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Bringing a new cat home - advice appreciated

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JengaNonConfirming · 30/07/2021 06:53

We're off to meet a 3 year male cat tomorrow, with the view to bringing him home if all goes well. The we are me, my partner and DD 21. I'm hoping that we've purchased everything we need to prove ourselves worthy of slave status 😁

The boy in question is black, fluffy, big and incredibly handsome!! Whilst my partner grew up around cats and has had them as an adult (but quite a few years ago), I've only ever had dogs. I have fussed friends cats and cat sat, but that's the extent of my knowledge.

Cat was bullied in his original hame, by other cats. Current owner took him in, neutered him and has got him back in top condition and given him a loving home. Unfortunately their other cat does not like him, so the decision has been made to rehome him, so that he can be a solo cat and live a happy, unbullied life.

So, to the advice - please can anyone share any hints or tips for settling him in? From my reading up on here, I think it's best to put his carrier in a quiet corner and let him come out at his own pace. I'm assuming we just leave him be and let him come to us as and when he's ready? I think there are plenty of corners he can hide away in and we have his favourite treats ready.

As we'll be his third home, I know he's likely to be very unsettled and want to make it as stressfree as possible for him. Thanks in advance for any help and I will of course post photos when he's home.

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dryersheep · 03/08/2021 15:09

One of mine is very affectionate and purrs madly if held and cuddled. But he gets hot easily so often chooses to lay on the floor to cool off, or to stretch out upside down on the bed or sofa.

Come cold weather though, he's the cat likely to be found leaning against my back while I sleep, and it is wonderful.

He doesn't sit on my lap unless being held as he is very big and can't stretch out. But hugely affectionate and likes being held like a baby upside down in my arms.

Enjoy!

TeenMinusTests · 03/08/2021 15:39

We've failed on day 1 in terms of keeping in 1 room. Escaped kitchen when we went there for our food, and is now in the window alcove of our loft conversion landing behind a very large cuddly toy who lives there. All doors upstairs firmly shut.

JengaNonConfirming · 03/08/2021 17:46

@dryersheep, he sounds lovely 😍

@TeenMinusTests it sounds live you've got yourself a lively one there! It's a nerve-wracking this cat ownership Flowers

Loki has come out to meet my DD21, he's had fuss, jumped up to have some snuggles and then treated her to a masterclass in self grooming - she's suitably taken with him 😂

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dryersheep · 03/08/2021 18:05

He's beautiful!

JengaNonConfirming · 03/08/2021 18:50

@dryersheep

He's beautiful!
I know I'm completely biased, but I do think he's unbelievably beautiful!!! He has such a sweet face and he's so soft and fluffy, he's lovely to stroke 😍
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AJumpedUpPantryBoy · 03/08/2021 20:09

Oh, he's a beauty!

TeenMinusTests · 04/08/2021 10:50

If I've done this right, here is our new beautiful friend.

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JengaNonConfirming · 04/08/2021 10:59

@TeenMinusTests

If I've done this right, here is our new beautiful friend.
Oh @TeenMinusTests, he's a beaut!! Those little white feet 😻
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TeenMinusTests · 04/08/2021 11:04

She is rather lovely. Smile Seems to be settling in well. Has used litter tray successfully, come down for food and a stroke and a little play. Explored the rooms we have allowed access to (kitchen & living room).

DD is happy.

JengaNonConfirming · 04/08/2021 12:49

It sounds like she is settling in really well @TeenMinusTests! I'm glad your DD is happy.

Loki has braved going upstairs twice, had a quick look round our room and the bathroom, meowed, then headed back down to the front room 😂

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 04/08/2021 13:10

@JengaNonConfirming

Who doesn't love a black cat with brown highlights? Grin. He's gorgeous (and more than faintly reminiscent of one of mine)

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JengaNonConfirming · 04/08/2021 13:32

[quote Grumpyoldpersonwithcats]@JengaNonConfirming

Who doesn't love a black cat with brown highlights? Grin. He's gorgeous (and more than faintly reminiscent of one of mine)[/quote]
I actually thought tat was a picture of Locki for a minute, until I realised that I didn't recognise the carpet 😂

Yes to the broken highlights!! He seems black in places and chocolate brown in others.

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Ellmau · 04/08/2021 23:14

Loki is gorgeous.

Male black cats all seem to be cuddly and loving.

TeenMinusTests · 05/08/2021 08:42

Should we be worried ours isn't eating v. much yet? (day 2). Maybe only half what the rescue centre said? Or is that a common settling in thing?

JengaNonConfirming · 05/08/2021 15:12

@TeenMinusTests

Should we be worried ours isn't eating v. much yet? (day 2). Maybe only half what the rescue centre said? Or is that a common settling in thing?
I'm not an expert @TeenMinusTests, but Loki isn't eating as much as the previous owners sad, but it's definitely on the increase now.
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TeenMinusTests · 05/08/2021 15:40

Thanks. Smile

I have to say adopting a cat is almost as stressful as adopting children! (Or more so, as I now have a DC who is anxious about the DCat so I have to look after both of them!)

(Very similar 'rules' though re changing as little routine as possible etc).

JengaNonConfirming · 05/08/2021 16:08

I've only apoted dogs before, but yes, I have found cat adoption stressful, so goodnessknows how you've coped doing both!!! Hopefully DD will be able to relax as the cat settles in and then eventually you'll be able to relax Grin

I've come home from work to the most lovely snuggles and the loudest purring!! I had to delay walking to the garage to fetch my Dd's car, as I didn't like to move him Blush

(please excuse the up close shot of my boobs!)

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Ellmau · 05/08/2021 18:06

He's adorable!

coastergirl · 05/08/2021 22:24

That's amazing. He's clearly a very happy boy.

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