My nearly feral cat...

[zanne]

Sam, who reluctantly and with alot of patience and bribing finally came into the house four years ago, jumped up on my bed last night and snuggled against me. I couldn't believe it; I was so happy, I didn't move for an hour! He actually put his little head on my leg and used it as a pillow. That was worth all the beginning hisses and scratches from him when we first brought him in. He was so scared at first. He's finally relaxing and trusting me now. Sigh. I feel such a sense of accomplishment, like I climbed a mountain! And I feel like his kitty mommy now. :hug:


<a href="" target="_blank"><img src="" border="0" alt="Sammy"></a>

[hippywife]

1. Congratulations on your acceptance

and the show of affection that finally sealed the deal. :hi:

[peacefreak]

2. He looks like a kitty-boy

with a few stories to tell. Congratulations on your new status of Kitty-Mom. He chose well.

[david13]

3. He shore looks like he has had a tough life out there. Be nice

to him.
dc

[Bertha Venation]

4. What a beautiful, grizzled old boy.

I'm very happy for you!

[Flaxbee]

5. warms my heart to hear this...

And that's a great photo - he really had a lot on his mind!

Huge accomplishment - congrats! I felt similar feelings of pride and accomplishment when our MommaKitty first brought us her three babies over four years ago... to be trusted by a mommacat or formerly feral cat feels wonderful.

[Minimus]

6. aawww that is so sweet! cute kitty!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. good story and great pic. Sam is the man

:)

[Ikonoklast]

8. You have proven yourself worthy of his trust.

A gift beyond value.


May you have many happy years together.

[applegrove]

9. Congrats on becoming a new mommy!

[WolverineDG]

10. He looks almost like the beautiful black tom cat

who used to visit me from time to time....he never ever let me pet him. :( He was absolutely gorgeous until he tangled with something bigger than him & wrecked one of his ears. The closest thing he ever came to being "tamed" was meowing at me through the screen door to come feed him. He'd sleep on top of my trash can, or in a few of my planters & greet me in the morning, or when I came home from work. Every now & then, he'd go on patrol.....one day he did & never came back. :cry:

Glad to hear your rescue is learning to trust...it does take a very very long time, but it's worth the wait.

RIP Big Black Kitty

dg

[Arugula Latte]

11. Yay!

He's so cute. I love his little white toes against all that beautiful black fur! :loveya:

[zanne]

12. Sometimes I call him "Sammy Two-Toes". nt