it's almost harvey's first coming home day and i think he's finally fully settled

[fizzgig]

he's never been an overly-affectionate cat and always been content to just be in the same room as us. well, within the past month he's started sitting next to us on the couch and even curled up on my lap a few weeks ago. he's always been terrified of the outside but he actually demanded to be let out just now. i knew he wouldn't go much outside the door so i let him out for a minute and he went in without a fuss when i herded him back in.

i never thought i'd feel this kind and level of love again and it amazes me every day.


we finally got his weight leveled off but he's still as large as ever

[CurtEastPoint]

1. Cats are a joy, a puzzle, a mystery and big old love bugs.

[mopinko]

2. so happy to hear this fizz

is he keeping that sick hubby warm?

[fizzgig]

3. that's the dim one's job

harvey usually doesn't come much further on the bed than the corner by my feet. it was interesting, though, that neither of them slept with me when the husband was in the hospital.

[Mbrow]

4. a sweetie for sure

I hope every else is working out as well, good thoughts going your way

[Judi Lynn]

5. He's a beautiful cat. He is undoubtedly so grateful for the home you've given him. n/t

[japple]

6. He knows you love him and he is finally able to trust humans. Bless

you for making that happen for him. Beautiful boy.

[elleng]

7. Happy he's showing he appreciates you, fizz.

[hamsterjill]

8. It's truly miraculous when they can let go and trust the two leggers, isn't it?

We never know what's actually happened to them prior to their coming to us, and we can't pretend to know what processes their minds go through.

But I've had many a feral that finally decided I wasn't an enemy, and I've celebrated every one of those days. When they can be at ease, comfortable, safe and at peace.