Rick,
From the moment we discovered Manx cats we decided on two things...that we would adopt one from a shelter and that we would adopt an adult cat. Our friends adopted an adult Manx from a shelter and we knew that it would be possible if we just looked and waited. Lo and behold, it happened today.
We are very lucky new parents.
Now, if she would only come out of whatever hiding place she has found we would be breathing easier. She spent the first few hours exploring, and now is hiding someplace so secure we can't find her.
Linda