Just wanted to keep you posted on Sterling's (formerly Quinn) first night in his new home. :) He behaved very well on the car ride back, though he was definitely a bit scared since we were going so far. He was very happy when we ran into Sharon at the McDonald's parking lot in Socorro! The Petsmart visit was yet another new, scary thing, but again he behaved well and is now all kitted out with new collar, harness, leash, sleeping crate, toys, and jacket. The bath wasn't his favorite thing, either, but apart from a bit of flailing and splashing as he was placed into the tub, he tolerated it very well and got lots of treats for doing so!
The introduction to the cat went about as expected. Sterling was fascinated, Hobbes postured, Sterling chased him about 10 feet into another room . . . and now all is fine. Hobbes walked calmly on the floor about two feet away from the dog bed where he was chilling, and he didn't move at all. I have loved cats all my life and I swear I will never understand them.
Tessie enjoys having a buddy to smell all the smells with on long walks. She understands that he is a member of her pack, and went so far as to get in between him and the posturing Hobbes to keep him safe from the Big Plotting Cat.
Sterling slept soundly in his new crate all through the night after everyone got a peanut butter Kong as a reward for getting through a long, tiring day. We have only had one in-house "accident" when we first got home, and he is now getting used to pottying outside while on a leash. And you're right, he has a bladder of iron!
We will be going to the vet on Saturday to see about getting him some tags for the vaccinations that he already has, and to see what the vet recommends as preventative care against further injury to his leg.
Thanks again for all of the time you took over the past week to help us find a good fit. Because of all of your hard work we have been blessed with a very special boy, and we will always be grateful.
Pictures to follow!
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