"a l l y"  wrote:

>>>>>
>>>>> I think that's how I (or the previous house owners) ended up with him.
>>>>>
>>>> He's been abandoned many times then, Sleeps.
>>>>
>>>And we're beginning to understand why ...
>>>
>> I've calmed him down considerably. I was able to cut the firmly
>> embedded gum out of the fur on his back leg while he slept (or
>> struggled to stay asleep).
>>
>> As it stands, he knows he's not allowed to bite me in the house,
>> but outside, all bets are off.
>>
>Sounds like you're winning. Maybe he's worth the effort.
>
Aye, he's a good lad these days. I don't think he'll ever be a lap-cat,
but I'm gradually breaking down the barriers. I can do a fingertip search
of his toes (for seeds), but I can't check his teeth yet.

"Sleepalot"  wrote in message news:8gs5f5pmsurss8amab7ifier9pck68qf6p@4ax.com...
> "a l l y"  wrote:
>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think that's how I (or the previous house owners) ended up with him.
>>>>>>
>>>>> He's been abandoned many times then, Sleeps.
>>>>>
>>>>And we're beginning to understand why ...
>>>>
>>> I've calmed him down considerably. I was able to cut the firmly
>>> embedded gum out of the fur on his back leg while he slept (or
>>> struggled to stay asleep).
>>>
>>> As it stands, he knows he's not allowed to bite me in the house,
>>> but outside, all bets are off.
>>>
>>Sounds like you're winning. Maybe he's worth the effort.
>>
> Aye, he's a good lad these days. I don't think he'll ever be a lap-cat,
> but I'm gradually breaking down the barriers. I can do a fingertip search
> of his toes (for seeds), but I can't check his teeth yet.
>
Try pulling his whiskers :)

Edith.