Mango was the local beach cat that roamed around greeting residents, beach-goers, workers and generally anyone that would give him the time of day. He would visit and drop off the remains of an unidentifiable creature as well as talk to you. I took him in this winter so he would be safe and he’s become an indoor beach cat. He now spends his days watching seagulls from the slider in my house.

MJ Agostini, Niantic.

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