Found
Gray tabby cat with orange collar found near Bushnell Park
Hartford
Found
listing
Posted
6 months
ago
Description
Found a cat this afternoon around 4:15pm outside the Hartford Public Library on Main Street, right by Bushnell Park. It's a medium-sized gray tabby with white paws and a bright orange collar that has a tiny silver bell. Green eyes, a small notch in the right ear, and a fluffy tail that swishes when it’s curious. It seemed a bit wary at first, but it warmed up after I spoke softly and offered a snack from my bag. If this is your cat, send me a note here with its name and approximate home street so we can coordinate a safe pickup.
Approximate found location
Hartford
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