2 Big Breakthroughs with Lucky THIS WEEK!

I've always thot that when we go away overnight & leave Lucky, that when we get back, he is friendlier. Lucky is only 9 months out of a colony & we've had him all that time (was already 6 mos old when we took him).

Well, we were gone overnight last weekend to visit & check on my dad. This week, he has (1) begun to get on the couch, between us, with no lure of catnip, but just for pets & brushes, & companionship for his naps!!! He seems suddenly to reallly like to hang out there, with us. This is BIG we think.

AND (2) last night my daughter & son-in-law were over for the Superbowl. (We've always kidded with them about sending some used clothing ahead of time, preferably underwear, so Lucky could get used to them.) WELL, with no clothing sent ahead, Lucky came out from under the bed, and into the family room (I think he wanted to cheer for Green Bay), and my daughter easily lured him over to her with bits of chicken, him eating it out of her hand.

My son-in-law, who she calls a cat-whisperer anyway, (they currently have 4) lured him over to his chair with NO chicken, and had him standing by the arm of the chair checking him out, then getting lots of pets. He even rolled over in enjoyment. (Lucky, that is). WOW.

I never dreamed he would socialize so rapidly. I am so happy! He is almost a normal, cute, friendly cat now.

The only thing left is lap-sitting, I think. If possible...

That's great!

great progress with this guy! he's been with you for just a month or so right? i bet in another couple months you won't be able to sit down without him flinging himself on your lap! Reformed street cats often become very appreciative of their new lives. thanks for taking him in.

Originally Posted by jimmylegs

great progress with this guy! he's been with you for just a month or so right?

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We've had him 9 1/2 months. He was just six months old when he was trapped & we took him after he spent 3 days in a carrier in a tnr gal's garage. Never had a feral before, just strays. Such a different experience. It's been as tho he was afraid of our "territory" or something. Would rub us & come to us & liked to be petted on the floor, but not on us or anything we were sitting/laying on. Thank you. After all this time, this just seemed like he finally trusts us enough to share territories maybe. Just never dreamed it would happen so suddenly.
And here's a pic of him snuggling with hubby, with our comforter over him, being brushed.

He is beautiful! You are lucky he sits there so nicely getting brushed. My 2 act like they are being tortured when we brush them!

Yes, all we have to do now & show him the brush and it is a tho he is pixilated. His fur is so thick & flat, it really doesn't do anything tho. Now, please send vibes for LAPS. & SLEEP ON BED WITH PEOPLE.

I see you have a Midnight also. Our Midnight was my heart kitty, as you've probably picked up, like your lovely Lynx.

So hard, as you know. But Lucky has been our salvation, a lovelly work in progress; can never take Midnight's place even tho he is black & we "found" him at same age that Midnight was when he "found" us. But we love him.

Oh he looks like Pixie, one of the older kittens I trapped in December. I kept Magilla, and in just six weeks, she is coming out of her room and loves to play in the evenings with interactive toys with my other cats. She is so cuddly now and would rather cuddle with me than eat. I have to sit on the floor with her by her bowl so she will eat. We are so bonded. She hasn't come up on the couch when I am sitting. But I am hoping soon she will. It is so rewarding, isnt it?? How they become so loving in such a short time .

Keep up the great work and it is wonderful you took him in