Jackson- The Great Silver Tabby
I wanted to let you know how absolutely WONDERFUL, LOVING, and WELL-ADJUSTED Jackson is! When I picked him up at the airport he came right out of the kennel purring, wanting to be held, loved, and snuggled. He had no hesitation and was not in the least bit frightened regarding his long flight.
Once we got home, “Jack” stayed in the spare bedroom for a few days in order to adjust to our home. Jack slept with me then and now he sleeps right between me and my husband’s pillows purring all night long! His purring puts me to sleep J. Jack was very content from the very beginning. He was curious about his new home, he was always ready to be picked up and loved, and of course always ready to play. He was neither frightened, nor scared, nor did he hide.
Compared to my first Siberian, Mila, Jack was obviously well socialized. Mila is two years old and is very loving and sweet now, but when I first got her she was very shy and hid for several days. It took her a long time to warm up. Once she did feel comfortable in her surroundings, she became a sweet, wonderful, loving kitty – just like Siberians are known for. Perhaps being cautious is Mila’s basic personality, but I now firmly believe it had more to do with the way she was socialized by her breeder.
After a few days in the spare bedroom, Jack was ready to explore the rest of the house. And he was more than ready to meet Mila. I supposed I should not have been surprised at the amount of time it took Mila to warm up to Jack. I thought she was ready for a playmate. However, she reverted to her old self; she was shy, hid, and took her time to warm up. Mila was extremely curious about Jack and watched him like a hawk; however she just wasn’t ready to play. Finally, after about a month she started chasing him! Now they are best of buddies and play all day & night (we hear them upstairs running after one another). Now Mila grooms Jack like a mother kitty would!
Thank you so much for my Jackson! I have had cats all my life (I’m 60) and never have I had a cat as completely loving, accepting, and well-adjusted as Jack! He is everything you said he would be. I ask you to pick the kitty that would best fit my family and my wants……. and you did just that! He was so worth the wait! Thank you again and again!
Luann, Alaska