We still REALLY need a pet!

Ever since we moved into our townhouse, this orange cat has been in our area. He definitely belonged to one of our neighbours but word on the street is that they either moved and left him here or they kicked him out. Since we aren't sure what his name is we call him Fred (after the Harry Potter character). He has always been super friendly and very social. We frequently pet him whenever he is around our door. A few days ago, I sat down to pet him and he crawled right up into my lap. In the two years we have lived here he has never done that! He snuggled down and started purring like crazy. Thinking maybe it was a fluke, the next day Husband went out and sat down next to the cat. Fred immediately jumped into Husband's lap. Now if we sit down while petting him, Fred climbs up and settles in for a good, long rubbing. We are happy to oblige.