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Welcome to YT, keep in mind this baby was with his prev. family for 11 years, Now he is with a stranger, in a new home, new smells, new schedule, he is confused. Just show him lots of love and coax him to play with you, and yes, car rides if you can, lots of walks. You can cook him boneless chicken breast mixed in with his food, or sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on his food to get him to eat. He will come around, at 11 y/o it may take a bit longer, he does miss his human mom and family. When you see his little tail down or looking depressed, try giving him a treat, coax him to play, or pick him up, hold him close to you and snuggle him. It is so sad to give away a baby you have had for 11 years, at least his human mom realized it would be better to place him in a home where he will get the attention he needs, you are an angel to take this little boy. There will be other members coming along to offer up advise and suggestions. I have a rescue, he was 2 1/2 y/o and came from a loving family, I was very lucky he bonded very fast with me, we are together 19 months now, but he is a young baby, be patient, speak gently, he will come around. Please keep us up-dated.