Stanley

[raymac46]

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.

[securitybreach]

Very cool

[Corrine]

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.

[raymac46]

Stanley appears to be settling in pretty well.

[abarbarian]

Neat colouring on your fine new friend.

[raymac46]

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

[Corrine]

Stanley definitely looks like he has settled in with his new family.  

 

I love his coloring. 

[raymac46]

 

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.

[ebrke]

I just hope he doesn't get interested in the lovely china on the table next to him. I had to put a lot of things away when I got a young cat who jumped and investigated everything. Every time I think about bringing it out again, I decide to wait another year. He's a great looking cat though!

Edited April 30 by ebrke

[Cluttermagnet]

Kudos for taking on a shelter cat. He's a handsome guy. And he hopefully will not

be climbing the curtains like a kitten. (grin)

 

Clutter

 

[raymac46]

No he is a good old boy. Doesn't scratch anything but his scratching posts. He likes to snuggle and hang out with us.

[raymac46]

Last year at this time I did not feel particularly thankful, since I had just lost a wonderful kind and affectionate pet. However, I am grateful again since we now have Stanley. It was a win-win for us since we got a great old kitty and Stan has a permanent home where he is warm and well fed and cuddled.