What makes you think he was deliberately poisoned? Many common plants are poisonous to cats, as well as decorative plants that may have been kept outside (orchids are not usually kept outside but definitely poisonous). I'm really sorry to hear about Cocoa's brother and being indoor is massively...
Doesn't sound like she's rejected you at all!
Cats are different from dogs - they aren't eager to please and they don't want constant love. Depending on the cat they can get cuddly but even then on their own terms. A happy cat is one that wanders and does his own thing. An upset cat is...
Hey! I just had a lot of success introducing a kitten to the cat I've been sitting, and all of the resources basically say the same thing, so give this a read!
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/cats/tips/introducing_new_cat.html
Some things on top of the articles I'd like to add: It really...
Wolf always begs for banana bread, despite not liking it. Most meatless foods he ignores entirely but for some reason he always begs for the banana bread. I tried giving him a tiny amount once - wouldn't eat it! But came right back to beg for more!
Cats playing fetch!! He seems soooo sweet!! I have two (currently cat sitting for a friend).
Wolf (2 year old tabby) is super chatty. He meows or whines when he wants out or food, but we've found him talking to himself on numerous occasions! Sometimes he gets into fights with my gym bag...
I've never had a cat before but have been friends with cat lovers my whole life. Finally moved out with stable income and wanted to make sure I was ready for a cat - in comes Wolf, who's owner is traveling and has been jumping house to house for months!
Healthy, happy and sweet (but a little...