pmgr -- he's not afraid in the least. It's a total cat game. If I chase him in the open, he'll run from me in "terror" about 15 feet, then he'll usually stop in his tracks, look behind him to make sure I'm still "chasing" him, and then "run" at a leisurely trot to a hiding place. He's showing me he has the upper hand and that things will progress as he decides they will. IOW, he's a perfect unspoiled feline!

Your 5 great boys, so nice to see Mikesch with them!

This is happiness ! 5 wonderful boys in one bed....and Mark has to sleep on the floor ! ;)

Such a beautiful family of kitties...I'm sure eventually Mikech will eventually fully trust you because you have "the touch!"

Poor guy, too bad he is still afraid but you are making great progress. I hope you talk to him a lot using his name. I think you're making great progress.

Another milestone -- the 4 were on the bed for several hours, leaving Mikech alone. He decided he wanted up on the bed with the others. Well, the top of the bed is now another Safe Zone -- I approached him right before this was taken, and petted the others first. When I got to him, he flinched and tensed like he was going to bolt, then when I put my hand on him, he immediately relaxed a bit and let me pet him. Then, a few minutes later, back on the floor, he's running from me in "terror"!