Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Hector's First Night

Hector’s first night in the Cosy Apartment was surprisingly quiet. He had been a noisy fellow during the time he had to wait at my work-place prior to going to the doctor but, then, he was in a carrier the whole time. He spent the night in my bathroom, as he will until he proves himself with the litter-box. He is off to a good start, using the box within a few minutes to wet.




I don’t foresee much delay in moving him to the library; I suspect he knows fully well what a litter-box is for. In fact, he was undoubtedly a house-cat at one time. He is wary, of course, but not really shy. He had a home at one time, and is, at least, superficially, in good shape. Hs fur is smooth and clean. He will receive a more detailed medical examination at some point in the near future.




As may be seen, he remembers what a lap is for. He spent about ten minutes on mine, being petted and talked to. He explored the bathroom and, during the night, opened the cupboards under the basin and threw out some bottles. I had to wrap a tight rubber-band around the knobs of the two cupboard doors to keep him from getting in again. He wasn’t interested in breakfast, but did eat last evening, and his behaviour suggested that he wasn’t ill, just a little ill-at-ease, which is understandable. I left him some food and water for the day. I’d like him to eat, of course, but also to be a little hungry come dinner-time.



As is usually the case, my two oldsters, Renn and Tucker, were quite uninterested in the newcomer. Portia and Neville, however, waited outside the bathroom door to meet him. Po in particular is eager to make Hec’s acquaintance, though what the results will be when they meet is still an open question.



I have a feeling that Hector’s integration will be soon. I can’t predict whether it will be a good or easy one, but he doesn’t seem to need isolation. He was someone’s pet, I am certain, and I just need further confirmation that he is satisfied with our cat-litter before releasing him, under supervision and with restrictions at first, of course. I think Hector is looking forward to his release with anticipation.


18 comments:

  1. Oh, Hector!
    What a handsome mancat you are; I'm a soft-touch when it comes to housepanthers.
    It's funny to see the queue of well-wishers...

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    1. I thought his smooth blackness would appeal to you. This is my first black cat; we seem to like each other, Hector and me.

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    2. The inkblots, in my experience at least, are all particularly amiable cats. It looks like Hector is carrying on that tradition. Since he seems in such good shape, I presume that he had a home until fairly recently. In such cases, I always wonder what happened to send them out on the streets.

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  2. Hector really is a good looking dude and we hope the integration goes smoothly.

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  3. What a beautiful cat! It looks like he won't have any problem settling
    into the Cosy Apartment. My first cat many years ago was black, and he was a terrific pet. It's an unfortunate fact that many times black cats in a shelter have the hardest time getting adopted.

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    1. Very unfortunate. Hector won't be spending time in a shelter, of course; he'll be with me until he's adopted. If he's not adopted, well, he'll still be with me.

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    2. I like this reply!! I hope his integration goes very smoothly.

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  4. I'm glad his first night went well and hope the integration goes well too. He's certainly a handsome house panther!

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  5. What a wonderful sleek kitty you are, Hector! I love your panther-ness, too:)
    I sure hope you'll make some new furends soon, it seems they wish to know you as well.

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  6. How sweet that he likes your lap.

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  7. Sounds like Hector has landed in a good place (with a hat tip to his feeder who worked to place him before winter sets in.)

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  8. We're so happy that Hector is doing well there so far. We hope his integration is a smooth one!

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  9. Oooooooooooooooooooo!
    What a handsome kitty :)
    I like those shiny black furs you have Hector :)
    Purrs, Julie

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  10. Most of my cats have entered the whole house rapidly after a week, and I bet Hector is the same. But I still remember how Laz (Lapis Lazuli); the 1/2 siamese (from the dog & children house that terrified him) needed a year of months of calm reassurance and a year of acceptance while I spoke nonsense words to him for calming.

    Now he forgets, I think. He flops down in front of me, asks for strokes, and sleeps next to me every night. Has discovered the backyard, but comes in when called even though he loves the outside.

    They adjust sometimes to the right people and forget former lives...

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  11. It sounds like a very positive situation
    at the moment..lets hope it continues that
    way..he's a lovely looking pussy~cat to!

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  12. He is very handsome, sleek, and shining. That he has accepted you so well already is a wonderful sign of what is to come. I hope Portia is no more than inquisitive and that Neville remains on even keel. Thank you for helping Hector, and thanks to the rescue for finding him and settling him.

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  13. What a handsome cat! I hope Hector's integration goes easy for everyone. The fact that Portia and Nev are hanging out nearby and not aggressive towards one another may be a good sign. I sure hope so!

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  14. Hector is a handsome fellow and that he took right to your lap shows he was a loved pet at some point in the near past. What could have happened to this poor guy to end up on the street is a question he will have to answer in the future, unless he keeps mum

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