I get pretty touchy-feely with fabrics on first meeting. I engage them verbally (usually whispering sweet nothings) or they may initiate conversation, in which case I always respond. If I sense that their life or mine would be enhanced by living in my home instead of in the institution (despite excellent care in said institution), I adopt them and tell them how happy they make me.
This is why my 11-year old screeches like a rabid hyena every time he's with me and I tell I just want to "run in" to the LQS .