Spot purr!

Last night was Spotty's turn to sleep in the bedroom. This morning
when I woke she was sleeping next to the pillow. I started gently
petting her, and she started purring loud enough to be heard. This was
a first for her. In the past I could sometimes feel the virbrations of
her purr, but had never actually heard anything.

As for the integration with my two, it's coming along slowly but
surely. When I open the door and let the two groups mix, Sammy and
Spot usually "almost" touch noses in greeting, before one of the other
hiss and they back away. LB still seems to think Spot is evil
incarnate, and growls whenever Spot comes into the room. Spot seems to
be following the advise given here for me - Patience, patience,
patience. Spotty advances as close as it seems LB will allow, than
lays down and goes to sleep. When LB lets down her guard, Spot inches
a little closer. It really seems like Spot wants to make friends with
both my girls, if they'll give her a chance. And, it seems like my
girls are getting used to her - just want her to keep her distance.

The best thing is that Spot seems to be learning that she doesn't need
to chase the others from the food. She still watches whenever someone
else is eating, and occassionaly checks when they're done to make sure
there's still food in the bowl, but no longer chases anyone away.
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and the Evil Spot
with loving memories of Rocky (RB)

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Steve Touchstone wrote:

Last night was Spotty's turn to sleep in the bedroom. This morning
when I woke she was sleeping next to the pillow. I started gently
petting her, and she started purring loud enough to be heard. This was
a first for her. In the past I could sometimes feel the virbrations of
her purr, but had never actually heard anything.

Awww! She knows she's found a good Paw. Nice to hear the integration is
progressing, and especially that she is starting to trust the food source.

--
Marina, Frank and Miranda. In loving memory of Nikki.
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Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/
and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki

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Last night was Spotty's turn to sleep in the bedroom. This morning
when I woke she was sleeping next to the pillow. I started gently
petting her, and she started purring loud enough to be heard. This was
a first for her. In the past I could sometimes feel the virbrations of
her purr, but had never actually heard anything.

As for the integration with my two, it's coming along slowly but
surely. When I open the door and let the two groups mix, Sammy and
Spot usually "almost" touch noses in greeting, before one of the other
hiss and they back away. LB still seems to think Spot is evil
incarnate, and growls whenever Spot comes into the room. Spot seems to
be following the advise given here for me - Patience, patience,
patience. Spotty advances as close as it seems LB will allow, than
lays down and goes to sleep. When LB lets down her guard, Spot inches
a little closer. It really seems like Spot wants to make friends with
both my girls, if they'll give her a chance. And, it seems like my
girls are getting used to her - just want her to keep her distance.

The best thing is that Spot seems to be learning that she doesn't need
to chase the others from the food. She still watches whenever someone
else is eating, and occassionaly checks when they're done to make sure
there's still food in the bowl, but no longer chases anyone away.
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and the Evil Spot
with loving memories of Rocky (RB)

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It sounds as though things are going well.

Joy

Steve Touchstone wrote:
Last night was Spotty's turn to sleep in the bedroom. This morning
when I woke she was sleeping next to the pillow. I started gently
petting her, and she started purring loud enough to be heard. This was
a first for her. In the past I could sometimes feel the virbrations of
her purr, but had never actually heard anything.

As for the integration with my two, it's coming along slowly but
surely. When I open the door and let the two groups mix, Sammy and
Spot usually "almost" touch noses in greeting, before one of the other
hiss and they back away. LB still seems to think Spot is evil
incarnate, and growls whenever Spot comes into the room. Spot seems to
be following the advise given here for me - Patience, patience,
patience. Spotty advances as close as it seems LB will allow, than
lays down and goes to sleep. When LB lets down her guard, Spot inches
a little closer. It really seems like Spot wants to make friends with
both my girls, if they'll give her a chance. And, it seems like my
girls are getting used to her - just want her to keep her distance.

The best thing is that Spot seems to be learning that she doesn't need
to chase the others from the food. She still watches whenever someone
else is eating, and occassionaly checks when they're done to make sure
there's still food in the bowl, but no longer chases anyone away.
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I'm glad the integration is progressing.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera)
A house is not a home, without a cat.

Great progress!! You title to the post made me smile bigtime

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Last night was Spotty's turn to sleep in the bedroom. This morning
when I woke she was sleeping next to the pillow. I started gently
petting her, and she started purring loud enough to be heard. This was
a first for her. In the past I could sometimes feel the virbrations of
her purr, but had never actually heard anything.

Congratulations on the first audible purr - I'm sure its the first of many!

Susan M
Otis and Chester

On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 00:11:27 GMT, "Susan M" smawdsley remove
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"Steve Touchstone" wrote in message
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Last night was Spotty's turn to sleep in the bedroom. This morning
when I woke she was sleeping next to the pillow. I started gently
petting her, and she started purring loud enough to be heard. This was
a first for her. In the past I could sometimes feel the virbrations of
her purr, but had never actually heard anything.

Congratulations on the first audible purr - I'm sure its the first of many!

I thought, since I started petting her before she was really awake, it
might awhile before she gave a repeat preformance. Nope, this evening
she climped up on my chest as I was in the recliner. I started petting
her and she started kneading and purring like she'd been doing it all
her life. Guess it's another level of trust gained/given.
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and the Evil Spot
with loving memories of Rocky (RB)

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You're making progress, Steve!
Christine
"Steve Touchstone" wrote in message
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Last night was Spotty's turn to sleep in the bedroom. This morning
when I woke she was sleeping next to the pillow. I started gently
petting her, and she started purring loud enough to be heard. This was
a first for her. In the past I could sometimes feel the virbrations of
her purr, but had never actually heard anything.

As for the integration with my two, it's coming along slowly but
surely. When I open the door and let the two groups mix, Sammy and
Spot usually "almost" touch noses in greeting, before one of the other
hiss and they back away. LB still seems to think Spot is evil
incarnate, and growls whenever Spot comes into the room. Spot seems to
be following the advise given here for me - Patience, patience,
patience. Spotty advances as close as it seems LB will allow, than
lays down and goes to sleep. When LB lets down her guard, Spot inches
a little closer. It really seems like Spot wants to make friends with
both my girls, if they'll give her a chance. And, it seems like my
girls are getting used to her - just want her to keep her distance.

The best thing is that Spot seems to be learning that she doesn't need
to chase the others from the food. She still watches whenever someone
else is eating, and occassionaly checks when they're done to make sure
there's still food in the bowl, but no longer chases anyone away.
--
Steve Touchstone,
faithful servant of Sammy, Little Bit and the Evil Spot
with loving memories of Rocky (RB)

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