Quote Originally Posted by neko1
He's also taken quite a shine to Hector which is surprising because Tama usually does not like men.
That doesn't surprise me at all! Animals do feel if they are wanted or not!! Our Zazou is very scared everytime she sees a visitor; but as soon as she realizes that this person is truly a cat-lover, she changes 100%!!
I had a similar experience a while ago with the cat of an old friend! My friend warned me: "Nonody can get near him, he is scared to death!" . Guess what.... . I kept talking to him, getting closer all the time( he was inside the dryer); And..... 5 minutes later, I was petting him, one minute later he even allowed me to pick him up!!!! Oh my, my friend couldn't believe her own eyes!!

Lots of hugs to you and your kitties! AND to your mom, for welcoming you in her home!!