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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsMeet our beautiful new fur baby.
This fella lived for almost 6 years with the same person(s) until one member of the family decided he had to go. Then followed short-term arrangements until we learned that he needed a forever home asap. He had four moves, and was in three houses within one week...all with other indoor animals. Thus, he has been a bit wary, but that didn't stop him from letting our dog know she was no longer the only alpha in the house. They are close to the same size, and are coexisting fine as long as the dog doesn't try the old butt-sniff get-acquainted routine.
He was named Prince, but I don't care for that so I just call him Sweet P, and he says "meh." I have never had a male cat before, but since he was neutered, I guess I won't notice the difference. Although he does refuse to let me in the bathroom alone, so he may be a voyeur, doomed to spend the rest of his life gazing upon old lady body parts. I have also never had a white cat before, but I understand that "tweed" is the new black, or at least that is my story.
He is bonding only with me and ignoring my sister which is sad because she loves cats too. My bedroom was designated his safe haven until he felt comfortable. I suspect when he spends more time roaming the house, he will take any lap available.
I don't know yet if he is going to be a keyboard cat: he ignores me when I am on the computer. He seems to be a happy camper and we are glad to give him a home.
Raine1967
(11,589 posts)Wonderful for you & SweetP.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)He's very lucky to be home now. Thank you for taking him in. Your sister should learn his favorite treat!
Hissyspit
(45,788 posts)Boo on the person who said he had to go.
Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)What an a-hole!
Thank you for helping cute Mr. Sweet P!
brer cat
(24,615 posts)who said when they married he didn't like cats but would try living with him. Waited 5 years to decide he couldn't. I would have been tempted to keep the cat and boot the husband.
Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)But I was very clear with myself that I would marry not only a man who tolerated cats, but loved them. My husband is a huge kitty fan and is smitten with all our kitties.
Men who hate cats are the worst. Almost all of them have control issues, in my experience.
3catwoman3
(24,054 posts)Which would explain why the don't like these wonderfully independent creatures that we adore. I could not live without cats around me.
countmyvote4real
(4,023 posts)madfloridian
(88,117 posts)Thanks for sharing.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Welcome to Forever Home, Sweet P.
brer cat
(24,615 posts)shows off the pink nose and ears.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Prince. I call him Big Boy, most of the time. He has the same pink ears and pink nose and on top of his head is heart shaped black spot.
He is a real Love Bug.
Be careful of sunburn if you let Sweet P go outside.
For some reason Big Boy seems to know he can get sunburned and hangs in the shade and prefers early morning/ evening time for his out door activities. He is such a Smart Kitty.
Will Sweet P be a total indoor cat?
brer cat
(24,615 posts)I have considered trying him on a leash, but he may be too old for new tricks. I had a siamese once who loved to go walking on a leash. We live in a small town in a rural area with no leash laws, so we have dogs that run loose. Also have occasional foxes, bears and other critters that might not just want to play with a kitty.
Big Boy sounds like a cutie, too.
Tuesday Afternoon
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brer cat
(24,615 posts)Love the black heart on top of Love Bug's head. I had a black cat that lived for 20+ years. She was not very affectionate, but she was fun company. I didn't think I would ever get over it when she was gone...she had been in the family longer than my daughter who was in high school.
Thanks for sharing the pix.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)Piss Ripper and was very skittish when I first got her but, she has settled in now and, is quite affectionate, too.
They both snuggle up to me at night. One on one side and one on the other ... they keep me pinned in actually.
You should see me trying to winnow my way out, trying not to disturb them, so I can get to the bathroom!
Silly kitties
brer cat
(24,615 posts)who don't want to disturb them.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)catbyte
(34,458 posts)more affectionate than females. I have no scientific proof to back that up, just decades of experience. I hope you have many happy years together. BTW, that "family member" sounds like a jerk, but his/her loss is your gain. You're awesome for giving that handsome fella a forever home!
On edit I see that the jerk was the husband. He DEFINITELY would've been the one to go. What an arrogant, jackassish thing to do.
japple
(9,842 posts)are more affectionate. I also think they are more laid back. At present, I have 4 females; 3 are real DIVAs.
This boy is going to LOVE being in your home and I'll bet you will be BFFs real soon. Bless you for giving this boy his forever home.
BTW, you might want to start carrying a lint roller around with you. When I fostered 3 mostly white cats last year, I found that white fur shows on everything!
brer cat
(24,615 posts)I also bought a brush. He doesn't exactly like it, but he is tolerant.
He is pretty laid-back and not, at least so far, much of a jumper. He gets on my bed and the toilet seat (the better to see what I am doing in the shower) but that is it so far. I have never had a cat that didn't check out the tops of all the furniture.
You are a good person to foster. There is so much need, and too few people willing.
calimary
(81,510 posts)Little white kitty! Love it! Thank you for opening your home to him! Wish all kitties had the same kind of luck!
brer cat
(24,615 posts)He is large and a bit on the pleasantly plump side. I haven't had a chance to weigh him yet. I am giving him some time to settle down before taking him to the vet. We will see if that results in reduced rations.
magical thyme
(14,881 posts)this must be add to the furfamily week!
brer cat
(24,615 posts)shenmue
(38,506 posts)He sure is a handsome feller!
Triana
(22,666 posts)So happy you gave little Mr. Angel a forever home!
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)He looks just like our kitty cat buddy Spirit!
PEACE!
3catwoman3
(24,054 posts)Congratulations to both of you.
What color are his eyes?
brer cat
(24,615 posts)depending on the light.
3catwoman3
(24,054 posts)...should be OK.
brer cat
(24,615 posts)I wondered about that before we got him, but he certainly reacts to sounds.
onecent
(6,096 posts)know if this could interest you, but my 8 year old kitty LOVES it when I play "kitty sounds" either on Youtube or through a website that has birdie sounds or kitten sounds. Nothing scary for my kitty and she keeps looking behind the laptop...It's great. Enjoy your new baby!
brer cat
(24,615 posts)Might drive him crazy though trying to find the other kitty. He doesn't like other cats.
onecent
(6,096 posts)a mothering instinct for her. I don't do it often...she walks back and forth and back and forth on my keyboard while I am trying to write...LOL enjo
Bluestar
(1,400 posts)Tobin S.
(10,418 posts)thatgemguy
(506 posts)oldandhappy
(6,719 posts)You are a handsome cat! Hope you enjoy your new digs. How about Pegasus?
Betty88
(717 posts)Inkfreak
(1,695 posts)raccoon
(31,126 posts)tabbycat31
(6,336 posts)And he looks like he lives up to his former name. If you don't like Prince, I would suggest naming him after a famous prince to keep the legacy. Harry would be cute for him.
brer cat
(24,615 posts)Although Harry has a bit of a bad-boy reputation, and I want mine to be a good boy!
tabbycat31
(6,336 posts)Not exactly a cat's name but I'm trying to think of a good boy prince.
How about Charming?
brer cat
(24,615 posts)Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)sheshe2
(83,929 posts)Thank you for taking him in and sharing the picture.
brer cat
(24,615 posts)He needs lots of loves since for a while he was unwanted. That is too sad.
sheshe2
(83,929 posts)Your love will help heal him. Here's another for that handsome man.
ismnotwasm
(42,014 posts)I'm so temped to get another one, but our cat would be furious.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,869 posts)Capt.Rocky300
(1,005 posts)her name is Sushi.
Texasgal
(17,048 posts)Looks like the lounge is heavy into rescues this week...we've had a horse, a dog and now a cat! :love:
brer cat
(24,615 posts)The cares of the world drift away while I stoke his head and back.
Wolf Frankula
(3,602 posts)Scratch some more and more. He will want black cloth to leave fur on and looks he's seriously scratch deprived.
Wolf
[The crazy cat guy]
brer cat
(24,615 posts)but not any more. He lets me know what my job is here, and he is getting me on a schedule.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)I want to pet him.