Then there are the "serial" cats, the ones whose territory includes several homes in a ten block area. They make the rounds of each and every house, trying their best to look neglected. Our current favorite really did look thin six months ago, but now the only reason we can see his ribs is because his pop belly is pushing them out. Still, he is a gentleman and our other two cats did invite him in to join their pack. In his case, I think he also comes back to maintain his constituent base. I would not be surprised if he soon announces, in his own inimical fashion, that he is running for town selectboard.