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2. Not as a kitten. I had a tuxedo adult male in a big pen of cats choose me once at a shelter.

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 11:59 PM

Jan 2013

He was about a year and a half old. He leapt up on a cat tree and pulled me to him. Wouldn't let go.

Lived almost sixteen years after that. Sleeping with me most every night.

My wife would always tell people that he 'chose me.'

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So, it seems like I quickly imprinted upon our new kitten Pico! [View all] NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 OP

yes with a lil stray i rescued. bench scientist Jan 2013 #1

Not as a kitten. I had a tuxedo adult male in a big pen of cats choose me once at a shelter. onehandle Jan 2013 #2

absolutely. He chose me as soon as I walked the door and approached his cage. NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #3

Pico has decided you are his new best friend. Brigid Jan 2013 #4

Not a great pic (cell phone), but Pico with Sam NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #5

Awww . . . Brigid Jan 2013 #7

He is a fine looking feline, and you are very kind to give him a home. Was there... agracie Jan 2013 #6

not at all - two chocolate labs, three cats, one peaceful household - love all around! NRaleighLiberal Jan 2013 #8

When we got Bunny the Cat she was very young and covered with fleas. nolabear Jan 2013 #9