So, after sitting with him for just maybe 10 min, I am going to delay letting him go until after the weekend. I put my hand in and started rubbing his ear and chin and his motor started up immediately. Purr, purr, purr! He relaxed, he stretched out his legs and his eyes started to close. I could tell he was getting comfortable. Of course when I make another movement his eyes dilate and he gets scared. This is exactly how my Lily was when I got her at a year old out of that parking lot. He will be scared and hide, but if someone adopts him and keeps petting him and picking him up, he will eventually relax. I think Lily hid for about a month or so. But now she is very much a lap cat. Of course, if he is adopted, he can never go outside as he will be scared and run away but he will get used to his home inside and/or in a lanai.
Does anyone want to take on the challenge? Its SO worth it in the end!! I just hate to let him go when he is purring and relaxing.
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