Some of you already read my story in the chat thread about my efforts keeping our stray cat Mickey warm and healthy this winter because he is an old warhorse refusing to go inside more than 5 minutes.
I think when we send happy and loving thoughts his way and some warm well wishes, he is going to feel the love somehow, we are all connected.
If you want to help, please design a HA representing yourself, sending support and caring thoughts to Mickey.
Prize:
Like always, all wearables are allowed, you don't have to own them. Please make a new design especially for this contest and please add surroundings. You don't have to add the prize item. Contest ends Sunday 14th of February at midnight Subeta time which is also Valentine's Day, the day we are sending love to our loved ones.
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Sending Love and warmth to Mickey! I can‘t post a HA on mobile right now but I tried to reach him yesterday mentally and told him to snuggle deep into your ski jacket to stay warmer
Have a great day, you all!

@ Ulanea Mickey is beautiful!! He looks strong and healthy, you are doing a fantastic job!! Thank you for having such compassion for the street fur babies <3 I’m sending warm thoughts to Mickey from myself and the many feral cats that I feed, vaccinate, and spay or neuter.
I notice a brown spot on Mickey, is he considered Calico? One of our cats is considered Dilute Calico because of the 3 colors even though they are very faint :) I will edit with a pic of her when I find a good one. All of our cats hate getting their pics taken! I don’t know how people get such good pics of their cats. Outfit Not Found
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I never got a face pic of Mickey myself. The second picture was a picture of a similar cat, I changed it into the only face pic I have of him. I am going to try again yet last time I pointed a camera to him, I was bitten, haha. Only slightly yet I never tried again. He is much tamer now, I have to try my luck again soon

Thank you <3 I hope you will continue to post stories about Mickey :)
Congratulations on winning
Oh my goodness, the “real” Mickey is even more handsome!! I love his markings <3
Be extra careful if you do take any more pics of him, maybe the camera startles him!
Thank you so much for gifting me the that was very kind of you <3
Best of luck with Mickey!! He is so lucky to have found you!! ^.^
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I am certainly posting Mickey stories and hope it'll be good ones! Yesterday was the first day his water didn't freeze over and today, it is slightly raining yet much warmer and we'll get 10 - 15 ° Celsius later this week (that's around 55 Fahrenheit). He'll be so happy - however, we continue to heat his pad during the nights then nevertheless, it can be still very cold deep in the night.
About his markings, they are so unique and funny in his face, not the model standard yet somehow, very cute. And he has such a cute behavior, calling for us with a sweet voice when wanting something (mostly wet food, haha) and he bumps heads with Malu through the window pane. :-)

A quick update about Mickey if anyone is wondering:
It was clear before we moved that it would be difficult to take Mickey with us because he just loves his free life and visiting all his neighbor friends around.
However, when our moving date came nearer, we decided to take him anyway because winter was coming and many of you remember his story with him sleeping under the cover of our sun-island with his thick plush bed and a heating pad. He refused to sleep inside all the time, not with us, not with neighbors.
Some days before we moved, I sat down with him and told him about out plans and that it would be best for him to decide for either coming with us or moving in with a neighbor for the coming winter.
I was pretty sure the old warhorse would decide to live a free life like always. However, a week before our move, the son of our neighbors who has social anxiety told us that Mickey had moved in with him! He sleeps and eats there now and is warm and cozy and goes outside only when the weather is good. I am so so SO relieved! All our good vibes are with him and the family and he'll always be in our hearts. And we'll visit him, naturally.
Goodbye, Mickey, have fun!

Sad to part with a friend, but it seems best for Mickey.
Over the years I've met some outdoor cats who, even on the coldest days, were not happy or comfortable inside. Providing a warm space they can access when cold, but with the freedom to leave as they choose seems to be the best way to keep them safe!
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Yes! He was best friends with mine, head-butting through the windowpane, yet now he is a solo prince and I think he and the boy are utterly happy!

Oh my gosh! sobs Lovely bitter-sweet story. The little guy is happy, and you can take solace in that. That is wonderful. My best to Mickey... and to you, sweet . You've both touched my heart. ❤
Thank you so much for your touching words, love. I am sure Mickey will feel the warmth, too. <3

Well this sound like an happy end and the begin of a new friendship
Oh, my God, I remember him well. This wondrous animal had heard many of those words in the past from you and others of good will toward him. Seems he was listening and after a fashion put it all together and must have decided to stay and chose someone that needed him too.