Bonding with cats

I have had little trouble bonding with any cat let alone one of my own. Some take a little longer than others. Sophie was instantly wanting love the moment I walked into the cat room at the local shelter. Purring and meowing, wanting love in return. It was the first time in about 15 years that I was able to have a cat, and the cat I had as a child ( which I loved dearly) was not a cuddly cat. So to see this little angel being so affectionate I couldn't help myself I had to take her home. It is now 61/2 years later and she is just as affectionate as she was that day. She will usually worm her way into the cradle of my left arm while I'm at the computer, but so far she has left me alone.

I find that cats as aloof as they may seem to be are really very social, and people oriented. Especially if they have lived in less than desirable conditions at some point. What I mean to say is that rescued cats seem to know when they have good, and will show their appreciation for it.

Gus was another one that bonded with me instantly. His life had been threatened and he was just wanting to be loved and to be safe. A lady in the neighbourhood took him from some kid that had planned on throwing him in a nearby creek. This lady asked my neighbour to find a home for him, since I work with an animal rescue group I took him in. The whole time I gave him a bath he purred, and tried to climb into my arms...... he just wanted to be loved and to be safe. As you can see from his picture he has settled in comfortably.