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The vet visit went very well. We had no problem putting him the carrier, and he didn't complain at all - not even a meow or a hiss. When the vet opened the carrier (one of those soft sided ones that open at the top), he poked his head out and looked around with curiosity, not fear. He allowed...

Hi - Thanks for reaching out. Many updates, and all positive. Charlie has made so much progress in less than 3 months after he decided he would interact with us more. We started inviting him inside when it reached triple digits here in Concord, CA, and he was initially cautious and tentative...

Hi - 2 week update. Charlie has moved from the back of the yard to living on our deck, and has even stepped foot into the house (doesn't stay). As we're going away for a few days at the end of July (already arranged for him to be fed), not going to attempt moving him into the house until after...

Thanks again!

Agreed, his transformation only truly began last Sunday! He would like me to stay outside with him sitting on my lap, at this point...he was on my lap at least 2 hours throughout the day today. I've been able to scratch him behind his ears when he's on my lap, for the first time tonight, and...

Thanks ! Definitely calls for much patience.:)

New to the forum...My husband and I have been feeding a stray backyard cat since mid January. For months, he'd eat the food, appearing by our deck door in the early morning. After he ate, he would just leave with no interaction. I was often greeted with a hiss...it was a long time before I...