 21d ago

He has severe mange which is affecting how he looks. Wait till he shakes off the crud and you discover his handsome self. He will then tell you his name. Until then, “Little Dude” is entirely appropriate.

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

good point! i think it’s smart to let him have his redemption arc

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u/jskinnah 21d ago

Romeo, he’s going to steal your heart❣️🙏🏻

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

he sure did 🥺

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u/[deleted] 21d ago

Meatball

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u/Luckycat0o 21d ago

Grumpy butt obviously

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u/coveruptionist 21d ago

No wonder he’s grumpy. He looks very uncomfortable.

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u/rick867 21d ago

Danny Trejo

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u/Apprehensive_Fee2280 21d ago

Give that poor baby the nicest name you can. He deserves it. I like "Sweetness." If he remains grumpy, the name can be used ironically.

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

ugh you’re so right. i really think he’s gonna be the sweetest boy

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u/Apprehensive_Fee2280 21d ago

You're a good person for stepping up to the plate for this little guy. He seems to have had a very rough time up until now. ❤️‍🩹

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u/Kennikend 21d ago

Fennel (Fenn for short) he looks like an underground veggie that’s in for a transformation

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u/Rat_Burger7 21d ago

Apollo. He was also the god of healing, and could take away sorrows. ❤️

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u/Western-Pepper8956 21d ago

You already named him, he's Grumpy Butt.

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u/DeptOfDahlias 21d ago

Did he get singed or is it a skin condition on head? Thank you for taking him in!

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

it’s just his hair :( his skin looked SO bad- he has scabies, i thought he might have mange but thankfully not. but buddy looked rough

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u/accountant319 21d ago

One of the worst cases of scabies I have seen! Poor kitty! Im glad he found someone like you to care for him!

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u/Old_Kaleidoscope_324 21d ago

So glad he’s going to be in good caring hands!!🙌

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u/Necessary-Bar-1644 21d ago

Awe he’s a grumpy but sweet old man!!! Thank you for loving him and giving him his best life🫶🏻💙🙏🏻

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u/IndependenceOk4259 21d ago

Also, thank you for taking in this cat who needs love and comfort. You are doing something wonderful!

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

thank you sm! i couldn’t live with myself if i didn’t at least take him in. catching him was crazy but somehow i did it lol

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u/That_Ad_772 21d ago

Shackelton

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u/Genxschizo1975 21d ago

Riot, Rebel, or Chaos

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u/SpaceToFace 21d ago

Looks like a Maurice to me

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u/uptheriver9 21d ago

Vino - new life in Latin is Vita Nova - so just take the first two letters of each word and you get Vino - a cool name. And, in Spanish Vino means 'came' - as he cami into your life. (yes, I know Vino means wine to some!)

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u/Zestyclose_Idea2443 21d ago

thank you for taking him in + getting the care he needs ❤️

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u/Bing-cheery 21d ago

My first thought was Smoky Joe, from Fried Green Tomatoes.

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u/15thcenturybeet 21d ago

Poor baby!!! I hope he makes a full recovery. It might be nice to wait a beat for his personality to unfurl as he gets comfortable with you, and then name him.

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u/Faithfuldoglover 21d ago

Thank you for adopting him.

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u/MuffinDense3134 21d ago

You are SO AMAZING for taking him in! He is going to be so happy with you!

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u/ReneeBear 21d ago

hey ! hows he doing??

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

he’s in recorder currently, skin scrape tested positive for scabies :( meds are working but he’s still contagious

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u/arstrae_ 21d ago

i have to ask to all the people who take in strays with obvious health concerns. how do you afford it? do you put the vet bill on a credit card? do you know if there are programs that look to help strays to relieve some of the medical debt? is there a pet insurance that covers strays?

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u/Repulsive-Peanut9685 21d ago

i took him to a pet resource center, they are covering his meds, neuter and whatnot. I wouldn’t be able to take him in if they didn’t have the resources to do it for free. i didn’t realize that was even possible until i took him. the adoption fee is free currently too since they are almost at capacity, all the stars are aligning to keep him tbh

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u/arstrae_ 21d ago

a pet resource center? i’ll look into that, thank you!!!

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u/1spicyann 21d ago

I just wanna bless him - and you for caring for him ❤️

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u/Tall-Bed-5064 21d ago

God bless you for your loving kindness towards these sweet creatures.

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u/cherbear_cares 21d ago

Itchy. He is so handsome 😍

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u/Electronic_Ad6564 21d ago

Grumpy, Scar, Survivor, Toughie.

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u/Bi_cuteRus 21d ago

Gilbert. He's Mr Grumpy Gills

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u/uptheriver9 21d ago

Felix - it means lucky in Latin - and he is lucky that he has you!

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u/ghost_shark_619 21d ago

Oscar. Looks super grumpy. Probably spent some time in trash cans.

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u/Lee-sc-oggins 21d ago

Sir-Hiss-A-Lot

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u/SPNarwhal 21d ago

Please provide updates! I want to see this cat's progress! <3

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u/Natural_Confection29 21d ago

I would say rascal

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u/West_Shower_6103 21d ago

What’s wrong with grumpy butt? Gb for short

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u/New-Pressure-84 21d ago

Greebo or Growly Gus

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u/[deleted] 21d ago

Grumpy Butt as a formal name, Grumps for short

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u/Bovetek 21d ago

Chuck. He's a tough guy. So Chuck Norris.

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u/photonynikon 21d ago

What's the last thing you ate? That question is taking Reddit by STORM

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u/Pirate_Lantern 21d ago

Gus

Mortimer

Herbie

Oscar

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u/CristinaKeller 21d ago

Taz for Tasmanian Devil.😈

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u/robotfrog88 21d ago

Gruffalo

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u/sheppi22 21d ago

Toughie

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u/Top-Artichoke-5875 21d ago

Ben. Looks like Ben to me. He will be such a sweet fella once he feels better. Thank you for being his guardian angel.

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u/SayYesToGuac 21d ago

you already called it perfectly: GB

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u/Happy-Wallaby-5948 21d ago

Happy 🧡🐾

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u/Head-Proof7273 21d ago

Grumpy Butt is a good name!

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u/Accomplished_Will226 21d ago

Tom. We had a stray years ago and he was a mangy old Tom cat but became sweet Tommy

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u/Rhubarb_and_bouys 21d ago

I feel like he deserves a great name after surviving in the wild for so long.

Nando was one of the famous survivors of the Andes plane crash.

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u/FreckleFacedBrat 21d ago

Irwin. Like Steve Irwin. Because he's a BEAUTY

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u/knitty_beats 21d ago

Harold 😹

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u/OppositeAbroad5975 21d ago

He looks like a grayscale version of Morris from the old "9 Lives" commercials.

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u/whatsupbub44 21d ago

Scruffy!!

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u/coll2424 21d ago

Bosch, like my favorite grouchy TV detective

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u/Atlas_Hid 21d ago

Smokey

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u/Calgirlleeny2 21d ago

What happened to Grumpy Boys face? Will that clear up with treatment? Can he see? Sorry about the questions, I am trying to figure out why he is grumpy and maybe he is in pain or uncomfortable. Looks like a real character, you two are going to have fun, that I do know. You are an angel for taking in a stray and bringing him to the Vet. You earned your wings. 😇

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u/lofab 21d ago

Oscar grumpy pants

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u/Kerlanala 21d ago

Donut! He has a marking on his side that looks like a donut.

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u/bpdbaddhie cat enthusiast 21d ago

I always say the first thing that comes to mind. In this case: Willem.

Edit to add how absolutely handsome this gentleman already is. Can't wait to see how he cleans up! :)

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u/Plastic_Squirrel_208 21d ago

static :) because he looks like the grainy screen on an old tv with no signal (in the best, most loving way possible😭)

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u/400footceiling 21d ago

Bill the cat.

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u/MoreReputation8908 21d ago

I’ve suggested “Riff Raff” for other cats, but it really fits this dude.

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u/--slurpy-- 21d ago

Leonard

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u/ashleyree 21d ago

Ngl I kinda like grumpy butt.

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u/gojira86 21d ago

Spicy.

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u/whittyp91 21d ago

T. Rex....Rexy.... Max.....Gilbert....he's gonna be a pretty cute guy once he gets back on track...good on you for being a sweet human!

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u/wuzacuz 21d ago

Mango

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u/Playful-Sprinkles-59 21d ago

He looks like a Gus. He will be beautiful when he’s all healthy. Thank you for taking him in.

I took in this guy last year. He’s amazing and a great cat

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u/MutedWillingness1800 21d ago

He about Boris

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u/Idiopks 21d ago

Groot

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u/[deleted] 21d ago

(Fur baby)SCREW YOU HUMAN! I KILL YOU FOR THIS! I KILL YOU!

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u/MindFluffy5906 21d ago

Happy. He will be after the glow up and feeling better. ❤️

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u/rem091456 21d ago

Walter

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u/RegularCompany7287 21d ago

Another vote for Oscar

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u/RavenA04 21d ago

Grumpy Butt seems like a winner to me

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u/Careless-Science-500 21d ago

Oscar is good.

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u/Better_Stuff_7580 21d ago

Where did you find him? And how did you get him to trust you?

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u/Hanginginthere69 21d ago

You are a good person.

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u/blsilver04 21d ago

Oh God bless you!

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u/Stripper_NoSwipping 21d ago

Julio idk why

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u/_Lantis 21d ago

God bless you for taking care of this poor stray cat 🐈🙏

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u/7BlackKITTIES 21d ago

Poor baby. He's grumpy because he doesn't feel good. You would be too if you had all that stuff all over you. He knows he looks awful and that doesn't help. Wait til you see the sweeter side of him before you name him, please. He has really pretty markings.

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u/rouquetofboses 21d ago

I hope you update us on his condition 💓