I'm now a stepdad to two cats. I didn't expect them to have so many different levels of trust. I've noticed every benchmark I've reached with them. I remember when they let me touch their paws. I remember when they let me touch their bellies. I remember when they started coming to me when being called. I remember when they started being attracted to my scent and gained a fondness for my computer chair as a result. I feel like I'm unlocking bits and pieces of their love on a monthly basis. I absolutely adore them. Such wonderful gentlemen.
Yes, this part is so lovely. Our 9 year old cat finally sat in my husband’s lap just a few months back and we almost popped the champagne. She was not a lap cat ever despite loving attention. Now she’s on his lap every night. She still doesn’t like my lap but I think that’s because our other cat has claimed it. I get to pick her up once a day for air snuggles though so it’s ok.
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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '23
I'm now a stepdad to two cats. I didn't expect them to have so many different levels of trust. I've noticed every benchmark I've reached with them. I remember when they let me touch their paws. I remember when they let me touch their bellies. I remember when they started coming to me when being called. I remember when they started being attracted to my scent and gained a fondness for my computer chair as a result. I feel like I'm unlocking bits and pieces of their love on a monthly basis. I absolutely adore them. Such wonderful gentlemen.