I think we have found the perfect pet for us.  Twinkie was very quiet and well behaved the entire one-hour drive to his new home.  He loves to be petted, and his "purring motor" is running constantly.  Agnes and I took turns holding him, and he "snuggles up" with his motor running full speed.   In the evening, we put on his harness and leash without objection.   We than placed him in the small storage pocket of my wife's stroller, and took him for a ride outside.   Again, he was very alert and observant, but never tried to jump out.  We think he really enjoyed the ride.  Tonight he is "hiding out" in my closet, and I am leaving him alone because I think he needs a little "quiet time" to get adjusted.   I have made an appointment on Friday , for Twinkie's health checkup, bath, and rabies vaccination.  Gene