I think Gabe needed a change

I am no cat expert, for sure. It seems to me that this change has been good for Gabe. Graemer has been his absolute buddy and follows Gabe around all day long. I can't wait for them to start to play. Gabe is tolerant, and is not afraid of Grammy, but he is not real sure of the lay of the land yet. Hopefully Gabe will feel more comfortable as the days go on. In general, Gabe gets a 9.5 out of 10. He is quiet, inquisitive, eating, using the box, keeping a low profile but yet exploring a bit too. I have yet to hear him meow. Miley is being a bit goofy with Gabe. I think she is afraid of him, but Miley likes hanging out with me now, since Grammy is so busy following Gabe around. It is quite the scene!

Last night I looked into my bedroom and Gabe was lounging on my bed. He got down eventually, but he is venturing out. The porch is one of his favorite spots.

Gabe has not changed, his environment has, thus he has had to adapt. I have no children, and live in a rather quiet place, and I think that is what he needed. We shall see.

Gabe is a love.
(Grammy thinks so too, and we're working on Miley)

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Such encouraging news - it seems that some animals just need a certain environment to bloom, and sadly for his first family, that wasn't the place for him. So great that Graemer is so persistantly friendly, he wins the "new best friend" award! :)

I'm so glad to hear that Gabe is adapting well!! It seems even better than i had hoped for...

Gabe's meow is pretty quiet...except when you're giving him a treat, then he'll sometimes make bigger meows. I'm glad to see him get along with other animals..i think that if we would have tried to bring another animal into "his domain", he may not have accepted it as freely...that and, your Graemer is such a sweet cat ;)

Gabe was always fine around the house with my husband and I, it was the strangers and quests that he didnt like...and our house was much more "busy" than he may have liked, especially with a soon to be toddler running around. We miss him, but are very happy that he has adjusted well to new surroundings...it really seems that he is acting just as he did here, which is wonderful to know that he has adjusted so quickly in such a short time...and now he has some new buddies to pal around with too!! I'm sure that Graemer has made his adjustment much easier, since he is SOOO welcoming...what a sweet cat you have SAS!

I'm really proud of you Gabey, and I'm really happy that you're happy...(quite amazed, i might add, that you have adjusted so well...but VERY happy!!) Keep it up buddy!

Robyn

Oh SAS I am just so happy with how this is going and pray that things will only get better from here! I really do feel that Graemer is one in 1,000,000 and how amazingly wonderful that Gabe has him to "show him the ropes." ;) I tend to think that if Gabe had remained "king of his castle" he might have not allowed anyone to share his throne! Here, where he is the newcomer, he has to learn to be a polite, nice boy. I am hoping that in time Gabe will come to return a portion of the love that has been shown to him. I am so grateful that there was a place such as Pet Talk where we could share this situation and find a solution. I can only say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gabe....this is your human grandma talking....please be a good boy and let your nice side shine, and oh, Miley is a pretty girl in case you haven't noticed. Might be nice to spend a little time and get to know her too! ;)

I hope this works. It is a shot of Gabe on the porch perch I made for my two cats. He is really coming out of his shell now. He is participating, but carefully. You go Gabe.

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Yeah Gabey!! You have a really nice place to relax...i bet you're happy :) Thanks for posting SAS!!

Robyn

Awwwwwwwwwww....

Gabe likes it in Vermont, SAS!!!! :D Bless his heart, and yours. Thanks for keeping us updated. I know it does Robyn and Pam's heart good to see these wonderful pictures too! :D

I had all three cats playing with one toy. They took turns due to their unknown behavior of each other.... they sat far away from the fishing pole with the mouse on the end and apart from each other.... then would dive in, in turn, to catch the fishie! Gabe really liked it and of course, it is Graemer and Miley's favorite game. It was wonderful to see Gabe playing. (Its like having a baby - his first this, his first that.... ) No one got ugly while playing, I just couldn't believe it!

I have still not decided if Gabe will fit in here but it surely looks like it...and it feels like it too. I am leaving the option of finding him a better home if we have major league melt down with all the cats. I just don't see that happening. BUT, I want Gabe to be happy too. If I see that he is not, I will look for a better home.

I think we will end this topic at some point, but right now I want to share the progress with everyone. It has turned out to be a positive experience so far. We all love good stories and good endings!!

;)

And Gabe is in your signature!! I am so glad to see him there. We really do appreciate the updates. :)

SAS these updates are just so good to read! Each breakthrough just plasters a big smile on my face and I know Robyn feels the same way. I feel in my heart that this just couldn't have had a better ending and am so grateful! (Gabey, you keep behaving, ya hear? Enjoy your new siblings little one! We love you!)

Gasp! I just noticed Gabe in your signature!! :cool:

Who wouldn't just love to live in Vermont. Sas you've done such a wonderful thing adopting that beautiful himmy. Gabe is one lucky pussey cat and I'm sure he will live happy in his new environment.

All :) 's from ear to ear (:) ) !!!

Robyn

GREAT NEWS SAS - so pleased Gabe is settling so much he's started to play!!!!

Lynne

And I enjoy hearing all the progress reports.

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Things have really calmed down now. Gabe is really relaxed and Miley seems to be getting the picture. All is quiet right now....shhhhhhh....its too good to be true.

Goodnight! ;)

Wow!! Look at him going over to eat with Graemer (I'm guessing)...is Miley the one who's observing from afar?

It is so weird (but in a good way :D ) to see Gabe thru the computer...its just hard to believe that he was my cat a week ago...and now he lives in Vermont!! It's just kinda still hard for me to believe...ya know? It's wonderful, though, how things worked out!!! For sure ;)

Robyn

SAS I am thoroughly enjoying these pictures and the little updates. Gabe certainly does look relaxed! I am wondering if he is warming up to you as much as he seems to be to the kitties. Great pictures!!!!

I was just thinking as I looked at the pictures of Graemer and Miley in the bathtub that Gabe also does not mind being in the bathtub. I have been too scared to even consider it with my two! :D

I too have been enjoying every one of these posts. It does my heart good to know what wonders can occur with a little help from our friends. I think the real hero of the story is Graemer. Hmmm.... maybe there can be a movie deal in the works.

Wahoo!! <-- Just so I don't disturb anybody. ;) What wonderful news and great photos.

SAS - I can't get over it - he looks at home!!!! And I'm sure he's relaxed a bit more. You're doing SUCH a great job - bless you and Graemer (oh OK and Miley too!!) xxx

Lynne

Enjoy. I took these this evening. Its his favorite place now. The PORCH!

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Another quiet evening...shhhhhhhhhhhhh....


:D

See Mommie and GrandMa, I can be good.

Love,
Gabe

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P. S. Graemer and I have so much fun wrestling and running after each other.

WOULD YOU LOOK AT AT THAT!!! GABE - WAY TO GO FURBOY!!!!

Lynne

Gabe I can tell you are one happy boy these days! I am sure of it!!! Keep on bein' a good boy and havin' fun with your new brother and sister. Your new mommy takes some really nice pictures! :)

Wow, i never thought I'd see the day...Gabe in the room with other animals and being happy about it!! :) Thanks SAS for all that you have done to help Gabe...and thanks to your welcoming cats :) Give 'em a little extra cat nip for me ;)

Robyn :D ;) :)

Wow! I just found out about this thread through Pam. I'm so glad that Gabe is doing so well in his new home and with his new brother and sister.http://www.gifs.net/animate/cat1.gifHe's so beautiful. The pics are great. Thanks for sharing.

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These were taken a couple of nights ago. Miley is still a bit hesitant to join in the rough playing. She has been making less noise when she confronts Gabe and he is being nice to her. He actually runs from her when she starts in. She was like that with a dog I watched for a few days. She is generally a sweet kitty, but insecure. She'll get over it eventually.

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It looks like Gabe might be giving Graemer the "old left hook" in the second picture! :D These pictures are just adorable. Miley looks so sweet from behind, just watching the boys be boys! The way Gabe has himself spread out all over the floor during his little session there shows that he is very relaxed in his play. It does seem to be working out beautifully! I guess I can start to uncross my fingers just a little! :D :D :D

For two days in a row, I have had visitors. Gabe was not at all worried. He could have cared less, actually. Right now he is concerned about his bottle tops. I am finding them everywhere. And he loves it when I toss them into another room. Graemer runs to the top, but hasn't figured out how to pick it up. Gabe has/does and brings it back to me. Gotta give Gabe lots of credit here. Major league adjustment and he is giving it his all.

I just moved his litter box, container and food. I have to clean out the guest room for my guest arriving on Friday. I will close the room off until Markus arrives. Gabe will adjust to the new locations of the container etc. in the next few days. He has been eating from the general population (prison term) anyway...and using the house litter boxes, so it shouldn't be that big of a deal. It will be interesting to see if he tries to reclaim the room once Markus arrives. I have another room to use for guests, just incase.

Boy is it hot up here today. Very humid as well. The cats are sitting near the windows for the breezes.

Ta Ta

Again, more great news :) Glad to hear that he playing with his bottle tops...he just loves them...he'd play fetch all day if you let him :) I'm so glad things are going well!!:cool: Gabe is doing great considering this huge move...and i agree with what my mom said...when i saw the pic of him laying all sprawled out next to Graemer...it shows that he is relaxed...and maybe finally realizes that this is his home now...yeah, for Gabe, and for the hospitality from his new mommy and brother and sister :)

Robyn

He seems to be responding to the change in a positive way. He may revert to his old cranky self sooner or later. We shall see. So far so good.

He is more like a dog to me. He is so much bigger than G & M, and weighs so much more too. I am thinking of changing his name to Rover the furry Retriever.

:D

SAS please keep up these updates. I enjoy them so much. Seems like it is all good news so far.

Sas, I see you like the emoticon I used in my post. http://www.gifs.net/animate/cat1.gifIt sure looks a lot like Gabe. I'm glad he's doing so well.http://www.smileydictionary.com/imag...ys_cat/cat.gif

KAK, yes, I do like the little gif. It reminds me of GABE! I hope you don't mind. I was surprised to be able to cut and paste it so easily. Thank you!

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KAK, yes, I do like the little gif. It reminds me of GABE! I hope you don't mind. I was surprised to be able to cut and paste it so easily. Thank you!

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Your welcome. I'm glad you like it.http://www.stopstart.fsnet.co.uk/smilie/flowerface.gif

So far, things keep getting easier with Gabe. We did have one confrontation on the steps to the outside door when he would not move to go back in to the first hallway. I could see what behavior was not fun for Robyn. Tthere was a broom nearby and I scooted him in with that, but I just know he would have nipped me if I had touched him. He does have a temper. I can see why Robyn worried about her baby with Gabe. I don't have any babies around, so the issue just isn't that big.

The only odd thing that has happened, and it could just be coincidence, but Gabe and Miley are getting along, although just this morning, I noticed a "hot spot" on her side, where she was licking the fur OFF. I didn't call the Vet because I wanted to see if it was going to continue or get worse. I can't decide if 1.) she has had a nervous breakdown and is consuming herself 2.) has fleas or an alergic reaction to flea dirt 3.) has something else going on with her fur 4.) has a bite....yikes.... I xcan't see any flea dirt and they don't go outside, but cats can still get fleas this time of year. I put Frontline on all three cats, just incase it is fleas. Gabe didn't mind the application, but Graemer and Miley are still trying to figure out how to reach between their shoulder blades with the tongues. Ewwwwww.

Anyway, I surely hope Miley is not going to pieces over the additional cat being here. I will and have been, trying to spend more time with her. I had been yelling at her for hissing at Gabe....maybe that was what took her over the edge, and created a stress related licking session. I will keep a close eye on her for awhile.

So I think everything is fine with Gabe.....now to tend to Miley girl!



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Time to pamper your little girl :) Keep us updated on the "furless spot" on her...hope its not a bite. Did you see any broken skin?


Miley says" Mommy, can we have girls night out?...these boys are driving me crazy!" ;) :) :D

Robyn

Oh poor little Miley. I do hope with all of my might that her hot spot is not directly or indirectly caused by Gabe. Poor sweetie. She may be really missing the good ole days when she had Graemer all to herself. It sounds like a vet visit might be in her future to see what's going on there.

I think the real test for Gabe will be when your house guest arrives. I don't worry so much about Gabe wanting his "old room" back so much as just daily interaction with someone who Gabe will now view as an outsider to his happy little domain. At Robyn's house he most certainly never rolled out the welcome mat for strangers. :rolleyes: I do hope he proves me wrong here, but I will anxiously wait for updates on that visit. Fingers are all crossed for Miley girl!!

Pam, you are a riot!

I am going to pick up some shin guards at the local athletic store today, and issue them to my house guest.

Miley is sleeping right now and is very quiet. Once my house guest arrives, I will assign him to entertain Graemer and Gabe and I will spend time grooming and kissing Ms. Miley. The hot spot is ok this AM and she doesn't seem to be licking it. I did give them all a dose of Frontline last night just in case it is fleas. I can't see how that could happen, the flea thing, but you never know what comes in on your feet etc. I know the girl next door has a flea problem from time to time and her cat does not go out either.

I will certainly keep an eye on Ms. M as she is one of my loves and I worry about them all the time. I will be off from work for the next 10 days (yipee) and will be able to drag her furry body to the Vet as soon as necessary.

Gabe is a funny guy. He and Graemer just love each other so. Gabe looks as though he is thinner. I don't give the treats out so often and G & M never get treats. They don't like them. Gabe is eating the house food, which is Science Diet prescription WD - high fiber for G & M. It won't hurt Gabe but the next time I visit the Vet, I will ask about it. I also give them a tiny bit of IAMS canned food at night. Gabe can take it or leave it. He does like his treats. He drinks lots of water! Guess with all that fur, the body needs the extra intake. He still loves his bottle tops. He has one in his mouth right now...oooppppsss. He just dropped it on my foot, and now he is rubbing my leg, to get my attention. Time to throw it. Bye!

Hope everyone has a good long weekend!

:D

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I am going to pick up some shin guards at the local athletic store today, and issue them to my house guest.

Once my house guest arrives, I will assign him to entertain Graemer and Gabe

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Shin guards are good, and maybe a suit of armor! LOL! :D :D Have a great vacation!