hey Spencer and Pam. Thanks for the reassurance. I guess they just cut the hair in the back and he looks all "exposed". But he's ok and VERY loving, which surprises me a little. All the girls have been very curious about him, but have used good manners all day and left him alone for the most part. He's eating well and walking around the house, using the litter box, even Mimi's , and she didn't fuss.