I'd like to introduce the newest addition to our family:
Wendel.
Despite DH and I swearing that we were going to get a 'normal' cat this time, this big, grumbly guy squished his way into both of our hearts. His ears look like he's lost a few fights in his time and the backs have bald patches where old ulcerous wounds healed but no fur has grown back. He also has a kink at the base of his tail and doesn't really like it to be touched. He's quite loving, but has a fear of people reaching for him so will occasionally growl and jump away from you, but then come right back.
Right now we're just trying to be quiet and approachable for him and letting him come to us. If you sit on the floor with him, he'll walk around you in circles rubbing against you and purring. We're hoping that he'll get past his fear once he settles in. so far, he and Sybil have batted each other's paws under the door and Freya's given him the standard hiss through the door. He's really interested in getting out of his room to meet the girls.
So, another slightly busted kitty for us...wish us luck.
Wendel.
Despite DH and I swearing that we were going to get a 'normal' cat this time, this big, grumbly guy squished his way into both of our hearts. His ears look like he's lost a few fights in his time and the backs have bald patches where old ulcerous wounds healed but no fur has grown back. He also has a kink at the base of his tail and doesn't really like it to be touched. He's quite loving, but has a fear of people reaching for him so will occasionally growl and jump away from you, but then come right back.
Right now we're just trying to be quiet and approachable for him and letting him come to us. If you sit on the floor with him, he'll walk around you in circles rubbing against you and purring. We're hoping that he'll get past his fear once he settles in. so far, he and Sybil have batted each other's paws under the door and Freya's given him the standard hiss through the door. He's really interested in getting out of his room to meet the girls.
So, another slightly busted kitty for us...wish us luck.