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Jean-Luc has been here a whole 2 weeks and it's still like he doesn't trust me one bit! (Original Post) Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 OP
How sweet! bamagal62 Oct 2021 #1
He looks more Tonkinese than Burmese to me. I used to have a Tonkinese. tblue37 Oct 2021 #2
He's Burmese Blue ... if you look at the pics in my the other thread from yesterday Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #7
Mine is a blue Burmese!!!!❤️ bamagal62 Oct 2021 #31
I swear it's like I now have a little cartoon character living with me Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #34
They are something. Very much a cartoon cat. bamagal62 Oct 2021 #37
I've been lusting to get a Tonkinese for 10 years... consider_this Oct 2021 #18
Ah yes, although he's like a liquid in your lap,I can see that 1 eye open just a slit to watch you. Fla Dem Oct 2021 #3
Sleep with one eye open, gripping your pillow tight! (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #4
Metallicat! Danmel Oct 2021 #6
He's very down with the tuneage actually ... Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #25
Trust but verify! nt Shermann Oct 2021 #5
It is obvious that you are goin to have to work... 3catwoman3 Oct 2021 #8
I know, but fortunately, I'm willing to tough it out ... I owe it to my Auntie after all! Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #16
I don't know, HL. This one may be a totally hopeless case. The mistrust is just oozing niyad Oct 2021 #9
Long pants? I live in Phoenix ... what are these 'long pants' you speak of? Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #12
Ah, I had forgotten about Phoenix. "Long pants" are articles of clothing worn in colder climes. niyad Oct 2021 #36
That's One Relaxed Kitty! ProfessorGAC Oct 2021 #10
He had been sleeping on my lap normal like but then he flipped over to stretch ... Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #15
Glad You Took Those Pix ProfessorGAC Oct 2021 #26
Well... try not to be discouraged. These things take time. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #11
Thanks NJ ... just trying to work thru a difficult situation, you know Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #20
Insufficient Worship Dystopian Optimist Oct 2021 #13
We got our cat 8 years ago from a shelter. When we went to see him, he hid behind a metal... George II Oct 2021 #14
He looks cute! And yeah, they're awesome. I love doggos too but they're a lot more work! Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #17
He looks like a great little cat. PatrickforB Oct 2021 #29
Is he named after Picard? mrsadm Oct 2021 #19
That's my story and I'm sticking to it! Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #21
Well, if you need to re-home him, piddyprints Oct 2021 #22
Obviously, an abusive home! spooky3 Oct 2021 #23
He matches the carpet color... you'll need to be careful not to trip over him. NurseJackie Oct 2021 #24
Bit of a trick of the light ... carpet is quite brown, and he's very grey Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #30
Jean-Luc is very chill dai13sy Oct 2021 #27
He looks like a sweet little fellow! PatrickforB Oct 2021 #28
I had forgotten that this is the cat bamagal62 Oct 2021 #32
Never seen a cat so stressed out. Vinca Oct 2021 #33
He's adorable! Diamond_Dog Oct 2021 #35
He's super chill ... and super-soft ... indeed :) nt Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #40
I wanna snorgle him. IcyPeas Oct 2021 #38
Yes :) nt Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #39
 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
7. He's Burmese Blue ... if you look at the pics in my the other thread from yesterday
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:05 PM
Oct 2021

You can see he's pretty stocky, more typical of Burmese. He also has golden eyes (with a lot of green in some lighting), not blue like Tonkinese.

But Tonks are a Siamese/Burmese hybrid (and Burmese are closely related to Siamese to begin with) so not that much separates the three really. I love all 3 breeds

 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
34. I swear it's like I now have a little cartoon character living with me
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:27 PM
Oct 2021

He's constantly being adorable, and already loves me like he's known me his whole life and all he wants to do is be near me. Dog-like is a pretty apt description.

He's awesome, but a bit much at times. Very spoiled cat before I even got him

Still trying to establish some ground rules like 'no, you can't sleep on my chest every waking hour of every day!'

bamagal62

(3,256 posts)
37. They are something. Very much a cartoon cat.
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:58 PM
Oct 2021

We call ours “alien cat”. I’d post a pic but I don’t know how!😂 Unfortunately, ground rules with a Burmese are pretty much a joke. They are in charge of everything. And, they do not want to be left alone. It’s funny, we got our dog because that breed is more “cat-like” and we now have a cat that’s more “dog-like”! So, I have both following me around all day.❤️

consider_this

(2,203 posts)
18. I've been lusting to get a Tonkinese for 10 years...
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:53 PM
Oct 2021

When I am able to get a cat, that's the kind I hope for. Are they as 'dog-like' friendly as purported?

 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
25. He's very down with the tuneage actually ...
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 04:28 PM
Oct 2021


One of his favorite spots is on top of the 15" subwoofer, and he doesn't mind if it's fairly loud in here (which is the normal state of play in my office)

niyad

(113,284 posts)
9. I don't know, HL. This one may be a totally hopeless case. The mistrust is just oozing
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:19 PM
Oct 2021

off him. . .oh, wait, that is him just snoozing between your legs. You might want to think long pants, just in case!

 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
12. Long pants? I live in Phoenix ... what are these 'long pants' you speak of?
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:26 PM
Oct 2021

But yeah ... I got my work cut out for me with this one

niyad

(113,284 posts)
36. Ah, I had forgotten about Phoenix. "Long pants" are articles of clothing worn in colder climes.
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:33 PM
Oct 2021

Some of them are even made from. . .wool.

As for your work, I am assured by my little one that you will be amply rewarded.

ProfessorGAC

(65,010 posts)
10. That's One Relaxed Kitty!
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:25 PM
Oct 2021

Over the years we had a few cats that would do that.
Most curled up on my lap, but I can think of 2, maybe 3, that would do that.
It's fun!

 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
15. He had been sleeping on my lap normal like but then he flipped over to stretch ...
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:36 PM
Oct 2021

I put my hand under him for support, and he just went back to sleep in that position on his back

I was like omg you are so friggin cute and had to take pics

ProfessorGAC

(65,010 posts)
26. Glad You Took Those Pix
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 04:41 PM
Oct 2021

Pets are so much fun to have around.
Got to move. My big doggie has been sleeping on my feet, and I can't feel my toes!

George II

(67,782 posts)
14. We got our cat 8 years ago from a shelter. When we went to see him, he hid behind a metal...
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:28 PM
Oct 2021

....rack, peeking out to look at us.

We went back the next day, same thing. They had to roll the rack into the middle of the room, he reluctantly came to the middle of the room.

When we got him home he ran behind a television stand and hid back there for a week! He only came out at night when we were sleeping to get something to eat and use his box.

We spent a lot of time in that room watching television "with" him. Finally after a week he came out and crawled onto my lap!

Kittens are amazing.

 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
17. He looks cute! And yeah, they're awesome. I love doggos too but they're a lot more work!
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 03:47 PM
Oct 2021

I've only had 3 cats of my own i.e. this is my 3rd and I didn't get any as kittens. First two were 3-6 months. But this guy is already 8 yo. And spoiled ROTTEN!

 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
21. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 04:08 PM
Oct 2021

I didn't name him, my Aunt did. And after my uncle passed, she became a very frequent traveler to France ... so IRL he's probably named after some handsome, strapping Frenchman, but ... not anymore!

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
24. He matches the carpet color... you'll need to be careful not to trip over him.
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 04:27 PM
Oct 2021

Reminds me a little of this:

 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
30. Bit of a trick of the light ... carpet is quite brown, and he's very grey
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:03 PM
Oct 2021

However, you're right, he's still hard to see cause they're both solid, dark colors.

He's not too bad about being underfoot though except when I'm dishing out his food from the can.

You know how they are

bamagal62

(3,256 posts)
32. I had forgotten that this is the cat
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:09 PM
Oct 2021

You inherited from your Aunt. He looks so happy!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Diamond_Dog

(31,989 posts)
35. He's adorable!
Sat Oct 23, 2021, 05:28 PM
Oct 2021

He’s obviously very VERY comfortable with you! What a cute little snooze ball. I’ll bet his fur is as soft as velvet….

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