Well, TC, was unable to adopt the 2 boy cats - both having really bigtime issues with being in a shelter & naturally, reacting badly. However, I brought home a four year old female black cat whose person went into a nursing home - so she was surrendered. Shes very unhappy with me at this point, of course. But I have hope that she will…
Well, TC, was unable to adopt the 2 boy cats - both having really bigtime issues with being in a shelter & naturally, reacting badly. However, I brought home a four year old female black cat whose person went into a nursing home - so she was surrendered. Shes very unhappy with me at this point, of course. But I have hope that she will come out from wherever shes hiding some time soon. Maybe?
Thanks for the push - I think it helped! I'll keep you updated.
You shouldn't have just let her loose in the house. Best way to introduce a cat to a new home is to put them in a room where there's not a lot of traffic, and not many places to hide that you can't get to. Let them get used to the noises and smells, and to you coming in and talking to them. They're initially reacting out of fear. Letting them just go can awaken the feral inside. We have to remember our feline friends are the least-domesticated animal we live with. If you can catch her, get her into this kind of situation I described and start over.
She IS in a room where her litter box & food are - if she wanted she could come out - there is a cat door. This morning she was back in the carrier (dark & comfy) now back near the box,. Shes quite happy being petted & skritched even made a little tiny meow. Shes coming along. It hasnt even been 24 hours since I brought her home. So I go in & sit near her & either talk to her or read (to me) every little while.
Well, TC, was unable to adopt the 2 boy cats - both having really bigtime issues with being in a shelter & naturally, reacting badly. However, I brought home a four year old female black cat whose person went into a nursing home - so she was surrendered. Shes very unhappy with me at this point, of course. But I have hope that she will come out from wherever shes hiding some time soon. Maybe?
Thanks for the push - I think it helped! I'll keep you updated.
You shouldn't have just let her loose in the house. Best way to introduce a cat to a new home is to put them in a room where there's not a lot of traffic, and not many places to hide that you can't get to. Let them get used to the noises and smells, and to you coming in and talking to them. They're initially reacting out of fear. Letting them just go can awaken the feral inside. We have to remember our feline friends are the least-domesticated animal we live with. If you can catch her, get her into this kind of situation I described and start over.
Good luck!
She IS in a room where her litter box & food are - if she wanted she could come out - there is a cat door. This morning she was back in the carrier (dark & comfy) now back near the box,. Shes quite happy being petted & skritched even made a little tiny meow. Shes coming along. It hasnt even been 24 hours since I brought her home. So I go in & sit near her & either talk to her or read (to me) every little while.