Because I wanted to post with pics I'm replying here instead of Dark Muse's blog... I recently went on vacation and upon my return, this sad case was on my doorstep...
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... not sure what to do about her. She has a wonderful disposition, more like a needy dog than a stray cat. She just hangs out in the courtyard day and night, greets me when I come home from work, watches as I do yard work, is cautious around me but seems not to be afraid. I'm fighting with myself on whether to take her to the vet, see if she's reasonably healthy and it's worth it to get her additional medical attention. And perhaps take her in, give her a home.