I have mentioned this little guy in a post about permanent fostering vs adoption but here's an official introduction. I wasn't looking for another cat but stumbled across this sweet boy picture and bio on a local shelter's website. I thought he had the sweetest face and then I read his bio and knew I had to go get him.
Chico is a six year old boy who has lived at the shelter all of his life. Although he was shy around people for several years,
he has recently decided to trust people and he has become very affectionate and sweet.
Chico would make a great companion in a calm adult household. All he needs is a chance.
My daughter and I went to meet him on Saturday. He was a little nervous at first but warmed up to us quickly and came over for pets. He rubbed his cheeks all over me then went to my daughter to do the same then curled up in a ball on her feet and started nibbling her toes. Sophie does the same thing with DD. We decided to give him a chance and I picked him up after work today. I have him set up in a spare room with a new litterbox, dishes, toys and a nice, soft bed. He came right out of the carrier when I opened it and started exploring. Aside from vet visits, this is his first time out of the shelter. He was calm but a touch nervous and found a spot to relax. There are windows looking into the room from the hall so I can see in and can keep an eye on him even with the door closed.
Bailey (12 year old border collie) is beside herself. She is thrilled and has an ear to ear grin on her face. She wants to to go in and say hello so bad she can taste it. She did sniff the carrier as I brought him in. He didn't hiss or anything. He didn't react at all. Bailey is a very gentle old soul. She loves other animals.
Sophie is curious but not overly so. She knows he is in there and has been poking around by the door a little. Lilith knows he's in there too, and couldn't care less. She looked at him through the window and went to eat her dinner. She is the 6 pound queen of the house. Sophie is her understudy.
He is a sweet, healthy boy. His new name is Henry.
Chico is a six year old boy who has lived at the shelter all of his life. Although he was shy around people for several years,
he has recently decided to trust people and he has become very affectionate and sweet.
Chico would make a great companion in a calm adult household. All he needs is a chance.
My daughter and I went to meet him on Saturday. He was a little nervous at first but warmed up to us quickly and came over for pets. He rubbed his cheeks all over me then went to my daughter to do the same then curled up in a ball on her feet and started nibbling her toes. Sophie does the same thing with DD. We decided to give him a chance and I picked him up after work today. I have him set up in a spare room with a new litterbox, dishes, toys and a nice, soft bed. He came right out of the carrier when I opened it and started exploring. Aside from vet visits, this is his first time out of the shelter. He was calm but a touch nervous and found a spot to relax. There are windows looking into the room from the hall so I can see in and can keep an eye on him even with the door closed.
Bailey (12 year old border collie) is beside herself. She is thrilled and has an ear to ear grin on her face. She wants to to go in and say hello so bad she can taste it. She did sniff the carrier as I brought him in. He didn't hiss or anything. He didn't react at all. Bailey is a very gentle old soul. She loves other animals.
Sophie is curious but not overly so. She knows he is in there and has been poking around by the door a little. Lilith knows he's in there too, and couldn't care less. She looked at him through the window and went to eat her dinner. She is the 6 pound queen of the house. Sophie is her understudy.
He is a sweet, healthy boy. His new name is Henry.
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