Progress!

Yesterday was Morris' second therapy appointment. I picked him up before picking up Kaitlyn. Don't worry, I didn't subject him to a school full of happy children. He gets enough stimulation at the homestead. As soon as I got in the car, I smelled something burning. I was very concerned that it was the car and we would need to schedule a service appointment too. Further examination (I refuse to say further sniffing) included a faint aroma of singed fur. I started cackling out loud, much to Morris' dismay. I had a burned kitty in my car! He's fine, it's all part of the laser beam, but I still thought it was amusing.

Morris has full run of the basement now. For the most part, he chooses to sleep on the pillow I put back in his crate. He has let me approach him without running away several times, though I do get the obligatory hiss. Last night, I was able to get near him and pet him lots, no hiss and no instant running away! For anyone who has dealt with a feral, semi-feral or distrustful cat, this is HUGE!!!! He's also starting to seek affection from my resident queen, Neko, which she happily provides. She's the cat that smooths everything over, so to have her on board and have him seek her out is very very helpful. Neko, affectionately known as "Meatball" (thank you O'Neil - Lemke family), was a semi-feral kitty herself who now loves being in your lap and letting you know how much she loves you. She has helped me tame many a cat, so I'm hopeful that she will be a guiding force for Morris in this transition.

So exciting!! Hopefully, I'll have new pictures and video soon!