HEEEeeeeeeeRE's BOBBY!!

[Freedom]

This is Bobby, the little 8 month old from the TNRM project who couldn't be released. I have had him here at home since Thursday about 9 PM.



He has an equilibrium problem which keeps his head tilted, so when he looks up at you it is SO sweet! This photo was taken shortly after we trapped him, over a week ago. He is looking MUCH better now, with good food, warmth and TLC. He is getting used to being in a house. I have him in the smallest room just now, and I bring him out for 20 to 30 minutes 5 times per day. He needs to get used to being touched and held, and to having a roof over his head rather than the blue sky.

The first night, he flew around the room at least 3 different times. He has been ok since then.

He adores Sparkle, and went over to her this afternoon and rubbed up against her. She was a bit taken aback by this, and eventually hissed. He has no idea what a hiss means, hehe! He just kept rubbing and she finally just left the room.

[moosmom]

Aaaaaaawwwww!! Patience and lots of touching will bring him around. Whisper to him and blink slowly, which is a sign of trust.

You know you've gotten through when he head buts you. It's the best feeling in the world!!

Welcome Bobby!! You are such a beautiful boy!

[krazyaboutkatz]

He's adorable and I'm so glad that you were able to adopt him and give him the care that he deserves. I hope that eveything will continue to go well.

[catmandu]

Bobby has finally found a home and that will be a great day when he and Sparkle become great friends and we know that Bobby will repay your kidness a million times over for you making him his very special Companion Cat.
Three Cheers for you and Bobby!!!!

[Freedom]

Thanks, everyone.

I forgot to explain about the name. In the TNR thread, I had named him 'Little King.' But Dad felt that was too long, and was calling him 'King.' Except that I think of 'King' as a dog name.

So the evening he arrived, Dad and I went through a variety of options and decided to call him Bobby.

[Chilli]

Aww! His head tilt reminds me of one of my rats with a neurological problem. SO cute!
I'm glad to hear he's adjusting well, and thanks for helping this guy out. I know he certainly is thankful for it!

[catfamily]

Geez...another save.Thanks to you and your dad.