Update (05/03): Mario has been found and is back home (see comments).
Mario is about 5 years old, 20 lbs, and totally black. He is often very jumpy and scared (even inside with folks he knows). He will hide.
Mario loves food, maybe too much. He will be very cautious with new environments even with food available.
Once comfortable Mario will cry your ear off. He loves to narrate his every move with a meow. He is very friendly.
If found please contact Nick Hunter at nickehunter@gmail.com or by phone at 804-519-5224.
April 30th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I saw a black cat at about 45th and Pine last night, but there are so many stray cats around here and with no distinguishing marks it’s hard to say if it might have been Mario, but I will keep my eyes peeled and check closer if I see him again
April 30th, 2012 at 7:08 pm
Since you said he is 20 lbs., I thought I should let you know that there is a big, as in long body and legs – not fat, all black male cat that I’ve been feeding for a while in my yard. If he is normally let out of the house, this could be him He comes and goes. I’ve been planning on TNR, otherwise.
April 30th, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Hope Mario finds his way home soon! Am sending the link to all my West Philly peeps.
May 2nd, 2012 at 7:50 pm
Mario has been found! Thank you all friends (cat loving friends, dog loving friends) for keeping your eyes peeled!
Mario was found a few yards away, holed up under a neighbors shed. He was identified by is persistent meowing and coaxed out with a can of tuna and loving friends.
I cannot thank you enough. Nick and I truly appreciate all of the neighborly support.
May 3rd, 2012 at 12:40 pm
So glad you found him. Also, that was a hilarious cat poster. Hope you don’t need it again, though.
May 5th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Glad he was recovered! I actually live near there & saw that cat around but didn’t realize he was lost. I should check this blog more often!