As I've mmentioned, Bucky is the feral 18 month old who has literally
grown up on our doorstep. From the time he was a little fluffball running
around with his mama, I have tried to socialize him (read: pet and cuddle
him - big grin).

We've made great progress, as he is now very friendly, loves to be petted
and skritched and purrs loudly when getting attention. His biggest holdout,
though, is that he is not much for being held and cuddled.

But he is slowly getting used to that too.

He still meows that he doesn't want to be held, but doesn't struggle to be
let down. He actually settles onto my arm and rubs faces with me while he
alternates between purrs and cries to be let down. His cries turn to mrrrps
and he eventually cuddles against me as I sweet talk him.

He does finally indicate that yes, he really wants down, but it takes
longer for him to do so. I did have him ask to be picked up once today!

He's definitely a sweetie.

Hugs and Purrs,
Mark