Coda is HOME!!!!!!

[Coda'sMommy]

Everything went wonderfully!! We were early arriving at Ron's house to pick him up, but when we turned onto the street, I seen the vehicle he was traveling in with the wonderful Iowa plates on it! Ron and his sister greeted me at the door, then lead me down into the basement area where Coda was hiding under a bed. I called for him and didn't get a response, I called again as I got onto my knees to look under, still nothing. But when he seen that it was REALLY me.....he came a purrin'!! The 5½ hour drive home, he stayed on my lap, purring, kneeding, and sleeping! As I entered the house, Heidi was on top of the washer (her usual greeting spot) she seen him in my arms, reached her nose out for a sniff and gave only 1 hiss. Coda had no reaction to her at all! I took him to the bathroom to get him out of his harness she tried to follow but I shut the door on her. After removing his harness, I opened the door he imediately began to explore with Heidi just following and watching. No hissing, no growling! He is now under our bed with her watching silently and curiously. If a spat begins, I'm prepared to close him into our room and set up a litter box for her. I'll get some pics posted as soon as I can. And I'll probably make a new account since I'm no longer MissingCoda!! Thank you all for your good wishes and prayers they brought about a miricle for us!!!!

P.S. Did any of you know that there is a little clothing store in Regina, Saskatchewan named CODA??? It was right next to the station we stopped at for gas on the way down to Oxbow!! I looked up at saw it, I cried! I felt that it was a good omen to look up and see my baby's name on the wall!

[Catty1]

How WONDERFUL!!! And he knew it was you and came out purring!

And also how great that Heidi is just following him around...they may wind up best buds sooner than anyone thinks!

WELCOME HOME, Coda! Maybe you and your new sister can do some running around and you can wear off some 'baby fat'!

Hugs and kisses to your boy!

[cassiesmom]

Yay! This is very good news! Welcome home, Coda!

[Moesha]

Excellent news!! I'm so glad that he is finally home with you. Thanks for keeping us posted about his progress. I didn't know about the store named Coda, but I do know people that live in Regina. Small world.

[Karen]

Good news that he's home!

And you don't have to make a whole new account. I can change your username - send me a PM with what you would like it to be.

[Taz_Zoee]

Aww, I've been looking forward to seeing this thread. I am so glad he is finally home with you. And it's great that Heidi and him seem to be getting along so far. Having a cat that can't stand the other one is not fun. It is stressful. But it sounds like your house is stress free. Yipee!!

[katladyd]

Oh, I am so happy that Coda is truly home!!! I hope you both enjoy this special time together Give Coda a big hug and kiss for me, okay?

[Coda'sMommy]

I will make sure to give him some special lovin's from eveyone. I am so totally blown out of the water by how well this is all going! Neither cat is confined to any particular area. We've been home for a little over 3 hours, and there hasn't been so much as a growl! Heidi has been following his every move (3 feet behind him at all times) just watching him. He decided he wanted to introduce himself, turned around and walked straight toward her, she respond by backing up (keeping 3 feet between them). He didn't push it, after attempting to approach her 3 or 4 times, he turned around and walked off!! She promptly followed (3 foot rule in effect!) LOL. Two hours in, he was comfy enough to lay in the middle of the kitchen floor and begin grooming himself. Heidi has now shortened the 3 foot rule down to inches from his tail. She's FASCINATED by his tail (must be because she doesn't have one!) to the point she almost pounced at it. I even caught them laying on the bed, opposite ends, but both in bed none the less. I'm thrilled with how quickly and easily this is going! Although I still expect at any moment she could decide he touched something of hers and flip out. Well, back to watching the bonding session!!

[Prairie Purrs]

I'm so glad that Coda made it home safe and sound and that the introduction to Heidi is going smoothly!

[Medusa]

Oh happy happy joy joy happy happy joy! Doing the happy feet dance here! What great news and everyone is getting along, too. Wonderful! Welcome, Coda! A lot of prayers sure went up for you.

[pomtzu]

So glad to hear that Coda is home with you at last. I couldn't imagine having to be separated from my babies. I hope the transition continues to go well.

Welcome home Coda!!!

[Barbara]

What a wonderful happy ending. Now we hope Coda and Heidi continue to get along

[catmandu]

THE FOUND CATS ARE ALL CELEBRATING THAT CODA IS HOME AND IF YOU PM US, SOMETHING NICE WILL COME IN THE MAIL FOR CODA AND HEIDI!!!
ITS THE LEAST WE CAN DO, AND THE MONEY GOES TO THE STRAY CATS OF HAMILTON.

THREE CHEERS FOR CODA AND HER NEW FAMILY.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Congratulations to the newest Canadian immigrant

I am so glad that things worked out well for the trip but also for the introductions. Now we just need to see some pictures...

[Coda'sMommy]

We are now at the 18 hour mark of Coda being home. The night went extremely quiet! Mot long before I went to bed, I caught Heidi batting playfully at that facinating thing growing out of Coda's butt (his tail) while he laid there just twitching it lazily. But as soonas he looked at her, she backed off to her decidedly safe distance. I slept out on the couch, Coda slept on the floor next to me, Heidi slept on her daddy's footstool (3 feet away lol). When my fiancee got up and around for work, Coda INSISTED that he be petted by his new daddy! The only thing that is upsetting Coda is the noises from the main house. The landlord has young kids that are always running up and down the stairs, which from here sounds like someone trying to tear through the walls! He'll adjust to those ghostly sounds eventually, but for now they send him running for the bedroom. I'll put the recargable batteries on the charger after I finish this post and see if I can't catch a pic or two before the camera eats them. Hopefully I'll have some pics to post on my next update.