@givenup @BowsacNoodle These cats are adopting you. lol
I always get animals from shelters but a couple months ago a feral that I had been feeding outside came to my door all chewed up. He's been here 2 months and has healed up well. Im surprised how friendly he is, especially with the other male cat in the house. He is set to be neutered the 16th and hopefully will tame his howling like a dog. Point Im getting at for the OP is animals are very responsive to human emotion and character. Be kind and they will be kind too!