raymac46 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Just to let everyone at SNF know we have adopted a cat from the local rescue. His name is Stanley. Stan is 9 years old but in pretty good shape as far as we can see. These older guys often take quite a while to get adopted as most folks want kittens. Stan's owner had to go into a nursing home and give him up. He is a real talker and cuddle bug. Also very laid back and friendly. We think the grandkids will love him. We were missing the companionship of a cat after our beloved Oates passed away last year. Hopefully we'll have a few good years with Stanley. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Stanley is very handsome. 3 hours ago, raymac46 said: We think the grandkids will love him. It seems to me that you already love him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymac46 Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 Stanley appears to be settling in pretty well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Neat colouring on your fine new friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymac46 Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 (edited) Well we've had Stanley about 4 weeks now and he seems to be settling in pretty well. I have heard of the 3-3-3 rule for adopting a cat: After 3 days - decompresses, starts eating, drinking and using the litterbox. After 3 weeks - really starting to settle in and show his true personality. After 3 months - owns the place. Stan being a bit older and more experienced, was OK with us after a couple of days. After a week he was eager to explore the whole house and had his favorite spots to take a nap. After a month he seems quite happy to live here and snuggle on the couch or on the bed. He still likes to find a cosy dark spot under a table or our bed for his naps. Every cat is different but we sense his gratitude at getting a home, rather than in a foster situation or a pet supply store waiting for adoption. Edited April 18 by raymac46 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrine Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Stanley definitely looks like he has settled in with his new family. I love his coloring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymac46 Posted 17 hours ago Author Share Posted 17 hours ago Another sign that Stanley is getting comfortable living here. He's starting to get off the floor and lie in a higher spot where he can observe the action outside. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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