Stephanie, who already had one semi-feral cat at home, was undaunted by the idea of a cat who'd need a lot of patience and love before he became trusting and loving in return. And so in July, she took Alec home to live with her and her other cat, Honey.
We've been tracking Alec's progress on Stephanie's Facebook page as he settles in and negotiates peace with Honey. Here are a few selections from her posts:
"Alec is 'home'. Doesn't appear to be upset. Sitting on the window sill."
"Honey has mounted guard outside the mesh door to where Alec is living!"
"Just had a visit with Alec and managed to tempt him with Max Cat Dry... he ate about 6 pieces, it's a start! He sat on the chair below the window and thought about jumping up to hide behind the curtains, but he resisted and he had a good chin rub.Honey is watching him from the door again!"
"This a.m. couldn't see Alec. I wondered where he was. He usually sits in the window or on the chair. I noticed some movement under bed covers. There he was all curled up and comfy."
"I think there is a breakthrough with Honey and Alec. Honey is starting to tolerate him! She was on the couch watching him play with her toy mouse. Still chases him but not always. He is very quick on his feet!""Looks like I'm going to have to change furniture around in Living Room. Alec and Honey have taken up all the couch! I'm stuck sitting at the computer."
Alec (left) and Honey (right)
photo provided by Stephanie
Alec has come out of his shell and now gives Honey a bad time. He is slowly becoming used to me. The relationship between Alec & Honey is still sorting itself out. Both want to be the Alpha cat. I had to ban him from the bedroom so I could get a good nights sleep. Last night he kept banging the mesh door I have for the bedroom. Gave up, grabbed my bedding and slept on the other side of the door (on the floor). He settled down finally! So did Honey!
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