I have the pleasure of introducing a new Baer Cat as well. Titan joined us at the end of August. Unfortunately his previous guardians were not very good guardians. We were told that he had been through five homes in the past two years; that he was a 'handful'. We have no idea where that notion comes from. He is the most mild mannered cat you could ever meet. He doesn't cause the slightest bit of trouble. He is great w/the litter box. I just don't get it. The last guardian [though I hesitate to use that title w/the previous owners because they did little to protect and care for him] decided she didn't want him because he got fur all over the house. HELLLOOOOO!!!! Did you not notice he was wearing a fur coat when you adopted him!?!!?!? Cats have fur. That's just how most of them are made lady! She didn't even know he was a male cat. We were told he was female until he was brought here and one very quick glance told us otherwise. HE is a gorgeous orange tabby weighing in at about seventeen pounds. He is one solid little guy!
He reminds me quite a bit of Rondo.
Supposedly the previous owner passed Titan on because, and I quote here, "he had kittens". I was a little stunned at first, but then they came back and cleared that up by saying the owner had gotten some kittens and no longer wanted the older cat. [Titan is supposedly five years old, but then he was supposedly a female as well so we're taking that w/a grain of salt, lol]
I do not understand how people just get rid of cats like they are a piece of furniture that no longer fits their decor. An animal is a LIFETIME committment. When will people begin to realize that? Of course some don't even bother to make that committment to their children. Adopting an animal is no less a committment.
None the less, Titan has been an absolute joy to have. Initially he warmed up to the guys, but not so much to me. He seemed afraid of me and cried easily when I touched him, esp his side. I believe he might have been abused or at least handled VERY roughly [most likely by a woman, the previous owner] before coming to live w/us. I spent several weeks speaking very softly to him, making sure to just barely brush his head when he came near, and show him that I was not intending to harm him. He began to spend his time in the room where ever I was, but still wouldn't let me touch him for a while. It's been almost three months now and he is a momma's boy. He lets me pick him up under most circumstances and is very affectionate. He even hops up in my lap while I'm working now.
As I've told Allen and Jordan, the loss of the five previous owners was our gain. We are so lucky to have Titan in our family. And he can rest assured that there will be no more being passed around anymore. He is home to stay.
