Fido can initially come across as a somewhat unapproachable cat, not because he's likely to lash out - far from it - but because he's not always terribly responsive. The first few times I met him, he'd let me pet him without protest, but there was nothing I could do to coax him to move from the prone position I'd found him in.
And then I brought in a stick of matatabi. After repeated snubbings by the cats in the front courtyard, I wandered into the teens building. There I found my first taker.
The next time I saw him, Debbie told me his story. She felt for him since he so often seems to feel a little down and she echoed my observation that it can be tough to get through to him enough for him to bother getting out of bed. She has managed to get a response out of him, though, and is even able to hold and cuddle him.
Seeing me with Debbie, Fido must have decided I was OK. Not only did he stand up for me, but he treated me to his very best cat dance of showing off. After that, I couldn't resist picking him up for a cuddle.... and was rewarded with a contented purr.
Debbie thinks Fido would do well in a new home and would love to see him adopted. As would I. Such a nice boy, and so loving once he realizes it's safe to show it.
Updated May 13, 2011: Fido sadly had to go to the rainbow bridge this week. Staff noticed he seemed to be feeling poorly lately. When he went to the vet, X-rays revealed a large mass in his chest.
Hate to see him go, but would hate even more to see him suffer.
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Sadly Fido succumbed to what we suspect was lung cancer. It seems he was much older than the 3 year old we originally thought him to be. He went peacefully and will be missed.
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