Originally posted by sirrahbed
What a sweet story of Minnie!! I did not know about her. Monte sounds like a stinker
Minnie was semi-feral (though, I bow to the knowledge of Lisa on whether this is an accurate description) that was part of a TNR program. When she was trapped, it was decided by the vet that she wouldn't make it if she was released back into the colony. She is VERY timid. There is a story on here of her great big move up from the basement to the first floor, the nightime stealth activity that made me realize she wasn't living her entire life inside the closet, the first time I held her, the first time she purred(and I cried). Minnie is, IMO, proof positive that LOTS of patience CAN make a difference in kitties. Slow and steady wins the race.

As to Monte- he is the WORST, BADDEST, MOST TERRORLADENED kitty I have ever known. He didn't grow out of his kittenhood, he grew into it, and mastered the art of NAWTEEKAT! Jonah's first words will surely be, "Monte! NO". He he he.