Brand new adopted kitty - sorry it's a big picture

[nadine_mn]

I have such a hard time figuring out how to add photos to my posts


Anyway - meet Batman! (We did not pick the name and he answers to it so....) We adopted him Sunday from a cat sanctuary. He is 1 yr (but he seems more kitten like in fur and his body doesn't match his paws. However - not a cat expert).
He was a stray that just walked up to some nice people and they took him to a rescue. Someone was going to adopt him but then never showed up. He never got adopted and ended up on a kill list so the sanctuary took him. After having him for a day, the woman at the sanctuary said this cat is definitely adoptable and took him home and had the rescue put him back on petfinder. We messaged about him apparently that same day. By the weekend - we had a new buddy!

He is sooooooo cuddly - right now he is laying on my neck. He likes to sleep on my neck and face. He was clearly someone's baby but they looked and no one came forward. I mean first meeting and he was cuddling in our arms, head bumping and nuzzling.

I was really worried how he would react to our 2 dogs (16 yr Jazz and 12 yr Durango), not worried about them because they grew up with our cat Scout who died last year at 17. The dogs are completely indifferent to him... Jazz is just irritated that a room is blocked off for him until he feels safe, Durango wants to know why he won't come out and say hi. All the research said give kitty 1-2 weeks to feel comfortable. Night one he had some hissing at the dogs and hid in the office that shares a wall with the living room but it has a weird window in the middle of the wall so we can see him and he can see us and climb through the two rooms.

Last 2 days he is getting braver and braver about venturing out into the rest of the house even with the dogs nearby - they sleep through most of his exploring. If they make eye contact he will hiss but getting better at not running away instantly. We have been really calm and not tried to force any interaction. Our cat Scout ruled the house for 17 yrs, so they are just waiting for Batman to understand he is in charge

[radical noodle]

1. Welcome to your new home

Batman, and also to DU. Beautiful boy!

[nadine_mn]

10. He will be showing up alot

as you can tell he is very photogenic - that pic is his 2nd hour home and late night is our bonding time.

[Warpy]

2. I love tuxies

especially the ones with white whiskers against black cheeks. There is just something very Sylvester about them.

[irisblue]

3. Immediately that song....as I read your post.

Welcome to DU Batman, we're looking forward to more pics of you.st

[nadine_mn]

9. I've been cussed out by facebook friends for the ear worm

We talked about changing it before we met him - but he instantly responds to it and usually will talk back. If he meows the theme we are in trouble

[Laffy Kat]

4. My kitteh, Zooey, likes to sit on my shoulder while I read DU.

She turned her head sideways when she saw Sly. I think she finds him handsome.

[nadine_mn]

7. Awww - yeah he is more of a neck draper

I mean he has no idea of personal space. How did cats get such a reputation for aloofnesss??? He demands snuggles all day - and its only day 3. He sleeps on my face. Like there is no getting to know you it's just hi, I'm kitteh and you are my furniture.

[whathehell]

5. Very cute...Love the 'stache.

I love Tuxedo cats...Good luck with him.

[nadine_mn]

8. So very unfamiliar with cats - didn't know tuxedos were a thing

We had one cat - a black cat - who thought he was a dog so our cat info is still limited.

But reading the internet - there are tuxedo cat groups everywhere. I understand its markings not a breed but they still share similar traits besides the fancy fur...social, vocal and cuddly.

He has a LOT to say and is so handsome.

[whathehell]

11. Oh yeah..

I'm now on my third....All were vocal with interesting personalities....You say you're unfamiliar with cats...As one who's had cats all her life, I'm curious as to what made you want to become a "cat mom"? He really is a beautiful guy.

[nadine_mn]

12. This sounds odd but it will make sense

My husband and I have always been dog people..I grew up having dogs, he adopted his first one in college. We were newly married, living out in nowhere Iowa, when on a stormy April night almost 18 yrs ago we heard this pitiful sound. It was a wet black cat about 6 months old. That was when my husband turned to me and said "I guess we are cat owners now". We had 2 large dogs and we had Scout for 17 yrs, he passed away one year ago.

So yes, we had a cat for 17 yrs, but he trained us in how he was going to be...and he wanted to be a dog. He played with them (we would eventually have 4 at one time, now just 2), ate out of their bowls, stole their beds, played with their toys, ran to the door to greet us when they did, had first watch as guard kitty to alert the others. He never did cat things like play in boxes. He was affectionate and after my black lab died, whenever I was sick or sad, he would be first to comfort me(Scout took over the role of Velcro dog and became Velcro cat).

The loss of Scout last year devastated us. And we mourned for a very long time...and came to realize we didn't just miss Scout (we always will) but we missed having that unique feline presence. Our eldest dog is 16 and has good days and bad days, but the bad days are starting to come more often. Our shepherd will be lost without her and will be an only pet. We decided to adopt a cat now so they could bond before we say goodbye to Jazz. I think Batman knows he has big shoes to fill because he is really accelerating his acclimation time.

Long answer I know... but I'm just really emotional these days...holy crap who knew these wonderful balls of fur could take up so much room in your heart?

[TlalocW]

6. Cute kitty

I have two tuxedos that I rescued when they were feral (living under my apartment's patio porch). Would have gotten their all-black sister as well, but she eluded capture. I named them Kemo and Sabe because of the black masks. The all black kitten would have been called Snowball or Snowflake as a joke for my sisters who had multiple white cats named that.

TlalocW

[Polly Hennessey]

13. Batman

Oh, Batman, you are so lucky. I think you are handsome and elegant.

[Sophiegirl]

14. I have a grey and white tuxie

He adopted me four summers ago. Showed at my house one night. I gave him some food (I have two other adopted cats) and he kept coming back.

I got him to the vet to see if he had a chip. He did. And his "owner" didn't want him. Long story short, he won't ever be abandoned again and has turned into my snuggle bunny.

He had been on his own for months. I named him Scavenger.

Your new neck warmer is a lucky kitty. And so are you.

[StarryNite]

15. He's beautiful!

He will be very happy in his fur-ever home.

[bearssoapbox]

16. Batman's a handsome fella'.

He looks smart. (the eyes)

This is our Sylvester. A rescue that we took in with his family when a neighbor said they were going to take them out to an "abandoned" farm and they could fend for themselves.





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This gray tuxedo, Buddy, is his brother.

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Best wishes to you all for a happy family.

[Rhiannon12866]

17. Awwwww! What a handsome kitty!

I found my Felix as a kitten in a grocery store parking lot. He was quite the little biting thing, but he's gradually come around. Tonight he curled up right next to me and napped on the couch. But I think his favorite being is my dog - who is fine with everyone. I'm sure your Batman will come around sooner than later. Thank you so much for sharing him with us! And he is so very fortunate to have found you!

[shenmue]

18. Squeeeeeeeeeee

[japple]

19. What an adorable guy. Lucky you! Tuxies ROCK. They follow their own code!

My tuxie (avatar pic) acts more like a dog than a cat. I look forward to seeing more pictures of Batman.

[hamsterjill]

20. Thank you!

For giving Batman a home. I do cat rescue and I love to hear stories of those who wind up very lucky.

From the bottom of my heart - thank you!

[nadine_mn]

21. Aww we are the ones so thankful to rescuers like you - because we now have extra fur

to love

We had to drive an hour to meet the foster/sanctuary/ saint and my husband and were so nervous the whole time....what if she doesn't think we are a good fit or worse: what if Batman doesn't like us??

Then, because the wonderful woman has adoptable cats at her home it was like Christmas - we walked in cats came out from little nap areas, other rooms etc (I mean not like a hoarder - lots of space, it was like a surprise party in slo mo as they came out). Some were hers, some were getting socialized (from a real hoarder) and we just wanted them all. Batman took to my husband right away and is such a lover. I couldn't believe we got to take him home and after 3 days - only 3 days!! he is getting so brave around the dogs!

He only hid for the first few hours home, since then it has been gradual excursions out to the rest of the house. When my husband goes to bed, he takes the dogs so it is me and Batman time. And then he explores more, chases toys, sleeps on my face. But his desire to snuggle is stronger than his fear of the dogs (who still kinda ignore him - now he seems a little disappointed in their lack of reaction to his fierceness).

I read that some cats - esp those that have been moved around a lot from foster or shelter or rescues - can be needy for love and attention. I think that is going on, I hope he soon feels more confident and secure soon (and not need to sleep on my face) but I do love all the snuggles.

Sorry this is so long - I just meant a quick thank you for being so kind and rescuing. But I am long winded and so in love with this little guy!

[hamsterjill]

22. I loved reading this!

There are so many that don't have homes at all, others that don't get good homes, and then the lucky ones who are adopted by families like yours! That's what makes it all worth it.

I can tell that Batman knows he's home, and as he gets more and more secure, his excursions will become longer and more involved. He may always be a snuggler. Some of them are just that way.

[ginnyinWI]

23. he'll probably continue to be your lap cat

I mean, even after he feels safe and comfortable at home. My orange boy jumps into my lap as soon as I sit down in the evening and goes into a deep sleep--so happy and cute--and I've had him over two years now (he was a stray and I got him at a shelter at about age 1.)

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