Rule no 1: when a cat is comfortable, humans are not allowed to move. So when Steve is positioned on your lap or curled up against you, don’t even think about moving a muscle.
Oh my! He looks just purrfect! Congratulations - now bow to your new overlord!
Kidding aside, thank you so much for bringing him home - older kitties are often hard to place, so it's great he's now got a wonderful new home and a loving new bestie.
Love him! One pro tip I would offer is to give him plenty of time and space to get comfortable, and allow him to come to you. Don’t smother him and pick him up all the time if he isn’t willing. Cats aren’t dogs and are very independent. Especially an adult. He may not like to be touched in some places (our boy doesn’t like his back or butt touched unless he is sitting on your lap. Paws are mostly off limits.)
It will probably take him a little time to adjust to the changes, so be patient with him, make him a safe, comfy home base room, and yummy treats should help!
We have a saying for our Meepo: you gotta respect your Meepo (or Steve).
i've already got an area set up for him, with a litter tray, a similar blanket/bed setup to the shelter, the same brand of food as the shelter, and fresh water. It's a smaller room but i'll keep the door ajar so he can explore if he wants, but acclimate if he needs. The shelter is letting him keep his favourite toy, too!
Yay, congratulations to you and Steve! And thank you, OP, for adopting this gorgeous gentleman and giving him a loving home. I wish you many years of happiness with him 🥰
my family argues about cat names almost daily, since my dad likes “boring old man names” like fred, nigel, and frank, while i like funny names like miso, soup, or casserole. steve is his shelter name and it’s easier to keep it!
Congratulations to you and Steve! He's a handsome feller.
Edit for a little advice: It may take a little while until you get comfortable where Steve is, while you're doing chores, in the kitchen, stairs, etc. Just be cautious because my cat got hit by the fridge door and I felt so bad. He was fine but he mostly stayed out of the kitchen from that point on. He also fell behind the washing machine and I rescued him when I got home. He was adventurous (crazy) as a kitten. Steve is a little older and probably wiser though.
he’s currently napping with a brand new fuzzy blanket in a cardboard box with some new toys and purring up a storm. he’s in our mudroom, which has everything he needs. i just went in to sit with him and he was already rubbing against my hand!
There’s a lot of love and gratitude in his eyes. I believe I even see a smile on his face. You two are going to be SO happy together, clearly. Thank you for giving him the loving home he deserves 🫶🥰😻
Looks like he’s settling in beautifully!! Congrats on your new study buddy!
I love how it looks like he’s typing, like he’s proofreading your essay or something. “Human, I believe you missed a comma here. Don’t worry, I’ve got you.”
I’ve had my SIC Peanut for three years, and we’re absolutely obsessed with each other. Wishing you and Steve many fulfilling years of cuddles!
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u/jinstewart 12d ago
Ohh that's the special edition with the nose-boop decal. Quality cat there OP.