I wanted to introduce everyone to my little one: Tux; the kitty who wears a tuxedo!
Tux came home Wednesday, 9/18 at 8pm. It has been a real experience. He is young, around 14 months. In early September, he was found in the next city. Tux and his brother were being fed by a kind lady. She was able to bring Tux into her kitchen until the shelter could pick him up; but, his brother got away.... Tux was recently neutered, 9/11; so his litter box stinks to high heaven! Boy does it stink!!
I saw him by chance: I was disappointed and really wanted a different cat, but he went to a different home. I was devastated. Went down to thank one of the volunteers, who was trying to help me. She steered me in the direction of Tux. I took him in my arms, he purred immediately. I cannot say it was immediately love; it was more like an 'immediate' "I Want YOU!"... I wanted a younger cat; but not a kitten.. so I ended up with an older kitten who lost his mama too soon, and is partially socialized. I gothic before he went into the general adoption area, and before anyone else saw him!!
Tux has a lot of potential. I have discovered he was taken from his mom too soon. I have a fleece throw on the sofa with larger one which I cover up with at night. Tux jumps onto of the fleece, kneads like crazy, while suckling it... Yup, a sign that he lost his mom too soon.
Tux has not been fully socialized. He still bites and scratches. He is a needy cat. He craves love and attention. He follows me everywhere I go; is always in the same room as me. He loves to be loved---- but on his own terms. He purrs each time he is held. Tux jumped on my lap the first night. He does not know the meaning of "NO".. We are working on that. He is smart.
But, Tux wants and knows love. He craves it.. HE is smart. The first morning I was getting his breakfast, he jumped on the counter. I gently picked him up, saying "NO, you do not jump up here". He has not done that again. I showed him where he can sit and look out. It is on top of my air conditioner, white my desk next to it.. Tux loves both.. right now he is lazing on top of the AC unit!
We are working on the NO word. He is funny.. he makes me laugh. He loves his wand toys. The laser drives him crazy! He is a good eater. Weighs only 10 lbs, has a a shortish plushy squirrel like tail.
Tux jumps into the recliner when I get up! The other day, I almost sat on him!! When I am sitting on the sofa, he is next to me. Occasionally he jumps on my lap. He slept on my lap for an hour, on Friday. He is always with me. When he thinks it is time for bed, he runs in, jumps on the bed--- right where I get in! I have to squish him over. He will sleep at my feet.. not really touching, but there... During the day, when I lie down, he will jump on the bed with me, putting his little face in the palm of my outstretched hand.
Tux know what a litter box is for. He loves his food. Right now I am giving him pretty much the same as the shelter: Purina Plus (ugh) kitten dry & Fancy Feast. He gets one can of FF twice a day, and 1/3 cup of dry twice a day. I tried some Hills kitten salmon this morning--- no go for either of us. The smell was disgusting. He only ate a tiny bit, and covered it up.. He had some Friskies chunks in the shelter-- not a fan of it. I tried one can at home, nope. I mean, he ate it, but it took a while. He gobbles his food. I would love to feed him a good food, but as I was feeding prescription food for 2 kitties, I am at a loss.
He has a Vet Appointment on 10/2. It is with someone Dr B's secretary uses!!! So grateful for her!! She has been a godsend.. Took care of everything for me!!
Tux is just starting to calm down. His eyes and body were on constant high alert for 3 days. This is the beginning of our 4th day together. As with a feral, you could not look him straight on. He would get aggressive and fight. He still does when he is overstimulated. He has to calm down. He went after my feet and legs Friday! I had to use an empty paper towel roll to his rump, in order for him to stop. Now, we are slowly learning each others ways. I am using the little bop on his nose or top of his head, when he starts--- as what a mother cat would do to a kitten.
Tux does not know what a scratcher is. I think it is the first time he has seen a rug. He is using my rug as a scratcher.. sigh; he will learn..
He is just starting to learn how to play.. I discovered yesterday, that he loves boxes. This morning, I found out he loves paper bags!
He has his balls, his Jackson Galaxy cuddler, a pickle, a Yeow banana, a chew mouse. I do not think catnip affects him. I got him a cat tree, but he has yet to realize it is for him to climb. I keep putting him up there.
All in all, he is keeping me quite busy! His litter is everywhere. I need to find a high sided, not huge litter box. I may just buy one of those boxes that has the rim around it. He pees quite often and poops during the night.. Lucky me---- another cat who wakes me up to tell me that his box is full or that he pooped!! I am so lucky!! He also loves to play at that time of night!! yikes..
Tux loves the tub!! And is fascinated with the shower! Thursday morning, as I was showering, I looked down and saw a black & white face peeking at me from between the shower curtain and liner!! He loves the dripping faucet. No, I am not going to get him a fountain.. He is giving me enough work as it is. But, I really love him. He greets me when I return! He runs to me..
He is a little moldable older kitten. I hope his feral tendencies leave soon. He is really sweet, deep down. That part really wants to come out. This is all a new experience to me.. I feel like a novice cat owner..
Tux and I are going to grow together, learn together and love together. `
Tux came home Wednesday, 9/18 at 8pm. It has been a real experience. He is young, around 14 months. In early September, he was found in the next city. Tux and his brother were being fed by a kind lady. She was able to bring Tux into her kitchen until the shelter could pick him up; but, his brother got away.... Tux was recently neutered, 9/11; so his litter box stinks to high heaven! Boy does it stink!!
I saw him by chance: I was disappointed and really wanted a different cat, but he went to a different home. I was devastated. Went down to thank one of the volunteers, who was trying to help me. She steered me in the direction of Tux. I took him in my arms, he purred immediately. I cannot say it was immediately love; it was more like an 'immediate' "I Want YOU!"... I wanted a younger cat; but not a kitten.. so I ended up with an older kitten who lost his mama too soon, and is partially socialized. I gothic before he went into the general adoption area, and before anyone else saw him!!
Tux has a lot of potential. I have discovered he was taken from his mom too soon. I have a fleece throw on the sofa with larger one which I cover up with at night. Tux jumps onto of the fleece, kneads like crazy, while suckling it... Yup, a sign that he lost his mom too soon.
Tux has not been fully socialized. He still bites and scratches. He is a needy cat. He craves love and attention. He follows me everywhere I go; is always in the same room as me. He loves to be loved---- but on his own terms. He purrs each time he is held. Tux jumped on my lap the first night. He does not know the meaning of "NO".. We are working on that. He is smart.
But, Tux wants and knows love. He craves it.. HE is smart. The first morning I was getting his breakfast, he jumped on the counter. I gently picked him up, saying "NO, you do not jump up here". He has not done that again. I showed him where he can sit and look out. It is on top of my air conditioner, white my desk next to it.. Tux loves both.. right now he is lazing on top of the AC unit!
We are working on the NO word. He is funny.. he makes me laugh. He loves his wand toys. The laser drives him crazy! He is a good eater. Weighs only 10 lbs, has a a shortish plushy squirrel like tail.
Tux jumps into the recliner when I get up! The other day, I almost sat on him!! When I am sitting on the sofa, he is next to me. Occasionally he jumps on my lap. He slept on my lap for an hour, on Friday. He is always with me. When he thinks it is time for bed, he runs in, jumps on the bed--- right where I get in! I have to squish him over. He will sleep at my feet.. not really touching, but there... During the day, when I lie down, he will jump on the bed with me, putting his little face in the palm of my outstretched hand.
Tux know what a litter box is for. He loves his food. Right now I am giving him pretty much the same as the shelter: Purina Plus (ugh) kitten dry & Fancy Feast. He gets one can of FF twice a day, and 1/3 cup of dry twice a day. I tried some Hills kitten salmon this morning--- no go for either of us. The smell was disgusting. He only ate a tiny bit, and covered it up.. He had some Friskies chunks in the shelter-- not a fan of it. I tried one can at home, nope. I mean, he ate it, but it took a while. He gobbles his food. I would love to feed him a good food, but as I was feeding prescription food for 2 kitties, I am at a loss.
He has a Vet Appointment on 10/2. It is with someone Dr B's secretary uses!!! So grateful for her!! She has been a godsend.. Took care of everything for me!!
Tux is just starting to calm down. His eyes and body were on constant high alert for 3 days. This is the beginning of our 4th day together. As with a feral, you could not look him straight on. He would get aggressive and fight. He still does when he is overstimulated. He has to calm down. He went after my feet and legs Friday! I had to use an empty paper towel roll to his rump, in order for him to stop. Now, we are slowly learning each others ways. I am using the little bop on his nose or top of his head, when he starts--- as what a mother cat would do to a kitten.
Tux does not know what a scratcher is. I think it is the first time he has seen a rug. He is using my rug as a scratcher.. sigh; he will learn..
He is just starting to learn how to play.. I discovered yesterday, that he loves boxes. This morning, I found out he loves paper bags!
He has his balls, his Jackson Galaxy cuddler, a pickle, a Yeow banana, a chew mouse. I do not think catnip affects him. I got him a cat tree, but he has yet to realize it is for him to climb. I keep putting him up there.
All in all, he is keeping me quite busy! His litter is everywhere. I need to find a high sided, not huge litter box. I may just buy one of those boxes that has the rim around it. He pees quite often and poops during the night.. Lucky me---- another cat who wakes me up to tell me that his box is full or that he pooped!! I am so lucky!! He also loves to play at that time of night!! yikes..
Tux loves the tub!! And is fascinated with the shower! Thursday morning, as I was showering, I looked down and saw a black & white face peeking at me from between the shower curtain and liner!! He loves the dripping faucet. No, I am not going to get him a fountain.. He is giving me enough work as it is. But, I really love him. He greets me when I return! He runs to me..
He is a little moldable older kitten. I hope his feral tendencies leave soon. He is really sweet, deep down. That part really wants to come out. This is all a new experience to me.. I feel like a novice cat owner..
Tux and I are going to grow together, learn together and love together. `
Yes, you will definitely grow, learn and love together. He is simply precious! 
I can tell by the look in his eyes he is alert and intelligent too. I'm just so unbelievably happy for both of you. Can't wait to hear more about his daily antics especially his curious side with the shower and water. Best wishes for a long and happy life together. 
Gorgeous cat!
Guess there was only room for one orange boy in my life
Living with cats *and especially kittens!* is an ongoing learning experience. You're right! A challenge, a labor of love. 
*I've never bought "those" batteries since!*
