A little UPDATE & PICTURES of NINO (UPDATE POST #22)

[rg_girlca]

Well this guy is coming around just a little bit. When I go into the room he will jump off the bed and start rubbing on my legs and will let me pet him for like a minute or so, before he starts to growl and then when I go to walk pass him, he will hiss. *SIGH* BUT, he seems to really like my son. Nino will literally throw himself up against my sons leg and give headbumpies. My son also can pet him for about 3 minutes without any growling or hissing from Nino. Soooooo, my son cleaned up his room and when he comes back home from picking up his girlfriend, we are going to put Nino in his room, in hopes it will stress him out less.

Here are some pictures I took of him while laying on my bed.




I love these last 2 of him.

[Moesha]

I am glad to hear that he seems to be coming around slowly. Hopefully the growling and hissing will stop all together very soon. Thanks for sharing the pictures. He is a beautiful boy.

[krazyaboutkatz]

WOW!!! He's gorgeous. I'm glad that he seems to like your son and hopefully he'll do well in your sons room. Good luck.

[jenluckenbach]

I repeat what I've said before....


OMG !

How gorgeous is he!??!

[Prairie Purrs]

Oh, my! If I were that beautiful, I might have a bit of a diva attitude, too.

Thank you again for all you're doing for Nino. I'm sure he appreciates it, despite the hisses.

[cassiesmom]

He's beautiful. I hope he will continue to do well.

[katladyd]

Nino is one striking cat!! Just how beautiful can one boy get! I'm glad he has taken to your son. That is the first step.

[Medusa]

He really is outstanding. I hope that he continues to warm up to you so that you can enjoy each other.

[catmandu]

I wonder what sort of life Nino had before you, and maybe thats why hes so scared and defensive, and uses growwwls to feel secure.
Considering the lies that person used to get you to take Nino, I would say that his life was probably not good.
He may have been a Beloved Kitten who had worn out his welcome, through no fault of his own.
Thank You for helping that Handsome Fellow!!!

[phesina]

What a GORGEOUS cat! And how great is that, that he likes your son and can make your son's room his room!

[Vermontcat]

I've been waiting for you to post some new photos of Nino.
He is so handsome and he looks very comfortable on your bed.
Does he still growl if the other cats get too close?
Do the foster kittens upset him too or just the older cats?
How does he like your dog Buddy? Is he dog friendly if not cat friendly?

I'm still waiting to hear back from the shelter.
I will check back with them on Tuesday to see when that other volunteer comes in.
Do you have other people interested in adopting him yet?
Is your son looking for a new cat since Nino seems to like him so much?
Check your PM's.

[rg_girlca]

I wonder what sort of life Nino had before you, and maybe thats why hes so scared and defensive, and uses growwwls to feel secure. Considering the lies that person used to get you to take Nino, I would say that his life was probably not good. He may have been a Beloved Kitten who had worn out his welcome, through no fault of his own.
Thank You for helping that Handsome Fellow!!!

Gary, the more I have spoken with this woman, the more I understood her decision. I could clearly see that she did love her cat and how he loved her, with the way he would look up at her when she was crying and rubbed up against her chin. I really don't want to divulge to much about her, but lets just say that she has recently separated from an abusive marriage (alcoholic husband) and for unknown reasons to me, had to change her job and only has a part time one for the moment. So who knows what Nino has witnessed or has gone through. That's why I am taking my time with him.

[rg_girlca]

I've been waiting for you to post some new photos of Nino.
He is so handsome and he looks very comfortable on your bed.
Does he still growl if the other cats get too close?
Do the foster kittens upset him too or just the older cats?
How does he like your dog Buddy? Is he dog friendly if not cat friendly?
Do you have other people interested in adopting him yet?
Is your son looking for a new cat since Nino seems to like him so much?

Well it didn't work out too well with Nino being in my sons room. He started to meow and meow and meow somemore around 3:30 this morning. In the end we had to transfer him back into my room around 4:30. My only guess is that he couldn't see out of the room and felt too confined, because he doesn't meow at all when he is in my room, due to the French doors.
No my son isn't looking for a new cat right now and so far I haven't had anyone else interested in Nino either.

Nino has not had any contact with the cats, kittens or the dog as he is confined in my room and yes he still growls and hisses when he sees them through the windows, but, it has eased off somewhat. Today as I was going out the door, Nino followed behind me, so I left the door opened a crack and he went nose to nose with Nugget and didn't hiss, but backed away. I will have to take it really slow with this guy.
I'll keep you updated on how things are going with him.

[Catty1]

Well, things sound a bit more hopeful.

I had a feeling initially that this woman had something going on and felt she HAD to give up her cat. Nino giving her head bumps says tons! You mentioned speaking with her. Are you updating her on Nino, or does she prefer not to be?

Prayers for her, and for Nino, and you too.

[orangemm]

Awwww.....this guy is so adorable. You have done wonders for him. I'm sure he'll calm down when he knows he has nothing to fear.

Bless you for caring.