Thread: I'm such a sucker for these guys...

Originally Posted by Antonia

Keep in mind that rescue cats can have emotional baggage and/or have been badly socialized... if at all.
But I am sure that, if you choose wisely and carefully, you're bound to find the perfect buddy for King Edmund.

A bit late, but...

I got my first MC, Bubba (RIP)



from the pound and he had a few emotional/mental issues when I got him that worked out in time.

I was looking for feline companionship, but didn't really have a breed in mind.

He was the one who pressed up against the cage door and was trying to grab me with his paws as I walked by and I was alert enough to see I'd been picked.

He'd been neglected ( had to have his belly completely shaved for mats ) and possibly mistreated
or had a bad outdoor experience ( Coyote country.... ) because he refused to go outside.
If I put him out, he'd jet right back to the door and yowl to be let in.

He also hated and was absolutely terrified of other cats. A tiny little black kitten wandered in through an open door one day.
25 Lb Bubba sauntered over to check out the visitor and when hissed at by the 8 Oz kitten couldn't get behind the couch fast enough.

He'd be up in the window, hissing, when he knew another cat was hanging around outside.

It only took about 30 seconds for him to get comfortable with me, though, and was always inquisitive and friendly with people.

Anyway, not sure why I wrote all this other than to say I've had good luck both with rescue cats and with MC Elvis who I got from the breeder