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slick
10-13-2003, 01:49 PM
Well, poor Gilbert was hiding behind the bed for the for couple of weeks, but he's finally come around. I've given him his first bath and taken lots of pictures. I named him Gilbert after my late step-brother. Gilbert was rescued about 25 yrs ago and had been living in Mom's basement and I wanted to socialize him to I brought him home. Introducing Gilbert...he may not look special, but being my very first rescue, he'll always be special in my heart.

This is where he decided he felt safe after coming out from behind the bed.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pe9e4c660cdac5798c75b404485554394/fad5fb85.jpg

Meeting Speckles. She likes him.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p284d43cf892ebd1917464fccc0df2da3/fad5e4e7.jpg

Meeting Max. He was very suspicious....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p23842f31b6bfacfde8a29dd87ff3972a/fad5e6aa.jpg

Gilbert's first bath. He was scared of the showerhead so I bathed him in the kitchen sink.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pe241eff5dc9e29157f2713b903607cc4/fad60934.jpg

He was shivering after his bath so he warmed up in front of the fire.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p4cc78d9828b5e7ae18b01580d75d3b10/fad5e418.jpg

He then had something to eat and didn't mind if Speckles drank from his waterdish. He really likes her.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p031ededa2f535155c82abd830a337f9f/fad5efe6.jpg

He really likes the deck.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p85c805f9b0126a9b855ed1ec5a4c26e6/fad5f636.jpg

And he knows how to use the litterbox...I'm sooo happy about that although I hope he's not embarrassed by this picture.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pb76d8ee85a19836190a21588db49328f/fad5ecff.jpg

Here he his all dressed up and ready to parteeee.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pbd8d36dc5e5c8c0b1869603af1429220/fad60590.jpg

End of a long day. This is where he sleeps at night. Max doesn't really like it, but let's him sleep there anyway.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pe82e0aebacb03e7d2fbca3bf06613e84/fad5f822.jpg
anna_66
10-13-2003, 01:54 PM
I'm glad to hear that Gilbert has finally come out of hiding:)

Looks like Speckles & Max like Gilbert as much as he likes them, so glad they all get along;)
moosmom
10-13-2003, 01:57 PM
Slick,

What a hoot!!!! You made me laugh so hard, my eyes are watering! And I thought I took it far by dressing Carl the Cone up in a tuxedo and brining him to the PT reunion on Labor Day :eek:

Thanks for the laugh. I can always count on you guys! That's what great friends are all about :D

Looks like Speckles and Max have taken to Gilbert. He's very lucky. My cats are very jealous of Max. They completely ignore him. MooShoo is REAL pissed off that Carl has borrowed HIS tuxedo :mad:
primabella
10-13-2003, 02:02 PM
That was funny! Glad to see Gilbert is finally coming around. He sure is a cutie! ;)
catland
10-13-2003, 02:31 PM
How fun! I had no idea how much Speckles looks like my big boy Sid.:D

Congratulations on the new member of you family.
Dakota's Mommy
10-14-2003, 07:47 AM
Oh, Congrats! It's very nice to meet Gilbert!
lbaker
10-14-2003, 08:07 AM
Well a big HOWDY to you Gilbert :D my boys Klark & Kent welcome you and look forward to someday meeting you. Maybe at Gini's 2nd Annual LA Meeting next summer. By then Slick, Gilbert should be socialized enough to even travel. Does he know any games? My boys are really good at horse-shoes and would be pleased to give him some pointers ;)
ramanth
10-14-2003, 08:09 AM
Well hello Gilbert! Welcome to PT. :D
slick
10-14-2003, 12:55 PM
Originally posted by lbaker
Well a big HOWDY to you Gilbert :D my boys Klark & Kent welcome you and look forward to someday meeting you. Maybe at Gini's 2nd Annual LA Meeting next summer. By then Slick, Gilbert should be socialized enough to even travel. Does he know any games? My boys are really good at horse-shoes and would be pleased to give him some pointers ;)
Thanks for the welcome guys. Yes Gilbert is slowly coming around and when I got home yesterday he was sleeping on one end of the couch and Specks was on the other side. Max hates him, but then again, Max hates anything that turns my attention away from him.

Laurie, I'm really really hoping that I can attend the meeting next summer but I need advance warning of the date, and yes, Gilbert will come with me. I think meeting other rescue cones will be good for him and he can learn how to interact with others. Of course, I do hope that Richard will be the chaparone. Gilbert has been on his own a long time and meeting some other beautiful cones will wakes up his senses.... :eek:

Moosmom: makes me feel good to know that I put a smile on your face. Thanks.
lbaker
10-14-2003, 01:01 PM
OMG oh man, I can hardly type this I'm laughing so hard.... RICHARD THE CHAPARONE. mmwwaaahhahahahaha - oh gosh * wipes tears * that's a good one Slick :D No offense to Richard but, um. er... let's just say I'm sure he'll be too busy bartending to - to - to covers mouth to cover big grin watch over the kids.
green_chameleon_girl
10-14-2003, 03:07 PM
YAAAAAAAAAAAY! ANOTHER CONE! :D:D:D IM HAPPY!!! *jumps around* I dont have a cone yet. Im getting one still

*laughs* Cone of The DAY!
Cataholic
10-14-2003, 08:24 PM
Welcome, Gilbert! You sure are a looker! I am glad you are making some (cone)headway into socialization! Your siblings seem ready, willing and able to help you along, too. Good thing they aren't doggies, though, or you might be bathing a bit more than you'd like.