I think Gabe needed a change

[sasvermont]

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)

[Karen]

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!

[Christiansmommy]

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

[Pam]

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!

[sasvermont]

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.

[Christiansmommy]

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

Robyn

[Logan]

Awwwwwwwwwww....

Gabe likes it in Vermont, SAS!!!! 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!

[sasvermont]

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!!

[Logan]

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

[Pam]

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!!

[purrley]

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.

[Christiansmommy]

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

Robyn

[lynnestankard]

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

Lynne

[Freckles]

And I enjoy hearing all the progress reports.

[sasvermont]

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!