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9 years old and with the same owner, I would say he is missing his home and momma. If he was owned by an elderly person they more then likely didn't play with him or encourage him to play with toys. Nice long walks introducing him to the new smells in your area is a good bonding process for you both, weather permitting that is. Take him in the car for short rides if it's only to the bank and back home. If you have a back yard, spend some time there with him. He needs to gain trust in you and bond with you. With rescues you need a lot of patience to gain his trust in you and that doesn't come over night. Sleeping a lot can be caused from stress, being taken away from the only person that he knew all his life, caged up in a shelter for 3 weeks, then home with you. He can be confused, give him time to adjust. Walks together is perfect for bonding.