Meet Merlin **HE'S HOME MAY 7, 2010**

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Update:
My condo is now completely painted but everything is not quite put back together. I also went out of town for 10 days. Before I left town I spoke to the vet who gave him his dental and blood tests. The vet said that he's never seen such good blood test results in a 15 yr old.

I came back on May 7th and promptly went to the shelter to pick him up. He's been with me for just over 24 hours now and as I write this he is on my lap, purring and drooling like I've never seen a cat do before. I have to get used to this thing called a lap cat and need to take lessons on how to type with kitty on lap and head on arm.

I took the attached picture today. He seems quite happy to be here although I need to work out the eating and litterbox issues. It seems that he might not like dry food but I'm going to try and see if I can't transition him. Last night he didn't sleep with me and he used both litterboxes but he had the runs, probably from stress, and this morning I found a big pee spot in front of the fireplace. I'm guessing that he did that because of the poop in both boxes. As of right now, he hasn't peed since this morning. He is confined to my bedroom while I'm out and during the night when I sleep. When I'm home, he has the run of the place.

Oh yes and head bumpies, he practically knocks me over and he's rubbing everything in sight to mark it has his. His nails really need trimming but I don't want to attempt it yet. I'm going to call the shelter lady and ask her to come over and assist.

His big furry white feet never stop. All you need to do is talk to him and his motor starts and his front feet start making dozens of biscuits. He's so different from Max. Merlin plays with toys and so loves his "nip." Man does this guy ever drool puddles when you give him lovies. He's a big kitty with a long body - about 10-12 lbs I'd say.

So for now I introduce Merlin. That's his name and I'm sticking to it.