Flashbacks?

[Steffi N]

I am sad that Connor had to suffer such panic. But he knows that he is safe with you. Bless Ally for watching out for her brother. Connor was so sweet to thank her with a kissie. I hope that as he lives with you these memories will fade (even if they cannot be totally forgotten).

[CatDad]

I am so sorry to hear about Connor. I am happy hover to hear that he seemed to come out for love so quickly. I think it is really sweet of Ally to be worried and that Connor came and said thanks.

You are probably right that she had a flashback. My girlfriend had a sheltie RB Misty that had been really badly abused and was scared of most men. I was around enough that we were best buds. However, if I ever showed up in a suit or a long trench coat she would bark and growl at me. She would have nothing to do with me, and this was the sweetist dog in the world.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I am really glad Connor calmed down so quickly. That is a testiment to you meowme skills.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Originally posted by Steffi N
I am sad that Connor had to suffer such panic. But he knows that he is safe with you. Bless Ally for watching out for her brother. Connor was so sweet to thank her with a kissie. I hope that as he lives with you these memories will fade (even if they cannot be totally forgotten).

Ditto. I would also use the other vet so he doesn't get so stressed out. Poor Connor.
For some reason my Sunny has always been very scared of men so I think he must of had a very bad experience with one in his past.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments and concern! It breaks my heart to think what he must have been through, but I really think that he is where he belongs now. (How often does our shelter - which is NOT no-kill - pick up an injured animal and make the decision not to PTS????? Almost NEVER! Combine that with all the Pet Talk prayers which worked in my husband's heart to allow Connor to come home with us - he really is my miracle baby!!!)

I just find it very frustrating knowing that all the time I am talking to him and soothing him, he can't hear me. I suppose just being close to us is enough for him, and he loves to snuggle! I hope that over time his bad memories will fade! (I have to keep reminding myself that it HAS only been 3 weeks - it feels like he has always been here!)

[CatDad]

Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy

I just find it very frustrating knowing that all the time I am talking to him and soothing him, he can't hear me. I suppose just being close to us is enough for him, and he loves to snuggle!

He knows that you love him. Cat's can sense these things, they are special like that.

[popcornbird]

Ohhhh poor baby! He probably thinks its the same person who abused him because of the similar clothing. Poor little kitty. I'd assume he'd probably be afraid of a lot of people then, because isn't that what most men wear in Bahrain?

[Vio&Juni]

Poor baby!!! It's so nice of Ally that she's worried about her brother

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy

I just find it very frustrating knowing that all the time I am talking to him and soothing him, he can't hear me. I suppose just being close to us is enough for him, and he loves to snuggle! I hope that over time his bad memories will fade! (I have to keep reminding myself that it HAS only been 3 weeks - it feels like he has always been here!)

NOOOOO.....I agree with Catdad...Connor does know. He "hears" you through other senses, and will feel your kisses and words sink through him in the way love does.