Novice Cat Owner Slightly Worried

Hi guys/gals, this is my first post so bear with me.

I recently adopted a 4 mon. old kitten from a local humane society. All seems great as he has eaten, drank and has been pretty curious the whole time. He has even used his litter box a few times.

My only concern is that when I have been petting him, he starts to emit a small grumble (a growl? or maybe a purr?) and it seems as though its coming from it's neck somewhere. The thing about it is that it goes on for a little while after I pet it and then stops.

Can anyone enlighten me on what this might be? Thanks!

Hi and welcome! Is your user name significant... we have a basketball player down here who's first name is Manu.

Um, have you not heard a cat purr before? Does the cat look content or frightened when you pet him? If the cat looks happy, I would say it's a purr... otherwise, could be a growl..

Manu Ginobli? He's named after him... my fav. player.

I am new to the cat scene, and have only information I have gathered from various cat sites and forums, so it might be a purr.

I think the cats pretty happy when he starts to grumble. He has done it while sitting in my lap and looking all drunkish. It might be a purr, but the only thing the worries me is that he continues to purr after I've done petting him.

Ha ha, thought as much. You're a Spurs fan in Toronto?

Aw that you've never heard a cat purr... cats can totally keep purring long after you're finished petting them. A new one I took in will purr for a good 15 minutes after I've sat with him (not even petting him). Noisy little motor!

Listen to some of these clips and try to compare the "purr" and "purr1" sounds to what your cat is doing?

http://home.att.net/~kittycatfurballssounds/cats.html

My cat's name is Manu. And yes I am a Spurs fan in Toronto. Toronto is a very multi-cultural city, and I have a few friends from Argentina, Virgin Islands and France!

As for Manu, it's a relief that he's not growling. He also purrs when he eats too. He's been dying to get out of his safe room tonight. It's such a giant room but he always wants out...

As cat people would say -- "his motor is running!"

It sounds as though this kitty is getting along "purr-fectly"!!

Yup, I definitely think I have a little singer on my hands. Always meow-ing and purring!