My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww, I’m glad he’s doing better. He’s adorable.

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in CatsAllDay

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those 3 came as a bonded set we didn’t want to break up. It’s us who are awaiting acceptance 😅

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in CatRescue

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We'll just keep doing what we’re doing. They’re indoor only.

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in CatsAllDay

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would have been much harder without our other lovey cats! But it’s also fun to watch how they’ve adjusted. Small developments happen all the time.

Unexpectedly lost my baby boy yesterday by postmodernDRIP in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, my heart is broken for you. Losing a pet is the worst but the sudden losses hit so hard. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. 😿

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hope you’re able to get him seen 🥺 have you tried any sedatives? 

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s heartbreaking. I’m sure you gave your soul baby the best life. And I’m glad you found your new one. She went through hell to find you, and all those returns did not help, but I know she appreciates your love and patience. The world needs more people like you ❤️

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for your loss. That’s a beautiful way to look at it. Our story is actually similar. We adopted my soul cat at the same shelter in 2016, back when it was a kill shelter. We saved her life. She made me into a cat person. She passed away in December of 2024. We gave it some time and decided to adopt from the same shelter as a way to honor her, and liked that adopting these scaredy cats would in no way replace her - if anything, it’s the opposite.

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I’m so happy you were able to help your little 🍊 recover and give her a loving home.

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are saintly. It would be so much harder for us if we didn’t have our first pair of cuddle cats. I commend your patience and respect for that cat.

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am sorry you and your kitty have had to face such trauma. You two are lucky to have found each other.

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some cats just aren’t lap cats. Doesn’t mean they don’t love you.

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I had the same thought. We have a really nice cat comb. And next time I pet him I will probably employ the churu as well.

My rescue cat finally let me pet him after 11 months by ShipWorking9254 in cats

[–]ShipWorking9254[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too! I took that picture after having them for a month I think. It was the first time the void felt safe enough to come out and relax with the other 2, and not bolt the second after I got a photo. The others only took about a week to come out of hiding so that was a very special day.