(There was no closing of the distance between them which was as God as compliance in his mind. He relaxed with a sigh of his own and his ears returned to a relatively neutral position for him. His tail gave a few lazy flicks as the heater came back on in full.

He preferred the lesser disappointment of being here. No kid pulling on him or kicking him. No night spent ouside because it was preferable than getting thrown in a bathtub or hit just for eating what little food there was. Whatever thus was much better
)

For you probably a week but you won'the last that long. For me, it has taken me weeks to get a full appreciation.