Mr. Dao
 Mr. Dao being sleepy | |
| Other name(s) | Xiaoba (小八) |
|---|---|
| Breed | Domestic Shorthair |
| Coat | Black (brown) Classic Tabby with High White Spotting |
| Sex | Neutered Male |
| Rarity | Common |
| Occupation | Sleeper cell |
| Appearance | White with black and grey spots |
| Personality | Impatient, Sleepy, Quiet |
| First known sighting | March 11, 2024, 04:32 AM (LFT) |
| Relations | |
| Parents | Mrs. Exclamation Mark and Mr. Squeeze |
| Siblings | 3 unnamed siblings |
| Partner | None |
| Children | None |
| Other | Unknown |
Mr. Dao is a cat that frequents the Duck Feeder, but his first appearance date is not exactly known. He was first documented on March 10th, but he was spotted many times before then. Mr. Dao received his name from the yin-yang symbol on his forehead as "Dao" means "the path" and is associated with balance and harmony. He is a current member of the Bald Congress.
Mr. Dao went missing for over a month on June 15, 2024. Randomly, on July 26, 2024, Mr. Dao suddenly came back to the feeder. It is unknown where he went, but the community is greatly relieved to see him safe.
Behavior
Mr. Dao is a very sneaky cat, and can be found stealthily sneaking up on the feeder and other cats. Despite his tendency to spook the other cats (namely Mr. Horseshoe) he seems to be very polite and peaceful- but will greedily push other cats out of the way for some fresh snacks. He often inspects the feeder with sniffs and gentle prodding, just to make sure everything is working properly. It also seems that napping and relaxing at the feeder is one of his many pastimes.
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Mr. Dao (left) spooks Mr. Horseshoe (center) (GIF)
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Mr. Dao greedily goes for fresh snacks (GIF)
Appearance
Mr. Dao is mostly white, with some patches of black on his rear and his face. He also has a mustache similar to Mr. Squeeze, although Mr. Dao's frame is much smaller in addition to his grey and black striped tail that resembles a raccoon.
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Mr. Dao from above
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Mr. Dao's tail
Sightings
March 2024
- March 11, 2024: Mr. Dao was spotted at the feeder at around 04:32 AM (LFT). Yesterday he had been seen interacting with Ms. Exclamation Mark like friends, but today he pushed her out of the feeder impatiently. She stayed beside him waiting for food while he ate, but Mr. Dao only moved when the feeder was empty.
- March 12, 2024: Mr. Dao was spotted having a small snack.
- March 13, 2024: Mr. Dao appeared at 08:37 AM (LFT), sitting in his slightly chicken-like position. He was also spotted arriving with Ms. Exclamation Mark at 07:12 PM (LFT), waiting for Mr. Squeeze to finish at the feeder before sharing it between the two of them. Mr. Squeeze, who waited on the ledge beside the feeder for the pair to finish, left with them as a group.
- March 14, 2024: Mr. Dao was spotted alongside another cat, and started eating after the other cat was scared off by the Kibble and Chicken snacks dropping.
- March 18, 2024: Mr. Dao was spotted at 06:55 AM (LFT) and prodded at the feeder whilst taking some munches. He left at 07:00 AM (LFT)
- March 22, 2024: Mr. Dao was spotted having an early morning snack at around 02:40 AM (LFT). He would occasionally pause and stare into the distance as fresh kibble was dispensed.
April 2024
- April 02, 2024: Mr. Dao was spotted at 12:11 PM (LFT), he was initially alone, eating kibble and snacks until another (unknown) stray came from behind. Mr. Dao, however, scared off the other cat within minutes of their appearance.
- April 06, 2024: Mr. Dao spotted at 09:14 AM (LFT) happily eating some chicken
May 2024
- May 03, 2024: Mr Dao was spotted at 09:00 AM (LFT) watching Ms. Exclamation Mark feast for 8 minutes walking out slowly afterwards.
- May 09, 2024: Mr. Dao was spotted watching Mr. Horseshoe lay in the feeder bowl at around 00:05 AM (LFT). He left after 5 minutes.
- May 12, 2024: Mr. Dao was spotted, waiting at around 01:20 AM (LFT), With Ms. Exclamation Mark joining in to eat, causing him to eat too.
- May 13, 2024: Mr. Dao was seen at 07:43 (LFT) getting some breakfast, waking up, and stretching for the day. He stayed for a while, enjoying his time and the people walking by.
- May 19, 2024: Mr. Dao was seen at 03:34 (LFT) getting some food, looking tired and getting into comfy positions while waiting for food
- May 22, 2024: Mr. Dao was seen around 01:17 (LFT) dining on some kibble, only to be interrupted by some falling snacks. of course, that couldn't stop him from consuming his assailants.
June 2024
- June 3, 2024: Mr. Dao appeared around 03:00 AM (LFT) waiting sleepily for some fresh snacks. After a big yawn, a viewer graciously donated some snacks which he happily gobbled up, before going on his way.
- June 7, 2024: Mr. Dao arrived at the Duck Feeder at around 23:15 AM (LFT) and sat at the feeder for a bit before leaving.
- June 9, 2024: Mr. Dao appeared around 03:20 AM (LFT) after Mr. Bentley left, and ate for about five minutes while the lights inside the feeder flickered on and off.
- June 15, 2024: Mr. Dao visited the feeder. He was not seen for over a month and was thought missing by the Caretaker and community.
July 2024
- July 26, 2024:
- At 6:53 AM (LFT), Mr. Dao was finally sighted at the feeder. He seemed slightly skinnier than before and had some dirt on his ear and below his eye, but otherwise looked normal. He ate some kibble and watched his surroundings. At 6:58 AM, Mr. Simba approached, who he hissed at. He left at around 7:00 AM.
- At 10:39 PM (LFT), Mr. Dao was again seen at the feeder. He ate some food while looking around. After eating, he left at 10:43 PM.
- July 27, 2024: At 3:07 AM (LFT), Mr. Dao approached Ms. Opera at the feeder. She got scared and hissed at him. After a couple minutes of staring at eachother, Ms. Opera ran off into the night. Mr. Dao ate happily and then left at 3:17 AM.
(Not every cat sighting is documented.)
(LFT = "Local Feeder Time")
Gallery
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Mr. Dao's back
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Mr. Dao considering his snack options
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Mr. Dao prodding at the camera
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Mr. Dao staring into the void
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Mr. Dao and his signature stare
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Mr. Dao looking high
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Mr. Dao impatiently awaiting more food
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A hungry Mr. Dao
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Mr. Dao and Ms. Exclamation Mark chill next to the feeder
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Mr. Dao on his return to the feeder
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An old picture of the Duck Feeder family
