Big break through with Buddy

Buddy had his evening meal last evening and as I was putting out fresh water and kibble for the creatures of the night he came back into the courtyard complaining loudly. I went over to see what the problem was and he wanted to be petted. Mom came out and and joined the lovefest saying she could hear he sounded very lonely. He came in with us and the spent the evening testing his boundaries, starting with rolling on the carpet closer and closer to us to eventually spending 5 hours on the easy chair with me. He spent time between my legs and in a bold move (with encouragement from me) walked up on my stomach and settled down. Turns out he is quite the body buddy and is one of those cats that like to touch, using my hand or shoulder as a pillow. And it was important to him that he included Mom, too, and would walk over to her, head butt her and grab her hand to hold it close.

He followed me to bed and cuddled up to me there, too. He seems so happy and kept touching my face with his paw. Mom got up first and even though he could hear her moving about, he stayed with me until I got up, then he ran out to the kitchen for his breakfast. Mom said he was very affectionate first, then ate his food.

He's out now but hopefully he'll be the same this evening. :)

Brindle's skin is acting up and is currently spending 24/7 in the bathtub. He must know Buddy is in the house but he isn't making any trouble. They sorted out the pecking order a few months ago outside and Buddy won.

Anyway, it appears we have a new affectionate, gentle cat, and strangely enough, appears to be appropriately named. :)

Another kitty update

Buddy and Emma were friendly back when they were on their own outdoors. Since Buddy was allowing us to pick him up, I took him in to see Emma. He was very spooked to see her, while she was eager for the company and they spent a while touching noses. He examined the whole room with the attitude of an Amnesty International worker examining a dungeon (food, water, toilet...everything they need to keep her here forever!) They chirped a lot to each other. He finally settled on a bookcase and she wanted in the worst way to go up there, too, but that would mean leaving her shelter (she did bounce up there briefly for a butt sniff but quickly left.) He looked like "what is your problem?" I think she was too hyper and acting like a kitty nerd.

We left them together for about one hour and when I checked, he wanted out of the bedroom. Then he was very antsy, darting about and looking under the furniture. He went to the sliding door but we coaxed him back to us. He lay down but couldn't settle and eventually ran back to Mom's bedroom door. I let him in. She was right on the other side and they play slapped at each other. I shut the door and let them have some quality time.

I'm sure his visit was a morale booster for her and maybe he will help her sort things out better. There is a reason for the term 'copy cat.'